Alcoholics Anonymous Open meeting Wheelchair accessible Free — no booking

Tankerton Big Book & Beginners

Every Tuesday, – · St Johns Centre, 11 St Johns Rd, Swalecliffe, East Kent, CT5 2QU · Next: Tuesday 20 October

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

At a glance

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

Getting there

Venue St Johns Centre
Address 11 St Johns Rd, Swalecliffe, East Kent
Postcode CT5 2QU

Access

Wheelchair accessible
Chit system in use

About this meeting

Combining Big Book study with a beginners focus, this Tankerton meeting gathers on Tuesdays at 7.45pm at the St Johns Centre, 11 St Johns Road in Swalecliffe, near Whitstable. The group reads from AA's basic text while keeping newcomers front of mind, so it works whether it is your first meeting or your five hundredth. It runs for ninety minutes and is open to all, including supporters and professionals. A chit system operates for anyone needing attendance evidence for court, probation or treatment. The centre is listed as wheelchair accessible, and the meeting is free with no booking needed.

Common questions

I'm new — will this meeting suit me?

Yes. It combines Big Book study with a beginners focus, so newcomers are expected and catered for.

Can I get attendance evidence for court or treatment?

Yes. A chit system operates, and a signed slip can confirm you attended.

Is it free, and is the centre accessible?

Yes to both. There is no charge or booking, and the St Johns Centre is listed as wheelchair accessible.

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Alcoholics Anonymous Open meeting Wheelchair Tuesday

St Johns Centre, 11 St Johns Rd, Swalecliffe
East Kent, CT5 2QU

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