Narcotics Anonymous Open meeting Wheelchair accessible Free — no booking

Newcomers

Every Friday, – · Jamaica Street Project, 1 Jamaica Street,Bristol, Bristol and District, BS2 8JP · Next: Friday 16 October

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

At a glance

Day Every Friday
Time —
Duration 1hr 15mins
£ Cost Free
Who can attend Open meeting — anyone is welcome, including family and friends.
Format Beginner/Newcomer, No pets, No children, Pitch/Electric Share

Getting there

Venue Jamaica Street Project
Address 1 Jamaica Street,Bristol, Bristol and District
Postcode BS2 8JP

Access

Wheelchair accessible

Before you go

Venue Info: The Meetings Entrance is at the Front of the Venue The Meeting has a Step One Electric Chair Format. Bus Routes: 71,72,73, Travel Comment: Take the Bus to Gloucester Road and Jamaica Street is off it.

About this meeting

Newcomers is an open Narcotics Anonymous meeting held every Friday at 8pm at the Jamaica Street Project in Bristol, running for an hour and a quarter. As the name suggests, it is geared towards people new to the fellowship, and being open it also welcomes friends, family and professionals alongside people with a desire to stop using drugs, though it is not suitable for children or pets. The format is a Step One electric chair, giving structured focus to the first step. The entrance is at the front of the venue, and buses 71, 72 and 73 run to Gloucester Road, with Jamaica Street just off it. The venue is wheelchair accessible, and there is no cost or need to book beforehand.

Common questions

Is Newcomers suitable for a first NA meeting?

Yes, it is specifically geared towards newcomers, though it is not suitable for children or pets.

What does the Step One electric chair format mean?

It is a structured format focused on the first step, giving the group a clear focus for the session.

How do I get there by bus?

Buses 71, 72 and 73 run to Gloucester Road, with Jamaica Street just off it, and the venue is wheelchair accessible.

Tags

Narcotics Anonymous Open meeting Beginner/NewcomerNo petsNo childrenPitch/Electric Share Wheelchair Friday

Jamaica Street Project, 1 Jamaica Street,Bristol
Bristol and District, BS2 8JP

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