Overview

Get ready for the ACA UK - 2026 Salisbury Convention, where we'll gather in person for a weekend of fellowship and fun!

Our weekend convention provides a safe, supportive space for Adult Children of Alcoholic and Dysfunctional Families to share healing, fellowship, and service. Throughout the weekend we’ll have the chance to share our experience, strength and hope with fellow ACA members, this year focusing on keeping it simple.

What to expect / the programme

Opportunities to connect with people who understand

Share and speaker meetings

Peaceful surroundings in the grounds of Salisbury Cathedral.

Healing activities

time for rest, journaling, or quiet contemplation

meals (dependent on booking)

Weekend attendees can take part in “The Skool Disco” on Saturday night

A little treat from Shezza's Sweet Shop

Tickets and accommodation

Weekend ticket £97 (includes dinner Friday evening, lunch Saturday, and dinner Saturday)

Day ticket for Saturday £45 (includes lunch in Saturday)

Some accommodation (b&b) is available at Sarum college and needs to be booked directly with the college. To book your accommodation, please email hospitality@sarum.ac.uk. You will need to quote your ticket number.

Friday usually commences at 4pm, Saturday 10-6 for day tickets and evening ecents for weekend ticket holders and Sundau is 9-1.

If you can't afford a ticket or are struggling, help may be available. Please email ACAUKConventions@gmail.com for more information.

Limited parking is available at the college. Please try to car-share or use public transport where possible.

If you would like to give service please email ACAUKConventions@gmail.com

Tradtion 7 and "Pay it forward"

This year we're adding the option to "pay it forward" (help another fellow traveller) and make a tradition 7 donation. You can do this by PayPal - just use this link https://paypal.me/ACAConventions Please do say whether the amoutn is "Pay it Forward" or "Tradition 7" when making a transfer.

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