Scarves from Wigan and beyond were joined together and wrapped around The Royal Albert Hall SEVEN times to raise awareness of Dementia with Lewy Bodies.
Afternoon Tea at the Farm makes a welcome return on Saturday 3rd September 2022. The venue is Maxwell Farm , Alder Lane , Hindley , WN2 4EU. Please come along and support us as all money raised goes to support our charities. There will be tea , coffee, cake etc plus other stalls and entertainment. NB CASH ONLY
Several members of SI Wigan travelled to Southport recently to attend their 90th Charter Lunch at Hillside Golf Club. The lunch was well attended with Dorcas our Regional President and Sigbi President Maureen Maguire. SI Southport President Carol Cookson hosted the proceedings and a good time was had by all who were able to attend. Dorcas and her husband Claudius pictured with SI Wigan President Angela Holmes Sigbi President Maureen Maguire pictures with SI Southport President Carol Cookson
SI Wigan held their 81st Charter Dinner at Ashfield House , Standish , Wigan on Friday 6th May. President Angela Holmes is pictured here with Kathleen Moran the SI Wigan PAC Chair welcoming their guests to the Dinner. Mrs Dorcas Akeju OBE, The Regional President of Soroptimist International of South Lancashire , spoke at the Dinner in response to Mrs Kathleen Moran’s address to the club. After a splendid meal guests were able to listen to and dance to a special performance provided by Acoustic Jukebox. Many guests remarked as they left that it had been a ‘ very enjoyable evening and thanks should be awarded to the organisers’.
Last night SI Wigan held their AGM at Highfield St Matthew’s Parish Hall. The meeting was well attended, with apologies from some members unable to attend because of previous commitments, one member is currently sailing around Venice I believe! Officers of the club presented their reports with President Angela Holmes chairing the meeting. PAC Chairman Kathleen Moran was particularly pleased to present her report as it showed that despite the trials and tribulations of the past two years with Covid the club continues to raise money and so has been able to fulfil their charitable commitments. All Officers were elected to continue in their role with Angela continuing as President. After the meeting there was time for people to meet and socialise with a very welcome drink plus chocolate!
Several members from SIWigan attended a lunch at The Edge in Wigan to mark International Women’s Day. The group were treated to a series of videos showcasing the talent of Women in Wigan that finished with a poem by a local poet, Louise Fazackerley, where our own Kate Fussell got a mention. Kate was also mentioned by Professor Kate Ardern as a pioneer of surgery in Wigan, resulting in a round of applause for Kate in appreciation of her life and contribution to the role of Women in Wigan. Below is a picture from today’s lunch with Angela , our Club President and Kathleen , our PAC Lead.
