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18Sep

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Understanding YOGA for Stress Relief

Is yoga right for you? It is, if you want to fight stress, get fit and stay healthy. Yoga is considered a mind-body type of complementary and alternative medicine practice. Yoga brings together physical and mental disciplines to achieve peacefulness of body and mind, helping you relax and manage stress and anxiety. Yoga has many styles, forms and intensities. Hatha yoga, in particular, may be a good choice for stress management. Hatha is one of the most common styles of yoga, and beginners may like its slower pace and easier movements. But most people can benefit from any style of yoga — it's all about your personal preferences. The core components of hatha yoga and most general yoga classes are: Poses Yoga poses, also called postures, are a series of movements designed to increase str...

16Sep

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Cook yourself healthy with WiN

Are you a woman on the go? Whether that is a mum on the school run before work, eating a breakfast bar over the steering wheel; or a business women putting in overtime at the office that where your evening meal is a dinner-date with a vending machine. Do you yearn for a healthier diet but think it is too much of a hassle to cook something that is nutritious and edible and, therefore, find it easier to microwave a meal or tuck into a take-away? Well don’t worry, you’re certainly not alone and help is now at hand thanks to WiN. Joanne Pointon is a chef with 20 years’ experience. Much of that has been dedicated to healthy cooking, healthy eating, and promoting the values of a balanced and nutritional diet. Joanne has now joined force with WiN to provide the women of Bolton with the knowled...

14Sep

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Gemma Aitchison YES MATTERS

My name is Gemma Aitchison and I want to talk to you about sexual objectification. This is my passion, what gets under my skin, what drives me every day. Let's explore what it means and you will see why. An object is something that serves a purpose for a subject. It is to be used to serve or gratify the needs of the subject. An object is replaceable. An object is disposable. You do not have to respect, consider or gain the consent of an object. You do not have to justify using or destroying or disposing of an object. It's just a thing, it doesn't matter. Keeping this in mind. Sexual objectification is to teach in ingrain the idea that a females worth is in her appearance. Or the approval of the male gaze. Their gratification. We see this in pornography, newspapers, magazines, advertisi...

14Sep

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Anna Kinlay ‘Children’

I was brought up in South Africa, and I saw a lot of poverty and hardship, but mostly it was the children who suffered immensely, many stood begging on the streets for food and had nothing. Sadly some of them were from homes where they were abused and neglected by adults. Hence of so many issues around the world, the one closest to my heart, is the wellbeing of children as they are gifts from God and yet they suffer most in many situations through poverty, hunger, war and abuse which surrounds them. Sadly some parents are poor role models hence children don’t always get the guidance, love, care or safety they deserve. All children need someone to look up to. I believe that our girl’s group at Bolton Interfaith Young Ambassadors are a good example, as they are valued and guided. When I we...

14Sep

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Emma Gregson ‘Austerity’

Austerity affects nearly the whole of Britain, you have families struggling to make ends meet. Feeling guilty when they can't treat their children. Benefits being cut for important services needed. Some can't even afford cereal for their children which is main start to the day. You have social housing with rent increase and charging separate for repairs in their own properties or not even doing the repairs at all. We have more diagnosis for children with medical conditions like ADHD, odd, conduct etc You have parents separating due to money issues. We live in a broken Britain and for many they can see no way out because the services they would go to are declining them support, I speak to people of all ages and everyone is affected in one way or another. I see addicts wanting change but t...

13Sep

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5Sep

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FREE Courses, Workshops & Training

The aim of the project is to engage with residents, primarily though not necessarily women from diverse BME cultures and hard to reach communities and groups. These courses would be provided in non threatening, culturally sensitive environment for women and support them to build informal support networks. The project will use local knowledge and existing partnerships to signpost learners to specialist support like housing , domestic abuse, money wise etc. The aim is to increase self esteem and confidence and reduce social isolation. It will address issues such as Health, Stress management thereby reducing cost to public purse and increase community cohesion, improve quality of life through work skills and increased confidence. The project will break down barriers by introduci...

16Aug

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Community Ambassadors Women Role Models

INSPIRATIONAL WOMEN of BOLTON WiN is a place of collaborative and cohesive interaction for the women of Bolton’s diverse communities. It is also a place to celebrate those women who go above and beyond for their communities. Whether that is through charity work, overcoming diversity or just a pillar of that community, WiN wants to give recognition to the everyday women of Bolton who are the true inspiration for the town. This part of the website will celebrate the achievements of remarkable women who inspire those around them. These inspirational women continue to deliver many initiatives into their local community, be it the setting up of local charities, the instigation of fitness clubs, helping with local business, training, delivering cooking classes, delivering voluntary work, champi...

16Aug

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#Engage, Bollywood Nights, Events, Mission, Projects

Social Meet Up for Women

BOLLYWOOD NIGHTS is a monthly event organised by Women in Neighbourhoods (WiN) for local women. It's an opportunity to meet up and socialise, in an environment of fun, entertainment and learning. Local businesses have an opportunity to promote their products or services. The evening includes a two-course meal and unlimited drinks and the emphasis is on fun, relaxation, meeting old friends and making new ones – but it is also an event that can provide opportunities for local women. WiN members can provide training in a variety of areas such as start-up businesses, team-building and confidence building and breaking barriers. Between us we have a wealth of experience, both in business and in community matters. You never know, someone here just might be able to show you how to nurture that b...

16Aug

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Our Publications

Inspirational Women Book – Issue 1

Hello All Welcome to the INSPIRE Book 2014. The Book features local community women champions of Bolton. You can read about the All Natural Health founder Sheila, Author Karen Woods, Smile of Hope Chair Maria, Bollywood Diva Monica Ballani, working hard to guide women groups Caroline Tosal , keeping us fit Nazeera Atcha , female 'Alan Sugar' Sital Raja and many more. I decided to create the WIN book after being inspired by so many of the stories of members of the WIN forum. The sole purpose of this book is to celebrate the successes and efforts of the everyday women of Bolton, who’s work, whether in the charity sector or business sector, has inspired and helped others living in and around the town. These women are pillars of their community and as an organisation, we aim to celebrate their...

Understanding YOGA for Stress Relief

Cook yourself healthy with WiN

Gemma Aitchison YES MATTERS

Anna Kinlay ‘Children’

Emma Gregson ‘Austerity’

Vote for Your Inspirational Women

FREE Courses, Workshops & Training

Community Ambassadors Women Role Models

Social Meet Up for Women

Inspirational Women Book – Issue 1

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