Alcoholics Anonymous Closed meeting Wheelchair accessible Free — no booking

Witham Step

Every Friday, – · Methodist Church, 35 Guithavon St, Essex, CM8 1BJ · Next: Friday 16 October

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

At a glance

Day Every Friday
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 Methodist Church
Address 35 Guithavon St, Essex
Postcode CM8 1BJ

Access

Wheelchair accessible

About this meeting

Witham Step rounds off the working week with a Friday night study of the Twelve Steps, the heart of the Alcoholics Anonymous programme. It meets at the Methodist Church, 35 Guithavon Street, from 8pm to 9.30pm. This is a closed meeting, which means it is kept for people who have a desire to stop drinking; there is no other qualification and no vetting, and someone attending for the first time belongs just as much as a veteran. Working the steps with others who are doing the same is how much of AA recovery actually happens, and a regular Friday slot builds that into the week. The church is wheelchair accessible, and the meeting is free with no booking required.

Common questions

What does closed mean, and can I still come as a newcomer?

Closed simply means the meeting is reserved for people who have, or think they may have, a desire to stop drinking. Newcomers are exactly who it is for. Supporters and observers are asked to attend an open meeting instead, such as Sunday's Big Book meeting at the same church.

Do I need to book or pay?

No. Attendance is free and no booking exists in AA. Just arrive at the Methodist Church on Guithavon Street before 8pm on Friday.

Is the venue wheelchair accessible?

Yes, the Methodist Church at 35 Guithavon Street is wheelchair accessible. The meeting lasts an hour and a half, finishing at 9.30pm.

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Alcoholics Anonymous Closed meeting Wheelchair Friday

Methodist Church, 35 Guithavon St
Essex, CM8 1BJ

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