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Unveiled ...the first #40Stories to be featured in #100WomenStories #LegacyBook. Would anyone like to share their story? #100years #100women #100stories We each have unique talents and gifts that make us different. But not one of those talents and gifts is more important than the next. And not one of those talents or gifts is any good without others to complement it. Because it is only the contribution of the many that creates the world we need. The current narrative is about the equal recognition and appreciation of women’s contribution to our communities. Something we are all learning to do better…

SCORES of Bolton’s most inspiring women were honoured when the 2018 Inspire Awards were held at the Macron Stadium. Around 500 people were present to see 26 awards distributed to women from every area of local life – the charity field, social care, business, sports, industry and also highlighting individual achievement. The culmination was the 2018 Inspire Woman of the Year Award which was presented to Debbie Dowie who established the Boot Out Breast Cancer charity. Awards’ organiser Gulnaz Brennan said she was “very proud” to be able to honour the area’s remarkable women. “We had so many nominations and…

This year we celebrate  #GreaterManchester Women across time, cultures, and industries by chronicling their stories in #100Women #100Stories Book.  Having actively worked with Women and Media for over a decade, Gulnaz has decided to chronicle some of the most inspiring  Women she has known, met and heard of.  These remarkable life stories of courage, compassion, sacrifice and personal accomplishments  have inspired her and she would like to share her inspirations, in the hope  these stories can inspires others as well.  FourTwographs will be working in collaboration, bringing  expertise of portraiture shoots to this project. The photoshoot hopes to raise funds…

The Souls Migrated film is an excellent resource documenting the story of people who have migrated to Bolton from all over the world. It explores the rich and diverse stories of migrants, sharing their culture and heritage covering themes of loss and hope. Making the film was a valuable experience for the participants and volunteers who took part and the outcome is an insightful film, capturing this important aspect of Bolton’s heritage. The film is a tool which can be used to explore themes of heritage and cohesion and its impact will go far beyond the lifetime of the project.…

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.…

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…

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