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2023 She Inspires Awards
This years theme is Rising Stars and Change Makers. Find out more about this years She Inspires Awards and make your nominations now. Or to nominate a Young Achiever click here.
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Ridding Yourself of Tall Poppy Syndrome – Why You Should Be Nominating Yourself for An Award
The advantages of being nominated for an award are obvious – the recognition for your work, the kudos, the PR opportunities, perhaps a little extra finance to undertake a project… so why then does it feel so awkward when it comes to nominating yourself for an award? It’s an issue I’ve been discussing lately with…
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SPOTLIGHT / 22 Leaders Issue 1
22 Leaders Issue 1 is an endeavour to make the truly inspiring #womenleaders #ofBolton visible. The Book will share the inspiring stories of #BoltonWomen who truly reflect #breakthebias sentiment. These women are either born, work or live in Bolton. Sometimes visible, more than often not, they are the driving force and backbone of their organisation…
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Bolton hospital manager – who lost so much to Covid – wins top award
March 7, 2022 She Inspires Awards Bolton hospital manager – who lost so much to Covid – wins top award A BOLTON woman who lost six members of her own family to Covid has been honoured with a Key Worker award. Meena Patel was recognised for inspiring both her patients and fellow staff. Meena who is manager…
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What does Vegan mean?
The term ‘vegan’ was coined in the 20th century, but evidence of people opting not to eat animal products can be traced back over 2,000 years. As early as 500 BC, Greek philosopher and mathematician Pythagoras promoted harmony among all species and ate a vegetarian diet. At around the same time, Buddha was discussing vegetarian diet…
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Soroptimist Bolton lend their to support our Foodbox project
We are delighted to announce that Soroptimist International (SI) of Bolton is now supporting our Foodbox Project. Soroptimist International is a worldwide organisation of women who work to advance the status of women at local, national and international level. They do this through local and national projects and by raising awareness of issues that affect…
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Mango Salsa from the House of Handis
Mangoes are widely used in cuisine. Sour, unripe mangoes are used in chutneys (see Mango chutney), pickles, dhals and other side dishes in Bengali cuisine, or may be eaten raw with salt, chili, or soy sauce. A summer drink called aam panna comes from mangoes. Mango pulp made into jelly or cooked with red gram dhal and green chillies may be served with cooked rice. Mango lassi is popular…
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Let’s Move My Way
Our latest project #Let‘sMoveMyWay, in collaboration with #SportsEngland #ThisGirlCan, was launched in February, with Lesley Kelly as Project Lead. With lockdown and working from home severely limiting our chances of physical movement, the project is designed to encourage women to get moving, with a variety of sessions and activities centred around fitness, wellbeing, meditation, yoga,…
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Project Dignity at The Girls Club
The activity at our Girl’s Club last week was to decorate a Dignity bag each, refill with goodies and top off with a hand decorated cupcake as presents for their Mums or Grandmas. The girls had a fantastic time and the results looked amazing. L is 7 and said she had had a lovely time…
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Cook to Heal, Mind Your Mind and More
UNIQUE FREE COURSES SUPPORTED BY THE EUROPEAN SOCIAL FUND All courses will start on Zoom, with the intention (subject to prevailing legislation) to end each course by meeting up in a suitable venue. At the end of the course Learners will be awarded a certificate of accreditation from ASDAN, the internationally renowned training organisation. The…
