Alcoholics Anonymous Open meeting Wheelchair accessible Free — no booking

Oxford Beginners

Every Sunday, – · St Margaret's Institute, 30 Polstead Rd, South Midlands, OX2 6TN · Next: Sunday 18 October

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

At a glance

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

Getting there

Venue St Margaret's Institute
Address 30 Polstead Rd, South Midlands
Postcode OX2 6TN

Access

Wheelchair accessible

About this meeting

Oxford Beginners is an open Alcoholics Anonymous meeting designed with newcomers in mind, held every Sunday at 6pm in St Margaret's Institute on Polstead Road and lasting about an hour. The format keeps things simple, with an emphasis on explaining how AA works rather than assuming prior knowledge, which makes it a natural first meeting for anyone unsure where to start. Being open, it is available to family, friends and professionals as well as people with a desire to stop drinking. St Margaret's Institute is wheelchair accessible. It is one of several AA meetings held at the same venue during the week, including a big book session and a womens meeting.

Common questions

Is Oxford Beginners a good first meeting for someone new to AA?

Yes, it is specifically aimed at newcomers and explains how AA works rather than assuming previous experience.

Can family or friends come along too?

Yes, it is an open meeting, so family, friends and professionals can attend alongside people with a desire to stop drinking.

Is St Margaret's Institute wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the venue on Polstead Road is wheelchair accessible.

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Alcoholics Anonymous Open meeting Wheelchair Sunday

St Margaret's Institute, 30 Polstead Rd
South Midlands, OX2 6TN

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