Gamblers Anonymous Open meeting Free — no booking

GA Ayr

Every Thursday, – · Castlehill Parish Church, 1 Old Hillfoot Road, Ayr KA7 3LW, Ayr, KA7 3LW · Next: Thursday 27 August

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Checked against Gamblers Anonymous’s own meeting feed Last verified 16 August 2026

At a glance

Day Every Thursday
Time —
Duration 2hr
£ Cost Free
Who can attend Open meeting — anyone is welcome, including family and friends.

Getting there

Venue Castlehill Parish Church
Address 1 Old Hillfoot Road, Ayr KA7 3LW, Ayr
Postcode KA7 3LW

Before you go

Open meeting; Open to all members, family and friends; Beginners Meeting 6.30-7.15 pm

About this meeting

Ayr's Thursday Gamblers Anonymous meeting is held at Castlehill Parish Church on Old Hillfoot Road, with a beginners meeting from 6.30pm to 7.15pm ahead of the main pinning meeting, which runs from 7.30pm for two hours. Pinning meetings are full meetings where members mark milestones in their recovery. The main session is open, so family and friends are welcome to attend alongside people in the fellowship, though the earlier beginners meeting is particularly aimed at those new to GA. There's no cost involved and no need to book a place. The only requirement to become a GA member is a desire to stop gambling, and newcomers can simply come along and listen for as long as they need to.

Common questions

Is there a meeting specifically for newcomers?

Yes, a beginners meeting runs from 6.30pm to 7.15pm before the main open meeting starts at 7.30pm.

What does a 'pinning' meeting mean?

It's a full meeting where GA members are recognised for milestones in their recovery; family and friends are welcome to attend.

Is there a cost to attend?

No, Gamblers Anonymous is free to attend and there's no need to book.

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Gamblers Anonymous Open meeting Thursday

Castlehill Parish Church, 1 Old Hillfoot Road, Ayr KA7 3LW
Ayr, KA7 3LW

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