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Social Meet Up for Women
16Aug By rowlesmediaNo Comments
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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...
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Inspirational Women Vol 1 2016
17Mar By rowlesmediaNo Comments
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Inspirational Women Vol 1 2016

  Women in Neighbourhoods (WiN) strives to bring together women who are motivated to help improve the area in which they live and also to connect the various communities of Bolton, forming a network of like-minded women. Last year WiN published INSPIRATIONAL WOMEN of BOLTON Book to celebrate role models in our communities and neighbourhoods. The book also served to inspire others to get involved and bring about positive changes for others. This year we are launching a second edition of 'Inspiration Women', featuring women of all ages and cultural, ethnic and religious backgrounds - nominated by others who would like to see their efforts recognised. Among the many women who have been nominated this year are: Anna Kinley, works with the Bolton Interfaith Council and Smile of Hope a...
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Attractions in the North
29Jan By rowlesmediaNo Comments
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Attractions in the North

As a woman, when you want to go out and enjoy yourself on excursions and visits in the north of England, you want somewhere that is safe and friendly for you and your family. Happily, there are plenty of places in the north of England to visit. There is tons of stuff to do, and plenty of places to see and learn about. In this article we will look at a few of these places that are particularly good attractions for families. Botanic Gardens Museum If horticulture is your thing, the Botanic Gardens Museum in Southport is one of the best places to visit. Here you have an incredibly varied exhibit, with plenty of botanical delights for people to see. What's even better is that it is entirely family friendly, with a great playground attached to it, and an excellent cafe for a good bite to eat....
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Maria Oprea
11Dec By rowlesmediaNo Comments
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Maria Oprea

Relocating from Portugal, where she lived for 22 years, to Bolton was not easy but after six years in her new surroundings, Maria has succeeded in forging strong links with the old and the new. A project that brings a smile on the faces of young people and gives them bright hopes of the future is The Smile of Hope. It was set up as a charity by Maria Oprea, who at the age of 40 is proving that it is never too late to learn. She is a student of English and Maths at the Bolton College, despite being a mother of 5 children—2 sons and 3 daughters. After living in Portugal for 22 years, she came to Bolton 6 years ago. She hails from Mozambique. The Smile of Hope project was conceived after her daughter Leila was adjudged Miss Mozambique in 2011. Her experience prompted her to do something to h...
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Live Literature brings renowned writers to Bolton
7Oct By rowlesmediaNo Comments
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Live Literature brings renowned writers to Bolton

Two of the North West’s most celebrated poets are coming to Bolton as part of a series of new cultural events being held at Bolton Central Library in partnership with the University of Bolton. The Live Literature Series is a trio of free performances by renowned poets and novelists taking place at the Library. The first session is on Tuesday 15 October with readings from acclaimed poets, Mike Garry and Kim Moore. Mike Gerry is a multi-award winning, internationally renowned poet and a proud Mancunian. He is also a regular cultural commentator for the BBC and has written two critically-acclaimed books about his beloved home city – Mancunian Meander and God is a Manc. He is also often asked to write poems about the city for significant cultural events and major campaigns. In 2012, Mancheste...
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Business networking group set up for regions ‘Enterprising Women’
1Oct By rowlesmediaNo Comments
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Business networking group set up for regions ‘Enterprising Women’

A new monthly business networking event and club is launching in Bury to help women from the town and wider Greater Manchester area meet and connect. The Bury Business Club is part of Enterprising Women network of Local Business Clubs. Enterprising Women is the UK's largest women only business network and reaches over 45,000 women across the country. The Bury Business Club will be the first of its kind in Greater Manchester and will be provide women from across the metropolitan area the chance to network with likeminded local businesswomen. The club has been set up by Bury-based solicitor, Sara Beaumont. Sara works at Woodcocks of Bury, specialising in the field of commercial dispute resolution and also leads the firm’s debt recovery team. She said: ‘I’m looking forward to building a dyna...
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Helping hand for creative businesses
1Oct By rowlesmediaNo Comments
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Helping hand for creative businesses

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 up their own enterprise. The sessions are FREE and cover a range of topics for starting up your own artistic business from putting a price on your creativity to enhanc...
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Women’s charity group celebrates 75 years in Bolton
1Oct By rowlesmediaNo Comments
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Women’s charity group celebrates 75 years in Bolton

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 events range from running regular coffee mornings in the town to fundraising to support the education of f...
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Bolton Community Woman of the Year 2013
16Sep By rowlesmediaNo Comments
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Bolton Community Woman of the Year 2013

“There are women who make things better... simply by showing up. There are women who make things happen. There are women who make their way. There are women who make a difference. And women who make us smile. There are women of wit and wisdom who- through strength and courage- make it through. There are women who change the world everyday... Women like you.” (Ashley Rice (Author) 2002) About the awards Women play a vital role within their families, communities and workplace, they provide support, encouragement and inspiration for many. Countless research studies have identified women as the key instigators for change within communities and societies. Many people including Bolton at Home and Bolton Council have benefited significantly from the role women have played in our Estates, Communit...
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Welcome to WIN
24Aug By rowlesmediaNo Comments
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Welcome to WIN

Women in Neighbourhood (WiN) is created with the aim of bringing together the women living in Bolton and providing a platform where they can collaborate, communicate and network.it aims to provide trainings to support women to fulfil their aspirations. WiN aims to create awareness of women issues through various methods, including digital and print medium, WiN believes in the ABCD concept – Asset Based Community Development. WiN works closely with local community groups such as Crompton Somali Assoc, People's Youth Project, Justice 4 Abused Women Survivors, Polish Club, Bolton Community Media Centre, BMCL, HAWG Asian Women's Group, Smile of Hope, Bolton at Home, Yes Matters, Bolton Interfaith, Bolton CVS and many more  from various backgrounds. We have taken part in local events such a...
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