Happening In Linen Quarter This Week

LQ BID MD Welcomes Long Awaited Eastern Transport Plan

The Department for Infrastructure is consulting on its new Eastern Transport Plan, which will set the framework for transport policy and investment decisions in the Greater Belfast area until 2035. LQ BID MD Chris McCracken has welcomed the ambitious plans and called for a robust delivery plan.

LQ Continues Calls For NI Rates Reform Following UK Budget 

The threshold for small business rate relief for retail, hospitality & leisure businesses in England is rising from £12,000 to £18,000 meaning 70,000 businesses will be taken out of paying business rates altogether. This reinforces LQ BIDs calls for the NI Executive to reform NI business rates to create a fairer balance between bricks-and-mortar businesses and online commerce.

Free Tickets For Spirit of Rory Gallagher: Sat Nov 26th

As part of the acclaimed Ulster Hall Legacy Sessions, Spirit of Gallagher ’72 sees Dom Martin return to the very stage where Rory Gallagher made history, performing a set inspired by that iconic New Year’s Day 1972 concert. As proud sponsors of the event, LQ BID has 50 tickets to giveaway, in exchange for a £10 Charity Donation. (Normally £30)

Last Chance: Make Your Own Pizza at Fratelli This Thursday, Nov 5th

LQ BID’s Linen ‘Live After 5’ Series to promote mid-week entertainment throughout the district is is concluding for the year this Thursday with a Make Your Own Pizza night with the kitchen team at Fratelli from 5.30-7.30pm. Don’t miss this exclusive activity for employees of the district. Email Halli@linenquarter.org to reserve your spot.
Max 2 attendees per company. 

Lets Go Padel: Free Beginner Padel Sessions At Weavers Cross

Due to demand, we are providing 4 additional beginner padel sessions at the new purpose built Padel Centre at Weavers Cross. This is your perfect opportunity to learn the basics of padel in small groups and under the guidance of an expert coach.
Nov 18th: 12-1pm & 1-2pm
Nov 25th: 12-1pm & 1-2pm

Email Halli@linenquarter.org to sign up!

LQ BID Winter Social: Thanksgiving At Seahorse, Grand Central Hotel

LQ BID’s Annual Winter Social will take place on Thanksgiving (Thur 26th Nov) at the Seahorse Bar in the Grand Central Hotel. Join us from 4.30-7pm, for some drinks and canapes on us, our way of thanking local workers and businesses for your contribution to making the Linen Quarter a great place to live, work and visit.