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Northern Ireland Tourist Board

Meet the Buyer Workshop Dinner

21^st April, 2010

Approximately 260 attending

The use of the City Hall and the  provision of hospitality in the form of a pre?dinner drinks reception.

Delegates will be staying in accommodation in Belfast and the workshop will take place within the city.

This event would contribute to the Council’s Key Themes of ‘City Leadership – Strong, Fair, Together’ and ‘Better opportunities for success across the city’.

The use of the City Hall and the provision of hospitality in the form of red/white wine and soft drinks.

Approximate cost £1,040

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Queen’s University Belfast

‘Geographies of Orthodoxy’ International Conference Dinner

10^th June, 2010

Approximately 60 attending

The use of the City Hall and the  provision of hospitality in the form of a pre-dinner drinks reception.

Delegates will be staying in accommodation in Belfast and the conference will take place within the city.

This event would contribute to the Council’s Key Theme of ‘City Leadership – Strong, Fair, Together’.

The use of the City Hall and the provision of hospitality in the form of red/white wine and soft drinks.

Approximate cost £240

Queen’s University Belfast

17^th Australasian Irish Studies Conference Reception

4^th July, 2010

Approximately 100 attending

The use of the City Hall and the  provision of hospitality in the form of a drinks reception.

Delegates will be staying in accommodation in Belfast and the conference will take place within the city.

This event would contribute to the Council’s Key Theme of ‘City Leadership – Strong, Fair, Together’.

The use of the City Hall and the provision of hospitality in the form of red/white wine and soft drinks.

Approximate cost £400

British Psychological Society Division

Conference Reception

15^th September, 2010

Approximately 250 attending

The use of the City Hall and the  provision of hospitality in the form of a drinks reception.

Delegates will be staying in accommodation in Belfast and the conference will take place within the city.

This event would contribute to the Council’s Key Themes of ‘City Leadership – Strong, Fair, Together’ and ‘Better Support for People and Communities’.

The use of the City Hall and the provision of hospitality in the form of red/white wine and soft drinks.

Approximate cost £1,000

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Belfast Media Group

Belfast’s Top 40 under 40

4^th March, 2010

Approximately 150 attending

The use of the City Hall and the  provision of hospitality in the form of tea/coffee and biscuits.

This event seeks to acknowledge the achievements of the emerging leaders of Belfast.  by recognising the top 40 individuals from across the City who are under the age of 40.

The event will actively promote the achievements of people working in a range of fields and aims to recognise excellence and best practice, encourage potemntial and promote the message that no challenge is too great.

This event would contribute to the Council’s Key Themes of ‘City Leadership – Strong, Fair, Together, ‘Better opportunities for success across the city’ and ‘Better Support for People and Communities’.

The use of the City Hall and the provision of hospitality in the form of tea/coffee and biscuits .

Approximate cost £300

Youth Link

Youth Link Presentation Ceremony

23^rd June, 2010

Approximately 600 attending

The use of the City Hall and the provision of hospitality in the form of tea/coffee and sandwiches

Youth Link is an inter-church youth service which aims to provide support and training for youth workers whilst improving community relations experiences for young people.

The Awards Ceremony seeks to recognise the achievements of those who have completed programmes such as the ‘Leadership in youth work programme’ and the ‘Inter-Cultural learning programme’, which are organised by Youth Link.

This event would contribute to the Council’s Key Themes of ‘City Leadership – Strong, Fair, Together’, ‘Better Support for People and Communities’ and ‘Better opportunities for success across the city’.

The use of the City Hall and the provision of hospitality in the form of tea/coffee and sandwiches

Approximate cost £2,100

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The Masters in Business Administration (MBA) Association - Belfast Chapter

The 2010 MBA Awards Ceremony

29^th May, 2010

Approximately 350 attending

The use of the City Hall and the  provision of hospitality in the form of a pre-dinner drinks reception.

The Association aims to promote excellence in Business Administration and to acknowledge the significant contribution made by individual graduates, lecturers, academic institutions and supporting organisations to the success of the private and public sector and non-profit-making organisations in Belfast and beyond.

The event also aims to promote the benefits of staff development and the professional standing of the Masters in Business Administration qualification.

This event would contribute to the Council’s Key Themes of ‘City Leadership – Strong, Fair, Together’ and ‘Better opportunities for success across the city’.

The use of the City Hall and the provision of hospitality in the form of red/white wine and soft drinks.

Approximate cost £1,400

The Abbeyfield Belfast Society Ltd

50^th Anniversary Celebration

8^th September, 2010

Approximately 200 attending

The use of the City Hall and the  provision of hospitality in the form of tea/coffee and biscuits.

This event seeks to celebrate the 50^th Anniversary of Abbeyfield Belfast Society and to acknowledge its contribution to the general life and well-being of the city.

This event would contribute to the Council’s Key Themes of ‘Better Support for People and Communities’, ‘City Leadership – Strong, Fair, Together’ and ‘Better Services – listening and delivering’.

The use of the City Hall and the provision of hospitality in the form of tea/coffee and biscuits .

Approximate cost £400

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Millar Memorial Flute Band

100^th Anniversary Gala Dinner

19^th November, 2011

Approximately 180 attending

The use of the City Hall and the  provision of hospitality in the form of a pre-dinner drinks reception.

This event seeks to celebrate the 100^th Anniversary of Millar Memorial Flute Band and to acknowledge its contribution to the general life and well-being of the city.

This event would contribute to the Council’s Key Theme of ‘Better Support for People and Communities’.

The use of the City Hall and the provision of hospitality in the form of red/white wine and soft drinks.

Approximate cost £720

Belfast City Council

Parks and Leisure Department

City of Belfast International Rose Trials Dinner

14^th July, 2010

Approximately 200 Attending

The use of the City Hall and the provision of Hospitality in the form of a Civic Dinner

The City of Belfast International Rose Trials will be held during Rose Week. The Trials are renowned worldwide for attracting international rose growers in addition to a significant number of visitors.

This event would contribute to the Council’s Key Theme of ‘City Leadership – Strong, Fair, Together’.

The use of the City Hall and the provision of a Civic Dinner

Approximate cost £7,000