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Queen's University Belfast

International Association for the Study of Irish Literatures Conference Reception

24th July, 2013

Approximately 200 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, Together’.

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

Approximate cost £500

Peace People and Nobel Women’s Initiative

Nobel Laureates Conference Reception

27th May, 2013

Approximately 400 attending

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

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’.

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

Approximate cost £1,000

Royal Society for the Protection of Birds

Launch of ‘Belfast Swift City’

11th June, 2013

Approximately 80 attending

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

This launch aims to inspire and encourage the people of Belfast to understand the importance of the urban wildlife that lives amongst us.  Children from local schools will be involved in the event through a poetry and art competition. The event will seek to highlight the proactive steps the City is taking to protect its wildlife.

This event would contribute to the Council’s Key Themes of ‘City Leadership – Strong, Fair, Together’, ’Better care for Belfast’s environment’ 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

Wave Trauma Centre

Trauma Training Learning Pathway Awards

26th September, 2013

Approximately 150 attending

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

This event seeks to promote the success of those who, due to their experiences during the troubles have returned to education and training through the support of WAVE Trauma Centre. 

Accredited certificates will be awarded on the night to individuals who have successfully completed Open College Network courses through WAVE.

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

No More Traffik

Performance of ‘Diablo’

13th May, 2013

Approximately 250 attending

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

This event will launch a week of events which will raise awareness of the problem of human trafficking within the City.  The event will provide the opportunity for various organisations to work together to achieve an identity for Belfast as a ‘City that Stands Against Slavery’.

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 £600