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IRFU Charitable Trust

‘Leadership Through Sport’ Conference Dinner

3rd February, 2012

Approximately 400 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, 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

Lagan College, Belfast

‘Peaceful City Conference’ Gala Dinner

15th June, 2012

Approximately 350 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, 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

Queen’s University Belfast

School of Planning, Architecture and Civil Engineering

Cement and Concrete Science Conference Gala Dinner

17th September, 2012

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, 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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Confederation of Ulster Societies

Annual Conference Gala Dinner

29th September, 2012

Approximately 100 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, 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

Belfast Hospital School

Pupil’s Award Ceremony

17th November, 2011

Approximately  150 attending

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

The Belfast Hospital School is a special school for children based in all of Belfast’s major hospitals and who are unable to attend school because of physical or mental illness.

This event aims to recognise the academic success of these children who have attended the school and will also seek to recognise the courage, resilience, and hard work of a very special group of young people.

This event would contribute to the Council’s Key Theme of ‘Better opportunities for success across the city’, ‘Better support for people and communities’ and ‘Better services – listening and delivering’.

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

Approximate cost £375

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Belfast Conflict Resolution Consortium and Forum for Alternative Belfast

The launch of research into shared space and connection in Belfast

16th November, 2011

Approximately 80 attending

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

The aim of this event is to critically examine the connection of inner city interface communities to the city and analyse the implications for shared space in the city.

The event also seeks to highlight the challenges which are faced by a city that is shared by all interface communities and will promote the benefits of working together to provide  strong community, civic and political leadership.

This event would contribute to the Council’s Key Theme of ‘Better opportunities for success across the city’, ‘Better support for people and communities’ and ‘Better services – listening and delivering’.

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

Approximate cost £200

Golfing Union of Ireland (Ulster Branch)

Ulster Branch Centenary  Dinner

10th January, 2013

Approximately 150 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 the Golfing Union of Ireland (Ulster Branch) 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 ‘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

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Action on Hearing Loss

Centenary Celebration and Christmas Carol Service

12th December, 2011

Approximately 120 attending

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

This event seeks to celebrate the 100^th Anniversary of Action on Hearing Loss 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 opportunities for success across the city’, ‘Better support for people and communities’ and ‘Better services – listening and delivering’.

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

Approximate cost £300

Harberton Special School

Fashion Show and Awards Presentation

1st February, 2012

Approximately 400 attending

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

This fashion show aims to showcase the talents of the children and young people from across the seven special schools in the Belfast area and to present awards in recognition of their hard work and achievements.

This event would contribute to the Council’s Key Theme of ‘City leadership, strong, fair and together’ and ‘Better support for people and communities’.

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

Approximate cost £1,000

Age Sector Platform

Northern Ireland Pensioners’ Parliament – Belfast

22nd February, 2012

Approximately 100 attending

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

This event will provide a mechanism for older people from 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 provision of hospitality in the form of tea/coffee and biscuits

Approximate cost £250