Event Calendar
Upcoming AA Events around the UK and Europe
Mid Surrey Intergroup Convention
Theme: 'First Things First'. Beginners' meeting, shared AA / Al-Anon platform & long term sobriety meeting. Al-Anon participation. Raffle & sobriety countdown. For details please Email: convention@aamidsurrey.org.uk. Visit: www.aamidsurrey.org.uk
Location: The Millmead Centre, Guildford Baptist Church, GU2 4AZ.
Event Type: Convention
Date: 01 June 2019
London Chelsea Intergroup Convention
Theme: "The Promises? Speakers throughout the day, exhibition of archives and raffle with concurrent Al-anon meetings.
Doors open from 10am to 5.30pm; meetings start at 10:30am; sobriety countdown at 4.30pm. Convention ticket £5.
For more information please email: eco.lnchelsea@aamail.org
Location: Chelsea Old Town Hall, Kings Road, London, SW3 5EE.
Event Type: Convention
Date: 08 June 2019
Edinburgh and Midlothian Convention
Al-Anon Participation. Theme: "70 years of unity, diversity & recovery in Edinburgh".5QY (restricted on street parking) Registration 9.30am, £5 entry or what you can afford. (£3 lunch or what you can afford).AA closed meetings
10:00 to 11:00 (recorded)
15 minute break
11:15 to 12:15 (recorded)
Al-Anon closed meetings
10:00to 11:00
15 minute break
11:15 to 12:15
Lunch
12:30 to 13:30
AA open meetings with Al-Anon Participation
13:30 to 14:30
15 minute break
14:45 to 15:40
Further details available - aa-Edinburgh.org.uk
Location: Norton Park Conference Centre 57 Albion Road, Edinburgh EH7
Event Type: Convention
Date: 08 June 2019
West Riding Intergroup Public Information Workshop
Theme: 'A brief introduction to Public Information'. 12:30-2:30pm.
Location: H.E.A.R.T Centre, Bennett Rd, Headingley, Leeds, LS6 3HN
Event Type: Convention
Date: 08 June 2019
Coventry & Warwickshire Intergroup Founders Day Mini-Convention
With Al-Anon Family Group participation
Theme: The Spiritual Life is not a Theory
Pay at Registration £7.00, with buffet lunch
11.00am - 4.00pm Registration from 10.00am
AA & Al-Anon Closed Meetings 11.00am - 12.30pm
Lunch 12.30pm - 1.30pm Shared Platform Meeting 1.30pm - 3.00pm
No Crèche facilities available, so please do not bring children as this venue is not suitable
Location: Christ the King Community Centre, 14 Westhill Road, Coundon, Coventry CV6 2AA
Event Type: Convention
Date: 08 June 2019
Welsh National Convention
Theme: 'Sobriety- An Exciting Journey' Al-Anon participation. Full programme of meetings, workshop and social evenings with music and dancing. Registration on the day £10 for whole or part weekend (day visitors welcome). Email: welsh-convention@aamail.org Website: www.aa-gb.org/wnc
Location: Metropole Hotel, Temple Street, Llandrindod Wells, Powys, LD1 5DY.
Event Type: Convention
Date: 14 June 2019
East Sussex Peacehaven Mini Convention
Theme: "Freedom In Sobriety".
10.30-5.30, £1 Registration, free tea and coffee
Location: Evangelical Free Church Hall 132 South Coast Road, Peacehaven, East Sussex BN10 8RD,
Event Type: Convention
Date: 15 June 2019
Bristol AA Convention
9am- 5.30pm
Theme: 'An Attitude of Gratitude'.
Tickets £10 (including lunch) or £7.00 (concession price / Unwaged).
Location: The Greenway Centre, Doncaster Road, Bristol, BS10 5PY.
Event Type: Convention
Date: 15 June 2019
28TH East Cheshire AA convention.
Al-Anon participation. Theme: 'Happy, Joyous & Free'. Registration £5, including buffet lunch. 10am-4pm.
Location: St Michael + All Angels Church Hall, St Michael?s Ave (off Robin?s Lane) Bramhall SK7 2PG.
Event Type: Convention
Date: 29 June 2019
North East London Intergroup Group?s Quarterly Mini Convention
Theme: ?Keep it Simple?. Doors Open 2 pm
2.30-4.30 Three speakers, fellowship and refreshments
Free Entry. Tradition 7.
Location: St Silas Church Penton Street London N1 9UL
Event Type: Convention
Date: 30 June 2019
Lea Valley Intergroup
The convention name is, "Who Share's Win's" Theme: "Sharing"
There is limited parking at the venue, and plenty locally.
10am-6pm £8.00 per person including lunch and refreshments.
Enquiries: steve@ad-install.co.uk
Location: St Stephens Church Hall, No 1 Watling Street, St Albans, Herts, AL1 2PT.
Event Type: Convention
Date: 06 July 2019
Durham and Cleveland 37th day convention.
Theme: 'The Best is Yet to Come'. Registration £4. Free tea and coffee, but please bring your own lunch.10am-4.30pm. Wheelchair access. Free parking.
Location: Spennymoor town hall DL66DG
Event Type: Convention
Date: 08 July 2019
North Thames Intergroup One Day Mini Convention
Raffle prizes & hog roast.
Save the date.
Location: South Weals Parish Hall, 85 London Road, Brentwood
Event Type: Convention
Date: 13 July 2019
Brentwood mini convention
Time 12pm - 7pm
2 meetings in the morning/late afternoon & a work shop on the traditions in the late afternoon.
Raffle prizes & hog roast lunch
Price £7
Location: South Weald Parish Hall, Brentwood, Essex, CM14 4NP
Event Type: Convention
Date: 13 July 2019
North East Wales Intergroup One Day Event.
Theme: 'A New Happiness'. Fee £5. AA & Al-Anon closed meeting 10.30am-12.30pm. 2pm-4pm Shared platform. Raffle. Hot meals & snacks available.
Location: The Springfield Hotel, A55 Pentre Halkyn, Holywell, Flintshire CH8 8BD.
Event Type: Convention
Date: 21 July 2019
Birmingham 32nd Heart of England Convention
Theme ? Love the Heart of Recovery ?
Full and varied program, with loads of meetings plus entertainment each night.
We are still holding the registration at £5 ( which covers all events from Thursday to Sunday )
To stay at hotel you can book direct with hotel , ( mon to fri 9 till 5pm ).
Please QUOTE REFERENCE NUMBER FSAA19.
Or book on line . Birmingham Convention 2019
Location: Hilton Metropole hotel , NEC,Birmingham,B401PP
Event Type: Convention
Date: 26 July 2019
2nd Stornoway Group AA and Al-Anon Gathering.
Friday 26th - 8pm AA/Al-Anon 'public' meeting. Saturday 27th-8pm AA/Al-Anon 'open' meeting. Daily meetings in the AA hall, Haldane Site, Francis Street, Stornoway. Accommodation info: Stornoway Tourist Office
Location: St Columba's (old Parish) Church Hall, Lewis Street, Stornoway.
Event Type: Convention
Date: 26 July 2019
Milton Keynes AA One Day Convention
Al Anon Participation
10:30AM - 10:00PM
Carrying the Message to those that still suffer
PROGRAMME FOR THE DAY
START FINISH ACTIVITY
10:30 11:30 Registration and Welcome
11:30 13:00 Closed AA Meeting
13:00 14:00 Break for Lunch
14:00 15:30 Open Shared Platform Meeting with Al-Anon Participation
15:30 16:00 Raffle followed by AA Countdown
16:00 17:00 Open AA Meeting - Chair
Separate Open Al-Anon Meeting
17:00 18:00 Meditation Class
18:00 19:00 Open AA Meeting First Floor
19:00 22:00 Disco and Live Entertainment
BBQ - All DAY
MEDITATION ROOM
TICKETS £5:00
ONLY 150NR TICKETS AVAILABLE
Location: York House, Stony Stratford, Milton Keynes, MK11 1JQ
Event Type: Convention
Date: 03 August 2019
West Sussex Intergroup Mini-Convention
Al-Anon & Alateen participation
10am-4pm
Theme: 'Stepping into Service'
£4 registration (under 18's FOC)
£4.50 all weather BBQ (vegetarian option available)
or bring your own lunch
Families welcome, but no children's facilities
Location: Burgess Hill Academy Station Road, Burgess Hill, RH15 9EA
Event Type: Convention
Date: 11 August 2019
The 45th Anniversary of Alcoholic Anonymous in Poland.
Theme: 'Sobriety, Membership, Freedom'. Housing reservation will be available from mid-January. Online registration available from 5/1/19. Website: www.45lat.aa.org.pl
Location: .Spodek Sports & Entertainment Area.
Event Type: Convention
Date: 16 August 2019
3rd Leigh Up from Under Convention
Registration 9.30am. 10am to 4.30pm with six guest speakers (possibly including Al Anon tbc) with food and refreshments available along with literature. There will also be musical entertainment and tickets £5 available on the day.
Location: St Joseph's Hall, Chapel Street, Leigh WN7 2PQ
Event Type: Convention
Date: 17 August 2019
33RD AA Round-Up The Netherlands
Theme: 'Working and Growing Together'. Registration is now open http://aa-netherlands.org. For more information email: convention-registration@aa-netherlands.org
Location: Landgoed Zonheuvel, Amersfoortseweg 98, 3941 EP Doorn.
Event Type: Convention
Date: 30 August 2019
Southern National Convention.
Theme: 'Unity in Recovery. Registration £10 on the day, day visitors welcome, children & under 15 free. Al-Anon & Al-Ateen participation. Accommodation, Mill Rythe booking line: 02392 460044 quoting 'Southern National Convention'.
Location: Mill Rythe Holiday Village,16 Havant Road, Hayling Island PO11 0PB.
Event Type: Convention
Date: 30 August 2019
Bulgarian 12th Annual convention.
Theme: 'Utopia With Us Right Here And Now'. 5 Euro convention registration at convention. Book early, no later than 25th July to avoid disappointment. Convention committee contact: aabulgarianconvention@gmail.com
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Location: Balchik Region, Bulgaria. 3 Briz Str., 9649 Kranevo,
Event Type: Convention
Date: 30 August 2019
Southern National Convention
Theme: 'Unity in Recovery. Mill Rythe Booking line: 02392 460044. Al-Anon & Al-Ateen participation. Registration payable on the day £10.00.(Day Visitors are Welcome) £120 for the weekend. When booking, please quote reference Southern National Convention.
Location: Mill Rythe Holiday Village, Havant Road, Hayling Island, Hampshire PO11 0PB
Event Type: Convention
Date: 30 August 2019
Wales & Borders Region AA Service Forum 2019
9.45am - 3.30pm
Morning:
9.45 - 10 Registration, tea & coffee
10 - 10.15 introduction from Wales & Borders Region Chair
10.15 - 10.45 General Secretary AA GB
10.50 - 11.20 GSO Roadshow with Sharon & Sophie
11.25 - 11.55 Brian J - Treasury Trustee
12 noon - 12.30 Norman B - Electronic Communications Trustee
12.45 - 1.30 Lunch will be provided
Afternoon:
1.40 - 3.30 Discussion on the purpose and rewards of Service in AA
Location: Metropole Hotel, Temple Street, Llandrindod Wells LD1 5DY
Event Type: Convention
Date: 01 September 2019
Somerset Intergroup Camparoo
Start time 12pm Fri until 2pm Sunday.
Entire campsite booked so anonymity will not be compromised. Open to family & friends. Adults £30. Under 18s & dogs go free. This is all ticket event for details go to somersetaa.org for booking form. Email; camp@somersetaa.org Full info: camparoo.uk Please note this is a ticket event only.
Location: Situated on the outskirts of Chard in Somerset.
Event Type: Convention
Date: 06 September 2019
North West Wales Intergroup 14th AA Convention
Theme : 'Sunlight of the Spirit'
Free Parking and Disabled access
Registration £8 -includes free unlimited tea and coffee. Lunch NOT provided.
Registration from 9.30 onwards
Morning CLOSED meeting (for AA & Al-anon) 10.30-12.30. Meditation at lunchtime.
OPEN SHARED PLATFORM - all together 2pm -4pm
northwalesconvention@gmail.com
Location: NEW VENUE: St. Gerard?s School BANGOR Ffriddoedd Road, Bangor, Gwynedd LL57 2EL
Event Type: Convention
Date: 07 September 2019
East Kent Intergroup Birchington Mini-Convention
Al-Anon/Al-Ateen participation. Theme; 'The Steps We Took'.
Registration from 9.30 for a 10.20 start. Countdown to close of convention at 15.45. Open & Closed AA, Al-Anon & Al-Ateen Meetings and Shared Platform. Public information, raffle. Admission free.
Location: The Centre, Birchington, Alpha Road, Birchington, Kent, CT7 9EG
Event Type: Convention
Date: 08 September 2019
SELIG (West) Intergroup One Day Convention
Theme: 'Keep it Simple'
11:00 am - 6:00 pm
Admission: £6. Includes lunch.
Location: Lambeth Mission Hall 3-5 Lambeth Road London SE1 7DQ
Event Type: Convention
Date: 14 September 2019
West Wales Intergroup, Aberystwyth convention.
From 10am-4pm,open meeting starts at 11am. Al-Anon participation.
suggested donation £5 to include buffet lunch and tea and coffee.
Location: St. Pauls Methodist Centre, Queens Road, Aberystwyth SY23 2NN.
Event Type: Convention
Date: 14 September 2019
Second International AA Ardennes Convention
Theme: 'The Point is.....'
Al-Anon participation
Open meetings in English, French, Dutch and German!!!
Join us in the company of friends & family.
Register now: aaconv.be
Location: Hotel Vayamundo,Belgiun
Event Type: Convention
Date: 20 September 2019
North East London Intergroup, Groups Quarterly Mini Convention.
Theme: 'Keep it Simple'.Doors open 2pm. 3pm-4.30pm Three speakers, fellowship & refreshments. Free entry.
Location: St Silas Church, Penton Street, London N1 9UL.
Event Type: Convention
Date: 28 September 2019
East London Intergroup day convention (aka 'Cockney Convention')
Theme: in the sunlight at last
Doors open 9.30 Meetings 10-30-4:00pm.
Service workshop, young person's meeting
Al-anon participation
Disabled access/hearing loop. Registration £5.00
Location: Bishopsgate Institute 230 Bishopsgate, Spitalfields London EC2M 4QH.
Event Type: Convention
Date: 28 September 2019
Northwest London 4th Convention & Disco
Theme: There is a Solution
Registration starts at 11am. The day will include 2 main stage top tables with 6 speakers. Marathon meetings until 11pm. Buffet and break. AA recovery workshop. Raffle. AA gifts, jewelry and literature stall. Sobriety countdown. St Agnes community choir. Ending with a Disco.
All this for a FIVER. We would love everyone to stay for the evening disco. Large free car park. Entrance behind church in Gillingham road.
Location: St Agnes Church, carpark entrance, Gillingham Road, London NW2 1HR.
Event Type: Convention
Date: 05 October 2019
Northumberland Intergroup 15th One Day Convention.
Theme: 'Twelve Steps to Freedom'.Tickets £3 includes tea/coffee, biscuits and lunch. Registration 9:15 - 2pm finish.
Location: Morpeth Methodist Church, Howard Terrace, NE61 1HU.
Event Type: Convention
Date: 12 October 2019
North Herts Intergroup Mini Convention
Theme - The Keys To The Kingdom
Saturday 12th October 2019
Doors open 10.30am
Registration £5 includes Ploughman's Lunch
AA approved Literature Stall
Al - Anon participation
Location: Our Lady Immaculate & St. Andrew ? 16 Nightingale Road, Hitchin, Hertfordshire. SG5 1QS
Event Type: Convention
Date: 12 October 2019
Chester City Intergroup One Day Convention.
Al-Anon participation. Theme: 'Recovery, Unity & Service'. Registration 9.30am & entry £5. Tea coffee & cake available.
Location: All Saints? Church, 2 Vicarage Road, Hoole, Chester CH2 3HZ.
Event Type: Convention
Date: 12 October 2019
Annual Biarritz AA English speaking Convention.
Theme: 'Back To Basics'.
Registration: 35.00 Euros.
Details:
Email:babanglophonegroup@gmail.com Website: http://aaconventionbiarritz.com
Location: Belambra Club, Chambre d?Amour, 64600 Anglet-Biarritz, France.
Event Type: Convention
Date: 12 October 2019
Costa Brava International English Speaking Convention
Theme: ?Love and Service?
Registration Fee: 25 Euros
A full programme of guest speakers, share meetings, workshops, and much more !
Further information about the Convention, Tossa de Mar, or Hotel and booking at www.costabravaconvention.com or email info@costabravaconvention.com
Location: Golden Bahia Hotel & Spa, Tossa de Mar, (Girona), Catalonia, Spain
Event Type: Convention
Date: 16 October 2019
CAMBYPAA 2.
Theme: 'Providence Will Provide'. 11am-6pm Registration £5. Full details: www.cambypaa.co.uk
Location: Unitarian Church in Cambridge CB1 1JW.
Event Type: Convention
Date: 26 October 2019
AA Essex 24th Group Mini Convention
With Al-Anon and Al-ateen participation.Door open midday - 11pm. £7 including light lunch and supper. Contacts: email: youngpersons.essex@aamail.org.
Location: Wickham Bishop Village Hall, Snow?s Corner, (Church Road/Wickham Road corner), CM8 3JZ
Event Type: Convention
Date: 26 October 2019
East Sussex Intergroup Convention
Theme : Carrying the Message
Website for all information
www.esigconvention.org/2019-convention
Location: Landsdowne Hotel, Eastbourne
Event Type: Convention
Date: 08 November 2019
Cheltenham One Day Convention
Tickets £10 / Concessions £6 (Lunch is provided). 9:30am
Registration - 4:30pm Finish. Free on site parking.
More information: convention2019@aasevern.org.uk. Tickets:
www.eventbrite.co.uk - Search Keep it Simple Cheltenham
Location: Edwards Senior School, Cirencester Road, Charlton Kings, Cheltenham, GL53 8EU.
Event Type: Convention
Date: 09 November 2019
Skye & Lochalsh 34th Annual Gathering
Theme: 'Keep it simple'. Fri 7.30pm for 8pm 'Open' Meeting. Sat 10.30am for 11.00am 'Closed' AA Meeting & 7pm for 7.30pm 'Public' Meeting. Sun 10am for 10.30am 'Closed' AA Meeting. Dance & raffle. There will be an 'Early Birds' Meeting at 8pm on Thu 14th. Registration 8.00 for all or part weekend. Details email: katiestewart2005@hotmail.co.uk jaymacdee61@gmail.com
*NB Please note change of date*.
Location: Skye Camanachd Clubhouse, Struan Road, Portree, IV51 9EG.
Event Type: Convention
Date: 15 November 2019
Middlesbrough Mini One Day Convention.
Theme "Happy Joyous Free "
Registration from 10.00am. Admission £3.50. 10.30am-12.00pm Closed Meeting. 1.00-3.00pm Open Meeting. Lunch Break 12.00-1.00pm (Bring packed lunch or use off site facilities nearby). Free Parking.
Location: The Avenue Methodist Church Community Hall, Linthorpe, Middlesbrough, TS5 8PE.
Event Type: Convention
Date: 17 November 2019
Solent One Day Convention
9 am to 10am registration. Registration £3.50, lunch £4.
Location: Colbury memorial hall main road totton Colbury SO40 7EL
Event Type: Convention
Date: 17 November 2019
Costa del Sol convention 2019:
Theme 'Happy Joyous and Free'.
Hotel Bookings, http://www.hotelipvpalace.com/en/ Room discount available at check-out quote AA2019.
Registration ?20 for the weekend.
Full details on Facebook www.facebook/aaconvention2019. Website: www.aaconventioncds.org
Location: PV Palace Hotel, Fuengirola (formerly Beatriz Palace)
Event Type: Convention
Date: 22 November 2019
North East London Intergroup Group?s Quarterly Mini Convention
Theme: ?Keep it Simple?. Doors Open 2 pm
2.30-4.30 Three speakers, fellowship and refreshments
Free Entry. Tradition 7.
Location: St Silas Church Penton Street London N1 9UL
Event Type: Convention
Date: 28 December 2019