South Lancashire Region welcomes its newest club – SI Swallows.
Ruth Healey, President of Soroptimist International Great Britain & Ireland (SIGBI), officially chartered the new club on 24th April.
There are eleven founder-members of the Wigan-area club. All received their badge from Federation President Ruth at the charter event. Soroptimist guests from all over the Region, including Sandy Taylor (President, SI South Lancashire) joined the Mayor of Wigan and a host of friends for the celebration. It was held at The Wheel Restaurant, Wigan and Leigh College.
Sandy said, “On behalf of all Soroptimists in South Lancashire I am delighted to welcome our newest club, SI Swallows, into the regional ‘family’. We look forward to working alongside our new sister Soroptimists as, together, we strive to enhance the lives of women and girls everywhere.
Angela Holmes, President of the new club said, “In many cultures swallows are seen as symbols of hope and fresh beginnings. The birds’ ability to navigate great distances and return to their homes shows resilience and determination. As Soroptimists, we are part of a global volunteer movement committed to working on grassroots projects and activities that can transform lives and enable women to have an equal voice in their community – wherever that may be.