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Alcoholics Anonymous

Edinburgh St Catherines

Name: Edinburgh St Catherines
Location: St Catharine’S Convent

Schedule

Day Every Wednesday

Time 10:30 — 12:00

Duration 1hr 30mins

Meeting Type Closed meeting — for anyone with a desire to stop; the venue itself is not shut

Venue

Venue St Catharine’S Convent

Address 4 Lauriston Gardens

Postcode EH3 9HH

About this meeting

Wednesday late mornings see St Catharine's Convent on Lauriston Gardens host Edinburgh St Catherines at 10.30am, running for an hour and a half. It sits alongside other sessions at the same venue through the week, offering members a choice of days for a meeting in this part of the city near Tollcross. Being a closed meeting, it is for those with a desire to stop drinking, and that includes anyone attending for the first time. As with the venue's other sessions, wheelchair access has not been confirmed, so anyone who needs step-free entry should get in touch with the group beforehand to check.

Common questions

Who can attend this meeting?

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, and is booking required?

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 the venue wheelchair accessible?

This has not been confirmed, so it would be sensible to check with the group directly if this is important to you.

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