london 2024

12 OCTOBER 2024

ST PAUL’S HAMMERSMITH, LONDON

RACHEL HUGHES

Rachel is married to Tim and together they have 5 children. She is the co-lead Pastor of Gas Street in Birmingham; a church they planted in 2015.  Rachel has a background in Television & Media and also served on the staff team at HTB for several years. Two of her passions are seeing young women released into leadership and inspiring families into fostering & adopting.

AMY HUGHES

Amy has been leading Trinity Church Nottingham for the last five years alongside her husband Jonny. This summer she was ordained into the Church of England but spends much of her time being mum to her four young children. She is also known to squeeze in a home DIY project here and there. She enjoys walking the family dog with her husband, but her life passion is leading people into the beautiful presence of Jesus where life is transformed and freedom released.

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PLACES TO EAT

Hammersmith Broadway Station –– Pret A Manger, McDonald’s, Joe & The Juice, Paul & LEON
Alternative Locations –– Nando’s (W6 7AB), Truth Café (W6 9PH) & Bills (W6 7AP)

PLACES TO STAY

Novotel London West, W6 8DR [5 mins walk]
Premiere Inn London Hammersmith [5 mins walk]
St Paul’s Hotel, W14 0QL [15 mins walk]

FAQs

Here are some frequently asked questions.

  • There won’t be a Youth Stream in London BUT we do have a Youth Stream at our Birmingham conference. Click here for tickets!

  • Yes! Absolutely. Just get in touch with us at hello@theorchardwomen.com and we’ll sort this for you!

  • This conference will be the same format as the conference held in Birmingham. Same conference, just a different city!

  • Sadly not - we would advise using public transport or pre-booking your parking nearby.

  • There are many options in Hammersmith. Scroll up for our recommended places to eat!

  • We offer a free companion ticket for anyone who requires assistance to enable them to attend the conference.

    Once you’ve purchased your ticket, please get in touch at hello@theorchardwomen.com and we can add your companion onto your ticket. We will need you to send us one of the following pieces of evidence dated within the last year.

    Entitlement to Disability Living Allowance for children under 16 or DLA/Personal Independent Payments (PIP) for those aged 16-64, either in the form of a letter stating that the benefit has been awarded, or the actual Allowance book.

    Attendance Allowance or Carer's Allowance letter of award.

    Incapacity Benefit books, or a letter notifying the recipient that the benefit has been awarded Incapacity Benefit, Employment Support Allowance (ESA). Disability Student's Allowance (DSA) or DID card (UK Disabled ID Card)

    A valid Blue Badge.

    In the case of visual impairment, a registration card known as the BD8 or a Certificate of Visual Impairment (CVI).

    Credibility’s Access Card with the carer/companion symbol.

    GP’s letter - dated within 3 months.

ACCESSIBILITY

We want everyone to feel welcome at The Orchard Women’s Conference so we’ve answered a few questions to help you plan your day a little better. For more information specific to St Paul’s Hammersmith please visit their website. Or for any general access queries please email us at hello@theorchardwomen.com.

  • All our tickets are unreserved when purchased so if you require an accessible seat, including a seat with step-free access, then please let us know and we can arrange this for you.

  • We offer a free companion ticket for anyone who requires assistance to enable them to attend the conference.

    Once you’ve purchased your ticket, please get in touch at hello@theorchardwomen.com and we can add your companion onto your ticket. We will need you to send us one of the following pieces of evidence dated with the last year.

    Entitlement to Disability Living Allowance for children under 16 or DLA/Personal Independent Payments (PIP) for those aged 16-64, either in the form of a letter stating that the benefit has been awarded, or the actual Allowance book.

    Attendance Allowance or Carer's Allowance letter of award.

    Incapacity Benefit books, or a letter notifying the recipient that the benefit has been awarded Incapacity Benefit, Employment Support Allowance (ESA). Disability Student's Allowance (DSA) or DID card (UK Disabled ID Card)

    A valid Blue Badge.

    In the case of visual impairment, a registration card known as the BD8 or a Certificate of Visual Impairment (CVI).

    Credibility’s Access Card with the carer/companion symbol.

    GP’s letter - dated within 3 months.

  • We have a wonderful stewarding team who will be more than happy to assist you in any way they can. Please do make any requirements known to the team on arrival or find someone with a team lanyard if you have any questions!

  • Moving lights will be used throughout the conference, particularly at the start and during worship. However flashing or strobing light effects will not be used.

  • Yes, there is a foyer area open to all attendees throughout the conference. There will also be a room for mums and infants as well as a ‘Soak space’ running throughout the day.

  • The venue is fully accessible with lift access and disabled toilets on each floor.

  • You are welcome to bring your infant with you. There will be a room for mums and infants open all day. Bear in mind that there will be loud music so we recommend bringing ear defenders with you.