Minutes:
The Committee was advised that the undernoted requests for the use of the City Hall and the provision of hospitality had been received:
Appendix 1
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Organisation/ Body |
Event/Date - Number of Delegates/Guests |
Request |
Comments |
Recommendation |
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Queen's University Belfast |
‘Seamus Heaney’: A Conference and Commemoration” Conference Dinner 11th April, 2014 Approximately 250 attending |
The use of the City Hall and the provision of hospitality in the form of a drinks reception |
Delegates at this celebration of the life and work of Seamus Heaney 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 |
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Belfast Community Sports Development Network |
Sheer SKILL (Sporting Knowledge Igniting Lifelong Learning) Celebration 8th April, 2014 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 recognise the opportunity for greater learning through the value of sport and community engagement. Since its inception many of the young people who have graduated have gained full and part-time employment within the sports and youth work sector across 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’ 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 £250 |
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Loyal Orange Lodge 513 |
150th Anniversary of Loyal Orange Lodge 513 16th May, 2014 Approximately 400 attending |
The use of the City Hall and the provision of hospitality in the form of a pre-dinner drinks reception |
This event will celebrate the 150th Anniversary of the formation of the Loyal Orange Lodge 513 and 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 |
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Chinese Welfare Association Northern Ireland |
Chinese New Year 2014 2nd February, 2014 Approximately 400 people per show (2 shows) |
The use of the City Hall |
This event will provide the opportunity for all communities to come together and celebrate and experience, with one of the oldest communities in Belfast t, Chinese culture in the Year of the Horse. It is hoped that the event will promote diversity and successful relationships with other communities. 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 |
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Belfast Men’s Health Group |
Men’s Health Week Event 2013 11th June, 2014 Approximately 300 attending |
The use of the City Hall and the provision of hospitality in the form of tea/coffee and biscuits |
This event will build on the success of the 2011, 2012 and 2013 events and will focus on the theme of Men’s Health Week which is Opportunities and Challenges. This event aims to promote the importance of men taking part in physical activity while highlighting the range of activities they can participate in to enhance their health. 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 £750 |
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Ulster Youth Choir |
Summer Concert 2014 – ‘A Commemoration of the Centenary of World War 1’ 8th August, 2014 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 showcase the work of the Ulster Youth Choir. The concert will be the culmination of a residential which provides the opportunity for young people from all backgrounds to come together to study music and receive vocal training. The theme of the event will be a commemoration of the Centenary of World War 1. This event would contribute to the Council’s Key Themes of ‘City leadership, strong, fair and together’ and ‘Better opportunities for success’ 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 of £1,000 |
The Committee adopted the recommendations.