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Inveiled #40HERstories …the search is on ….

8Aug

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Inveiled #40HERstories …the search is on ….

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 – with current changes to law and widespread conversation. https://youtu.be/jNj4hZhks5Q

9Jul

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#100Years #100Women #100Stories

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 for 2 charities ...Lifebridge and BootOutBreastCancer. The Team helping shape this project so far are Sital Raja, Emma Hughes. ...

11Feb

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#Inspire- Celebrate Bolton Women

NOMINATIONS are pouring in for the annual Inspire Awards which honour women from in and around the Bolton area. The closing date to suggest an individual for the prestigious awards is January 31 and, as organiser Gulnaz Brennan, stated: “We want to hear about all those remarkable women whose work is never highlighted.” The awards themselves will be made at a special presentation evening at the Macron Stadium on Saturday, May 5. Last year, around 300 women attended the event when it was held at the University of Bolton and the Octagon Theatre’s Artistic Director Elizabeth Newman took the main Woman of the Year Award. The awards, originally started in a much smaller way as part of the Women in Neighbourhoods’ project, has grown over the years. This year, there are main awards sections cover...

11Feb

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Souls Migrated- Project Report

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. What we wanted to happen: The Souls Migrated project set out to explore the journey that migrants take when they take the decision to move to the UK. The project was intended to achieve the following outcomes: • ...

Volunteer Blog- Souls Migrated Documentary Shoot Part 1

1Dec

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Volunteer Blog- Souls Migrated Documentary Shoot Part 1

On Friday 22nd April, filming began on the Women in Neighbourhood’s (WiN) production of a short documentary called Souls Migrated. The film captures the thoughts and memories of people who migrated to the UK – specifically memories of their original homeland, which in some cases they were forced to leave in traumatic circumstances. In an age where politics and political events are sometimes being interpreted by a minority as a licence to attack immigrants, verbally and physically, WiN aims to provide a reminder that the vast majority have become valuable members of our society, and that some came here as a consequence of war and horrific events for which most of us simply have no personal frame of reference. A team from the TV film and video production company began filming in Queen’s Pa...

18May

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INSPIRE WOMEN AWARDS 2017

Bolton’s third annual INSPIRE Women Awards ceremony was held on Friday 12th May in the Chancellor’s Building, University of Bolton, was the biggest and best yet, with a much larger audience and more awards being presented than on previous occasions. The awards is organised by WiN( Women in Neighbourhoods), a women’s charity working to engage and empower women from with diverse groups in Bolton. Gulnaz Brennan, founder of IWA, is responsible for a portfolio of events and projects in Bolton that engage, empower and celebrate the successes of women of Bolton.“We created the Inspirational Women of Bolton Awards to celebrate exceptional work done by women in our communities. Women are shaping the future of Britain with immense energy dedication and flair. These awards recognise the incredible w...

‘Souls Migrated’ Project of WiN celebrates Heritage Lottery Fund grant

19Mar

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‘Souls Migrated’ Project of WiN celebrates Heritage Lottery Fund grant

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 communities, refugees and asylum seekers encouraging intergenerational sharing experiences of settling in Bolton and memories of countries of origin. These memories and experiences will f...

Reach Out Beyond- Empowering Women Thro’ Art

14Mar

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Reach Out Beyond- Empowering Women Thro’ Art

REACH OUT BEYOND 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 Shafina Iqbal and Jamila Atcha. The project is a continuation of REACH OUT project delivered last year. For further details please contact Sarah at win.selfhelp@gamil.com

Taste of Harmony – Sowing the Seeds of Gastronomic Explosion in Bolton

4Mar

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Taste of Harmony – Sowing the Seeds of Gastronomic Explosion in Bolton

Women in Neighbourhoods (WiN) A Taste of Harmony 'Masterchef' event celebrated cuisines and cultures from around the world. The event was hosted by Bolton College on 2nd March. Gulnaz Brennan, Chair & Founder of Women in Neighbourhoods, was instrumental in organising the event. She said ‘Bolton is one of the most diverse town with more than 70 languages spoken in the borough. Food has a universal language of taste. “ “Sharing food can be a very profound experience. It is a simple thing to do, indeed a very enjoyable way to break barriers and open our minds. Food really does transcend all boundaries. It brings people together, it gives us something to share, it builds friendships.” The judges for this mouth-watering event were celebrity chefs Tom Bridge and Patrick Trodden; Bill Webster...

Inspirational Women Awards 2017 Finalists Announced

19Feb

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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 3) Iram Sayeed Lifetime Achievement Award 1) Carole Marsden 2) Sumati Devi MBE 3) Madeline Murray 4) Margaret Koppens Going the Extra Mile 1) Jamila Rashid 2) Trish Lindley 3) Shafina Iqbal 4) Ginny Allende Community Star Volun...