Alcoholics Anonymous Closed meeting Wheelchair accessible Free — no booking

Southbourne General Share

Every Thursday, – · Citygate Church, Tuckton Rd, Southbourne, Bournemouth, BH63HT · Next: Thursday 15 October

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

At a glance

Day Every Thursday
Time —
Duration 1hr 15mins
£ 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 Citygate Church
Address Tuckton Rd, Southbourne, Bournemouth
Postcode BH63HT

Access

Wheelchair accessible

About this meeting

Southbourne General Share meets on Thursday evenings at 7.45pm at City Gate Church on Tuckton Road, in the Southbourne area of Bournemouth. The format is a general share: members take turns talking about their experience with drinking and recovery, and you can share or simply listen. Running an hour and a quarter, it is a closed meeting, intended for anyone who has a desire to stop drinking, very much including people walking in for the first time. Those wanting to support a friend or relative would be better matched with an open meeting. The church is wheelchair accessible. It costs nothing to attend and there is no booking or referral involved; turning up is all that is required.

Common questions

What happens at a general share meeting?

Members speak in turn about their experience of drinking and getting sober. There is no obligation to say anything; many newcomers just listen for their first few meetings.

Who is the meeting for?

It is a closed AA meeting, which means it is for people who have a desire to stop drinking, including complete newcomers. Family and friends are welcome at open meetings instead.

Is it free, and is the venue accessible?

Yes on both counts. There is no charge and no booking, and City Gate Church is wheelchair accessible. The meeting lasts an hour and a quarter.

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Alcoholics Anonymous Closed meeting Wheelchair Thursday

Citygate Church, Tuckton Rd, Southbourne, Bournemouth
BH63HT

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