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Our programme is a reflection of the diversity and inclusivity within our Fellowship, featuring inspiring speakers, workshops, and moments of reflection, designed to bring us together in our shared journey of recovery.

In AA we learn how to live sober by listening and identifying with other alcoholics. We aim to invite speakers who reflect the breadth and inclusivity of AA, including various ages, genders, sexual orientations, ethnicities, socio-economic backgrounds, journeys to sobriety, and lengths of sobriety.

A new life has been given us or, if you prefer, “a design for living “that really works.

—Big Book p.28

The Programme

Morning Session

1

10:00 – 10:45: Registration & Fellowship

2

10:45 – 11:00: Opening & Welcome

Convention opening and Welcome Address

3

11:00 – 11:50: Meeting 1

Shares on Mind, Body, Spirit

Speakers will share for 15 minutes on offshoots of the New Life theme—or, if you prefer, ‘a design for living’—and their experience, strength, and hope working the program and living life without the need to pick up a drink.
Fellowship break (15 minutes)
Fellowship is a big part of AA and the Convention. Our lovely venue space lends itself to gathering as one big community. We hope attendees will find old, new, and meaningful connections with other fellows. We’ve built in plenty of breaks to encourage everyone to connect, show that AA really works, and celebrate life together.
4

12:05 – 12:50: Relationships in Sobriety Panel Discuss

We’re not a glum lot so we expect the shares on the topic of ‘Relationships in Sobriety’ to be a fun & informative 45 minutes.
A 4-person panel share (5-7 mins each) on navigating their relationships during recovery. It will be followed by a Q&A.

Lunch break (75 minutes)

Afternoon Session

5

14:05 – 14:55: Meeting 2

3 x 15 minutes shares
Head (managing overthinking, stress)
Heart (emotional resilience, relationships)
Body (money, physical health)

Fellowship break (15 minutes)
6

15:10 – 15:55: Guided meditation

As we wind down for the day, there will be a guided meditation for all convention attendees to participate in.

In the spirit of unity and togetherness, we’ve kept it simple allows for all attendees to experience all activities together.
Fellowship break (15 minutes)
7

16:10 – 17:00: Meeting 3

Three 15 minutes shares on the Three Legacies of Alcoholics Anonymous:
Unity, Service, Recovery

Fellowship break (15 minutes)
8

17:15 – 18:00: Closing

Including raffle prizes & to show that the AA program really works, a sobriety count down

Other things to look out for:

Memory Tree

To keep us grounded in the reality of addiction we will be hosting a memory tree to allow us to remember our fellows—both inside and outside the rooms—who are no longer with us.

Raffle

We all love a winner! Tickets will be on sale and the draw will take place at the end of the day.

Lunch

Gorgeous and varied buffet style lunch (with seating) professionally catered prepared by a Fellow and his team. Please indicate dietary preferences on the booking form when you order your ticket.