About District 128
District 128 was formed in 1987 having previously been part of District 5.
We currently have sixteen clubs, the oldest St Helens will celebrate its centenary in July 2025, the youngest being Irlam 2000, who will celebrate its 25th year in 2025.
Geographically our clubs are now in Greater Manchester, Merseyside, (Both previously in Lancashire) Cheshire and the Isle of Man who host the famous annual TT races.
The District has a history of Industries including cotton, mining, glass, chemicals, fishing and finance.
We have lots of open spaces, moorland and parks which, members take advantage of including the recently completed RHS Bridgewater.
Joint District Chairman
Joint District Chairman Dorothy Bowker
Welcome
We have four District Chairman for the year 2025-2026, all have held office at District level, and have previously been District Chairman:
Dorothy Bowker of the Leigh Inner Wheel Club is has just finished three years as Member of Council.
Pat Hayes of Astley Inner Wheel Club has just finished two years as District Chairman and will be Membership and Development Officer.
Jean Wild of Crompton and Royton Inner Wheel Club is also joint International Officer.
Elaine Day of Crompton and Royton Inner Wheel Club is also Joint International Officer.
Joint District Chairman
Joint District Chairman Jean Wild
Joint District Chairman
Joint District Chairman Elaine Day
Who we support
The Christie Charity provides enhanced services over and above what the NHS funds. Gifts from the public make a huge difference to the care and treatment that The Christie is able to provide to patients and their families.
“The Christie Charity only exists because of all our fantastic support from all our amazing fundraisers. And whether it is giving your time, treasure and talent, we really do value everything you do”.
Joint District Chairman
Joint District Chairman Pat Hayes
Social Links
District 128 Officers
DISTRICT CHAIRMAN – Jean Wild
DISTRICT CHAIRMAN – Dorothy Bowker
DISTRICT CHAIRMAN – Pat Hayes
DISTRICT CHAIRMAN – Elaine Day
1st Vice Chairman – Evelyn Whitney
Immediate Past District Chairman – Pat Hayes
District Secretary – Lisa Day
District Treasurer – Beverley Parker
Member of Council – Jayne Fryer
District Editor – Katie Dalton
International Service Chairman – Elaine Day
Membership & Development – Pat Hayes
Email Us
district128editor@outlook.com
District 128 Events
| Meeting | Date | Place |
|---|---|---|
| District Committee Meeting | 22/09/2025 | Elm Bank |
| District International Service Rally | 10/11/2025 | Buille Hill |
| District Committee Meeting / Party | 08/12/2025 | Elm Bank |
| Celebrating World Inner Wheel Day | 09/01/2026 | St Annes Church, Manchester |
| District Committee Meeting | 02/03/2026 | Elm Bank |
| District Rally | 12/03/2026 | TBC |
| Association Conference | 23/03/26 - 25/03/26 | Llandudno |
| District Committee Meeting & AGM | 22/06/2026 | Elm Bank |
Current Clubs
Astley - Variable - Leigh - 3rd Thursday 19.00
Chadderton & Failsworth - Variable - Royton - 1st Tuesday 19.00
Crompton & Royton - Crompton & Royton Golf Club OL2 6RW - 1st Wednesday 18.30
Frodsham & Helsby - Helsby Golf Club Cheshire WA6 0JB - 2nd Wednesday
Hindley - Variable - 1st Tuesday 19.30
Horwich --- Bolton Golf Club BL6 4AJ - 1st Thursday 12.00 noon
Irlam 2000 - The Club House M30 7RF - 2nd Friday 12.00 noon
Leigh - Leigh WN7 3JW - 3rd Monday 18.00
Newton & District Jubilee - Variable - Lowton - 4th Wednesday
Oldham - The Grains Bar Hotel OL1 4SX - 4th Wednesday 19.30 Summer, 13.30 Winter
Radcliffe - The Garsdale Pub, Bury BL8 1BT - 3rd Tuesday 19.00
Rochdale - The Royal Toby Hotel OL11 3HF - 4th Monday 19.30
Rushden & Western Mann - Falcon's Nest Hotel, Isle of Man IM9 6AF - 2nd & 4th Wednesday 18.30
St. Helens - The Stanley Arms WA10 5PT - 2nd Tuesday 18.00
West Houghton - The John Holt Community Centre BL5 2NR - 4th Tuesday 19.15
Worsley - Worsley Courthouse M28 2PB - 3rd Thursday
(1991) ASTLEY
(1963) CHADDERTON & FAILSWORTH
(1957) CROMPTON & ROYTON
(1980) FRODSHAM & HELSBY
(1957) HINDLEY
(1954) HORWICH
(2000) IRLAM 2000
(1945) LEIGH
(1990) NEWTON & DISTRICT JUBILEE
(1937) OLDHAM
(1939) RADCLIFFE
(1936) ROCHDALE
(1976) RUSHEN & WESTERN MANN
(1925) ST. HELENS
(1960) WESTHOUGHTON
(1979) WORSLEY
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District 128 latest news
D128 – St Helens Club Celebrate 100 years
Inner Wheel Club of St Helens D128 recently celebrated their 100th Charter Anniversary. Attended by members and guests including, District 128 Chairman, Dorothy Bowker, Association President, Pam Boyes, Rotary Club of St Helens President, Jonathan Bettridge, the...