ROYAL ULSTER AGRICULTURAL SOCIETY

PDF – Annual Report -  Click to download

PDF – Membership Application Form - Click to download

PDF - Elected Members of the Council 2008

PDF - Balmoral News 2008

HISTORY

The Royal Ulster Agricultural Society (RUAS) was first known as the North East Agricultural Association of Ireland which was formed in 1854 following the Great Famine and a desire to improve agriculture. The Society was to embrace the counties of Down, Antrim, Armagh and Monaghan by holding Agricultural Shows and giving agricultural instruction. In December 1903, the name was changed to the Ulster Agricultural Society, then in January 1904, His Majesty King Edward VII commanded that the Society be known as the Royal Ulster Agricultural Society. The Society has charitable status and its income is applied towards the promotion of its objectives.

The King’s Hall was opened in 29th May 1934 by His Royal Highness and the Duke of Gloucester and quickly became a landmark of international renown. In April 1991 the Department of the Environment recognised its presence and features by placing it on the list of buildings of special architectural and historic interest.

OBJECTIVES
To promote agriculture in Northern Ireland by holding Agricultural Shows and by giving agricultural instruction by exhibitions, lectures and other such means as may from time to time be found expedient. 
The promotion of Industries, Art, Science and Literature, though they have always been treated as minor in relation to the main objective of promoting agriculture.

CONTACT DETAILS
Royal Ulster Agricultural Society
The King’s Hall
Balmoral
Belfast BT9 6GW
Tel: 02890 665225
Fax: 02890 661264
Email: general@kingshall.co.uk

MEMBERSHIP
Members play a vital role in the Society as membership subscriptions provide essential income for the Society. If you are interested in becoming a member and showing your support for the Society, please contact Margaret Armstrong (margaret@kingshall.co.uk), Membership Secretary.

In addition to benefits of membership listed below, members can enjoy discounts and offers on many visitor attractions North and South of Ireland, travel, accommodation and much more.

2007 MEMBERSHIP PACKAGES

Full Membership (over 18 years) £32 inclusive of VAT
Benefits:

Three days admission to Balmoral Show
Free admission to the Winter Fair
Free car parking EXCEPT during Balmoral Show
Access to the Members Rooms during the Show
Access to Members Stand during the Show
Members handbook including discounts and competitions
Receive a copy of Annual Report
Receive bi-annual Members Newsletter
Right to attend and vote at the Annual Meeting

Senior Citizen (over 65 and paid 10 years full membership) £24 inclusive of VAT
Benefits:

Three days admission to Balmoral Show
Free admission to the Winter Fair
Free car parking EXCEPT during Balmoral Show
Access to the Members Rooms during the Show
Access to Members Stand during the Show
Members handbook including discounts and competitions
Receive a copy of Annual Report
Receive bi-annual Members Newsletter
Right to attend and vote at the Annual Meeting

Junior Membership (17 years and under) £18 inclusive of VAT
Benefits:

Three days admission to Balmoral Show
Free admission to the Winter Fair
Access to Members Stand during the Show
Members handbook including discounts and competitions
Receive a copy of Annual Report
Receive bi-annual Members Newsletter

Corporate Membership (over 18 years) £900 inclusive of VAT payable over three years at £300 per year which will entitle two named users to benefits over a ten year period
Benefits:

Three days admission to Balmoral Show
Free admission to the Winter Fair
Free car parking EXCEPT during Balmoral Show
Access to the Members Rooms during the Show
Access to Members Stand during the Show
Members handbook including discounts and competitions
Receive a copy of Annual Report
Receive bi-annual Members Newsletter
Right to attend and vote at the Annual Meeting

Life Member £900 inclusive of VAT payable over three years at £300 per year
Benefits:

Three days admission to Balmoral Show
Free admission to the Winter Fair
Free car parking EXCEPT during Balmoral Show (age restrictions apply)
Access to the Members Rooms during the Show (age restrictions apply)
Access to Members Stand during the Show
Members handbook including discounts and competitions
Receive a copy of Annual Report
Receive bi-annual Members Newsletter
Right to attend and vote at the
Annual Meeting (age restrictions apply)