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Cast your vote in Rural Innovators Awards
Wednesday 14 September 2016 - 15:16
Help decide the winners of the Scottish Rural Parliament's Rural Innovator Awards by voting online.
People, projects and organisations from across rural Scotland have been shortlisted for awards in seven categories - and it is now down to you to help decide the winners.
Visit the Scottish Rural Parliament website to cast your vote in the following categories:
- Angus
- Business
- Climate Change
- Health and Social Care
- Housing
- Young People
Voting is open until 18 September 2016.
The second Scottish Rural Parliament event takes place in Brechin, Angus from 6 to 8 October. Visit the Scottish Rural Parliament website for more information about attending.
Not sure what the Rural Parliament is or what to expect from the event in Brechin? Read our guest blog from National Coordinator Emma Cooper 'A powerful voice for the people of rural Scotland'.
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Scottish Rural Action have launched a new rural manifesto ahead of the second Scottish Rural Parliament event.
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The Scottish Rural Parliament 2016 is now open for registrations. The event will be held in Brechin, Angus from 6 to 8 October.
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The Scottish Rural Parliament brings together 400 people from across rural Scotland to discuss the issues of greatest importance to rural communities.
Participants will be agreeing a Manifesto for rural Scotland and deciding what actions need to be taken and by who, to ensure our rural communities are empowered, connected and sustainable.
The Rural Parliament is a participative event. Anyone who lives or works in a rural area can attend the Rural Parliament and anyone attending can decide what will be discussed.
Draft Programme
Thursday
- Morning – Visits to local projects
- Afternoon – Opening ceremony and workshops
- Evening – Exhibition, fringe workshops, dinner and entertainment
Friday
- Morning – Workshops & Open Space session
- Afternoon – Agreeing a Manifesto for rural Scotland
- Evening – Dinner and dancing
Saturday
Open to the public as well as participants of the Rural Parliament
- Morning – Discussion panel
- Late morning & afternoon – Visits to local projects, fringe events, demonstrations and exhibition
Visit the Scottish Rural Parliament website for more information.
