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About this meeting
Meeting at midday every Tuesday, Sawmills offers a lunchtime Alcoholics Anonymous session at Sawmills Village Hall on Ripley Road, between Belper and Ripley in Derbyshire. The meeting runs for an hour and a half and is open, meaning anyone may attend: people with a desire to stop drinking, relatives, friends and professionals alike. A daytime slot suits shift workers, parents and anyone who prefers not to travel in the evening, and the village hall is wheelchair accessible. Attendance is free, with no booking or referral needed. If Tuesdays do not work for you, the same group also meets at the hall on Friday evenings at 7.30pm.
Common questions
Can anyone attend this lunchtime meeting?
Yes. It is an open AA meeting, welcoming people with a desire to stop drinking along with family, friends and professionals who want to learn about Alcoholics Anonymous.
Is there anything to pay or arrange?
No. The meeting is free and there is no booking. Arrive at Sawmills Village Hall on Ripley Road shortly before midday on a Tuesday.
What if I cannot make Tuesdays?
The same group meets at the hall on Friday evenings at 7.30pm. Both sessions are wheelchair accessible.
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