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Department for Culture, Arts and Leisure

DCAL – Outline of priorities and opportunities

21st December, 2011

Approximately 200 attending

Use of the City Hall

This event aims to provide a platform for the Minister and staff of the Department to look ahead and plan for the Department's priorities and opportunities over the next two years. 

Much of the event will showcase the vibrancy and ambition of Belfast, by specifically focusing on the recent refurbishment of the Lyric Theatre and Cultúrlann McAdam Ó'Fiaich Centre; the opening of the MAC in January, the Olympic and Para-Olympic torches coming to Belfast in 2012; the opening of the Titanic Signature project also in 2012; the World Police and Fire Games in 2013; and the major capital investment in three Belfast stadia - Casement Park, Ravenhill and Windsor Park.

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Due to the intrinsic relationship between these projects and the Council, the Department will be extending invitations to Members of Council and relevant Officers who would find attendance at the event useful.

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

Irish Amateur Swimming Association (Swim Ireland)

Awards Evening and Dinner

14th April, 2012

Approximately 200 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 provide and opportunity for Swim Ireland to formally recognise the successes of groups and individuals within the swimming fraternity.

The event also aims to bring together clubs and individuals from all sections of our community in recognising the achievements of the many people involved in swimming.

This event would contribute to the Council’s Key Theme of ‘Better opportunities for success across the city’, ‘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

Girlguiding Belfast

County Awards Ceremony for young people and leaders

10th May, 2012

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 recognise the achivements of Guides and their Leaders.  Awards being presented include Queen’s Guide, Duke of Edinburgh, Baden Powell Award for Guides and Long Service Awards for Leaders.

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

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

Approximate cost £375

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Belfast City Centre Management

‘Liverpool One : A best practice event’

25th January, 2012

Approximately 100 attending

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

This event seeks to provide information to the Belfast business community and stakeholders on the experiences learnt by the city of Liverpool.  The event aims to provide better opportunities for success by helping to ensure that Belfast continues to learn from and benchmark against other regional cities which have demonstrated best practice.

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

Clonard Waterpolo Club

Centenary Dinner

28th January, 2012

Approximately 350 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 Clonard Waterpolo Club 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 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

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DanceSport Northern Ireland

75^th Anniversary Dinner

1st September, 2012

Approximately 120 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 75^th Anniversary of DanceSport Northern Ireland 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 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