Liverpool City History
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“Keeping coming back” and find out about more about our intergroups history from the 1940s to present day.
1949
A Monthly Newsletter records an inspiring meeting of the Bolton Group held in Liverpool on 12th May 1949, marking early AA activity in the city.
1963
Correspondence from the General Service Office records the North West Area being divided into two Intergroups: Manchester & North West, and Merseyside & North Wales.
1968
The first Liverpool Young People’s meeting is recorded, held at the YMCA, Mount Pleasant.
First Liverpool Day Convention held at the Adelphi
1973
The Mersey Ladies Group is recorded meeting at Pembroke Place, Liverpool
1974
Box 514 reports that the Merseyside & North Wales Intergroup divides into three Intergroups:
- Merseyside
- Cheshire
- North Wales
This reflects the continued growth of Alcoholics Anonymous across the region.
1980s
Liverpool groups begin operating as Liverpool City Intergroup, coordinating service activity and supporting AA meetings across the city.
1984
AA News records Liverpool City Intergroup service activity including:
• Deaf sign-language classes at the Princes Avenue premises
• Talks given to nurses at Whiston Hospital
1986
AA News records the Liverpool Convention held at Liverpool University, Dale Hall, Mossley Hill.
1987
Regional meeting minutes record the development of the Merseyside Fellowship Telephone Service, helping those seeking support from Alcoholics Anonymous.
1999
The Liverpool One Day Convention celebrates 50 years of Alcoholics Anonymous in Liverpool at the Adelphi Hotel.
2019
Liverpool hosts the AA Liverpool One Day Convention with the theme “Hope and Sobriety.”
2020
During the national COVID-19 lockdown, many AA meetings move online using Zoom, allowing members to continue their recovery and enabling new members to find the fellowship during a time of isolation
Today
Today Alcoholics Anonymous continues to carry the message strongly in Liverpool, with meetings taking place throughout the week, in many areas of the city, both in person and online.
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