Holocaust Memorial Day:
Seventy five years ago the Gates of Auschwitz were opened and the world knew that millions of people had been murdered.
Genocide is something which has occurred across time and place, more recently in countries such as Cambodia, Rwanda, Darfur and Bosnia.
Each year the world remembers the victims and pledges to continue to work for a lasting peace free from discrimination, racism and hatred.
This year two civic events were be held on Friday, 24 January - the first one in the Derby Room of the 'Turnpike' Gallery in Leigh and the second one in the 'The Fire Within' inside the Galleries Shopping Centre on Standishgate, Wigan .
St John Fisher RC High performed drama, dance and music in Wigan and Sacred Heart RC Primary pupils sang in Leigh.
Readings were also given by Wigan Rotary and Leigh Paperback Writers.
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Many, many, thanks for the generosity of the people of Wigan in helping Rotary Club raise over £15000 for good causes. Wishing you a successful 2017
moreThe generous giving by the people of Wigan meant Rotary could help many groups of people
moreWigan Rotary Club and Golborne-Lightshaw Rotary Clubs jointly supported a group of young carers
moreThe organisations that benefitted from your generosity
moreOver the years the hospital has loaned equipment to patients to aid their recovery and maybe now is surplus to their requirements
moreIf you feel you can contribute please follow the link to our JustGiving page. Any problems just search JustGiving.com and type Wigan Rotary Club Trust Fund. Thank you for your continued support
moreThe annual competition for Primary Schools The winning Team -Aspull Our Lady’s RC Primary School
moreWigan Rotary Club and Golborne -Lightshaw Rotary Club combine to give a group of Young Carers a day out
moreIn a joint venture with Inspiring Healthy Lifestyle cyclists took to the track for Cancer Research
moreLong service certificate presented
moreWigan Rotary gives useful numbers in emergency
moreThe winning teams pictured receiving their certificates from Peter McGhee, Principal of St John Rigby College
moreSanta will be down Rectory Lane tonight
moreAnother busy month
moreThis is the second year the Rotary Clubs of Leigh and Wigan have combined to collect unwanted hospital equipment
moreA Community Circle is a way to support someone through bringing together friends, family and neighbours with a facilitator, supporting conversations that lead to action and help people to live better, happier lives.
moreLong service certificates
moreWigan Rotary thanked Sunshine House for their support in helping to collect unwanted hospital equipment
moreThe Rotary Club provides details of helplines for anyone affected
moreFriends of Rotary Certificates presented to acknowledge the work that Metro Rod, Local Life and Westwood Motors do in supporting the work of Wigan Rotary Club in the Community.
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moreMembers of Wigan Rotary joined with people across the world in remembering the victims of Holocaust and Genocide."‹
moreMaking Standish and Shevington dementia Friendly Communities
morePhotographic record of visits and presentations in January and early February
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