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Desperate To Stop – Kendal

Every Saturday, – · Manna House, Stephenson Centre, Ann St, North West, LA9 6AA · Next: Saturday 17 October

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Checked against Cocaine Anonymous’s own meeting feed Last verified 12 September 2026

At a glance

Day Every Saturday
Time —
Duration 1hr 30mins
£ 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.
Format In-person, Chit System

Getting there

Venue Manna House
Address Stephenson Centre, Ann St, North West
Postcode LA9 6AA

Access

Chit system in use

Before you go

Doors open 19.00 for Unity

About this meeting

Desperate To Stop, Kendal meets on Saturday evenings at 7.30pm, running for an hour and a half at Manna House, part of the Stephenson Centre on Ann Street. Doors open at 7pm for Unity, ahead of the main session starting at 7.30pm, and a chit system operates for those marking milestones. It is restricted to those with a desire to stop using, in keeping with the Third Tradition, rather than open to the general public. Wheelchair access has not been confirmed. The Saturday evening timing and early doors for Unity give the meeting a settled, sociable start before the formal session gets underway in the Cumbrian town.

Common questions

What time do doors open for Desperate To Stop, Kendal?

Doors open at 7pm for Unity, ahead of the meeting itself starting at 7.30pm.

Is this Kendal meeting open to non-members?

No, it is restricted to those with a desire to stop using, in line with the Third Tradition, rather than open to the general public.

Does Desperate To Stop use a chit system?

Yes, chits are used at this meeting to mark milestones in recovery.

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Cocaine Anonymous Closed meeting In-personChit System Saturday

Manna House, Stephenson Centre, Ann St
North West, LA9 6AA

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