One Step Beyond gives Nailsea a Friday night Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, at 8pm in St Francis Church Hall, off Ash Hayes Road. The meeting lasts an hour and is closed, which means it is held for people who have a desire to stop drinking rather than for supporters or observers; if your own drinking is what brings you, you qualify and you are welcome. Friday evenings are a pressure point for many people trying to stay sober, and a meeting at exactly that hour, in your own town, can make the difference. The hall is wheelchair accessible. Nailsea also has an open Monday meeting and a Saturday meeting at the same venue.
What does a closed meeting mean in practice?
It means the meeting is reserved for people who have, or think they may have, a desire to stop drinking. Family, friends and professionals are asked to attend an open meeting instead, such as the Monday discussion at this same hall.
Is there step-free access?
Yes, St Francis Church Hall is wheelchair accessible.
Do I need to book a place?
No. There is no booking and no cost. Arrive shortly before 8pm on Friday and take a seat.
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