UK, ALDERNEY (AURIGNY)
9 octobre 2009 (Iles anglo-normandes)
Alcoholics Anonymous meetings in the island have been suspended.
During the summer, gatherings were held twice a week at the Salvation Army Hall and attracted several islanders. However, all but two members have decided to give up attending.
Organiser Fran Lay said she didn’t want to waste cash that had been donated by Guernsey AA members.
‘The meetings have been suspended due to the fact that there are only two of us left. All the other members have decided to carry on drinking,’ she said.
‘We decided not to waste any more money on paying for electricity and rent at the Salvation Army. Instead we’ve bought a mobile solely for AA use.
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The two of us have still been meeting regularly. We’ve been going for walks on the beach and enjoying the lovely evenings while they are still available.’
Fran is hoping meetings will start up again next month, this time in the Meditation Centre.
‘I had a call from a guy in the UK a few days ago who saw our recent article in The Journal. He is coming to live here and wants to attend a meeting, so that’s great.’
* The Alderney Alcoholics Anonymous mobile number is 07781 453239.
