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Nomadic Preservation Society

SS Nomadic Centenary Celebration Convention 2011

3rd June, 2011

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 and 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

Sport Northern Ireland

UK Coaching Summit 2011

7th June, 2011

Approximately 350 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 and 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

European Communication Research and Education Association

2nd Conference of the Interpersonal Communication and Social Interaction Section

8th September, 2011

Approximately 150 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 Themes of ‘City Leadership, Strong, Fair and 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 £500

Queen’s University Belfast

International Research Society for Public Management Conference

14th April, 2011

Approximately 50 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 and 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 red/white wine and soft drinks.

Approximate cost £500

Age Sector Platform

Northern Ireland Pensioners’ Parliament - Belfast

4th March, 2011

Approximately 100 attending

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

This event will provide a way for older people across Northern Ireland to have their say on the issues that matter to them.

The event is one of seven local events which will identify issues of concern within the city and will be used to elect representatives to the overall Pensioners Parliament.

This event would contribute to the Council’s Key Themes of ‘City Leadership, Strong, Fair and Together’, ‘Better Services - listening and delivering’ 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 £200

British Council

Global Xchange Awards Ceremony

12th January, 2011

Approximately 50 attending

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

This event seeks to recognise the contribution of volunteers in the community and to acknowledge the role of voluntary and community groups in providing placements.  The programme also seeks to increase the intellectual understanding and dialogue of the volunteers.

This event would contribute to the Council’s Key Themes of ‘City Leadership, Strong, Fair and 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 red/white wine and soft drinks.

Approximate cost £200

The Scout Association

Queen’s Scout Award and Chief Scout’s Award Certificate Presentation

17th June, 2011

Approximately 450 attending

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

This event aims to recognise the achievements of young people who have successfully demonstrated the determination and persistence required to achieve their personal best in terms of effort, commitment and self-reliance.

This event would contribute to the Council’s Key Themes of ‘City Leadership, Strong, Fair and 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 £900