Service Above Self
Wigan Rotary Club was formed in 1924. The Club’s priority continues to be to provide support for local community and voluntary groups. As part of Rotary International it provides assistance to organisations involved in humanitarian work overseas.

A Lasting Gift to Haigh Hall: The Peace Tree

A Lasting Gift to Haigh Hall: The Peace Tree

Visitors to Haigh Hall will notice a distinguished new addition to the country park: a Davidia involucrate — commonly known as the handkerchief tree or peace tree—gracefully planted within the amphitheatre. This rare and elegant tree has been presented to the people of Wigan by the Rotary Club in celebration of its centenary year of service to the borough.

Over several years, Rotary members diligently raised funds to establish a lasting symbol of their one hundred years of dedication. Following thoughtful discussions with artistic consultants Al and Al, and in collaboration with the Country Park Development Team, the vision of a commemorative tree was realised.

Borough Wide
Commuity Network 2026

Application Form

Opportunity for local organisations to benefit from the closure of long standing
community group.

As Borough Wide Community Network formally closes its doors after almost 25 years of
working in the borough, the organisation would like to leave a ‘legacy’ to community groups
and charities to continue their good work in the borough.

The Rotary Club of Wigan will facilitate the distribution of the funds of Borough Wide Community
Network and they have agreed to administer the remaining monies in their bank account.

Bids from a few hundred pounds up to a maximum of £500 will be considered and they hope to
support as many groups as possible.

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Criteria for judging the application will include the following:

Monies shall be given or transferred to other not for profit organisations or charities to directly benefit supporting the residents in the Wigan Borough area

Project must benefit groups/residents living in Wards – see below*

Must show local need and support for project

The project must be inclusive eg. helping socially excluded people to take part in community activities to be value for money.

Maximum grant £500.00

If your project will be delivered in the following wards please fill out the application process below.

Aspull, New Springs, Whelley, Ashton in Makerfield, Bryn, Douglas, Ince, Orrell, Pemberton, Shevington, Standish with Langtree, Wigan Central, Winstanley, Worsley Menses, Platt Bridge, Winstanley.

Closing date for Applications 16th February 2026

Name of Group or Individual

Address *

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Telephone Number *

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Email Address *

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Project Description and Costs *

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Total Amount Applying for £*

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Project Location (i.e address and post code)*

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If you have Applied before please specify how much you you applied for, when you applied and how much for *

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How will your project benefit local resident/s*

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Account Number *

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Sort Code *

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Bank Account Name *

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The information I have given in this application is true and accurate to the best of my knowledge*

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All funds will be spent in accordance with Wigan Rotary Clubs conditions*

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I hereby agree that this data will be stored and processed for the purpose of establishing contact. I am aware that I can revoke my consent at any time.*

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Quiz Answers 2025

There were 89 entries of which 38 were all correct. In accordance with the rules, the 10 winners were drawn independently from the successful entrants. They are:

Nicola Brooks, Hawarden, Flintshire;
Sarah Cremin, Malahide, County Dublin;
Stella Lowe, Appley Bridge;
Miriam Latham, Standish;
D. Brocklehurst, Standish;
Robert Greenaway, Hindley;
Stephen Houghton, Orrell;
Cath Simpson, Wigan;
Gillian O’Meara, Woodford, Cheshire;
Fiona Belk, Winstanley.

Each have been sent £10.

Answers

1. Wave;

2. Shell;

3. Sandcastle;

4. Surf;

5. Pier;

6. Deckchairs;

7. Shingle;

8. Boat;

9. Kite;

10. Cliff;

11. Donkey;

12. Tide;

13. Bucket;

14. Punch and Judy;

15. Starfish;

16. Sand;

17. Harbour;

18. Strand;

19. Promenade;

20. Pebbles;

21. Flip flops;

22, Café;

23. Bar;

24. Net;

25. Ice cream van;

26. Rock pool.

27. Spade;

28. Pool;

29. Bay:

30. Swimmers;

31. Paddle;

32. Sunglasses;

33. Lifeguard;

34. Jetty;

35. Dune;

36. Shore;

37. Bikini;

38. Crab;

39. Flipper;

40. Towel;

41. Picnic basket;

42. Picture postcard;

43. Conch;

44. Changing robe;

45. Goggles;

46. Shelter;

47. Reef;

48. Barnacle;

49. Limpet;

50. Puffin;

51. Tern;

52. Oyster catcher;

53. Catamaran;

54. Bladderwrack;

55. Lighthouse;

56. Rocks;

57. Amusement arcade;

58. Bathers;

59. Guesthouse;

60. Marina;

61. Kiss me quick hat;

62. Hotel;

63. Suntan lotion;

64. Breakwater;

65; Kelp;

66. Buoy;

67. Beach;

68. Gannet;

69. Seal;

70. Beach volleyball;

71. Gull;

72. Lounger;

73. Groyne;

74. Bed and breakfast;

75. Yacht.

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The Object of
Rotary is to

encourage and foster the ideal of service as a basis of worthy enterprise and in particular, to encourage and foster:

FIRST: The development of acquaintance as an opportunity for service;

SECOND: High ethical standards in business and professions; the recognition of the worthiness of all useful occupations; and the dignifying of each Rotarian’s occupation as an opportunity to serve society;

THIRD: The application of the ideal of service in each Rotarian’s personal, business, and community life;

FOURTH: The advancement of international understanding, goodwill, and peace through a world fellowship of business and professional persons united in the ideal of service.