About District 128
District 128 was formed in 1987 having previously been part of District 5.
We currently have fourteen 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.
District Chairman
District Chairman Evelyn Whitney
Welcome
Dear fellow members, It is an honour and a privilege to take on the role of District 128 Chairman, and I am grateful for the opportunity to serve such a dedicated and inspiring group of members.
Inner Wheel has always stood for friendship, service, and international
understanding, and I feel immensely proud to be part of an organisation that continues to make such a positive impact within our communities.
Over the coming months, I am looking forward to meeting as many members as possible, to share in your activities, and to learn more about the wonderful work you are doing. Each club has its own unique character, and I know these visits will be both enjoyable and inspiring.
I am also delighted at the prospect of attending several charter anniversaries throughout the year. These occasions are always special moments to celebrate the history, achievements, and enduring friendships that define Inner Wheel.
They provide a wonderful opportunity to reflect on how far we have come, while also looking ahead to the future with optimism and purpose.
In the Spring of 2027, I am looking forward to attending the Association
Conference in Cheltenham and the International Convention in Manilla. I do hope that some of you will join me as these events are always well organised, with lots of friendship and laughter.
Thank you for taking office in your clubs and to the District executive members who will be working beside me. I very much look forward to the year ahead, to building new friendships, strengthening existing ones, and celebrating all that makes District 128 so special. Thank you for your continued support - I am truly
honoured to represent you.
Your District Chairman
Evelyn
Who we support
If nothing changes, one in two of us will be directly affected by dementia – either by developing the condition ourselves, caring for someone with it, or both.
As the UK’s leading dementia research charity, we’re determined to stop this from becoming a reality.
We’re working to revolutionise the way we treat, diagnose and prevent dementia. But we will not stop there.
With your support, we will keep going until every person is free from the heartbreak of dementia. We exist for a cure.
Drumbeat UK works with aids orphans and vulnerable children in Uganda. The charity recruits sponsors in the UK who are willing to commit to long tern sponsorship of a child's education. The charity also supports the child and their families in times of crisis, such as, medical intervention and food shortage. The charity also organises fund raising events to raise extra funds.
Support will also be given to President Pat's chosen charity, Papyrus www.papyrus-uk.org
The International charity remains as Mary's Meals
There is gender inequality in education around the world, but by providing daily meals in school, we remove one hugely significant barrier for girls, giving them opportunities that they otherwise may not have.
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District 128 Officers
DISTRICT CHAIRMAN – Evelyn Whitney
1st Vice Chairman – No nomination
2nd Vice Chairman – No nomination
Immediate Past District Chairman – Jean Wild, Dorothy Bowker, Elaine Day and Pat Hayes
District Secretary – Lisa Day
Minute Secretaries - Jackie Fitton/Christine Ellis
District Treasurer – Beverley Parker
Member of Council – Jayne Fryer
District Editor – Katie Dalton
International Service Chairman – Nicola Helliwell/Pat Hayes
Membership & Development – Elaine Day
Email Us
district128editor@outlook.com
District 128 Events
| Meeting | Date | Place |
|---|---|---|
| Officers Assembly/Training | 22/07/2026 | 7 for 7.30 pm |
| District Exec. | 07/09/2026 | |
| District meeting at Elm Bank | 21/09/2026 | meal/meeting 6pm/7.30 pm |
| District International Rally | 10/11/2026 (Tue) | Buile Hill (lunchtime) |
| District Exec. | 23/11/2026 | |
| District Christmas meal and meeting | 07/12/2026 | lunchtime |
| D5/D128 Day of Prayer at St Ann’s, Manchester | 08/01/2027 (Fri) | |
| District Exec. | 08/02/2027 | |
| District meeting | 01/03/2027 | 10.30/11 am |
| Rally lunch | 11/03/2027 (Thur) | Brookfield Masonic Hall, Westhoughton |
| Association Conference | 12-14/04/2027 | Cheltenham |
| International Inner Wheel Convention | 11-14/05/2027 | Manilla, Philippines |
| Exec. meeting | 07/06/2027 | |
| AGM and changeover | 21/06/2027 (Mon) |
Current Clubs
Astley - Presidents House - 3rd Thurs 1pm
Chadderton & Failsworth - Variable - Royton - 1st Tuesday 19.00
Crompton & Royton - Grains Bar Hotel - 1st Wed 18:30 for 19:30
Frodsham & Helsby - Helsby Golf Club Cheshire WA6 0JB - 2nd Wed 19:00 for 19:30
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 11am
Newton & District Jubilee - The Village Club WA3 4LY - 2nd Wed 12:30 for 1pm
Oldham - The Grains Bar Hotel OL1 4SX - 4th Wed 12pm Nov-Mar 6pm Apr-Oct
Radcliffe - Toby Carvery, 465 Bury Bolton Road - 2nd Tues 7pm
Rochdale - The Royal Toby Hotel OL11 3HF - 4th Weds 6.30 for 7.00 pm
Rushden & Western Mann - Falcon's Nest Hotel, Isle of Man IM9 6AF - 2nd & 4th Wednesday 18.30
St. Helens - Quattro's Restaurant L39 0HF - 3rd Tue
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
(1990) NEWTON & DISTRICT JUBILEE
(1937) OLDHAM
(1939) RADCLIFFE
(1936) ROCHDALE
(1976) RUSHEN & WESTERN MANN
(1925) ST. HELENS
(1979) WORSLEY
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District 128 latest news
D128 – Unveil memorial for women
In December 2025, as President of the Inner Wheel Club of St Helens, Katie Dalton was invited by the Mayor of St Helens, Severano Gomez-Asperon, to attend a meeting at the Town Hall to discuss his idea of a memorial to the women of St Helens who had served during...
Conference Prize winners
The Membership & Development Team ran a Jam Jar Raffle in aid of Ronald McDonald House Charities UK. The lucky winners were: Jennifer Angus D4 - Riviera Travel Voucher for £500.00 Jean Hale D1 - Bread Making Cookery Course Susan Spanswick D22 - Betty's Easter...
D128 – Horwich Inner Wheel support Orange the World
Horwich Inner Wheel Club members walked around the local retail complex. They took the opportunity to talk to local people about the Orange the World campaign. Interesting responses and reactions!!