Thursday mornings bring Edinburgh St Catherine's to St Catharine's Convent on Lauriston Gardens at 10.30am, a closed AA meeting running for an hour and a half, one of several sessions held at this venue across the week. A mid-morning slot suits members who prefer to attend before the day gets busy rather than fitting a meeting around work in the evening. Attendance is limited to those with a desire to stop drinking, the standard requirement for closed AA groups, and this includes anyone new to the fellowship. Wheelchair access to the convent has not been confirmed, so it would be worth checking directly if this matters to you.
Who can attend Edinburgh St Catherine's?
This is a closed Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, which means it is for anyone with a desire to stop drinking rather than open to the general public. Newcomers are welcome as long as that describes them, including people early in sobriety or simply exploring whether AA is for them.
Is it free to attend, or should I book?
There is no charge and no booking system. You can turn up on the day without contacting anyone beforehand. A basket is usually passed round for voluntary donations to cover the room hire, but paying is never a condition of attending.
Is St Catharine's Convent wheelchair accessible?
This has not been confirmed, so anyone needing step-free access should check with the group in advance.
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