SI Wigan have begun the search for the Young Achiever 2015. If you know a young girl aged 14-21 who has achieved success in service, the arts , academic or sporting prowess, or has undertaken a caring role or triumph over adversity please see our click Young Achiever Page   For more details and the application form or click here  YAA Form 15 (1) for the application form. Or see details of previous awards and winners click previous winners 

SI Wigan held the 74th Charter Dinner at Haigh Hall Wigan on May 8th.The event was attended by the Mayor of Wigan Councillor Phyllis Cullen and her consort, the President of Rotary Club of Wigan Mr James Rawson and his wife, Regional President of Soroptimist International of South Lancashire Mrs Margaret Baker. President of SI Southport and President of Leigh plus Soroptimist members friends and guests.Retiring President Cynthia Horrocks spoke to reflect on her successful 2 years as President and Sue Doyle was welcomed as the incoming President for 2015-2016.

At the Caledonian Club in London on March 24th, former SIGBI (Soroptimist International Great Britain and Ireland) Federation President, Kate Fussell received The Lady of Substance Award, sponsored by The Lady Magazine and author Barbara Taylor Bradford. The award was given in recognition for lifetime services to the community and doing inspirational and outstanding work in respect to women’s health, education and rights for women. As a female consultant surgeon, Kate Fussell was one of only five in the UK. She has ceaselessly championed improved health for women throughout her working life and into her retirement. During her career she was a pioneer into the research of breast cancer and the development of reconstructive surgery after mastectomy, she campaigned locally to establish a mammography unit. She has been influential in surgical education and helped to fund a health center in Africa, but no matter the

SI Wigan 2015 Charity Ball On Saturday March 14th 2015 SI Wigan held the Annual Charity Ball at the DW Stadium Wigan. It was attended by the Lord Mayor of Wigan and her consort, the MC for the evening was Dave Guest. A wonderful evening was had by all, with fantastic food, great music and dancing.The evening was supported by the local community, local business, family and friends.The money raised by the evening, the raffle and auction will be used for local, national and international charities that support promotion of health,women’s education and women’s empowerment in line with Soroptimist goals and objectives.     This was the last Charity Ball that has been organised by Joan Pye who led the Ball Committee. Over many years Joan has helped to organise successful Charity Balls that have raised thousands of pounds for SI Wigan’s chosen charities. Her efforts

In December 2014 SI Wigan members and friends donated 47 shoe boxes filled Christmas gifts and toiletries to the Brick Homeless Center in Wigan. This was welcomed by staff at the Brick Center and the boxes were distributed to clients who use the center over the Xmas period.

The Forgotten 10 Challenge is an annual event that runs for the first 10 days of December to raise awareness and to support those injured by conflict, landmines and cluster munitions. It is organised by Handicap international which provides limbs for amputees and helps to fund clearance of land mines. SI Wigan supported the campaign with a stand at Wigan Central Library on December 8th that raised awareness, and collected 63 signatures supporting the Lives and Limbs petition.