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Reading Is Fundamental Lgbtqia+ Big Book Study

Every Monday, – · All Saints Centre, Haggerston Rd, East London, E8 4EP · Next: Monday 19 October

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

At a glance

Day Every Monday
Time —
Duration 1hr
£ Cost Free
Who can attend Closed meeting — for anyone who wants to stop. “Closed” refers to who the meeting is for, not to the venue; the venue is open and you do not need to be a member to walk in.

Getting there

Venue All Saints Centre
Address Haggerston Rd, East London
Postcode E8 4EP

About this meeting

Reading Is Fundamental is an LGBTQIA+ Big Book study, meeting every Monday at 7.30pm at the All Saints Centre on Haggerston Road in Hackney for an hour. The group works through Alcoholics Anonymous, the Big Book that gives AA its programme, in the company of LGBTQIA+ people in recovery, which many find makes honest sharing easier. It is a closed meeting, which simply means it is for people who have, or think they may have, a desire to stop drinking, rather than for observers; newcomers who fit that description are very welcome, whether or not they have read a word of the book. There is nothing to pay and no booking needed.

Common questions

Who is this meeting for?

It is an LGBTQIA+ AA meeting, and a closed one, meaning it is for people who have, or think they may have, a desire to stop drinking. Newcomers are welcome; you do not need any knowledge of the Big Book.

What is a Big Book study?

The group reads and discusses Alcoholics Anonymous, known as the Big Book, which sets out the Twelve Step programme. It is a steady way to learn how recovery works in practice.

Is there a charge or booking?

No. The meeting is free and you can just turn up at the All Saints Centre, Haggerston Road, for 7.30pm on Monday.

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Alcoholics Anonymous Closed meeting Monday

All Saints Centre, Haggerston Rd
East London, E8 4EP

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