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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 !

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

Graphine Structure At the Zoom Business Meeting in March the club had a fantastic talk from a remarkable 14 year old Ava Garside granddaughter of one of our members. Ava gave a very impressive talk about the development of a pin badge that she devised

Members of SI Wigan virtually attended the International Women's Day Live debate on March 12th. This year's theme was #ChoosetoChallenge. Where there was discussion on gender stereotypes within the workplace and looking at how we can best tackle the barriers that many women and girls

Blue plaque for SI Wigan's founding member SI Wigan have successfully applied for a blue plaque to commemorate our founding member and 1st President in 1941. ( Yes we are 80 years old this year). Dr Muriel Haigh was the first women GP in Wigan