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About this meeting
At Melrose Day Centre at Rossdowney House on Glendermott Road, Waterside, Derry, Derry First Derry brings together Alcoholics Anonymous every Monday at 8pm. Like other AA meetings around the UK, it follows a steady weekly pattern. No records are kept and no one is asked to give more than a first name, in line with AA's long tradition of anonymity. AA meetings are always free and open to whoever needs them, with no booking or sign-up required.
Common questions
Who is Alcoholics Anonymous for?
Anyone with a desire to stop drinking, which is the only requirement for membership; nothing else is asked of anyone coming to Derry First Derry.
Is there a cost, and do I need to book?
No. Like all AA meetings, it is completely free and there's no need to book or register beforehand; just arrive on the day.
What's the address for Derry First Derry?
It's held at Melrose Day Centre at Rossdowney House on Glendermott Road, Waterside, Derry, postcode BT47 6BG.
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