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Feb

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#Inspire- Celebrate Bolton Women

NOMINATIONS are pouring in for the annual Inspire Awards which honour women from in and around the Bolton area. The closing date to suggest an individual for the prestigious awards is January 31 and, as organiser Gulnaz Brennan, stated: “We want to hear about all those remarkable women whose work is never highlighted.” The awards themselves will be made at a special presentation evening at the Macron Stadium on Saturday, May 5. Last year, around 300 women attended the event when it was held at the University of Bolton and the Octagon Theatre’s Artistic Director Elizabeth Newman took the main…

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Jan

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The Biggest Loser!

I feel like a celebration. Billy Fury once sang, “half way to paradise; so near yet so far away……” Today marks the half way point of the Biggest Loser challenge; a healthy weight loss campaign that is sponsored to raise money for Bolton Hospice. My target was to a) complete the 12 weeks without failing (gaining weight) or b) physically harming anyone (because I expected to be miserable) and c) if possible lose 2 stones. So half way through I am in a great mood. Weigh in Number 1 was 25th January 2018 and I was 17 stone 4 lbs.…

Volunteer Blog- Souls Migrated Documentary Shoot Part 1

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Dec

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Volunteer Blog- Souls Migrated Documentary Shoot Part 1

On Friday 22nd April, filming began on the Women in Neighbourhood’s (WiN) production of a short documentary called Souls Migrated. The film captures the thoughts and memories of people who migrated to the UK – specifically memories of their original homeland, which in some cases they were forced to leave in traumatic circumstances. In an age where politics and political events are sometimes being interpreted by a minority as a licence to attack immigrants, verbally and physically, WiN aims to provide a reminder that the vast majority have become valuable members of our society, and that some came here as…

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May

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INSPIRE WOMEN AWARDS 2017

Bolton’s third annual INSPIRE Women Awards ceremony was held on Friday 12th May in the Chancellor’s Building, University of Bolton, was the biggest and best yet, with a much larger audience and more awards being presented than on previous occasions. The awards is organised by WiN( Women in Neighbourhoods), a women’s charity working to engage and empower women from with diverse groups in Bolton. Gulnaz Brennan, founder of IWA, is responsible for a portfolio of events and projects in Bolton that engage, empower and celebrate the successes of women of Bolton.“We created the Inspirational Women of Bolton Awards to celebrate…

‘Souls Migrated’ Project of WiN celebrates Heritage Lottery Fund grant

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Mar

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‘Souls Migrated’ Project of WiN celebrates Heritage Lottery Fund grant

WiN has received a Heritage Lottery Fund (HLF) Sharing Heritage1 grant, it was announced today. This exciting project, ‘Souls Migrated’ is based in Bolton and led by WiN has been given £10k to make a short documentary about people who have migrated from other places and have chosen to make Bolton their home. ‘Souls Migrated’ will work with residents from various cultures and backgrounds. There will be opportunities for volunteers to learn new skills and develop existing ones. A minimum of 12 young people will be trained to develop media and communication skills. This project will organise sessions for BME…

Reach Out Beyond- Empowering Women Thro’ Art

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Mar

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Reach Out Beyond- Empowering Women Thro’ Art

REACH OUT BEYOND is a Women in Neighbourhood (WiN) project which seeks to engage women from a variety of cultural backgrounds through the medium of art. The project, which has received National Lottery funding, is coordinated by Gulnaz Brennan, Founder & Chair of WiN, working with team leaders Shafina Iqbal and Jamila Atcha. The project is a continuation of REACH OUT project delivered last year. For further details please contact Sarah at win.selfhelp@gamil.com

Taste of Harmony – Sowing the Seeds of Gastronomic Explosion in Bolton

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Mar

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Taste of Harmony – Sowing the Seeds of Gastronomic Explosion in Bolton

Women in Neighbourhoods (WiN) A Taste of Harmony 'Masterchef' event celebrated cuisines and cultures from around the world. The event was hosted by Bolton College on 2nd March. Gulnaz Brennan, Chair & Founder of Women in Neighbourhoods, was instrumental in organising the event. She said ‘Bolton is one of the most diverse town with more than 70 languages spoken in the borough. Food has a universal language of taste. “ “Sharing food can be a very profound experience. It is a simple thing to do, indeed a very enjoyable way to break barriers and open our minds. Food really does…

Inspirational Women Awards 2017 Finalists Announced

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Feb

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Inspirational Women Awards 2017 Finalists Announced

A big applause to ALL nominees ...its powerful to inspire others enough to want to nominate you and an even BIGGER applause for ones who took the time to nominate. The judges were very inspired by all the incredible stories of all nominees, they found it very challenging to pick 3 out of so many in each category. Please remember the awards are a celebration of achievements of ALL ??? so, here we go... Community Leadership Award 1) Carole Marsden 2) Christine L Fitton 3) Domina Nirere Contribution in Film Art & Media Award 1) Julie Lomax 2) Samra Kala…

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Jan

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A Taste of Harmony

A Taste of Harmony celebrates different cultures & cuisines. It is a lottery funded project which aims to bring better understanding within diverse communities in Bolton through food. A Community Recipe Book will be complied and published by the end of the project. ‘A Taste of Harmony’ will encourage people to come together, share, explore, understand reflect and celebrate origins of different foods, traditions and cultures. It will open converstaions and break barrriers. Submit your recipe at win.selfhelp@gmail.com

NLDC Outstanding Learner Engagement Award

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Sep

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NLDC Outstanding Learner Engagement Award

WiN- BUILDING BRIDGES This year Women in Neighbourhoods (WiN) received an Outstanding Learner Engagement Award for their 'Building Bridges' project. Funded by Neighborhood Learning in Deprived Communities (NLDC), Building Bridges has 130 new learners in Great Lever, Halliwell, Crompton and Rumworth. Its aim was to engage women in deprived neighbourhoods and boost self-confidence, help to overcome feelings of low self-esteem through courses and initiatives such as 'Reach Out' and 'Mind Your Mind', IT in Mosques, Second Helpings, My Shop – Enterprise 4U and Tell Your Story- Community Corner. Gulnaz Brennan, Chair & Founder of WiN said, "We are very grateful…