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British Council

IAESTE Annual Conference 2013 Dinner

24th January, 2013

Approximately 250 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, 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 wine and soft drinks

Approximate cost £500

Rathbone

NEET (Not in Education or Employment Training) Awards

9th October, 2012

Approximately 100 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 and reward the achievements of young disadvantaged people from all communities who have undertaken training and education activities to help them with employment opportunities.

The event will also highlight the work of Rathbone in promoting strong, fair communities and the support provided to young people in seeking appropriate job skills and employment opportunities.

This event would contribute to the Council’s Key Themes of ‘City Leadership - strong, fair, 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 tea, coffee and biscuits

Approximate cost £250

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Police Service of Northern Ireland

Policing with the Community Awards

12th October, 2012

Approximately 250 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 and reward the outstanding work which has taken place between the Police Service of Northern Ireland and communities and partners to help make Northern Ireland safe, while listening to the needs of the communities and helping to increase confidence in the Police Service.

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 £500

Congo Support Project

Congolese Evening

30th July, 2012

Approximately 70 attending

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

This event aims to promote diversity by highlighting the positive contribution that the Congolese community can make to Belfast and contribute to a shared future in Northern Ireland.

This event, which will also coincide with the anniversary of the Independence of the Democratic Republic of Congo, will showcase the history and culture of the Congolese people through poems, music, dance and songs.

This event will conclude with the opportunity for open discussion between the different communities represented which will foster a shared understanding of the Congolese culture. 

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 £175

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Ulster Bank Festival at Queens

Launch of Fifty years of Belfast Festival

4th September, 2012

Approximately 250 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 Belfast Festival at Queens now in its 50th year.

The Festival seeks to involve the community in appreciating cultures from across the world.  It is a

flagship event that provides focus for economic growth through the development of destination tourism, hospitality and the entertainment industry.

The Festival aims to provide a strong, positive identity for Belfast, showing the world this is a mature, vibrant cultural capital and fostering a real sense of pride and ownership within communities at home.

This event would contribute to the Council’s Key Themes of ‘City Leadership - strong, fair, together’, ‘Better support for people and communities’ 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 £625

Concern Worldwide

Launch of Concern Worldwide’s Hunger Project

20th September, 2012

Approximately 80 attending

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

This event will launch Concern Worldwide’s ‘Hunger Project’ which seeks to reposition the organisation around the issue of ‘hunger’ in developing countries through a public facing campaign that will help raise awareness of the organisation and the initiative.

This event will also provide a platform for Concern Worldwide to say thank you to the people of Northern Ireland for their continued support.

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

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

Approximate cost £400

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Society for Intercultural Education, Training and Research

13th Congress Welcome Reception

6th September, 2012

Approximately 85 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, together’ and ‘Better support for people and communities’.

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

Approximate cost £425

National Association of Funeral Directors NI Federation

National Association of Funeral Directors Conference Dinner

5th October, 2012

Approximately 250 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, 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 wine and soft drinks

Approximate cost £500