No. Bookings can only be made using the form links in your invitation email.

Do I have to wear my lanyard?

Yes please! You will be provided with a lanyard on arrival. For safety and security reasons all delegates are required to wear the lanyard given out at registration for the duration of the conference (it will be needed to get food and drink). Your key card will give you access to your allocated bedroom and all public outer doors.

What will be in my room?

Your room will be ensuite. Tea and coffee making facilities are provided along with towels and a hairdryer.

When do I have to check out of my room?

Checkout from bedrooms on departure day is 10.00am. There is a luggage store that may be used if required.

Is WiFi available at The Hayes?

Yes. To access WiFi please select CCTWIFI. There is no password required, simply type in your e-mail address.

Information and Download Centre

What to expect

The Clergy Conference is an opportunity for clergy from the Diocese to gather with the Bishop for prayer, worship, ministerial development and support. This year the conference is just one night so we have taken the opportunity to try a few new things.

Everyone is welcome, but if this is your first conference then you are invite to arrive at 9.15am for a short tour of the site. You are free to wear whatever you feel comfortable in, most clergy do not wear clerical attire.

All worship will take place in the Chapel.

The main conference room will look different to last year, along with some chairs lecture style there will be tables for those who like to reflect creatively, take notes or just prefer a table. Delegates are also welcome to sit on floor or stand.

We will have a designated quiet room, The Kinder Room, on the left as you walk into the Derbyshire Suite. Conferences are busy and can be overwhelming, so this space is available for use throughout the conference.

The dining room is large and can be very busy; there will be designated quiet tables by the windows (especially at breakfast) and tables for those new(ish) to the Diocese to meet others. These tables will be clearly labelled.

We look forward to welcoming you in October.

Susie and the conference steering group

Information

Useful information and links to help you plan for the conference.

Link

The Hayes Conference Centre Website

Directions to the Hayes

Please note: The Hayes is now a cashless venue.

Downloads

Note:

In keeping with the diocesan ethos of caring for God's creation and trying to become greener, this year we will keep printed material to a minimum and we will not be printing hard copies of the conference Worship Booklet or other literature.

Of course, you may choose to print the booklet yourself at home. However, we would urge you to consider the environment before choosing to print.