Scooter Race
2023-05-19 18:30 - 19:30 (Europe/London) | tesco bathgate, Blackburn Road, Bathgate, EH48 2ES, United Kingdom
SCOOTER RACE:
Open to all from preschool to adults. Come along with your scooter and safety gear (if you have it) and try and win “The Tesco Cup”.
In conjunction with: Tesco

Street Fair & Mile of Pennies
2023-05-20 10:00 - 14:00 | George Street, Bathgate
MILE OF PENNIES:
George Street, Bathgate 10.00am to 2.00pm
Add your spare change to make a mile of pennies and help us reach our fundraising target
STREET FAIR:
George Street, Bathgate 10.00am to 2.00pm.
Come along and visit a wide range of stalls from local businesses.

Car Treasure Hunt
2023-05-21 14:00 - 16:00 | Morrisons Supermarket Bathgate
CAR TREASURE HUNT:
Can you solve the clues and get back safely to base? Prizes awarded for 1st, 2nd & 3rd place. Entry fee is £10 per car.
Sponsored By: Barrie Scott & Co
In conjunction with: Morrisons

Inter School Potted Sports
2023-05-22 18:30 - 20:30 | Xcite Bathgate
INTER SCHOOL POTTED SPORTS:
Bathgate’s six primary schools compete for “The Procession Trophy”
Sponsored By: Bathgate Glenmavis Bowling Club
In conjunction with: Bathgate Thistle Community Football Club

Inter School Swimming Gala
2023-05-24 18:15 - 20:30, 2024-05-22 18:15 - 20:30 | Xcite Bathgate
INTER SCHOOL SWIMMING GALA:
Bathgate Sports Centre (Xcite). Warm up starts 6.15pm. Come along and cheer on the swimmers.

In association with: Bathgate Amateur Swimming Club

Kids Craft Afternoon
2023-05-27 13:00 - 16:00 | Knightly Gaming, 2-6 Hopetoun St, Bathgate, West Lothian, EH48 4EU
Come along and make a beautiful suncatcher to display in your window on Procession day. A range of designs will be available. Suitable for pre-school and above. An adult must stay with child. 100 available See Facebook for details.

5-a-side Football
2023-05-28 13:00 - 15:30, 2024-05-26 13:00 - 15:30 | Xcite Bathgate
5-A-SIDE FOOTBALL:
Open to all primary school age children who live in Bathgate or attend a Bathgate school. Teams will compete for the “Link Challenge Cup”
Venue: Bathgate Sports Centre
Sponsored By: Link
In conjunction with: Bathgate Thistle Community Football Club

Childrens Sports
2023-05-30 18:30 - 20:30, 2024-05-28 18:30 - 20:30 | Meadow Park, Glasgow Road, Bathgate
CHILDRENS SPORTS:
Meadow Park, Glasgow Road, starting 6.30pm. Supported by Link Housing and in conjunction with Bathgate Thistle Community Football Club
Monetary prizes will be given for 1st, 2nd and 3rd places. All children who take part will receive a prize.
All participants must compete in their own age group. Anyone competing in the wrong age group will be disqualified. All participants must be a Bathgate resident or attend a Bathgate school. Read full details of races on the Children’s Sports page

The Oration
2023-05-31 20:00 - 22:00 | Bathgate High Parish Church
Friday 2rd June – 8:00 Pm – 10:00 Pm
Dr David Brown will deliver his Oration covering his memories of Bathgate.

Procession Trivia Quiz
2023-05-31 20:00 - 23:00 | Bathgate Golf Club, address, bathgate, eh481xx
TRIVIA QUIZ:
Bathgate Golf Club starting 8.00pm
Team Quiz. £10 entry per team. A prize for the top scoring team. Anyone wishing to enter a team should email via bathgateprocessionsecretary@hotmail.com
Sponsored By: Maureen Hamilton
In conjunction with: Bathgate Golf Club

Procession Day 2023
2023-06-03 | Meadow Park, Glasgow Road, Bathgate
PROCESSION DAY:
Hip Hip!
8:00 Judging of decorated houses
Both houses and frontages will be judged. More details on the competitions page.
10:00 Judging of decorated floats
One entrant from each vehicle must report to the table with trophies on Marjoribanks Street, near the corner of Academy Place
10:30 Judging of decorated bicycles & fancy dress
Entrants must report to the table with trophies on Marjoribanks Street, near the corner of Academy Place
11:00 Principle characters parade
Parade starts from the EU Church and Scout Hall to the Old Academy
11:15 Historical pageant
Join us at the front of the Old Academy to watch our children do us proud
12:00 The Procession
Leaves the Old Academy & parades the town by way of Marjoribanks Street, Drumcross Road, Torphichen Street, Waverley Street, Livery Street, George Street, South Bridge Street and Glasgow Road
13:15 Procession arrives at Meadow Park
13:30 The Procession Park Festival
Come to Meadow park for an afternoon you won’t forget. More details on the procession day page.
17:00 Massed bands parade
Parade commences from Meadow Park to George Street

AGM
2023-09-21 19:15 - 21:00 | Bathgate Partnership Centre
Annual General Meeting
Annual meeting where we:

Review the previous year
Nominate office bearers and convenors

Children's Halloween Disco
2023-10-28 19:00 - 23:00 | Bathgate Royal British Legion
🕺🧟‍♂️🎃 CHILDRENS HALLOWEEN DISCO FUNDRAISER 🎃🧟‍♀️💃🏼
Our popular Halloween fundraiser is back along with the fantastic Kevin from Miracles Disco. Tickets will sell out fast so make sure you get yours soon!
Saturday 28th October – 7pm till 11pm – Bathgate British Legion
🎵DJ
🤩 Games
👻 Fancy Dress Competition
Tickets available via Eventbrite – £5 per adult and £3 per child* (Booking Fee Not Included)
*Children must be accompanied by an Adult with a valid ticket.

Scooter Race
2024-05-17 18:30 - 19:30 | tesco bathgate, Blackburn Road, Bathgate, EH48 2ES, United Kingdom
SCOOTER RACE:
Open to all from preschool to adults. Come along with your scooter and safety gear (if you have it) and try and win “The Sibcas Cup”.
Sponsored by: SIBCAS
In conjunction with: Tesco

Mile of Pennies with the Street Fair & Big Bathgate Busk
2024-05-18 10:00 - 14:00 | George Street, Bathgate
MILE OF PENNIES:
George Street, Bathgate 10.00am to 2.00pm
Add your spare change to make a mile of pennies and help us reach our fundraising target
STREET FAIR:
George Street, Bathgate 10.00am to 2.00pm.
Come along and visit a wide range of stalls from local businesses.
BIG BATHGATE BUSK:
George Street, Bathgate 10.00am to 2.00pm.
In association with Wall to Wall Music.
Come along and listen to local artists showcasing their talent.

Car Treasure Hunt
2024-05-19 14:00 - 16:00 | Vim & Vigour, 4 Engine Lane, Bathgate, West Lothian, EH48 1PN, United Kingdom
CAR TREASURE HUNT:
Can you solve the clues and get back safely to base? Prizes awarded for 1st, 2nd & 3rd place. Entry fee is £10 per car.
Sponsored By: Vim & Vigour

Inter School Potted Sports
2024-05-20 18:30 - 20:30 | Xcite Bathgate
INTER SCHOOL POTTED SPORTS:
Bathgate’s six primary schools compete for “The Procession Trophy”
Sponsored By: SIBCAS
In association with: XCITE Bathgate

Procession Trivia Quiz
2024-05-29 20:00 - 23:00 | Bathgate Royal British Legion
TRIVIA QUIZ:
Bathgate British Legion starting 8.00pm
Team Quiz. £10 entry per team. A prize for the top scoring team. Anyone wishing to enter a team should email via bathgateprocessionsecretary@hotmail.com
Sponsored By: Maureen Hamilton
In conjunction with: Bathgate British Legion

The Oration
2024-05-31 20:00 - 22:00 | Bathgate High Parish Church
Friday 31st May – 8:00 Pm – 10:00 Pm
Mr Stephen Gallacher will deliver his Oration.

Procession Day 2024
2024-06-01 | Meadow Park, Glasgow Road, Bathgate

AGM
2024-09-19 19:15 - 21:00 | Bathgate Partnership Centre
NEW COMMITTEE MEMBERS NEEDED – AGM meeting, Jim Walker Partnership Centre, 7.15pm Thurs 19th September
Although we had new members join the committee last year we were all stretched, with some doing multiple roles. To keep this much loved historical community event running for future generations, we are reaching out to the community for more people to get involved.
Committee meetings run in the evening, approximately once monthly in the Autumn/Winter months and become more frequent as Procession day approaches. We welcome anyone to join, without more volunteers we can’t put on this much loved event.
There are many different ‘teams’ within the committee you can be involved in helping:
Arch – coordinate activities to decorate and install the arch for Procession
Entertainment – including arranging park entertainment and performers
Festival Fortnight – coordinating and running the Festival Fortnight events
Fundraising – help with ideas and planning for the many fundraising events needed to help fund the procession
Media – working across areas such as the Facebook page, Website and Programme creation
If you would like to learn more or are interested in joining the committee, please come along to our AGM meeting which will be held at Jim Walker Partnership Centre at 7.15pm on Thursday 19th September.
All welcome!

2025 Scooter Race
2025-05-23 18:30 - 20:30

Scooter Racing: Tesco Car Park
2025-05-23 18:30 - 20:30
Open to pre school, primary, participants with a disability (under 8 and under 12) and adults! Bring yours scooter and safety gear and compete for the Sibcas trophy!
Sponsored by SIBCAS in conjunction with Tesco

2025 Street Fair and Mile of Pennies
2025-05-24 10:00 - 14:00

Mile of pennies and street fair: George Street
2025-05-24 10:00 - 14:00
Add your pounds and pennies to outline the iconic arch and help us reach our fundraising target. Join in our street fayre with a wide range of stalls and attractions!If you’d like a stall, please contact: bathgateprocessionsecretary@hotmail.com

Big Bathgate Busk: George Street
2025-05-24 10:00 - 14:00
Welcome back to the Big Bathgate Busk! Come and see local artists showcasing their musical talents
In association with Wall to Wall

2025 Car Treasure Hunt
2025-05-25 14:00 - 17:00
