Alcoholics Anonymous Open meeting Wheelchair accessible Free — no booking

Margate Chair

Every Friday, – · St Johns Community Centre, St Johns Church, Victoria Rd, CT9 1LN · Next: Friday 4 September

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

At a glance

Day Every Friday
Time —
Duration 1hr 30mins
£ Cost Free
Who can attend Open meeting — anyone is welcome, including family and friends.

Getting there

Venue St Johns Community Centre
Address St Johns Church, Victoria Rd
Postcode CT9 1LN

Access

Wheelchair accessible

About this meeting

Margate Chair is the town's Friday night AA meeting, held at St Johns Community Centre on Victoria Road from 7.30pm for a full hour and a half. In a chair meeting, an invited member tells their story from the front, sharing what their drinking was like and how they recovered, before the meeting opens out. It is an open meeting, so anyone may attend: people with a desire to stop drinking, family members, friends and professionals. Hearing someone's whole story can be a powerful first taste of AA, which makes this format a good starting point. The centre is wheelchair accessible, and the meeting is free with no booking needed.

Common questions

What happens at a 'chair' meeting?

A member shares their personal story of drinking and recovery at some length, and the meeting then opens up for others to share. You can simply listen.

Can I bring someone for support?

Yes. Margate Chair is an open meeting, so family, friends and professionals are welcome alongside anyone with a desire to stop drinking.

Is the venue accessible and is there a charge?

St Johns Community Centre is wheelchair accessible, and the meeting is completely free with no booking.

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Alcoholics Anonymous Open meeting Wheelchair Friday

St Johns Community Centre, St Johns Church, Victoria Rd
CT9 1LN

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