Alcoholics Anonymous Closed meeting Free — no booking

Didsbury Owls

Every Saturday, – · The Rectory, Emmanuel Church, 6 Barlow Moor Rd, Cheshire East, M20 6TR · Next: Saturday 5 September

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Checked against Alcoholics Anonymous’s own meeting feed Last verified 26 March 2026

At a glance

Day Every Saturday
Time —
Duration 1hr 30mins
£ Cost Free
Who can attend Closed meeting — for anyone who has a desire 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 The Rectory
Address Emmanuel Church, 6 Barlow Moor Rd, Cheshire East
Postcode M20 6TR

Before you go

Max attendance 25, face coverings to be worn, priority for newcomers.

About this meeting

Didsbury Owls is a late-night Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, starting at 9.30pm on Saturdays at The Rectory, Emmanuel Church, 6 Barlow Moor Road, and running for an hour and a half. Late Saturday night is precisely when many people feel the pull of old habits most keenly, and this meeting exists for that hour. It is a closed meeting, for anyone with a desire to stop drinking, and the group gives priority to newcomers. Attendance is capped at 25 and the group asks that face coverings be worn. As always with AA there is no charge and no booking. Wheelchair access has not been confirmed for this venue, so check ahead if you need step-free entry.

Common questions

Why does this meeting run so late?

Didsbury Owls starts at 9.30pm on Saturday, offering support at a time of week when few other meetings run and when staying sober can feel hardest. Newcomers are given priority.

Is there anything I should know before attending?

The group limits attendance to 25 people and asks everyone to wear a face covering. There is no charge and no booking; just arrive at The Rectory, Emmanuel Church, before 9.30pm.

Who can attend?

It is a closed AA meeting, so anyone with a desire to stop drinking is welcome. Family and friends should choose an open meeting in the area instead.

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Alcoholics Anonymous Closed meeting Saturday

The Rectory, Emmanuel Church, 6 Barlow Moor Rd
Cheshire East, M20 6TR

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