Alcoholics Anonymous Open meeting Free — no booking

Westbourne Big Book Discussion

Every Saturday, – · St John's Church, Surrey Rd, Westbourne, BH12 1EG · Next: Saturday 17 October

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

At a glance

Day Every Saturday
Time —
Duration 1hr 15mins
£ Cost Free
Who can attend Open meeting — anyone is welcome, including family and friends.

Getting there

Venue St John's Church
Address Surrey Rd, Westbourne
Postcode BH12 1EG

Access

Chit system in use

Before you go

We will be meeting in the church, via the main entrance, doors open 10am. Refreshments area for tea/coffee before the meeting.

About this meeting

Westbourne Big Book Discussion meets on Saturday mornings in Poole, with doors open from 10am for a 10.30am start at St John's Church on Surrey Road; go in through the main entrance, where there is a refreshments area for tea and coffee before the meeting begins. The group spends an hour and a quarter reading and discussing the Big Book of Alcoholics Anonymous. It is an open meeting, so everyone is welcome, including family and friends. A chit system operates, meaning attendance slips can be signed for court, probation or treatment purposes. There is no charge and no booking; arriving early for a cuppa is a gentle way to meet people before the meeting starts.

Common questions

What time should I get there?

Doors open at 10am and the meeting starts at 10.30am, so there is half an hour for tea or coffee in the refreshments area beforehand. Enter through the church's main entrance.

Can anyone attend this meeting?

Yes, it is an open AA meeting: people with a desire to stop drinking, family, friends and professionals are all welcome, free of charge and without booking.

Does the group sign attendance chits?

Yes. A chit system operates, so a member can sign an attendance slip if you need evidence for court, probation or a treatment programme.

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Alcoholics Anonymous Open meeting Saturday

St John's Church, Surrey Rd, Westbourne
BH12 1EG

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