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This Reading meeting is held on Wednesday evenings at 8pm in Watlington House, with the entrance reached from the back of the building via Sidmouth Street and South Street. It runs for around an hour and offers a midweek Alcoholics Anonymous meeting in the town centre. It is an open meeting, so anyone with an interest in the fellowship is welcome, including friends, family and professionals alongside people with a desire to stop drinking. The venue is wheelchair accessible, and there is no charge to attend and no need to book a place in advance. Newcomers are advised to allow a few extra minutes to find the rear entrance before the meeting starts.
Common questions
Who can attend the Wednesday meeting at Watlington House?
It is an open meeting, so anyone with an interest in Alcoholics Anonymous is welcome, not only those with a desire to stop drinking.
Is there a cost or do I need to book?
No, it is free to attend and there is no need to book beforehand.
How do I get into Watlington House and is it accessible?
The entrance is at the back of the building, reached via Sidmouth Street and South Street, and the venue is wheelchair accessible.
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