Alcoholics Anonymous Closed meeting Wheelchair accessible Free — no booking

Fordbridge

Every Wednesday, – · Fordbridge Centre, Nineacres Drive, Chelmsley Wood, Birmingham, B37 5DD · Next: Wednesday 2 September

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

At a glance

Day Every Wednesday
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 Fordbridge Centre
Address Nineacres Drive, Chelmsley Wood, Birmingham
Postcode B37 5DD

Access

Wheelchair accessible

About this meeting

The Fordbridge group meets on Wednesday nights at 8pm at the Fordbridge Centre on Nineacres Drive, Chelmsley Wood, in east Birmingham. The meeting lasts an hour and a half and is a closed meeting, which in AA means it is kept for people who have, or suspect they have, a desire to stop drinking; nobody checks credentials at the door, and being unsure is reason enough to come. The centre is listed as wheelchair accessible. Usefully, an open Big Book study meets at the same venue at 6.30pm on the same evening, so a newcomer could try the open meeting first and stay on, or a supporter could attend the earlier session while you attend this one. It is free and unbooked.

Common questions

What makes this a closed meeting?

Closed means attendance is reserved for people with a desire to stop drinking, or those questioning their drinking. It is not private or locked; anyone in that position can simply walk in at 8pm.

Is there an open meeting nearby for family?

Yes. An open Big Book study meets at the same Fordbridge Centre at 6.30pm on Wednesdays, which family, friends and professionals can attend.

Is the venue accessible and free?

Yes on both counts. The Fordbridge Centre is listed as wheelchair accessible and the meeting costs nothing, with no booking.

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Alcoholics Anonymous Closed meeting Wheelchair Wednesday

Fordbridge Centre, Nineacres Drive, Chelmsley Wood
Birmingham, B37 5DD

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