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\"\"Our Club is one of 15 in the South Lancashire Region which is in the Federation of Great Britain and Ireland – One of the 5 Federations throughout the world.<\/p>\n

The Wigan Club was Chartered in 1941 and hence has completed more than 80 years of active service to the Soroptimist movement. SI Southport is our mother club and SI Leigh is our daughter club.<\/p>\n

We are a very friendly, \u00a0active club and warmly welcome any one who wishes to join us.\u00a0 Please contact us via the Contact page for more information.<\/p>\n

We hold our Club Meetings on the 2nd Monday of each month at Wigan and Leigh Hospice, Kildare Street, Hindley, Wigan. We arrive from 7pm for a coffee and catch up. The main meeting then starts promptly at 7.30 pm . Members who are unable to join us in person are welcome to join us online via Teams, from7.30 pm.<\/p>\n

At our Club meetings we invite \u00a0representatives from the charities we support to speak to us about their needs, hopes and successes. We also plan for future events, fund raising and projects, \u00a0in line with Soroptimist International\u2019s objectives \u00a0to enable, educate and empower.\"\"<\/p>\n

The Objects of Soroptimist International<\/strong><\/p>\n

a) to maintain high ethical standards in business,\u00a0the professions and other aspects of life;
\nb) to strive for Human Rights for all people and, in\u00a0particular, to advance the status of women;
\nc) to develop a spirit of friendship and unity among\u00a0Soroptimists of all countries;
\nd) to quicken the spirit of service and human\u00a0understanding;
\ne) to contribute to International understanding and\u00a0universal friendship[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row]<\/p>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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