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Mothers’ Union

Mothers’ Union General Meeting Welcome Reception

20th June, 2014

Approximately 100 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’ 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

Queen's University Belfast, and Civil Engineering Research Association of Ireland

Civil Engineering Research in Ireland 2014 Conference Dinner

28th August, 2014

Approximately 150 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

Rotary International in Great Britain and Ireland

Rotary International Conference Reception

10th April, 2015

Approximately 500 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

Ballinacarrick Masonic Lodge No. 670

75th Anniversary Ball

26th April,  2014

Approximately 150 attending

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

This event will celebrate the 75th Anniversary of the formation of the Ballinacarrick Masonic Lodge No. 670 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 wine and soft drinks

Approximate cost £500

Deafblind NI

Launch of Deafblind NI

19th September, 2013

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 launch the Deafblind NI Charity which will provide care and assistance to residents of the City and further afield who feel marginalised by their disability.  It will aim to highlight the services provided for those who suffer from the dual sensory loss ranging from a peer support group to a network of home ‘befrienders’.

This event would contribute to the Council’s Key Theme 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 £250

World Police and Fire Games

Medal Presentation to Medical Volunteers

25th September, 2013

Approximately 500 attending

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

This event will provide an opportunity to recognise the medical help and support provided by the three volunteer medical organisations, St. John Ambulance, Order of Malta and British Red Cross during the World Police and Fire Games.

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 £1,250

NOW

Graduation Ceremony

13th November, 2013

Approximately 250 attending

The use of the City Hall

This event will highlight the work of NOW an organisation which provides training and employment services for people with learning difficulties.  It will aim to demonstrate that Belfast is a city that supports people with all levels of learning difficulties and will provide the much needed support for integration into all areas of public life.

This event would contribute to the Council’s Key Theme 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

National Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Children

Volunteer Recognition Event

14th November, 2013

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 work of the volunteers who have played an important role in providing support to those most in need.  The event will highlight the need to encourage all citizens to take personal responsibility for preventing cruelty to children.

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

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

Approximate cost £375

Duke of Edinburgh’s Award

Silver Award Presentation

8th November, 2013

Approximately 500 attending

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

These awards aim to recognise the development of citizenship amongst young people and to acknowledge the newly found skills and talents which will enable them to develop and mature as individuals.

This event meets the Council's key themes of ‘Better support for people and communities’ and ‘Better opportunities for success across the city’ and in addition would contribute to the Council’s thematic area of Children and Young People.

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

Approximate cost £1,250

Barnardo’s Northern Ireland Tuar Ceatha

“Celebrating Diversity in Belfast”

20th November, 2013

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 aim to showcase the work of the Tuar Ceatha service which is provided to families from the black, minority ethnic, refugee family and asylum seeking communities.  The awards ceremony will seek to celebrate the diversity and contribution of not only the staff but all their service users.

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 £250

Suicide Awareness and Support Group

Celebration of Life Event

10th September, 2013

Approximately 400 attending

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

This event will highlight Suicide Awareness and Prevention Day and will provide an opportunity for families to obtain support and promote awareness around health and suicide related issues.

This event would contribute to the Council’s key themes of ‘Better Support for People and Communities’ and ‘Better services – listening and delivering’.

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

Approximate cost £1,000

MT4UTH (Musical Theatre 4 Youth)

Carols in the City

15th December, 2013

Approximately 600 attending

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

This event will aim to bring together choirs and musical organisations from all areas of Belfast and will incorporate contributors from socially deprived communities in the City.

This event would contribute to the Council’s Key Theme 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 £1,500

Northern Ireland Chest, Heart and Stroke

Belfast City Marathon Coffee Morning

24th April, 2014

Approximately 300 attending

Use of the City Hall

This event will highlight the work of the Northern Ireland Chest, Heart and Stroke Association.  The event will aim to raise awareness of the help and support available to people living with respiratory conditions.

This event would contribute to the Council’s Key Theme of ‘City Leadership – Strong, Fair, Together’ and ‘Better support for people and communities’.

Use of the City Hall