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[et_pb_section fb_built="1" _builder_version="4.4.4"][et_pb_row column_structure="2_5,3_5" _builder_version="4.4.4" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat"][et_pb_column type="2_5" _builder_version="3.25" custom_padding="|||" custom_padding__hover="|||"][et_pb_image src="https://www.sheinspires.org.uk/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/D9118FE8-AF1D-4BD6-A3CE-0360E535275E.png" title_text="D9118FE8-AF1D-4BD6-A3CE-0360E535275E" _builder_version="4.4.4"][/et_pb_image][/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type="3_5" _builder_version="3.25" custom_padding="|||" custom_padding__hover="|||"][et_pb_text _builder_version="4.4.4" background_size="initial" background_position="top_left" background_repeat="repeat"]I am thrilled to be a finalist – I feel humbled to think I’ve inspired other ladies in some way so much that they took their time to consider me as their ‘Inspiring Lady’ – I’m truly overwhelmed. Always been Artistic… always had a colouring book and pens/paints not dolls, but parents couldn’t afford to support me in university so my dreams of becoming an Artist were locked away in a box. I ended up at secretarial college,…

Fitness & Wellbeing - Winner Jo Potts!!! ‘True Serenity’ opened in 2009 with the goal of reaching as many people in Rochdale as possible, offering them opportunities and high quality information when it comes to Health and Wellbeing. Created through Jo’s own personal experiences and her wish to make a difference. Jo was approached in regards to the lack of services for families handling Autism, with hopes that she could do something. She researched into autism and gained Certs in Autism/Aspergers to better understand the condition and engage those affected in health and well-being activities. Jo created the non-profit Autism…

REACH OUT is a Women in Neighbourhood (WiN) project which seeks to engage women from a variety of cultural backgrounds through the medium of art. The project, which has received National Lottery funding, is coordinated by Gulnaz Brennan, Founder & Chair of WiN, working with team leaders Jenny Vining and Wendy Ann. The launch, at the Great Lever Connected offices in Calvert Road, was well-attended and enthusiastically received. Jenny Vining introduced the project, which is mosaic creation with a central theme of Women. She gave a demonstration and encouraged participation and practice while she introduced the project and discussed the materials…

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…

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…

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…