Now in our 40th Year

Celebrating 40 Years

FORTY YEARS OF CHANGING LIVES

THROUGH VOLUNTEERING!

In 2007, VSB is celebrating its 40^th Anniversary – it is estimated that over the past 40 years over 50,000 people have passed through our doors on their personal quest to volunteer their time and skills to maker a difference in the community.

Some of the events and activities planned include……

VSB's Ruby Slipper Ball

VSB’s Ruby Slipper fundraising Ball – to celebrate 40 Years of Changing Lives through Volunteering was the last ball in the City Hall before it closed for two years to undergo major refurbishment work. Three hundred and seventy guests enjoyed a gourmet meal followed by a Charity Auction engaging the sharp repartee of John Linehan. Compere for the evening was VSB Patron, Nuala McKeever who kept everyone in line in her own inimitable style! The evening was rounded off with dancing to ‘Nightswing’ featuring Siobhan Pettit. The evening raised over £35,000 for the charity.

Linda and Friends in Party Mood!

Linda Bryans, John Linehan (aka May McFettrige), Belfast Businessman, Salvo Liberante and singer Peter Corry are in Party mood launching the "Ruby Slipper Ball". The Gala Evening will be held on 12 October at Belfast City Hall to celebrate 40 years of "Changing Lives Through Volunteering". For further information on ticket sales please contact julie@vsb.org.uk

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Nuala and Lord Mayor Dance up a Storm!

VSB Patron, Nuala McKeever and Lord Mayor Jim Rogers celebrate in true "Oz" style to highlight the forthoming "Ruby Slipper Ball" which will celebrate VSB's 40 years of "Changing Lives through Volunteering"

The event will be the "Last Ball in the City Hall" before it closes for major renovation works lasting 2 -3 years and will take place on Friday 12th October 2007. The Ball will be a unique evening of fine dining and top class entertainment (with a few magical surprises thrown in! )

Corporate tables for ten are available now for £1,000 and personal tables of ten may be booked @ £75 per head. For further information contact
julie@vsb.org.uk

Civic Reception at the City Hall

Volunteers - young and old, staff and special guests celebrated in style on 6 June at Belfast City Hall when VSB held a Gala Dinner and The Peter McLachlan Accolade Ceremony "Oridinary People - Exceptional Volunteers" Peter was the Chief Officer of Bryson Charitable Group from 1980 - 1998. After his death in 1999 a Trust was established by family and friends to support and recognise individuals making a contribution to community life.

Following a celebratory champagne reception, Nuala McKeever, Patron of VSBs Anniversary Year, invited guests to enjoy a Gala Dinner in her own inimitable and witty style. After dinner Margaret Ritchie MLA and Minister for Social Development presented 12 volunteers with their awards - an inspiring range of people who represent the wide reaching range of volunteering which, over the past 40 years has been and continues to be carried out throughout the City. The evening was rounded off by dancing to The Brokers Band.

Launch of VSB's 40th Anniversary

To celebrate the launch of VSB’s 40^th Anniversary and the new re-branding theme of “Changing Lives through Volunteering” VSB held a lively and visual “Bucks Fizz and Bagel Breakfast” at its headquarters in Shaftesbury Square. Over 100 invited guests enjoyed the rhythms of some of ‘Beyond Skin’ a group of 50 musicians representing 14 countries, cultures and religions from around the world. Lynda Bryans hosted the event and did not have to be encouraged to pick up a Bodhran and join in!

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Linda Bryans cuts the cake ably assisted by Brain Gibson, Chair of VSB; Julie Cusick, Corporate Affairs and Jim McBride, Member of the Management Committee

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Tuesday 3 April 2007

Fifteen volunteers and staff from Dublin City South Volunteer Centre visited VSB with their Lord Mayor Cllr Vincent Jackson. After breakfast and meeting with VSB staff and volunteers they were taken on a tour of Belfast and on to the historic Nomadic Ship (which was the tender for The Titanic) Afterwards both groups had lunch at Belfast City Hall with Lord Mayor Cllr Pat McCarthy.

Monday 16 April 2007

VSB launches the “WHY NOT ASK ME” research study which looks at Volunteering and Community Relations among young people in Belfast. John Daly hosted the event.

John Daly & Co!

Friday 18 May 2007

In honour of VSB's Ruby Anniversary, the Volunteer Centre for North Down & Ards, in partnership with North Down Borough Council, celebrated with a Civic Reception for volunteers. This special event took place in the Town Hall on 18 May with a drinks reception, followed by a buffet and speeches. The event was very successful and proved an enjoyable way of celebrating volunteering and thanking in North Down.

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