Alcoholics Anonymous Closed meeting Wheelchair accessible Free — no booking

Hodge Hill Experience, Strength & Hope

Every Saturday, – · United Reformed Church, Coleshill Rd, Hodge Hill, Birmingham, B36 8BG · Next: Saturday 5 September

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

At a glance

Day Every Saturday
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 United Reformed Church
Address Coleshill Rd, Hodge Hill, Birmingham
Postcode B36 8BG

Access

Wheelchair accessible

About this meeting

For early risers, Hodge Hill Experience, Strength & Hope meets on Saturday mornings at 8.30am at the United Reformed Church on Coleshill Road in east Birmingham, running for an hour and a half. An 8.30am start is unusual among AA meetings and suits people who want to claim the weekend before it drifts. The name describes the classic AA sharing format: members telling what it was like, what happened and what it is like now. It is a closed meeting, kept for people who have, or suspect they have, a desire to stop drinking, and newcomers in that position need no invitation. The church is listed as wheelchair accessible. The venue also hosts an open Friday night meeting. Free, unbooked, anonymous.

Common questions

Why does this meeting start so early?

The 8.30am Saturday slot suits members who like to start the weekend with a meeting, before family or work commitments take over. It finishes by 10am.

Can I attend as a family member?

This is a closed meeting, reserved for people with a desire to stop drinking. Family and friends are welcome at the open meeting held at the same church on Friday evenings at 8pm.

Is the church accessible?

Yes, the United Reformed Church on Coleshill Road is listed as wheelchair accessible. Attendance is free with no booking.

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Alcoholics Anonymous Closed meeting Wheelchair Saturday

United Reformed Church, Coleshill Rd, Hodge Hill
Birmingham, B36 8BG

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