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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...

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...

NLDC Outstanding Learner Engagement Award

25Sep

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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 to Bolton College and NLDC fund for giving us the opportunity. The award is an honour and testimony to the hard wor...

4Apr

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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 regional news programme North West Tonight. Due to his work commitments with Granada Television on programmes such as World in Action and Granada Reports and later BBC Manchester for North West To...

11Dec

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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 a mother of 5 children—2 sons and 3 daughters. After living in Portugal for 22 years, she came to Bolton 6 years ago. She hails from Mozambique. The Smile of Hope project was conceived after her daughter Leila was adjudged Miss Mozambique in 2011. Her experience prompted her to do something to h...

Business networking group set up for regions ‘Enterprising Women’

1Oct

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Business networking group set up for regions ‘Enterprising Women’

A new monthly business networking event and club is launching in Bury to help women from the town and wider Greater Manchester area meet and connect. The Bury Business Club is part of Enterprising Women network of Local Business Clubs. Enterprising Women is the UK's largest women only business network and reaches over 45,000 women across the country. The Bury Business Club will be the first of its kind in Greater Manchester and will be provide women from across the metropolitan area the chance to network with likeminded local businesswomen. The club has been set up by Bury-based solicitor, Sara Beaumont. Sara works at Woodcocks of Bury, specialising in the field of commercial dispute resolution and also leads the firm’s debt recovery team. She said: ‘I’m looking forward to building a dyna...

16Sep

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Bolton Community Woman of the Year 2013

“There are women who make things better... simply by showing up. There are women who make things happen. There are women who make their way. There are women who make a difference. And women who make us smile. There are women of wit and wisdom who- through strength and courage- make it through. There are women who change the world everyday... Women like you.” (Ashley Rice (Author) 2002) About the awards Women play a vital role within their families, communities and workplace, they provide support, encouragement and inspiration for many. Countless research studies have identified women as the key instigators for change within communities and societies. Many people including Bolton at Home and Bolton Council have benefited significantly from the role women have played in our Estates, Communit...