By Rikki Loftus

FILMING for a cultural documentary took place in Bolton town centre on Friday afternoon.

Bolton charity, Women in Neighbourhoods (WiN), received a £10,000 grant from the National Lottery Fund to make a film about people from around the world who have made Bolton their home.

The film, called Souls Migrated, aims to increase tolerance of other people's beliefs and traditions by encouraging Bolton residents from different cultures to share their experiences.

Starring in the project, Maria Oprea, aged 44, says it is important to her to remember and celebrate where she is from.

Hailing from Mozambique, Maria added: "I have lived in Bolton for 10 years, we have kids now who were born in this country and I think it's important to teach them about their heritage, where they're from."

The film is to be shared online, via winbolton.co.uk, with the group planning to showcase it at forthcoming film festivals.

Director of the project, Chris Jones, said: "The film is about exploring the cultures, from all over the world, that have migrated to the area.

"Sometimes it can be a sad story, people who have escaped war, slavery in some cases, but it's about exploring how they got here and sharing their memories of home."

WiN supports women living in the most deprived neighbourhoods throughout Bolton, delivering various sessions including art, IT and healthy lifestyle.

The charity works on the principles of educating, empowering and celebrating women in the area, pushing for women's empowerment and gender equality.