A peaceful getaway with prayer, worship, ministry, and teaching alongside other Kingdom women.
Theme: 360° Woman
Ready to grow in every area of your life? Join women of all ages at 360° Woman, a transformative retreat designed for holistic growth. Inspired by Luke 2:52, we’re exploring how to develop spiritually, emotionally, physically, relationally, and purposefully in Christ. Through worship, powerful teaching, prayer, personal reflection and community, this is your invitation to pause, connect, and be refreshed.
Come away with the clarity, healing, and confidence to fully embrace the woman God created you to be.
18-20 September 2026
Hayes Conference Centre,
Alfreton, Derbyshire
Programme
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17:00: Arrivals – Registration opens
18:00: Dinner
19.30: Session 1
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08:00: Breakfast
9:30: Session 2
10:45: Break
11:15: Session 3
13:00: Lunch
14:00: Session 4
15:30: Break
16:00: Session 5
18:00: Dinner
19:15: Session 6
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08:00: Breakfast
09:30: Session 7
10:45: Break
11:15: Session 8
13:00: Lunch
14:00: Depart
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Our Speakers
Christine Larkin
Christine Larkin has travelled for many years in her teaching and prophetic ministry. She is the founder and leader of Restoration House, a relational network in the UK as well as a missional community in the Philippines. Christine is part of Kingdom Connections, an apostolic, relational team, providing strategic support and mentoring for churches, leaders and ministries. She was part of a regular chat show panel, ‘Let’s Get Real’, on God TV.
Christine has a passion to build relationships across church communities and established ‘Dialogue – a Malachi 3:16 experience’, bringing leaders and ministries together from diverse backgrounds to dialogue around issues facing the church.
She is married to John, who is a founder leader of Restoration House, and they have three sons and seven grandchildren. Originally from London, they now live on the south coast of England.
Amy Igweonu
Amy Igweonu is a passionate worshipper and teacher of the Word with a keen desire to help others grow in their relationship with Christ. She serves as one of the Executive Pastors at Favour House Church in Canterbury and has oversight for the Intercessory and Youth ministry teams.
In recent years, God has given her a heart for women’s ministry and discipleship. Her prayer is that God’s people will encounter his presence, be transformed by his Word, and walk confidently in the calling God has placed on their lives.
Amy works for the NHS and is currently the Head of Quality Improvement for the Ambulance Service in the Southeast. She is married to her husband of 22 years, and they are parents to three thriving sons.
Rev. Dr. Rachael Ita
Rachael Ita is a passionate leader, teacher, and worshipper dedicated to awakening people to their identity in Christ. She serves as Co-Senior Leader of New Life Church Derby and founded Chosen, a women’s ministry that equips women of all ages to live as courageous, confident disciples fulfilling their God-given purpose.
As a bi-vocational minister and legal academic, Rachael uniquely combines teaching, leadership, and faith. She is passionate about authentic discipleship and bringing biblical truth to life in transformative ways. Her ministry has reached broader audiences through appearances on UCB Radio, Premier Christian Radio, and God TV’s Revival Ready Show.
Outside of ministry, Rachael enjoys outdoor activities. She is happily married to Henry, and they have two daughters.
FAQS
Please note we will be updating this page as the retreat approaches.
Please check back if you have any questions.
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Please click here to book your ticket.
Booking is done online only. If you need some help to book your ticket, please contact the New Life Office on office@newlifederby.org.uk or telephone: 01332 349056
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The retreat is at a Christian conference centre in Alfreton.
The Hayes Conference Centre, Hayes Ln, Swanwick, Alfreton DE55 1AU
https://www.cct.org.uk/the-hayes/the-hayes-conference-centre
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Arrival will be from 5pm on Friday 18th September and we will head home after lunch on Sunday 20th September, at approx 2pm.
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Tickets are £260 per person and include accommodation, all catering and full sessions and resources.
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When you book, we require a £130 deposit to secure your place.
The booking process will explain the payment plan available.
Full ticket payment due by 1st August 2026.
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Yes, the venue is accessible and we have accessible accommodation on a first come first serve basis.
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Yes, we will be able to accommodate your specific dietary requirements.
You will be asked to advise us of this on the booking form.
Please feel free to let us know if there are any additional details we should be aware of.
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Each room has a double bed, a desk/dressing table and an ensuite bathroom.
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We want you to enjoy the weekend as a retreat and so we will support you in this.
Please email us directly and we can discuss the best option for you.
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We have released a small number of tickets for female youth aged 12 - 16 years old. Please select this ticket when booking for them.
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Yes! We’d love you to invite them. Please share these details with them and instruct them to book through this page.
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Of course, please contact us to ask any queries you might have and we will come back to you.
Got a question?
We want everyone to feel welcome at The Chosen Women’s Retreat so we’ve answered a few questions on the FAQ above to help you plan a little better. For more information specific to Hayes Conference Centre, please visit their website. For any general queries, please email us at office@newlifederby.org.uk or call us on 01332 349056

