Alcoholics Anonymous Open meeting Wheelchair accessible Free — no booking

Sunderland Lifeboat Multi-Group Guided Big Book Study

Every Wednesday, – · St Nicholas Church, Dunelm South, SR2 7QY · Next: Wednesday 14 October

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

At a glance

Day Every Wednesday
Time —
Duration 1hr 30mins
£ Cost Free
Who can attend Open meeting — anyone is welcome, including family and friends.

Getting there

Venue St Nicholas Church
Address Dunelm South
Postcode SR2 7QY

Access

Wheelchair accessible
Chit system in use

Before you go

Chit system available.

About this meeting

On Wednesday evenings the Lifeboat Multi-Group runs a guided Big Book study at St Nicholas Church on Dunelm South, Sunderland, from 7.30pm to 9pm. The guided format means the reading is led and worked through methodically rather than dipped into at random, which many people find the clearest way to understand how the AA programme is actually laid out in the book. It is an open meeting, so anyone may attend, including family members, friends and professionals as well as people with a desire to stop drinking. The church is wheelchair accessible, and a chit system is available where signed evidence of attendance is needed for court, probation or treatment. The meeting is free and nothing needs to be arranged in advance.

Common questions

What is a guided Big Book study?

The group works through Alcoholics Anonymous, AA's basic text, in a structured, led way, reading passages and discussing how the programme applies in practice. You do not need your own copy or any prior knowledge to join in or just listen.

Who can attend, and does it cost anything?

It is an open meeting, so everyone is welcome, including family, friends and professionals. It is completely free and there is no booking.

Is the venue accessible, and are chits available?

Yes. St Nicholas Church on Dunelm South is listed as wheelchair accessible, and a chit system operates for anyone needing attendance confirmed for court, probation or a treatment programme.

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Alcoholics Anonymous Open meeting Wheelchair Wednesday

St Nicholas Church, Dunelm South
SR2 7QY

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