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Homerton Back To Basics Beginners

Every Sunday, – · The Immaculate Heart Of Mary & St Dominic Church Hall, Balance Rd (Entrance To Hall Via Brown Door In Kenworthy Rd), East London, E9 5SS · Next: Sunday 18 October

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Checked against Alcoholics Anonymous’s own meeting feed Last verified 28 September 2026

At a glance

Day Every Sunday
Time —
Duration 1hr
£ Cost Free
Who can attend Open meeting — anyone is welcome, including family and friends.

Getting there

Venue The Immaculate Heart Of Mary & St Dominic Church Hall
Address Balance Rd (Entrance To Hall Via Brown Door In Kenworthy Rd), East London
Postcode E9 5SS

About this meeting

Back To Basics Beginners in Homerton is built for people at the start of recovery, meeting every Sunday at 6pm for an hour at The Immaculate Heart of Mary and St Dominic Church Hall on Balance Road. The entrance to the hall is via the brown door in Kenworthy Road, which is worth knowing before your first visit. It is an open Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, so anyone may attend, including family members, friends and professionals, as well as anyone with a desire to stop drinking. The beginners format keeps things simple and welcoming for those new to AA. It is free, there is no booking, and nobody will ask you to speak unless you want to.

Common questions

How do I find the meeting hall?

The hall belongs to The Immaculate Heart of Mary and St Dominic Church on Balance Road, Homerton, but the entrance is via the brown door in Kenworthy Road.

Is this a good meeting for my first time at AA?

Yes. It is a beginners meeting, so it is designed around people who are new. It is also an open meeting, so you can bring a friend or family member for support.

Do I need to pay or register?

No. AA meetings are always free and there is no registration. Just arrive for 6pm on Sunday; the meeting lasts one hour.

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The Immaculate Heart Of Mary & St Dominic Church Hall, Balance Rd (Entrance To Hall Via Brown Door In Kenworthy Rd)
East London, E9 5SS

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