Our busy networking events help women in business to build relationships, learn new skills, and support each other, while having fun in the process!
Our not-for-profit events have no annual membership fee, and cost just £10 per person. Visit our events page to book your place on our next event.
Chair
After leaving 6th form college, Sue’s hospitality career started at The Portland Thistle Hotel in Manchester in a conference and events sales role.
For the next 30 years, Sue’s career took her to a hotel in Stockport followed by Bolton to oversee the opening of the Bolton Moat House Hotel, Reebok Stadium and Whites Hotel.
After almost 15 years in Bolton, next she joined her beloved Manchester United Football Club. Leaving here, she went to the DW Stadium (Home of Wigan Athletic and Wigan Warriors) and then to Sodexo as Business Development Manager for the Sports & Leisure Division.
Following redundancy from Sodexo due to COVID, she joined the ATTAIN Team.
In her spare time, Sue likes all things sport; especially jogging, trail running, yoga, going to the gym and of course, football!
You can contact Sue at sue.france@attain.uk.com
Secretary & Marketing
Bringing more than 15 years’ hospitality management experience to the world of digital marketing, Jackie Salt joined ATTAIN Group Limited in 2011. Jackie acts as the main point of contact for both partners and clients; providing them with proactive and friendly support.
Jackie’s role within ATTAIN is essential as she is the backbone of the team liaising with creative, technical and sales to develop meaningful marketing strategies for the ATTAIN client base. Her experience in working with clients from business start ups to blue chip clients gives her a great foundation to help new and aspiring clients.
Working alongside the ATTAIN board of Directors Jackie plays an instrumental role in planning business strategies and driving the business forward.
Jackie’s experience includes Email Marketing, Business Strategy, Digital Marketing, Finance, Customer Services and Event Planning
To her ATTAIN colleagues, Jackie is known as the ‘mother hen’ of the team; making sure the team have the assets, assistance and information they need to create outstanding results for clients.
Outside of work Jackie is a keen runner and has taken part in numerous events to raise money for charities close to her heart. Jackie also enjoys travelling and walks in the country with her Labrador Morgan.
Committee Member
I am a professional photographer based in the North West and I’m currently celebrating 20 years in the photographic industry. Last summer I decided to open a studio in my own name in my hometown of Wigan. I feel very lucky to be able to carry out something I’ve been passionate about from a very young age as a career, this I feel reflects in the images I produce, whether I’m capturing babies or the latest fashion trends.
My passion for the photographic image began as a child. I was obsessed constantly studying photo albums and family photographs wherever I went.
Creativity was always a big part of me art was a favourite subject at school and after studying ‘a’ level art at college I decided look into creating memories as a profession by studying BTEC photography and then progressing to a degree in Photographic Art in Newport.
After University I gained experience assisting some of the most successful photographers in Cardiff and carrying out various work as a printer/digital artist/photographer for a large independent professional lab, which also enabled me to speak to photographers on a daily basis gaining valuable knowledge of various areas of the industry.
A keen interest in Fashion Photography brought me back to the North West and to an online retailer shooting e-commerce and commercial shoots which resulted in images being featured in national magazines and at The Clothes Show Live.
After opting to go freelance in 2011, I was voted as one of the 10 of the best in the photography category for Manchester Fashion Network’s annual awards. I have since been carrying out freelance work for a number of companies from equestrian wear shoots to assessment days for model agencies, as well as working successfully on combined packages with a make up artist for portraits weddings and portfolio shoots.
Committee Member
Wigan Pier Promotions is a bespoke events and entertainment company with over 20 years of experience delivering unforgettable experiences across the UK. We work closely with each client to understand their vision and offer creative, practical solutions that bring events to life—whether large-scale or intimate.
All of our acts and attractions are personally auditioned and vetted to ensure they meet our high standards and perfectly match your needs. From cocktail flarers and children’s entertainers to celebrity performers and household names, we specialise in *everything entertainment*. If you don’t see it on our website, we’ll go out, find it, and make sure it’s up to the mark—so you don’t have to.
We work with a wide range of clients including councils, holiday parks, restaurants, PR & marketing agencies, and corporate teams. Whether you need ongoing support or a one-off event, we can take care of everything from concept to completion—taking the stress off your hands while making your event shine.
At WPP, we pride ourselves on creativity, passion, and thinking outside the box. We’re always exploring new ideas, attending industry showcases, and discovering fresh talent so we can offer the very best to our clients—no matter your budget.
In 2025, we were proud to win the *Immersive Event of the Year* award—recognition for the part of the business we love and thrive in. Our founder also took part in two panels for International Women’s Day, sharing insights from a two-decade journey in business and inspiring the next generation at Wigan Youth Zone, where we’re proud to serve as a patron.
If you’re looking to increase footfall, attract attention, boost staff morale, treat your clients, or simply create a WOW-factor event—get in touch. We’re here to make you look amazing and your event unforgettable.
Wigan Pier Promotions: We Do Everything Entertainment.
Committee Member
I got into business quite accidently after taking redundancy from a senior role in public sector housing when my middle daughter was diagnosed with Autism, then after a chance conversation bought into my first Schoolwear business in 2010 with just 4 High Schools and 11 primary schools. Today Impressions has 3 branches covering 15 High Schools, 46 Primary schools and several nurseries and we also provide uniform to a school in Zimbabwe! It also now has its own print and embroidery department covering work and leisurewear. My daughter Katie has now taking over the running of the business.
My view is that the real magic happened when I put my own values on the business. I care about my customers and the team, I’m a bit of a tree hugger, believe in truth and justice and like to ensure that playing fields are as level as possible. So that is now reflected in all that Impressions does and has led to the creation of The Really Good Business – a coaching and consultancy service aimed at helping others grow their business and find a greater joy through purposeful business practice. As a qualified B Corp consultant we can support your business through the process, assist with carbon reduction and carbon literacy training and help you understand and calculate your social value.
I also run the RGB Rebels Club which is a Bi-monthly meeting in partnership with Wigan and Leigh College where we discuss some controversial off topical subjects, People Planet Pint which is a sustainability networking meet up and Pitch and Pie where community groups bid for support and mentoring from local businesses. I am now working to help create the new Infrastructure organisation to support the Voluntary/social economy/faith and charity sector. I also sit on the Wigan Business Consortium, Wigan Climate Coalition, Transform GM, supported the development of the Believe in Business Charter, and the Believe in Business festival.
