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Cancer Focus Northern Ireland

European Cancer Leagues Annual Conference Dinner

12th November, 2015

Approximately 60 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 £300

Belfast Chamber of Trade and Commerce

Belfast Business Awards 2015

27th May, 2015

Approximately 350 attending

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

This event will provide the opportunity to reward and acknowledge the work of the many businesses throughout Belfast who contribute not only to economic well-being of the City but also provide employment for many of the City’s citizens.

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 and the provision of hospitality in the form of wine and soft drinks

Approximate cost £500

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Common Purpose

Meridian Course Final Day and Award Ceremony

6th August, 2015

Approximately 50 attending

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

‘Meridian’ is a leadership programme that brings together a diverse group of leaders from the private, public, voluntary and community sectors.  The participants learn how to improve their capacity to lead, effect change and expand their networks through the investigation of real-life challenges.

This event will recognise the achievements of those individuals who have successfully completed the Meridian Programme.

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 and the provision of hospitality in the form of tea/coffee and biscuits.

Approximate Cost £125

Belfast Teachers’ Credit Union

50th Anniversary Celebration

9th October, 2015

Approximately 250 attending

The use of the City Hall

This event will celebrate 50 years of the Belfast Teachers’ Credit Union and its work in supporting not only its members but also young student teachers in Belfast through its scholarship scheme, together with donations to various charities in the City and also to international charities.

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

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Black Mountain Shared Space Project

Launch of Shared Neighbourhood Survey

21st April, 2015

Approximately 50 attending

The use of the City Hall

This event will provide the opportunity to present the results of the cross? community survey undertaken to ascertain residents’ views on all aspects of local services.

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

Belfast Men’s Health Group

Men’s Health Week Event 2015

18th June, 2015

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 2012, 2013 and 2014 events and will focus on the theme of Men’s Health Week “Voices” with the aim of highlighting how others deal with traumatic experiences, overcome adversity and which forms of support they found most beneficial.

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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Belfast Health and Social Care Trust

Service of Remembrance for Royal Belfast Hospital for Sick Children

18th October, 2015

Approximately 350 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 for bereaved parents and relatives of children to come together and remember their loved ones and to share their experiences with other parents.

300 parents and children along with staff from the Royal Belfast Hospital for Sick Children participate and every year the Lord Mayor is invited to attend to light the Candle of Remembrance.

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 £875