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

SI Wigan held an Italian Meal at the Wheel Restaurant at Wigan & Leigh College in February. The food was prepared by the students and the food and service were first class, all the courses were on an Italian theme. £72 was raised on the night which will go to the President’s Charity Mary’s Meals.

On January 22nd SI Wigan held a Hot Pot Supper and Fun Quiz in Highfield. It was very well supported with all ages attending the food was very tasty and generous and the quiz challenging but fun, The evening was a great success and £470 was made for charities supported by SI Wigan on the night.Thank you to all who attended.

On December 14th 2015 members of SI Wigan and friends attended the Christmas meal at Haigh Hall ,it was a lovely evening with the Hall beautifully decorated for Christmas. The meal was followed by the quiz complied by SI Wigan member Joan Pye which was as challenging as usual but great fun. Money raised from the quiz and raffle will go towards the Presidents Charity Mary’s meals and SI Wigan’s chosen charities.

SI Wigan support the Brick Homeless Centre throughout the year, at Christmas members and friends donate shoe boxes with toiletries and small gifts.This year the total number of boxes donated was 53. The boxes are given out in the run up to Christmas to men, women or families.

The SI Wigan Young Achiever Award for 2015 was given to Jessica Burnett on December 4th at Wigan Town Hall by the Mayor Sue Loudon. Also present were Ade Kolade her sponsor and members of SI Wigan including President Sue Doyle and Reverend Pauline Makin who leads and coordinates the award committee.Jess was nominated for the award for demonstrating persistence and drive to excell in her studies.