Shipston-on-Stour's AA group meets on Friday evenings at 7.30pm at The Ellen Badger Hospital on Stratford Road, and runs for an hour and a half. This is a closed meeting, meaning it is reserved for people who have a desire to stop drinking or who think they might, a term that puts some newcomers off unnecessarily, because new faces are exactly who the group hopes to see. If you want to bring a supporter with you, it is worth looking for an open meeting instead. The hospital site is wheelchair accessible. As with every AA meeting, there is nothing to pay and no appointment needed; arrive shortly before 7.30pm on a Friday and you will be shown where to go.
I am new to AA. Can I come to a closed meeting?
Yes, absolutely. Closed simply means the meeting is for people who have a desire to stop drinking, and that includes anyone attending for the very first time. You will not be asked to prove anything or speak.
Do I need an appointment, referral or ticket?
No. AA meetings are free and there is no booking system. Just turn up at The Ellen Badger Hospital on Stratford Road before 7.30pm on a Friday.
Is the venue accessible?
Yes, the venue is wheelchair accessible. The meeting lasts an hour and a half, finishing at 9pm.
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