Alcoholics Anonymous Open meeting Wheelchair accessible Free — no booking

Southend Newcomers Q&A Topic

Every Thursday, – · St Albans Church, 21 St Johns Rd, Westcliff-On-Sea, Essex, SS0 7JY · 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 30mins
£ Cost Free
Who can attend Open meeting — anyone is welcome, including family and friends.

Getting there

Venue St Albans Church
Address 21 St Johns Rd, Westcliff-On-Sea, Essex
Postcode SS0 7JY

Access

Wheelchair accessible

About this meeting

Built around the questions new people actually bring, Southend Newcomers Q&A Topic meets on Thursday lunchtimes at St Albans Church, 21 St Johns Road, Westcliff-on-Sea, from 1pm to 2.30pm. The question-and-answer format means you can ask about anything, how sponsorship works, what the steps involve, whether you really belong, and hear answers from people who once asked the same things. It is an open meeting, so you may bring a friend or family member with you, and professionals are welcome too. The church is wheelchair accessible. If the thought of a conventional meeting feels intimidating, a newcomer-focused Q&A is about as gentle an entry point as AA offers. Free, no booking, no obligation to speak.

Common questions

Do I have to ask a question or speak?

No. The Q&A format is there if you want it, but plenty of people come and simply listen. Nobody will put you on the spot.

Can someone come with me for support?

Yes. This is an open meeting, so family members and friends are welcome to sit alongside you, which can make a first visit much easier.

What does it cost and is the venue accessible?

It is free, with no booking needed. St Albans Church on St Johns Road is wheelchair accessible, and the meeting runs from 1pm to 2.30pm on Thursdays.

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Alcoholics Anonymous Open meeting Wheelchair Thursday

St Albans Church, 21 St Johns Rd, Westcliff-On-Sea
Essex, SS0 7JY

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