On March 12th 2016 Soroptimist International (SI) Wigan held the annual Charity Ball at the DW Stadium Wigan. The theme for the evening was shades of blue and the room was decorated to reflect this. Members, friends and guests had a champagne reception, dinner and dancing until the early hours, the MC for the evening was Mr Dave Guest from BBC North West Tonight. Guests included staff and students from Winstanley Sixth Form College who are also supporting the Mary’s Meals Charity. The event included an auction and raffle which was supported by local business and members. The evening raised money for Wigan & Leigh Hospice,the Presidents charity Mary’s Meals and other charities supported by SI Wigan.