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She Inspires Awards

Inspirational Women Awards 2017  Finalists Announced

Inspirational Women Awards 2017 Finalists Announced

A big applause to ALL nominees ...its powerful to inspire others enough to want to nominate you and an even BIGGER applause for ones who took the time to nominate. The judges were very inspired by all the incredible stories of all nominees, they found it very challenging to pick 3 out of so many in each category. Please remember the awards are a celebration of achievements of ALL ??? so, here we go... Community Leadership Award 1) Carole Marsden 2) Christine L Fitton 3) Domina Nirere Contribution in Film Art & Media Award 1) Julie Lomax 2) Samra Kala…
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Women Celebrated at WiN Awards & Book Launch

Women Celebrated at WiN Awards & Book Launch

Dear Friends,   On behalf of the Women in Neighbourhoods, I would like to welcome you to this year's Inspirational Women of Bolton Award Ceremony & Book Launch. In particular, I would like to welcome the award nominees and their families to this event, which is held to honour them for their outstanding contributions to our communities. We are exceptionally blessed to have Rt Revd Bishop of Bolton Chris Edmondson amongst us. We send our warmest greetings to the Mayor of Bolton, who was unable to join us today. WiN is a not-for-profit organisation dedicated to the women  of Bolton…
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Nominate for Inspirational Women Award

Nominate for Inspirational Women Award

Nominations are open for Inspirational Women of Bolton Awards 2017   The Categories for nominations are: Community Star Volunteer Award Community Leadership Award Popular Award Protection of Women & Girls Rights Award Pursuit of Education Award Young people Support Award Helping Hands Award People s campaigners Award Community Integration Award Lifetime Achievement Award Going the extra mile Award Excellence in Art & Culture Award Young Volunteer Awards ( upto 12 young people 11-25yrs can be nominated) Please get in touch and a nomination form will be sent out to you.    
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Gordon Burns Supports WiN Women Awards

Gordon Burns Supports WiN Women Awards

We are delighted to announce that the legendary Gordon Burns will be the  MC at Inspirational Women of Bolton 2016 Awards taking place on 15 April at UTC, University of Bolton, Deane road, Bolton. The response on social media about this latest update has been tremendous. Everybody is really looking forward to the evening. Gordon Henry Burns (born 10 June 1942) is a Northern Irish journalist and broadcaster, best known as the host of Granada Television's popular game show The Krypton Factor for its original 18-year run (1977–1995). From 1997 to 2011, he was the chief anchorman for the BBC…
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Associates & Sponsors for Inspirational Women Awards

Associates & Sponsors for Inspirational Women Awards

We are very pleased to announce our associates, partners and sponsors for Inspirational Women Book &  Awards 2016. Bolton at Home Bolton Council Bolton CVS Bolton Market Place David Lloyd Octagon Theatre Bolton College House of Raja R & K Caterers Room Four Bolton Interfaith Council University of Bolton University Technical College The Orange Club UK CFAM - Community Film Art & Media ChaiTimes - Multicultural Bolton Newspaper Readingbee Publications Vanita Beauty R& K Caterers Bolton FM Lamine Photography Edwin Pink TV
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Maura Jackson –  Inspirational Women of Bolton Award 2016 Nominee

Maura Jackson – Inspirational Women of Bolton Award 2016 Nominee

Maura Jackson is undoubtedly an inspirational women, a leader and a role model. Last year she  undertook a challenge to live for five days as a 'homeless young person' to see for herself what it was like to live on benefits. Maura is director of Bolton Young Persons Housing Scheme (BYPHS), a registered charity that provides temporary supported accommodation for people aged 16-25 in the Bolton area, including some with mental health and substance abuse issues. As well as providing accommodation the scheme supports young people who are homeless by providing emotional support and practical help, with the aim of…
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Community Ambassadors Women Role Models

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…
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Inspirational Women Vol 1 2016

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…
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Maria Oprea

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…
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