Serving Southminster and the Burnham-on-Crouch area, Keep It Simple meets on Tuesdays at 7pm at Southminster Memorial Hall on the High Street, lasting one hour. It is an open Alcoholics Anonymous meeting, so anyone may attend, including family, friends and professionals. One practical point worth knowing: this group operates a chit system, meaning the secretary can sign an attendance slip if you need evidence of attending for a court, probation or treatment requirement. Ask at the end of the meeting and it is handled discreetly. The Memorial Hall is wheelchair accessible. For the villages of the Dengie peninsula this is valuable local provision, saving a long trip to Maldon or Chelmsford. Free, no booking.
Can I get proof of attendance for court or probation?
Yes. This meeting operates a chit system: bring your slip and ask the secretary, who can sign it as evidence of attendance for court, probation or treatment purposes. It is done quietly and is entirely routine.
Who can attend Keep It Simple?
Anyone. It is an open meeting, welcoming people who have a desire to stop drinking along with family members, friends and professionals.
Is the hall accessible, and what does it cost?
Southminster Memorial Hall on the High Street is wheelchair accessible. The meeting is free, runs from 7pm to 8pm on Tuesdays, and needs no booking.
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