Our Primary Purpose meets on Tuesday evenings at 7pm at Farnham Methodist Church on South Street, lasting an hour. The name quotes AA's Fifth Tradition, and the meeting keeps that focus: helping people stop drinking and stay stopped. It is a closed meeting, which means attendance is for people who have a desire to stop drinking, or who think they might; nothing else is required, and newcomers can simply listen. Family and friends are better served by one of Farnham's open meetings at The Spire Church nearby. The Methodist church is wheelchair accessible, and a chit system is available for anyone needing signed proof of attendance. The meeting is free and unbooked.
What does it mean that this is a closed meeting?
It means the meeting is reserved for people who have a desire to stop drinking, however uncertain they feel. It is not shut; newcomers in that position are welcome any week. Observers should pick an open meeting, and Farnham has several.
Can I get proof of attendance for court or treatment?
Yes, the group runs a chit system and can sign an attendance slip accepted by courts, probation services and treatment providers.
Is the venue accessible, and is there a cost?
Farnham Methodist Church is wheelchair accessible, and the meeting is free with no booking. It runs for one hour from 7pm on Tuesdays.
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