Thatcham Experience, Strength and Hope meets on Sunday mornings at 10.30am at West Berkshire Hospital on the London Road, Benham Hill, and lasts about an hour and a half. As the name suggests, members share their own experience of Alcoholics Anonymous and a desire to stop drinking, rather than working through set literature. This is a members' meeting, kept for people with that desire rather than open to the wider public. The hospital venue is wheelchair accessible, which is worth knowing for anyone with mobility needs. There is no charge to attend and no need to book beforehand; those who qualify can simply arrive shortly before half past ten.
Can family or friends attend Thatcham Experience, Strength and Hope?
No, this is a members' meeting for people with a desire to stop drinking, rather than an open meeting for the wider public.
Is there a cost to attend?
No, it is free, and there is no need to book a place in advance.
Is the venue at West Berkshire Hospital wheelchair accessible?
Yes, the venue on London Road, Benham Hill, is wheelchair accessible.
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