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RHASS urges members to register for EU Referendum postal vote

Posted: 24th February 2016

The Royal Highland and Agricultural Society of Scotland (RHASS) is calling on its members to register for a postal vote in the EU Referendum, which falls on the first day of its flagship event The Royal Highland Show (23rd June).rhass

More than 50,000 people are expected to flock to Ingliston on voting day and, with many exhibitors staying over on site, the Society is urging those who can’t make it to their local polling station to register now for a postal vote and avoid losing out on the opportunity to have their say.

Commenting on the date clash, RHASS Chairman Willie Gill said: “The Royal Highland Show is the most important four days in the country’s calendar and even a EU Referendum won’t keep showgowers away. However, it is a key vote, especially for those in the agricultural industry, and we would urge visitors who can’t vote in person to register to do it by post.  That way they can come and enjoy the Show as usual.”

The 176th Royal Highland Show, Scotland’s biggest celebration of farming, food and rural life, runs from 23rd – 26th June 2016  www.royalhighlandshow.org 

Register for a postal vote in England, Scotland or Wales https://www.gov.uk/voting-in-the-uk/postal-voting

Register for a postal vote in Northern Ireland http://www.eoni.org.uk/Vote/Voting-by-post-or-proxy

For further press information please contact Judith at O’Leary PR 0131 526 3190 |judith@olearypr.co.uk

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