There are several International Women’s Day events and projects going on in Wigan Borough for you to get involved in.
If you’re running an International Women’s Day event in Wigan Borough, please contact PR and we’ll do our best to celebrate your event on our social media channels.
Events in the borough
Girls cycling session
Cycling sessions for 11-18 year old girls. Borrow bikes and helmets for free.
When? 1st Tuesday (Wigan) and 3rd Tuesday (Leigh) of every month
Where? Wigan Warriors Cycle Pod and Leigh Youth Hub
What time? 6pm to 7.30pm
For information and to book your free place visit Be Well Wigan (external link).
Women in Business
When? Monday 3rd March
Where? Wigan and Leigh College CATS building
What time? 6pm to 8pm
For more information and tickets, visit Women in Business (external link).
This Girl Can Run
Women should feel safe to exercise outdoors even in the darker months. In support of the This Girl Can ‘Lift the curfew' campaign join Be Well Wigan to run or walk 1.5 - 3 miles in a group setting. For women and girls aged 14+
When? Wednesday 5th March
Where? Robin Park Leisure Centre
What time? Meet at 7pm
For information and to book your free place visit Be Well Wigan (external link).
Memories – an evening with author Miriam Gold and BBC DJ Shaun Keaveny
Bring your memories of local inspirational woman, Dr Elena Zadik, one of the founders of Grasmere Street Surgery and join us for a night of nostalgia and storytelling over supper. The event will be hosted by former patient of Dr Zadik’s, BBC DJ Shaun Keaveny, who will be joined by Dr. Zadik’s granddaughter and award-winning author, Miriam Gold.
When? Thursday 6th March
Where? Leigh Library
What time? 6:30pm to 8:30pm
For more information and tickets, visit 'Memories' on Eventbrite (external link).
Breast and pec examination webinar led by Local a Health and Wellbeing
When? Thursday 6th March
Where? Online
What time? 12pm to 12:30pm
For more information and tickets, visit Breast and peck examination on Eventbrite (external link).
Women for Women showcase hosted by Leigh Soroptimists
When? Saturday 8th March
Where? Pennington Wharf Community Hub, WN7 4QA
What time? 11.30am to 2.30pm
For more information and tickets, visit Women for Women showcase (external link).
Sound Her Out
Launch of a new campaign dedicated to empowering women by creating opportunities to help women consider a career in the music industry.
When? Tuesday 11th March
Where? The Snug, Atherton, M46 0DA
What time? 6pm to 9pm
For more information and tickets, visit 'Sound Her Out' on Eventbrite (external link).
Wigan and Leigh Hospice afternoon tea
If you want to join other women for an afternoon of tea and cakes and support Wigan and Leigh Hospice – this Ladies Who Lunch event, the last in our series of International Women’s Day events this month, might be for you!
Tickets cost £30 and include a glass of fizz on arrival, sandwiches, scones, fresh cakes, along with a gift to take away. The event features speakers from Wigan Warriors and Holland and Barratt and is in aid of Wigan and Leigh Hospice.
When? Friday 21st March
Where? Leigh Sport Stadium, WN7 4JY
What time? 1pm
Call 01942 524203 to book your place.
Our partners at Wigan and Leigh College are also hosting a closed event for their students. Look out for photos on our social media channels during March.
Partner toolkit
Download these free resources and share them with your communities or include them on your event posters. To download the artwork, click one of the links, right click the image, choose 'save image as', and save it to your files.