Southend Big Book Discussion centres on Alcoholics Anonymous itself, the Big Book, the basic text the fellowship is named after, using its chapters and stories as the basis for each week's sharing. The meeting is held on Sunday evenings at 7pm at St Alban the Martyr Church on St Johns Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, and runs for an hour and a half. It is a closed meeting, kept for people who have a desire to stop drinking, so it is not the one for bringing family along, but newcomers with that desire are as welcome as anyone. The church is wheelchair accessible. Sunday night is a natural time to reset before the week ahead, and there is no cost or booking involved.
What is the Big Book?
Alcoholics Anonymous, known as the Big Book, is the fellowship's core text, describing the programme of recovery and telling members' stories. This meeting reads and discusses it, and no prior familiarity is needed.
Can family or friends attend with me?
This is a closed meeting, reserved for people who have a desire to stop drinking. If you would like supporters with you, an open meeting nearby, such as the Friday evening meeting at the same church, would be the better choice.
Is there a charge, and is the venue accessible?
There is no charge and no booking. St Alban the Martyr Church is wheelchair accessible, and the meeting runs from 7pm to 8.30pm on Sundays.
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