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Chip mtg.
About this meeting
Keep It Simple meets on Friday lunchtimes in Leigh-on-Sea, at 9 Lord Roberts Avenue, starting at 1pm and running for an hour and a half. It is a chip meeting, which means tokens are given out to mark milestones in sobriety, from the first day onwards; watching someone collect a chip for years of continuous recovery can be a quietly powerful thing for a newcomer to see. The meeting is open, so anyone may attend, including family, friends and professionals. The venue is wheelchair accessible. A daytime meeting by the Essex coast suits shift workers, retired people and anyone who finds evenings difficult. As with all AA meetings, it costs nothing and needs no booking.
Common questions
What is a chip meeting?
Chips are small tokens given to mark lengths of sobriety, starting with a newcomer chip for your first day. This meeting presents them, which many people find a meaningful way to mark progress.
Can family or friends come with me?
Yes. This is an open AA meeting, so partners, relatives, friends and professionals are all welcome alongside people who have a desire to stop drinking.
Do I need to book, and is the venue accessible?
No booking is needed and the meeting is free. The venue at 9 Lord Roberts Avenue is wheelchair accessible. The meeting runs from 1pm to 2.30pm on Fridays.
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