A WOMEN'S conference is being held this Friday and Saturday (November 6 and 7) at Loughton Methodist Church in the High Road.

The 'Soar Like Eagles' event, staged by the Churches Together group, aims to give women in the area an opportunity to "meet together, enjoy some great biblical teaching, some uplifting worship, eat cake and chill,” according to organisers, and includes a lecture from former president of the Baptist Union of Great Britain Rev Kate Coleman.

It is only the second time such an event has been held in Loughton.

Women of all ages are welcome to the conference, which starts at 7.30pm on Friday and runs between 9.30am and 4pm on Saturday.

Tickets are £10 per person for the Saturday.

Call 020 8502 2748 for more information and to book a place.