# Event Details - **Event Name**: 70th Anniversary 1 Day AA Convention - **Event Start and End Date**: Sun, 31 May, 2026 at 09:30 am – Sun, 31 May, 2026 at 05:00 pm (+01:00) - **Event Description**: Severn Intergroup warmly invite you to join us for the 70th Anniversary 1 day ConventionAbout this EventWelcome to the 70th Anniversary 1 Day AA Convention, Sunday 31st May 2026Come and join us at Cheltenham Ladies' College for a day of fellowship, inspirational shares including a joint platform meeting with Al-anon and ACA, workshops, meditation and a rare opportunity to experience the striking atmoshere of the 19th century Princess Hall for the main meetings! Enjoy the beautiful grounds during the breaks and Regency Cheltenham for lunch.We are commemorating 70 years since the first AA convention was held in England at the Bellevue Hotel in Cheltenham, May 1956, when there were just 56 AA groups in England and Wales.This event is a great opportunity to get together, you can have a day out with your home group, recovery friends, sponsor and sponcees or just bring yourself along to experience AA unity.We have added our workshops, come and go meetings -where you have a chance to share back and for those that need a rest or downtime there is the quiet room.Please note, lunch is not included in the ticket price, however two tea/coffee breaks are.Registration opens at 9.30am with the first meeting commencing at 10am and the countup finishes at 5pmYou are welcome to bring your own packed lunch to enjoy on the premises and further details will be available of Cheltenham's eateries nearby.Unfortunately parking is not available on site, only reserved accessibility spaces. There is a list of nearby car parks and drivers can use the park and ride car parks . Arle court park and ride GL51 6SY or Cheltenham racecourse park and ride GL50 4SH. Please see the questions section for the timings as Arle Court doesn't allow much time to get to the venue for the 10am start and the last bus back leaves the prom at 17.07pmAgenda🕑: 09:30 AM - 10:00 AMRegistration🕑: 10:00 AM - 11:00 AMPrincess Hall - Welcome and First Meeting, Three AA Speakers🕑: 10:00 AM - 04:25 PMQuiet Room - Silent room to rest or meditate (come and go)🕑: 11:00 AM - 11:30 AMTea and Coffee Break🕑: 11:15 AM - 12:45 PMLower Hall - Emotional Sobriety Workshop Info: Please bring a notepad and pen🕑: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PMPrincess Hall - Second Meeting - Young Persons, Three AA Speaker🕑: 11:30 AM - 12:30 PMTheatre Room - ESH Meeting - One AA Speaker with Share-backs (come and go)🕑: 12:30 PM - 02:00 PMLunch Break - Tea and Coffee available to purchase - (no lunch provided)Info: You are welcome to bring your own packed lunch or go out for something to eat🕑: 02:00 PM - 03:00 PMLower Hall Meditation Workshop, please bring pen and paper🕑: 02:00 PM - 03:00 PMTheatre Room - ESH Meeting - One AA Speaker with Share-backs (come and go)🕑: 03:00 PM - 03:30 PMTea and Coffee Break🕑: 03:30 PM - 04:25 PMPrincess Hall - Fourth Meeting - Three AA long-timer Speakers🕑: 03:30 PM - 04:25 PM Lower Hall - LGBTQ Meeting - 1 AA share with share backs🕑: 03:30 PM - 04:25 PMTheatre Room - ESH Meeting - One AA Speaker with Sharebacks (come & go)🕑: 04:30 PM - 05:00 PMSobriety Count-Up and Closing Farewells - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/cheltenham/70th-anniversary-1-day-aa-convention/100001473601123629 - **Event Categories**: meetups, workshops, meditation, art, theatre, health-wellness, lgbt-pride - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 - **Event Highlights**: - Duration: 7 hours 30 minutes - Location: Cheltenham Ladies' College - Languages: English ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 10, max: 10, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Cheltenham - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Cheltenham Ladies' College - **lat**: 51.897779 - **long**: -2.081343 - **full address**: Cheltenham Ladies' College, Bayshill Road, Cheltenham, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: 70th Anniversary 1 Day AA Convention - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/07d8fd313e90d3493227df594b52a657a4cb8cfc677ad8340d117b8a4b2bf920-rimg-w828-h479-dc94b9dd-gmir.jpg?v=1758614670 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is 70th Anniversary 1 Day AA Convention being held? - **A:** 70th Anniversary 1 Day AA Convention takes place on Sun, 31 May, 2026 at 09:30 am to Sun, 31 May, 2026 at 05:00 pm at Cheltenham Ladies' College, Bayshill Road, Cheltenham, United Kingdom. - **Q**: Who is organizing 70th Anniversary 1 Day AA Convention? - **A:** 70th Anniversary 1 Day AA Convention is organized by Alcoholic Anonymous Severn Intergroup. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** 70th Anniversary 1 Day AA Convention is ideal for curious learners, students, and skill-builders looking to gain hands-on knowledge and practical expertise in a focused, interactive setting. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Cheltenham, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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