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.

Angela, Wigan President, was pleased to accompany thirteen members, including five of our new members to the lunch at Statham Lodge. Incoming Regional President, Dorcas Akeju OBE, was delighted to meet so many Wigan Soroptimists. A great afternoon was had by all!

After a long 18 months when people have not been able to meet in large groups it was wonderful to see everyone sitting in the sunshine, listening to the Band and generally having a very good time- it was even warmer in the kitchen ! The main aim of the Tea at the Farm however was to raise money for Wigan Hospice and I am delighted to report that we raised over £2000.00 at the time of going to press, this was raised through ticket sales , raffle , tombola , Bric a Brac and book sales plus some very kind donations. Some pictures from the event can be seen on our Facebook page , Twitter and Instagram. Pictures will be uploaded here later.      

Soroptimist International Wigan look forward to welcoming everyone back to Tea at the Farm in August (date to be confirmed) The last farm tea was a great success click the link Summer Afternoon with Cream Tea and Cakes at Maxwell Farm August 10th