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ASTM International

ASTM International Committee Conference Reception and Dinner

24th September, 2014

Approximately 40 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 £200

Queen's University Belfast, Northern Ireland Cancer Registry

Cancer Conference 2014 Welcome to Belfast Reception and Dinner

8th June, 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

Queen's University Belfast

21st Annual Meeting of Society in Europe for Simulation Applied to Medicine

25th June, 2015

Approximately 600 attending

The use of the City Hall and the provision of hospitality in the form of a pre-dinner 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

Mediation Northern Ireland

Roma Parenting and Employability Award Ceremony

11th July, 2014

Approximately 60 attending

The use of the City Hall

This event would seek to celebrate the achievement of the participants whilst recognising their hard work and commitment to increasing their employability skills.

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 Hally

Wave Trauma Centre

Trauma Training Learning Pathway Awards 2014

4th September, 2014

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

Employers for Childcare Charitable Group

Childcare Works Awards 2014

24th September, 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 promote the adoption of family friendly working practices and will recognise and reward examples of excellence by businesses and other organisations.

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

Irish Football Association

Irish FA McDonald’s Grassroots Football Awards 2014

23rd October, 2014

Approximately 150 attending

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

This event seeks to recognise and celebrate all those individuals who have significantly contributed to grassroots football in communities across Northern Ireland.  The event will particularly recognise the important role that grassroots football plays in bringing people together to play the game irrespective of race, gender, religion and other barriers which exist within society.

The awards will be presented to volunteers, parents, coaches, clubs, caretakers etc who give their time to delivering grassroots football.

This event would contribute to the Council’s Key Themes of ‘City leadership, strong, fair and together’ and ‘Better opportunities for success across the city’.

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

Approximate cost £500

Chartered Institute of Marketing

CIM Ireland Marketing Excellence Awards

6th November, 2014

Approximately 450 attending

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

This Awards ceremony seeks to promote the marketing excellence throughout the business community by recognising industry, professional and personal success in marketing and sales.

This event would contribute to the Council’s Key Theme of ‘City leadership, strong, fair and together’.

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

Approximate cost £500

Flax Trust

Flax Trust Inter?Community Schools Choir Award

4th December, 2014

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 aim to inspire communication and integration across the divide.  It will provide an opportunity to bring together schools from across North Belfast to demonstrate through music the work which is being carried out to help build cross-community relationships.

This event would contribute to the Council’s key theme of ‘City Leadership – strong, fair, together’ 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 cots £1,250

The Scout Association

Queen’s Scout Award and Chief Scout’s Award Certificate Presentation

9th January, 2015

Approximately 450 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 the achievements of young people who have successfully demonstrated the determination and persistence required to achieve their personal best in terms of effort, commitment and self­­-reliance.

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 £1,125

Chartered Institute of Housing

Chartered Institute of Housing in Northern Ireland Housing Awards 2015

27th February, 2015

Approximately 250 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 recognise the achievements and contribution made by individuals who have contributed to providing affordable housing in thriving and safe communities.

This event would contribute to the Council’s key themes of ‘City Leadership, Strong, Fair and 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 a pre-dinner drinks reception

Approximate Cost £500

InterTrade Ireland and The Irish Times

All-Island Innovation Awards

17th April, 2015

Approximately 250 attending

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

This event aims to showcase and reward business success and innovation across the island.  It will seek to recognise the ground breaking product and service innovations that have an impact on society both economic and social.

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

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

Approximate Cost £500

H&J Martin Limited

H&J Martin Limited 175th Anniversary Dinner

9th October, 2014

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 will celebrate the 175th anniversary of the company and their contribution to the life of the City through provision of employment to the citizens of the City.  Their reputation for high quality construction has seen the company build the most iconic landmarks in Belfast including the City Hall and the Grand Opera House.

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

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

Approximate Cost £500

Glentoran Community Trust

Vienna Cup Centenary Dinner

1st November, 2014

Approximately 100 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 centenary of Glentoran winning the Vienna Cup, the first European trophy won by a British team and the only European trophy won by an Irish team.  In this decade of centenaries the event will mark that eight members of the winning team were involved in the building of the Titanic and it is also hoped that guests will attend in period costume.

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 a pre-dinner drinks reception

Approximate Cost £500

Organisation of Malayalis in Northern Ireland

‘Ponnonam 2014’ Celebration Event

7th September, 2014

Approximately 500 attending

The use of the City Hall

Ponnonam 2014 is the celebration of the various cultures within the Indian community for people from the state of Kerala.

This programme consists of a series of events which include children’s entertainment activities, a special vegetarian lunch and a stage programme showing the talent of the community through song and dance.

The aim of the event is to promote cultural diversity and also to forge closer relationships between the Indian community and the citizens of Belfast.

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

The use of the City Hall