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A group of Bolton women recently celebrated the 75th anniversary of an organisation which has made a difference to the lives of women locally and internationally. Soroptimist International of Bolton was founded before the start of the Second World War in 1938, and three-quarters-of-a-century later the group is still going strong. The Bolton members are among thousands of Soroptimists of all ages and backgrounds in countries across the world. The movement started in America in 1921 before coming to London in 1923 and reaching Manchester in 1926. Soroptimists ethos is about education, empowerment and enabling opportunities for women, as well as other charitable endeavours. The group’s…

Are you a Bolton woman looking to put your artistic talent into practice and start your own business in the creative industries? Or looking to take your creative business to the next level? Well now could be the time to test your entrepreneurial spirit, thanks to a new creative initiative being held in the town. Bolton Council Arts Development Team (ADT) and Bolton Business Ventures (BBV) are working in partnership to offer advice on how to start and develop a creative business. The ‘Entrepreneurial Artist – building your creative business’ – are a series of workshops aimed at giving local artists the tools they need to set…