The Poplar group meets on Tuesday evenings at 8pm at the Salvation Army on Kerbey Street, just off East India Dock Road, and each meeting lasts an hour and a half. Getting there without a car is easy: buses 15, 115 and D6 pass close by, and All Saints DLR station is the nearest stop. It is an open Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, welcoming people with a desire to stop drinking as well as family members, friends and professionals. The venue is wheelchair accessible, and the group runs a chit system for anyone needing attendance confirmed for court, probation or treatment. There is no charge and no booking; you can simply walk in.
How do I reach the Poplar meeting by public transport?
The Salvation Army hall is on Kerbey Street, off East India Dock Road. Buses 15, 115 and D6 stop nearby, and All Saints on the DLR is the closest station.
Can I get a chit signed for court or probation?
Yes. The group operates a chit system, so a member can sign an attendance slip as evidence for court, probation or a treatment programme.
Who can attend, and is it accessible?
It is an open meeting, so anyone is welcome, including family, friends and professionals. The venue is wheelchair accessible and the meeting is free.
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