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On May 6th 2016 Soroptimist International of Wigan held the 75th Charter Dinner at Haigh Hall and celebrated the installation of the new President Mrs Elaine Tyrrell. This was a very special occasion with many guests including the Mayor of Wigan Borough Sue Loudon and

Members of SI Wigan  knitted lots of Easter chicks that Wigan & Leigh Hospice filled with chocolate eggs and sold to raise money for their funds.

On March 12th 2016 Soroptimist International (SI) Wigan held the annual Charity Ball at the DW Stadium Wigan. The theme for the evening was shades of blue and the room was decorated to reflect this. Members, friends and guests had a champagne reception, dinner and

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

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

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