Friends In Recovery meets twice a week in Newton Aycliffe, and this is the Tuesday evening session: 6.30pm at the Youth & Community Centre on Burn Lane, lasting an hour. It is a closed AA meeting, meaning it is intended for people who have, or think they may have, a desire to stop drinking; complete newcomers count and are welcome to come along without any introduction. The group operates a chit system, so if you need signed evidence of attendance for court, probation or a treatment provider, the secretary can sign your slip at the end. The centre is wheelchair accessible. There is no charge and nothing to arrange in advance, and a Friday morning session runs at the same venue.
Who can come to Friends In Recovery?
It is a closed AA meeting, so it is for anyone who has, or thinks they may have, a desire to stop drinking, including people attending for the first time.
Can I have an attendance slip signed?
Yes. The meeting runs a chit system, and attendance can be signed as evidence for court, probation or a treatment programme.
Is the venue accessible and is there a fee?
The Youth & Community Centre on Burn Lane is listed as wheelchair accessible, and the meeting is free with no booking required.
This listing is checked against fellowship meeting feeds. Last verified: 26 March 2026.
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