The global pandemic of 2020 brought many challenges for people.  In response to this Leigh Soroptimists wanted to maintain our commitment to help where we can to support the women, girls and families in our community. Easter eggs: In partnership with The Bridge at Leigh we collected and delivered a car boot full of Easter Eggs for the children in a local Women’s Refuge. We were able to ensure that they were able to enjoy and celebrate Easter in the traditional way that children do. Supporting the women’s refuge: Our long standing link with the Refuge to provide ‘Dignity Bags’ for the women when they arrive has also been maintained throughout the pandemic, and through our Kindness Project we have provided extra toiletries and period products.   The Basic Kindness Project:   Our support for local women and families through the local Start Well Centres,