Alcoholics Anonymous Closed meeting Wheelchair accessible Free — no booking

Thatcham Experience, Strength & Hope

Every Sunday, – · West Berkshire Hospital, London Rd, Benham Hill, Thames Valley, RG18 3AS · Next: Sunday 18 October

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

At a glance

Day Every Sunday
Time —
Duration 1hr 30mins
£ Cost Free
Who can attend Closed meeting — for anyone who wants to stop. “Closed” refers to who the meeting is for, not to the venue; the venue is open and you do not need to be a member to walk in.

Getting there

Venue West Berkshire Hospital
Address London Rd, Benham Hill, Thames Valley
Postcode RG18 3AS

Access

Wheelchair accessible

About this meeting

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.

Common questions

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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Alcoholics Anonymous Closed meeting Wheelchair Sunday

West Berkshire Hospital, London Rd, Benham Hill
Thames Valley, RG18 3AS

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