Wigan Soroptimists meet each month to support the Orange Cafes campaign. The UNiTE campaign has proclaimed the 25th of each month as “Orange Day”, a day to raise awareness and take action to end violence against women and girls. As a bright and optimistic colour, orange represents a future free from violence against women and girls. Orange Day calls upon activists, to mobilize people and highlight issues relevant to preventing and ending violence against women and girls, not only once a year on 25 November, the International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women, but every month. Join us for coffee, a chat, some laughter and contribute to raising awareness of this important issue.  

The Annual Young Achiever Award was established in September 2013 to recognise and celebrate the academic, sporting, artistic, charitable or service to the community achievements of girls and young women aged 14 – 21 years in the Wigan Borough. Each year nominations are sought either via the website or by post from teachers, guide leaders, family members and others for girls that have excelled in the relevant areas. The successful girl receives an engraved plaque and gift token which is presented by the Mayor of Wigan and the President of SI Wigan at the Town Hall. In addition she receives the recognition of the community for the effort and commitment that she has shown. The form can be accessed vis this link:YAA Application Form 23_v2  

A very enjoyable lunch was enjoyed at Statham Lodge Lymm when ninety four members from all clubs in SI South Lancashire region joined together to celebrate the New Members from the various clubs. Pictured above are some new members from SI Wigan , including Jacquie , Kathleen , Mel and Chelsea. The members listened to a talk by Dr Margaret Emsley about her life as a Soroptimist and how it has helped to enrich her life with friendship in addition to making a difference to the lives of women. All new members received a card from Angela Holmes to welcome them into the Soroptimists and we look forward to working with them in the future.