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Easter chicks for Wigan and Leigh Hospice

Soroptimist International Wigan members and friends made knitted Easter chicks filled with chocolate eggs which were sold at the Regional Soroptimist Meeting in Leigh.  £103.50 was raised on the day in support of Wigan and Leigh Hospice and chicks will be available at the Hospice

Soroptimist International Wigan Charity Dinner March 8th 2019

Charity Dinner at Ashfield House March 8th 2019 7pm-12pm. In aid of Wigan Domestic Violence Unit (DIAS), the Brick, Wigan and Leigh Hospice. Venue: Ashfield House , Standish. Tickets £40 which includes three course dinner, entertainment, live music and dancing Table of 10 @reduced price

Sleeping bags for the Brick

Soroptimist International Wigan and Wigan Rotary donated sleeping bags to the Brick Centre in Wigan for the homeless. This is an annual donation that has supported the Brick and homeless people in Wigan for many years.

Young Achiever Award Ceremony 2018

Congratulation to Bea outright winner of Soroptimist International Wigan Young Achiever Award 2018. Angela Holmes President was delighted that Councillor Susan Greensmith, Mayor of Wigan 2018-2019 was able to present the shield and voucher during a very special event in the Mayor’s parlour. Bea her

Christmas boxes for DIAS and the Brick

The annual Christmas collection boxes of gifts, treats and essentials for the Brick and homeless by SI Wigan members has begun. This year there will be an additional donation of pamper boxes for DIAS. The collection has started and will continue until just before Christmas.

Bike ride for Wigan and Leigh Hospice

            Soroptimist International Wigan members, friends and many others supported past President Elaine Tyrrell’s husband Phil who rode to Paris with 35 others to raise money for Wigan and Leigh Hospice. The valient effort was rewarded by the amount he raised £3,500, and Phil carried