Alcoholics Anonymous

Poplar Chapter Five

Schedule

Day Every Thursday
Time 20:00 — 21:30
Duration 1hr 30mins
Meeting Type Closed meeting — for anyone with a desire to stop; the venue itself is not shut

Venue

Venue Salvation Army
Address Kerbey St, Off East India Dock Rd, Bus: 15, 115, D6. Dlr: All Saints.
Postcode E14 6AJ

About this meeting

Chapter Five takes its name from the chapter of the AA Big Book that begins 'How It Works', and meets on Thursday nights at 8pm at the Salvation Army on Kerbey Street, off East India Dock Road in Poplar. Each meeting lasts an hour and a half, and the venue is well served by public transport, with buses 15, 115 and D6 nearby and All Saints DLR the closest station. It is a closed meeting, which means it is for people who have, or think they may have, a desire to stop drinking; newcomers fitting that description are warmly welcome, while family and friends should choose an open meeting. It is free, with no booking.

Common questions

Can I come to Chapter Five if I'm new to AA?

Yes, provided you have, or think you may have, a desire to stop drinking. That is all 'closed meeting' means; it is not shut, just reserved for people seeking help with their own drinking.

How do I get there?

The Salvation Army hall is on Kerbey Street, off East India Dock Road, Poplar. Buses 15, 115 and D6 run close by and All Saints DLR is the nearest station.

Is there a cost or booking system?

No. Like all AA meetings it is free, and you can simply turn up for 8pm on Thursday.

Tags

Alcoholics Anonymous Closed meeting Thursday
Salvation Army , Kerbey St, Off East India Dock Rd, Bus: 15, 115, D6. Dlr: All Saints. , East London
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