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Belfast Health and Social Care Trust

Launch of Belfast Health and Social Care Trust Carers’ Strategy

14th June, 2010

Approximately 80 attending

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

This event will launch the Carers’ Strategy which aims to develop support for carers and to promote and protect their health and well-being.

The event also seeks to recognise the vital role played by carers in contributing to the life and well-being of 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 tea/coffee and biscuits.

Approximate cost £160

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Arts Care Ltd

A Celebration of Older People through the Arts

29th June, 2010

Approximately 90 attending

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

This event will celebrate the conclusion of a programme organised by Arts Care Ltd which sought to introduce and involve older people in music, dance, creative writing and visual art. 

The event will showcase the success of the project by displaying the work completed by the participants during the programme.

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 tea/coffee and biscuits.

Approximate cost £180

European Connected Health Campus

European Connected Health Summit

15th June, 2010

Approximately 200 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’  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 £800

University of Ulster

‘Benefiting Belfast Through Investment’ Conference

6th August, 2010

Approximately 400 attending

The use of the City Hall and the  provision of hospitality in the form of a pre-lunch 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’ 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 £1,600

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Queen’s University Belfast

Transforming, Managing and Resolving Conflict in Divided Cities Conference

22nd May, 2011

Approximately 200 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 £800

Common Purpose

Common Purpose Meridian Awards Ceremony

12th August, 2010

Approximately 70 attending

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

‘Meridian’ is a leadership programme that brings together a diverse group of leaders from the private, public, voluntary and community sectors.  The participants learn how to improve their capacity to lead, effect change and expand their networks through the investigation of real-life challenges.

This event will recognise the achievements of those individuals which have successfully completed the Meridian Programme.

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 tea/coffee and biscuits.

Approximate cost £140

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Department of Health, Social Services and Public Safety

The Military and Civilian Health  Partnership Awards 2010

25th November, 2010

Approximately 220 attending

The use of the City Hall.

This event seeks to recognise those individuals who have made a significant contribution,  in partnership with the relevant Health and Social Care Services, to the provision of healthcare to military personnel, their families and veterans.

The event also aims to promote the innovation and development of healthcare within the military that has had a wider application for the benefit of the civilian population.

This event would contribute to the Council’s Key Theme of ‘City Leadership – Strong, Fair, Together’ and ‘Better support for people and communities’.

The use of the City Hall.

Energy Institute

50th Anniversary Dinner

9th March, 2011

Approximately 300 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 50th Anniversary of the Energy Institute 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 ‘City Leadership – Strong, Fair, Together’ and ‘ Better care for Belfast’s environment.

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

Approximate cost £1,200

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Belfast Music Society

Belfast Music Society Celebratory Concert

24th November, 2010

Approximately 175 attending

The use of the City Hall.

This concert seeks to celebrate and contribute to the success of young musicians and composers who have made significant achievements during the Society’s Masterclasses and Workshops which were delivered in schools and community groups across Belfast.

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.

The Belfast Boxing Ring

Reception to mark the launch of ‘The History of the Sport of Boxing in Belfast

6th September, 2010

Approximately 200 attending

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

The Exhibition, which will be on display in the City Hall East Entrance, seeks to recognise all those citizens who through skill, dedication and boxing excellence, have brought success and pride to the city.

Furthermore, the exhibition will seek to acknowledge the individuals who have dedicated their lives to the sport in support of boxers and boxing clubs.

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 £500