The village of Hatfield Peverel, in the Chelmsford district of Essex, hosts its own Alcoholics Anonymous meeting every Wednesday at 7.30pm at St Andrews Church. The meeting lasts one hour and is open, so anyone may attend: people who have a desire to stop drinking, family members, friends, and professionals wanting to understand how AA works. For people living between Chelmsford and Witham, a village meeting can be far easier to get to than travelling into town, and some prefer the discretion of a smaller community setting. The church is wheelchair accessible. There is no cost and nothing to arrange in advance; arrive shortly before 7.30pm and you will be made welcome.
Do I have to live in Hatfield Peverel to attend?
Not at all. AA meetings are open to anyone regardless of where they live, and this open meeting also welcomes family, friends and professionals, not just people concerned about their own drinking.
What does it cost?
Nothing. AA meetings are free, with no booking or membership. A voluntary collection may be passed round for room hire, but contributing is optional.
Is St Andrews Church accessible?
Yes, the church is wheelchair accessible. The meeting starts at 7.30pm on Wednesdays and finishes at 8.30pm.
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