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Poplar Nadzieja (Hope) Polish Spoken

Every Friday, – · Guild Hall, St Mary & St Joseph Church, Entrance On, Canton St, East London, E14 6EP · Next: Friday 16 October

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Checked against Alcoholics Anonymous’s own meeting feed Last verified 26 March 2026

At a glance

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

Getting there

Venue Guild Hall
Address St Mary & St Joseph Church, Entrance On, Canton St, East London
Postcode E14 6EP

Access

Chit system in use

Before you go

Chit system available.

About this meeting

Nadzieja, meaning Hope, is a Polish-spoken Alcoholics Anonymous meeting in Poplar, held every Friday at 8pm in the Guild Hall at St Mary and St Joseph Church, with the entrance on Canton Street. The meeting lasts an hour and is conducted in Polish, giving Polish speakers in east London somewhere to talk about drinking and recovery in their first language. It is an open meeting, so family members, friends and professionals are welcome alongside anyone with a desire to stop drinking. The group operates a chit system, so attendance can be confirmed for court, probation or treatment purposes. There is no charge and no booking; simply come to the Canton Street entrance on Friday evening.

Common questions

Czy ten mityng jest po polsku?

Tak. Mityng Nadzieja prowadzony jest po polsku, w każdy piątek o 20:00 w Guild Hall przy kościele St Mary and St Joseph w Poplar, wejście od Canton Street. Udział jest bezpłatny i nie trzeba się zapisywać.

How do I find the entrance?

The meeting is in the Guild Hall at St Mary and St Joseph Church, Poplar; use the entrance on Canton Street.

Can attendance be confirmed for court or probation?

Yes. The group runs a chit system, so a member can sign a slip confirming your attendance for court, probation or a treatment programme.

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Alcoholics Anonymous Open meeting Friday

Guild Hall, St Mary & St Joseph Church, Entrance On, Canton St
East London, E14 6EP

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