Uppingham Big Book meets on Wednesday evenings at 7pm in the Church Rooms at the Church of St Peter and St Paul, 3 Market Place, in the centre of Uppingham near Oakham; turn left at the church entrance to find the room. As the name suggests, the meeting is built around study of the Big Book, the core text of Alcoholics Anonymous, which makes it a good place to get to grips with how the programme actually works. It is a closed meeting, so it is kept for people who have, or think they may have, a desire to stop drinking. The meeting runs for a generous hour and a half, is free, needs no booking and the venue is wheelchair accessible.
What is a Big Book meeting?
The group reads and discusses Alcoholics Anonymous, known as the Big Book, the text that sets out the AA programme of recovery. It suits newcomers and long-standing members alike.
Can I come if I'm not a member?
This is a closed meeting, so it is for anyone who has, or thinks they may have, a desire to stop drinking; that is the only requirement. Family and friends should look for an open meeting.
How do I find the room, and is it accessible?
The Church Rooms are at the Church of St Peter and St Paul, 3 Market Place, Uppingham; go left at the church entrance. The venue is wheelchair accessible, and attendance is free with no booking.
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