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University of Ulster

University of Ulster – Business Improvement Alumni Conference Dinner

20th November, 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 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 £500

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Queens Univeristy Belfast

International Conference on Photonic, Electronic and Atomic Collisions

28th July, 2011

Approximately 600 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 ‘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 £500

The Duke of Edinburgh’s Award

Silver Award Presentation

19th November, 2010

Approximately 500 attending

The use of City Hall and the provision of hospitality in the form of a Finger Buffet Reception

These awards aim to recognise the development of citizenship amongst young people and to acknowledge the newly found skills and talents which will enbale them to develop and mature as individuals. 

The event meets the Council's Key Themes of ‘Better support for people and communities’ and ‘Better opportunities for success across the city’ and in addition would contribute to the Council’s thematic area of Children and Young People.

The use of the City Hall and the provision of hospitality in the form of a Finger Buffet Reception.

Approximate cost £5,000

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Adoption UK

Launch of DVD – ‘Thinking About Adopting’

6th November, 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, which will take place during National Adoption Week, will launch a DVD which will be used across Northern Ireland by the various Health Trusts to help potential parents with the difficulties faced when considering adoption.  The event will also seek to raise the profile of National Adoption Week and will showcase the benefits of adoption to potential parents and children.

This event would contribute to the Council’s Key Theme of ‘Better support for people and communities’ and in addition would contribute to the Council’s thematic area of Children and Young People.

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

Approximate cost £500

Relatives for Justice

Inclusive recovery of memory of victims of our recent conflict

22nd September, 2010

Approximately 250 attending

The use of the City Hall.

This event seeks to bring together individuals and families who have been hurt during the conflict to share memories and experiences and to aid healing and recovery.

It involves the display of a quilt made up of squares contributed by families who have been affected by the conflict.

It is cross-community in nature and as such would contribute to the Council’s key theme of providing better support for people and communities.

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

Approximate cost £500.

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Falls Youth Providers

Annual Youth Achievement Awards

28th June, 2010

200 attending

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

These awards aim to recognise the development of citizenship amongst young people and to acknowledge the newly found skills and talents which will enable them to develop and mature as individuals. 

The event meets the Council's Key Themes of ‘Better support for people and communities’ and ‘Better opportunities for success across the city’ and in addition would contribute to the Council’s thematic area of Children and Young People.

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

Approximate cost £400