Alcoholics Anonymous Closed meeting Free — no booking

Derry First Derry

Every Wednesday, – · Melrose Day Centre, Melrose Day Centre, Rossdowney House, Glendermott Road, Waterside, Derry, BT47 6BG DERRY, Londonderry · Next: Wednesday 14 October

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Checked against Alcoholics Anonymous’s own meeting feed Last verified 28 September 2026

At a glance

Day Every Wednesday
Time —
£ Cost Free
Who can attend Closed meeting — for anyone who wants to stop. “Closed” refers to who the meeting is for, not to the venue; the venue is open and you do not need to be a member to walk in.

Getting there

Venue Melrose Day Centre
Address Melrose Day Centre, Rossdowney House, Glendermott Road, Waterside, Derry, BT47 6BG DERRY, Londonderry

About this meeting

Derry First Derry meets weekly at Melrose Day Centre at Rossdowney House on Glendermott Road, Waterside, Derry, on Wednesdays at 8pm, for Alcoholics Anonymous. The meeting keeps the same day and time every week, one of many AA meetings held across the UK. AA's approach is straightforward: anyone with a desire to stop drinking meets the only requirement for membership, whatever their background. As with all AA meetings, it costs nothing and requires no booking, so first-timers are welcome to walk in without any advance arrangement.

Common questions

Who can go to Derry First Derry?

Anyone with a desire to stop drinking is welcome, which is the only requirement for membership of Alcoholics Anonymous.

Do I have to pay or sign up in advance?

No. Alcoholics Anonymous meetings are free and don't require booking; newcomers can simply turn up.

Where exactly is the meeting held?

Derry First Derry meets at Melrose Day Centre at Rossdowney House on Glendermott Road, Waterside, Derry, postcode BT47 6BG.

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Alcoholics Anonymous Closed meeting Wednesday

Melrose Day Centre, Melrose Day Centre, Rossdowney House, Glendermott Road, Waterside, Derry, BT47 6BG DERRY
Londonderry

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