Rise Sober

14/09/2026

Two weeks to go until the Rise Sober one-year anniversary meeting.

We are grateful for every person who has joined, listened, shared and helped this community grow. Join us to celebrate this milestone together.

Monday 28 September 2026
7:00pm–8:00pm UK time
Zoom + in person
Guru Nanak Gurdwara, 84 Ford End Road, Bedford, MK40 4JX
Baba Ajit Singh Classroom
Zoom ID: 755 8224 8483
Passcode: GNG1234

11/09/2026

11/09/2026

A brilliant opportunity from Sikh Recovery Network for anyone struggling with alcohol or drug addiction who wants to begin building a new life in recovery. 🙏🏽

Four days of recovery, sangat, reflection, practical support and spiritual growth — followed by a 90-day support programme.

Recovery is possible. You don’t have to do it alone. ❤️

Please share — you never know who might need to see this today. 🙏🏽

If you or someone you know is struggling with alcohol or drug addiction this retreat is an opportunity to take that first step and begin your journey into recovery. You don’t have to face it alone. Everyone is welcome. Please share with anyone who may benefit.

https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/sikh-recovery-retreat-oct-8th-to-oct-11th-2026-tickets-1996090378054?aff=oddtdtcreator&_gl=1*avnpcr*_up*MQ..*_ga*NjgyMjM0MDQ1LjE3ODU0MTYzNDE.*_ga_TQVES5V6SH*czE3ODU0MTYzNDAkbzEkZzAkdDE3ODU0MTYzNDAkajYwJGwwJGgw

03/09/2026

🌅 RISE SOBER – WEEKLY RECOVERY MEETING 🦅

This Monday’s topic is TRIGGERS.

Triggers can show up through people, places, emotions, memories or situations — sometimes when we least expect them. Recovery gives us the chance to recognise what is happening, pause, and choose a different response.

We don’t have to face those moments alone. Honesty, connection, prayer, meetings and reaching out can all help us stay grounded.

Recognise your triggers. Choose your response. Stay connected.

📅 Monday 7th September 2026
⏰ 7:00pm – 8:00pm
📍 In person at Guru Nanak Gurdwara Bedford
💻 Also available on Zoom

Zoom Meeting ID: 755 8224 8483
Passcode: GNG1234

English & Panjabi speaking.
Everyone welcome ❤️

One day at a time. Stronger together.

27/08/2026

🌅 RISE SOBER – WEEKLY RECOVERY MEETING 🦅

Monday 31st August 2026
🕖 7:00pm – 8:00pm
💻 Zoom Meeting
🙏🏽 Topic: RECOVERY

Recovery is so much more than simply stopping drinking or using.

It is a journey of healing, growth and freedom. It is learning how to live life differently — one day at a time — through honesty, connection, service, fellowship and trust in a Higher Power.

For many of us, recovery begins when we finally admit that the old way of living no longer works. From there, slowly but surely, we begin to rebuild.

We learn to face life instead of escaping it.
We learn to help others instead of only thinking about ourselves.
We begin to find peace where there was once chaos, hope where there was despair, and purpose where there was once emptiness.

The AA Big Book tells us:

“We are going to know a new freedom and a new happiness.”

That promise is what recovery can offer — not a perfect life, but a new way of life.

✨ From surviving to thriving, one day at a time.

Whether you are new to recovery, have been around for years, are struggling, curious, or simply looking for support — you are welcome.

🌍 English & Panjabi speaking

Zoom Meeting ID: 755 8224 8483
Passcode: GNG1234

💙 Hope • Honesty • Fellowship
🙏🏽 All welcome

21/08/2026

🌓 SUPPORTING RECOVERY ACROSS BORDERS 🌎

Tonight I’m pleased to support and share the Sikh Recovery Network International Zoom Meeting.

Recovery doesn’t recognise borders, backgrounds or status. Addiction can affect any family and any community, and sometimes the hardest part is simply reaching out and admitting we need support.

Meetings like this create a space for connection, understanding, faith, prayer and hope. Whether you are struggling yourself, supporting somebody you love, or simply want to understand addiction and recovery better — everyone is welcome.

🌍 Tonight – UK start time 8:00pm
🇺🇸 USA and 🇨🇦 Canada times are shown on the poster, with 🇮🇳 Punjab joining at 1:30am.

There is strength in knowing we do not have to walk this journey alone. One conversation, one meeting and one act of reaching out can be the beginning of something completely different.

🙏🏽 Faith. Fellowship. Recovery. Service.

Please share — you never know who might need to see this today. ❤️

21/08/2026

🌅 Rise Sober Monday 24th August 🦅
Topic - of Spiritual Malady

The word malady simply means an illness or disorder. So when we talk about a spiritual malady in recovery, we’re talking about something deeper than alcohol itself — that inner restlessness, irritability, discontent, loneliness and feeling that something is missing.

For many of us, alcohol became the thing we tried to use to fill that void. It might have worked temporarily, but eventually the emptiness returned — often stronger than before.

Recovery teaches us that simply removing the drink isn’t always enough. We begin to fill that spiritual void in a different way: through honesty, connection, helping others, prayer, faith and a relationship with God or a Higher Power 🙏🏽

“We found the Great Reality deep down within us.”

For me, that’s a powerful reminder that recovery isn’t just about giving something up — it’s about discovering something greater to replace it with. Where alcohol once tried to fill the hole, we can begin allowing God, purpose, fellowship and service to fill that space instead.

📅 Monday 24th August 2026
⏰ 7:00pm – 8:00pm
💻 Zoom Meeting
🆔 Meeting ID: 755 8224 8483
🔑 Passcode: GNG1234

🗣️ English & Panjabi speaking

“From restlessness to peace, one day at a time.”

Whether you’re new to recovery, struggling, supporting somebody else or simply want to listen, you are welcome. No judgement. Just people helping people. 💙🙏🏽

17/08/2026

🌅 RISE SOBER – TONIGHT AT 7PM 🦅

Tonight we come together for another Rise Sober meeting, and our topic is SUPPORT. 💙🙏🏽

Recovery was never meant to be walked alone. Sometimes we need someone to listen, sometimes we need someone to guide us, and sometimes simply knowing another person understands can get us through the day.

For me, one of the greatest gifts of recovery has been learning that asking for help is not weakness. Fellowship, connection, honesty and supporting one another are all part of how we keep moving forward — one day at a time.

💬 “Together we rise. Together we stay sober. One day at a time.”

📅 Tonight – Monday 17th August 2026
⏰ 7:00pm – 8:00pm
💻 Zoom Meeting
🆔 Meeting ID: 755 8224 8483
🔐 Passcode: GNG1234

English & Panjabi speaking.
Everyone is welcome. ❤️

Whether you are taking your first steps, coming back after a difficult time, supporting somebody you love, or simply looking for connection — come and join us tonight.

You don’t have to do this alone. 🙏🏽