Members of SI Wigan , who are a talented group of ladies , had a stall today at the  Regional PAC meeting, that was held at Leigh Sports Village, selling knitted chicks , bunnies and baskets. Due to their  efforts and other  members’ support £100.00 was raised to donate to the Hospice. There are still some more to be sold so hopefully our donation to the Hospice should increase. Thanks to everyone for their support.

SI Wigan would like to send our congratulations to HM The Queen on her Platinum Jubilee. It is 70 years since The Queen’s accession to the throne.

  Three members of SI Wigan attended the 75th Charter Anniversary Lunch for SI Leigh and District at Haydock Park Golf Club. From all accounts a great time was had by all with a wonderful afternoon organised by SI Leigh, this involved a fantastic meal and entertainment. There was dancing in the aisle courtesy of the ‘sing along waiters’. Congratulations to SI Leigh and District on their 75th Anniversary.

SI Wigan were eventually able to present their cheque in person to Wigan Hospice late last year. After endless meetings on Zoom Si Wigan were able to meet in person to present a cheque for £2.400.00 to Wigan Hospice. The money was raised at the Tea at the farm event where people were able to enjoy the sunshine , browse the stalls and play the Tombola etc. Many thanks to everyone for a splendid team effort.  

The Soroptimists eventually got together on Saturday 9th November to plant the trees that Kathleen has been nurturing all Summer! Although a November day the sun shone and the sky was blue as everyone able to help came along with wellies and spades. The tree planting took place at Bickershaw Country Park and it is hoped that more trees will be planted in the future.

A belated Happy New Year to everyone and here is looking forward to a new year with new opportunities. Christmas came and went with a variety of activities from the Wigan Soroptomists including Tea at the Mayor’s parlour where our new Young Achiever received her award , more details about that to follow, members continued with their Christmas Donations to the Brick and DIAS with our President Angela accompanied by Kathleen our PAC Chairman delivering the ‘goodies’ that had been kindly donated.