Alcoholics Anonymous Open meeting Wheelchair accessible Free — no booking

Plawsworth Big Book Step Study

Every Friday, – · Changing Lives Centre, The Fells, Great North Rd, DH2 3NL · Next: Friday 16 October

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

At a glance

Day Every Friday
Time —
Duration 1hr 30mins
£ Cost Free
Who can attend Open meeting — anyone is welcome, including family and friends.

Getting there

Venue Changing Lives Centre
Address The Fells, Great North Rd
Postcode DH2 3NL

Access

Wheelchair accessible
Chit system in use

About this meeting

Plawsworth Big Book Step Study meets on Friday evenings at the Changing Lives Centre, The Fells, Great North Road, in the Chester-le-Street area, from 7.30pm to 9pm. The group combines Big Book reading with step study, working through AA's programme in a structured way. It is an open meeting, so anyone may attend, including family, friends and professionals. The centre is wheelchair accessible, and a chit system is in place: attendance slips can be signed for court, probation or treatment requirements. There is no cost and no booking. If you are new, you need no book and no preparation; listening is participation enough for a first visit.

Common questions

Can anyone attend this meeting?

Yes. It is an open meeting, welcoming people with a desire to stop drinking as well as family, friends and professionals.

Can I get a signed attendance slip?

Yes. The group operates a chit system for court, probation or treatment purposes.

Is the venue accessible and is there a charge?

The Changing Lives Centre is wheelchair accessible, and the meeting is free with no booking needed.

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Alcoholics Anonymous Open meeting Wheelchair Friday

Changing Lives Centre, The Fells, Great North Rd
DH2 3NL

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