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Ulster University Business School

Annual Conference for the Council for Hospitality Management Education

4th May, 2016

Approximately 180 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 meeting 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

Belfast City Council, Parks and Leisure Department

City of Belfast International Rose Trials – Judges Reception and Dinner

16th July, 2015

Approximately 150 attending

The use of City Hall and the provision of Hospitality in the form of a Civic Dinner

The annual City of Belfast International Rose Trials will be held during Rose Week. The Trials are renowned worldwide for attracting international rose growers in addition to a significant number of visitors.

This event would contribute to the Council’s Key Theme of ‘City Leadership, Strong, Fair and Together’.

The use of City Hall and the provision of Hospitality in the form of a Civic Dinner.

Approximate cost £4,500

St. Patrick’s Parish Trust

“St. Patrick’s 200 years Past and Present”

9th March, 2015

Approximately 220 attending

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

This event seeks to celebrate the 200th Anniversary of St. Patrick’s Church and to acknowledge its contribution to the general life and well?being of the city.  This event will highlight the good relations which existed between the religious communities in the City and the financial support received from the Protestant Community for the building of St. Patricks.

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

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

Approximate cost £550

The Corrymeela Community

“The Poet, The Peacemaker and the President” (celebrating 50 years of Reconciliation)

30th October, 2015

Approximately 450 attending

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

This event will celebrate 50 years of Corrymeela and its work in supporting communities all over Belfast through respite care.  It will highlight the many projects undertaken by Corrymeela and will provide an opportunity to celebrate and share 50 years of reconciliation.

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 a drinks reception

Patient and Client Council

Celebration and Prize-giving Event

30th April, 2015

Approximately 120 attending

The use of City Hall

This event will celebrate and recognise the contribution of the Patient and Client Council in gathering information which will help improve services for the community.

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

Youth Philanthropy Initiative

Go YPI Northern Ireland 2015

23rd June, 2015

Approximately 160 attending

The use of the City Hall

This event will celebrate the work undertaken by young people within their communities to research ways in which they can make a difference.  The event will highlight how pupils develop their employability and teamwork skills while enhancing stronger connections within their communities.

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

IN! Magazine

The IN! Awards

13th June, 2015

Approximately 400 attending

The use of the City Hall

This event aims to promote and celebrate the positive achievements of Northern Ireland’s leaders in the fields of sport, music, fashion and film & television.

This event will recocognise individuals from the aforementioned fields who have excelled and promoted Northern Ireland both nationally and internationally.

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

The use of the City Hall

Glortha Aduaidh/  Northern Voices

Glortha Aduaidh/ Northern Voices Peace III Event

17th February, 2015

Approximately 120 attending

The use of the City Hall

This event will celebrate the official closure of this Peace III project and the launch of the radio and television documentary series which looks at the socisl impact of the City’s troubled past from all perspectives.

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

The use of the City Hall

Chartered Institute for Securities and Investment

Speak Up

24th February, 2015

Approximately 50 attending

The use of the City Hall

This event will highlight the problems experienced by so-called “whistleblowers” and encourage people to speak out about possible wrong-doing.

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

Malaysia and You Belfast 2015

Malaysia and You Belfast  Night 2015

8th March, 2015

Approximately 350 attending

The use of the City Hall

Malaysian Night 2015 is the climax event of a week long programme called Malaysia and You 2015.

This programme consists of a series of events which includes a mini charity carnival, sports tournament, interactive bazaar and ends with a formal dinner which the organisers wish to take place in the City Hall.

The aim of the programme is to promote cultural diversity, encourage charity activity and also to forge closer relationships between Malaysians 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

Atlantic Youth Trust

Tall Ships Belfast Ball

18th April, 2015

Approximately 400 attending

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

This event provide the opportunity to raise awareness of tall ships races and celebrate the return of the tall ships to Belfast for an historic third time.

This event would contribute to the Council’s key themes ‘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 drinks reception

Approximate cost £500

Confederation of British Industry

CBI Northern Ireland Council Meeting

15th September, 2015

Approximately 50 attending

The use of the City Hall and the provision of appropriate hospitality

This event will provide the opportunity to bring together business leaders to discuss the business needs and future expansion of industry in 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 appropriate hospitality

Approximate cost £500

Royal Town Planning Institute Northern Ireland

Annual Dinner

23rd April, 2015

Approximately 100 attending

The use of the City Hall

This event will highlight the work of RTPI, one of the leading training providers in the field of Town Planning and for this reason the City Hall has hosted their conferences in the past.  Belfast City Council and RTPI have both benefitted due to the long relationship enjoyed by both parties.

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