Dragon's Den 2016 winners
Ten local groups walked away with a share of £5000
Wigan Rotary 2016 Dragons Den Awards
This year the Rotary Club of Wigan were able to donate £5000 to community groups in the local area through a Dragon’s Den event. Adverts were placed in the local press earlier this year inviting local groups to apply for up to £500, which is part of the money raised on the Carol Float in December. The Club received 23 applications totalling over £9000. The Dragons met and after consideration 12 groups were invited to come and pitch for a share of the £5000. The event was held at St Cuthbert’s Rugby Club, Montrose Avenue, Wigan.
From support for a pre-school to help for an art group, ten local groups went away with a donation from the Wigan Rotary Club after the three Dragons, Rotary President Keith Trencher, former Westfield Children’s Centre manager Aujke Clegg OBE, and chartered accountant Peter Cheetham listened to their pitches for a share of £5000.
Wigan Rotary President Keith Trencher said, ‘It was a tremendous evening and Wigan Rotary Club was delighted to be able to help the wonderful work undertaken. In these hard economic times it is surprising the difference a few hundred pounds can make. It was also humbling to see how many people are prepared to give up their time to help others.’
He continued ‘However this event would not be possible without the generous donations of the Wigan residents, mainly last December when we accompanied Santa and his sleigh around the area. We hope this event demonstrates we are using their donations wisely and for the benefit of the local community.’
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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
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The annual competition for Primary Schools The winning Team -Aspull Our Lady’s RC Primary School
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The winning teams pictured receiving their certificates from Peter McGhee, Principal of St John Rigby College
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Long service certificates
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