Millwallj

If I set up a meeting, would any of you attend?

Millwallj

well, judging by the response to this post I really should apply for that bank loan for an office HQ, two tons of literature, all the church halls we can hire, and as many SoS t-shirts as possible. We will fill every London church twice over!!!

no, it will just be me. sigh.

Dan

If you build it, they will come.

doorknob

Mill,

I tried here where I live and could not keep it going. But I live in small town America so the odds were against me. I think if you started one meeting, went to all the treatment centers, hospitals and clinics, social service offices, and anywhere with open bulletin boards, and hang up fliers, you could get some participants. I would go with LifeRing over SOS, because the philosophy is identical (LifeRing came from SOS), but LifeRing is more proactive, provides more support and encouragement for starting meetings and is growing much faster. Just compare their websites. But either way, you can do it!

Doorknob

Millwallj

are they not two of the same?

doorknob

In essence, they are. But they are two different organizations. SOS is governed by The Council For Secular Humanism and LifeRing is self-governed by alcoholics and addicts. Honestly, I wish they hadn't split, they would be stronger together. That said, I found this:

England

Hertford

SG14 1PN
Contact the Clearinghouse for more info. [email protected]

St. Albans, Hertforshire England

Day: Thursday
Time: 8:00 p.m.
Meeting place:
Address: 28 Spencer St.
E-mail: [email protected]

St. Albans

Women's group
E-mail: [email protected]

Bedford

Day: Wednesday
Meeting place: Healthlink
Address: 26 Bromham Road

Contact name: Phil G.
Phone: 01234 343556
E-mail: [email protected]

London, NW6 2 JH

Day: Wednesday
Time: 7:00 p.m.
Meeting place: Kingsgate Community Centre
Address: 107 Kingsgate Road
Contact name: Micky
Phone: 011 44 20 7372 2537

SOS London Support Group web site http://members.tripod.com/SOS_London

London NW62PP
Contact the Clearinghouse for more info. [email protected]

Montpelier, *******

Day: Tuesday
Time: 7:30
Meeting place: Montpelier Community Center
Address: Horley Road
E-mail: [email protected]

http://www.cfiwest.org/sos/intl.htm

Doorknob

Millwallj

thanks so much door knob. its given me something to work with.

doorknob

You betcha!

Doorknob

doorknob

Ok, I have to take this back. The SOS website is looking as comprehensive as LifeRing's. Duaine M is kickin a$$ over there.

http://www.sossobriety.org/fastindex.htm

http://www.sossobriety.org/

http://secularsobriety.org/

Doorknob

Dan

The anti AA link, at the above page, is particularly interesting.
Very comprehensive coverage.
Funny pictures too

Balances out the pro AA link nicely.

doorknob

I think Mill will like this one. I hope it isn't terribly offensive.

http://sanegallery.morerevealed.com/aabrain.html

Doorknob

tyler

Thanks for that SOS link DK, it is better than the one I was using.

Richey

It's something I'd consider. I live just outside london so i could attend the hertfordshire ones or the london.

Millwallj

I've Got One!!!!!!

he he, sorry Rich. I'll let you know of any developments.

In the meantime, I am looking for more recovery pals in the London area - mainly to just meet up for coffee once and a while...so if you fancy it, dont fail to get in touch....

doorknob

Mill,

I can't wait to hear about your new found SOS meeting!

Doorknob

doorknob

Mill,

Have you joined either the LifeRing or the SOS International email support groups?

Doorknob

michaelj

Millwall,
"If you build it they will come",
I may be wrong but isn't that a line from Kevin Costner's baseball film Field of Dreams?
Now I am more a cricket fan myself, great improvement on rounders, and whilst I would struggle to get into a village team's reserves I would be glad to meet up in London.
Look forward to seeing you soon.
Michael