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International Women’s Day

On March 8th 2016 International Women’s Day various events were held at Wigan Town Hall. In the morning SI Wigan and SI Leigh members were invited to attend a celebration of women’s achievements. A plaque was unveiled to Martha Hogg, in 1920 she was the first woman Councillor of Wigan.

SI Wigan members Dorothy Gladwin & Carol Watson
SI Wigan members Dorothy Gladwin & Carol Watson

 

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SI Wigan members and other notable women at Afternoon Tea with the Mayor Sue Loudon on International Women’s Day 2016

 

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