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About this meeting
Betty Bonkers, despite the playful name, is a straightforward Alcoholics Anonymous meeting on Saturday mornings at 11am at Betty Brunker Hall, 152 Lever Street, the community hall behind the small park near Old Street. It runs for an hour and a quarter and is an open meeting, welcoming anyone with a desire to stop drinking along with family, friends and professionals. The hall is wheelchair accessible. If you need proof of attendance for court, probation or a treatment programme, the group operates a chit system and can sign a slip for you. Attendance is free and nobody needs to book; arriving on the day is exactly how it works.
Common questions
Who can come to Old Street Betty Bonkers?
Anyone. It is an open AA meeting, so people with a desire to stop drinking attend as members, while family, friends and professionals are welcome to listen.
Do I need to pay or book a place?
No. AA meetings are free with no booking. Come to Betty Brunker Hall, 152 Lever Street, the community hall behind the small park, for 11am on Saturday.
Is the hall accessible, and can attendance be evidenced?
Yes, Betty Brunker Hall is wheelchair accessible, and the group runs a chit system, signing slips for court, probation or treatment requirements.
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