# Event Details - **Event Name**: Diocese of Portsmouth Readers’ Conference 2026 - **Event Start and End Date**: Fri, 16 Jan, 2026 at 07:00 pm – Sun, 18 Jan, 2026 at 01:00 pm - **Event Description**: The annual gathering of Portsmouth Readers will give opportunities to nourish your soul, spirit, mind and body.About this Event https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events10/banners/b72a5f60-b0fc-11f0-8cf0-0ba3f52179db-rimg-w1200-h193-dcffffff-gmir.jpg Theme and SpeakerOur annual Readers’ Conference gathers Readers from across the diocese, offering an opportunity for fellowship, shared worship, and time to think and to pray together.The conference will be led by Rev Neil Smart and will take a deep dive into John’s Gospel, with three sessions centred on the themes of Light and Life and Love.Neil writes, “In a world searching for meaning and purpose, this gospel gives us a firm foundation on which to build our belief in Jesus. The author of the gospel has carefully selected the words, the works and the wonders that provide the key to understanding who Jesus is. Here we see Jesus in all his glory, becoming the Lamb of God who takes away the sin of the world.”Come ready to explore not only the text but, together, the very good news that this gospel brings to us all.HotelThe conference will be held at the Meon Valley Hotel, Sandy Lane, Shedfield, Southampton, SO23 2HQ.BookingMost rooms have a double bed, with some family rooms available that have two double beds.The cost will be £230 per person for residents, which covers accommodation, dinner on Friday and Saturday, breakfast and lunch on Saturday and Sunday, tea and coffee, and access to the hotel facilities and the conference.If your spouse is attending, please choose the ‘Non-Reader Spouse’ add-on, for an extra £125. The Spouse add-on covers accommodation and meals, and access to the hotel facilities.There is also the option to book a family room, for £380 in total. These rooms have two double beds. If you would like to choose this option, please select the ‘Residential, family room’ ticket. Two tickets will be added to your basket – one for you making the booking and one for the second guest – and you will need to add the second guest’s details after the booking has been made. These rooms cannot be booked for single occupancy.The cost for non-residents is £95, covering dinner on Friday and Saturday, and lunch on Saturday and Sunday together with tea and coffee.Day tickets are available for Friday evening (£25), Saturday (£40), and Sunday (£25).The whole fee is payable in full on booking.Refunds will only be considered in exceptional circumstances (sudden illness or bereavement).Rooms will be available from 3pm on Friday 16th January, 2026. All attendees will be able to use the leisure facilities in the hotel during the weekend.ProgrammeThe conference will start on Friday evening with dinner at 7pm. The conference ends on Sunday with a service of Holy Communion and lunch.TransportPlease organise your own transport to the hotel.Music & WorshipIf you would like to contribute to the music at the conference, please tell us what instrument you play on the booking form. - **Event URL**: https://allevents.in/shedfield/diocese-of-portsmouth-readers’-conference-2026/100001813354605439 - **Event Categories**: business, conferences, art, literary-art, health-wellness - **Interested Audience**: - total_interested_count: 0 ## Ticket Details - **Ticket Price Range**: min: 25, max: 230, currency: GBP ## Event venue details - **city**: Shedfield - **state**: EN - **country**: United Kingdom - **location**: Meon Valley Hotel, Golf & Country Club - **lat**: 50.9216133 - **long**: -1.2102164 - **full address**: Meon Valley Hotel, Golf & Country Club, Sandy Lane, Shedfield, United Kingdom ## Event gallery - **Alt text**: Diocese of Portsmouth Readers’ Conference 2026 - **Image URL**: https://cdn-az.allevents.in/events7/banners/0c86b83f648d7d64955302bfd932b1e56a19b61fbe6ee4ffa314a672cfe39e50-rimg-w1200-h600-dc302a1c-gmir.jpg?v=1761325993 ## FAQs - **Q**: When and where is Diocese of Portsmouth Readers’ Conference 2026 being held? - **A:** Diocese of Portsmouth Readers’ Conference 2026 takes place on Fri, 16 Jan, 2026 at 07:00 pm to Sun, 18 Jan, 2026 at 01:00 pm at Meon Valley Hotel, Golf & Country Club, Sandy Lane, Shedfield, United Kingdom. - **Q**: How much do tickets cost for Diocese of Portsmouth Readers’ Conference 2026? - **A:** Ticket prices for Diocese of Portsmouth Readers’ Conference 2026 range from GBP 25 to GBP 230 depending on the ticket type. Here's a full breakdown of available ticket types:Ticket TypePriceAvailabilityResidentialGBP 230AvailableResidential, family roomGBP 190AvailableNon-residentialGBP 95AvailableDay Visitor Ticket - FridayGBP 25AvailableDay Visitor Ticket - SaturdayGBP 40AvailableDay Visitor Ticket - SundayGBP 25AvailableNon-Reader SpouseGBP 125Available - **Q**: Who is organizing Diocese of Portsmouth Readers’ Conference 2026? - **A:** Diocese of Portsmouth Readers’ Conference 2026 is organized by Diocese of Portsmouth Communications Team. - **Q**: Who is this event for? Is it right for me? - **A:** Diocese of Portsmouth Readers’ Conference 2026 is ideal for professionals, entrepreneurs, startup founders, and networking enthusiasts eager to grow their connections. Whether you're a first-time attendee or a longtime enthusiast in Shedfield, this event is thoughtfully curated to deliver a standout experience worth every moment. 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