WIGAN ROTARY CLUB
101 YEARS 1924 - 2025
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.
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.
Where We Meet
Wigan Rotary Club has been holding its meetings at
The Owls at Standish, since 1989
Rectory Ln, Standish, Wigan WN6 0XD
