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About this meeting
First Thamesmead meets on Tuesday evenings at 8pm at the Church Of The Cross on Lensbury Way, SE2, and runs for an hour and a half. It is an open meeting, meaning anyone may attend: people who have a desire to stop drinking, people quietly questioning their own habits, and the family members, friends and professionals around them. Newcomers are welcome to just listen; sharing is always optional and only first names are used. The church is wheelchair accessible. There is no charge and no booking. For Thamesmead, Abbey Wood and this stretch of the Bexley and Greenwich borders, it is the dependable local Tuesday meeting.
Common questions
Can anyone come to First Thamesmead?
Yes. It is an open AA meeting, so people with a desire to stop drinking, their families and friends, and interested professionals are all welcome.
Is the meeting free, and do I need to book?
Yes, free, and no booking. Arrive at the Church Of The Cross on Lensbury Way a few minutes before 8pm on a Tuesday.
Is the venue wheelchair accessible?
Yes, the church is wheelchair accessible. The meeting lasts 90 minutes, finishing at 9.30pm.
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