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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…

A Taste of Harmony -Beef & Rice Stuffed Peppers

20

Sep

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A Taste of Harmony -Beef & Rice Stuffed Peppers

A Taste of Harmony is 'CELEBRATE' lottery funded project with the aim of appreciating and celebrating different cultures & cuisines. The project will collect recipes from diverse community groups in Bolton and publish a recipe book. The recipe book launch will see all participants coming together in celebration. Beef & Rice Stuffed Peppers is a recipe contribution. Getting by in today’s world usually means compromising on an aspect of your life, and usually this compromise is food. We’re forever grabbing fast food take out, getting by on a snack bought from the food cart at the office or a donut…

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Apr

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Mary’s Maisha Story

An extraordinary story of determination and survival. Mary learned to make bags from banana leaves and jewellery from recycled paper – and taught it to others – as a way of bringing skills, fellowship and finance to widows and other women caught in the poverty trap. She herself suffered a personal crisis which put the initiative on hold. Now, with an initial helping hand from friends in the UK, she is confident that, not only will the craft initiative be resurrected, but her story of coming through difficult circumstances will also help other women. She said: "Maisha is the Swahili…

19

Mar

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The Awards Committee 2016

We are pleased to introduce Inspirational Women of Bolton Awards Committee. Madeline Murray. Andrew Suter Zubair Hanslot Barry Glasspell. James Hartnell Gary Loftus

19

Mar

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Karen Openshaw: In Celebration of Women

On 8th March we celebrated International Women’s Day, a special day on many levels. But first, let me go back a couple of days. The 6th March was the birthday of my eldest daughter, Meganne, this year was her 18th birthday so, on the 8th March this year, she experienced the day as a woman rather than as a girl. On 8th March I have, for many years, joined with Christian women from local churches who pick up the theme for that year and financially support women in difficult circumstances from other Countries. Throughout the day prayer takes place for…

REACH OUT – WiN Launches Empowering Women Art Exhibition at the Octagon

05

Mar

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REACH OUT – WiN Launches Empowering Women Art Exhibition at the Octagon

We are very pleased to announce the launch of 'Reach Out' project at the Octagan by Emmerdale fame star Rokhsaneh Gwaham-Shahidi. She launched the Exhibition alongside the Book and gave out certificates to participating women groups and individuals. The winner of the best mosaic will be chosen by our three judges -Maura Jackson, Sajida Hussain and Emma Gregson. REACH OUT is a Women in Neighbourhood (WiN) lottery funded project which seeks to engage women from a variety of cultural backgrounds & empower them through the medium of art. Launched at Great Lever Connected, the project is co ordinated by Gulnaz Brennan…

Reach Out Exhibition – Empowering Women Through Art

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Feb

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Reach Out Exhibition – Empowering Women Through Art

REACH OUT is a Women in Neighbourhood (WiN) lottery funded project which seeks to engage women from a variety of cultural backgrounds & empower them through the medium of art. Launched at Great Lever Connected, the project is co ordinated by Gulnaz Brennan who is also the Founder & Chair of WiN, and was delivered with the support of Anna Kinley, Jenny Vining and Wendy Ann. Women groups from across Bolton created some very inspiring mosaic with ‘Women’ as the central theme. Art has a universal language and is a great medium to connect, engage and empower people. The exhibition…

Dani Gaines – The Artist & IWA 2016 Nominee

06

Jan

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Dani Gaines – The Artist & IWA 2016 Nominee

"Writing is very much a solo occupation, whereas art is shared''. Dani Gaines is another one of IWA (Inspirational Women Award) 2016 nominee. She feels honoured to be nominated. She saw the WiN awards book last year and is pleased to have been nominated this year by the people that she works with. Dani Gaines is an artist who added the title 'author' to her CV two years ago. The inspiration to begin writing arose from Dani's natural creativity, already evidenced by her background as an artist. He favourite styles are fine art, sketching and collages. ''I think I just…

Inside a Women-Only Assembly in Pakistan

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Jan

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Inside a Women-Only Assembly in Pakistan

In a remote part of Pakistan, one woman is trying to end centuries of discrimination. Tabassum Adnan has set up an all-women assembly known as a Jirga in Swat valley - challenging the dominant male one. She overcame an abusive marriage to campaign for women's rights and has already been recognised by the US government for her work.While some in her community support her, she has also received threats but she told BBC Urdu's Riffatullah Orakzai that she will continue until "her last breath". ( source: bbc.co.uk)

Comedian Writes Powerful Instagram Post about Abusive Relationship

29

Dec

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Comedian Writes Powerful Instagram Post about Abusive Relationship

A comedian has written about a past abusive relationship in a frank and moving Instagram post. On Monday Beth Stelling, a well-known US comedian, uploaded a collage showing photos of her bruised arms and legs alongside a powerful essay detailing the violence and coercion at the hands of her ex. "When I broke up with my ex this summer, it wasn't because I didn't love him, it was because of this," she wrote alongside the Instagram. "I've had an amazing year and you've seen the highlights here, so these photos are an uncommon thing to share but not an uncommon…