Bathgate Procession and John Newland Festival

Procession Fortnight Events

Street Arch

Saturday 24th May
Mile of Pennies - George Street, 10.00am - 4.00pm.
Race Night - Masonic Lodge, Jarvey Street, 7.30pm, Free entry.
An evening of horse racing with a difference. Become a jockey in the Procession Derby and pull your horse to victory.

Sunday 25th May
Inter Denominational Church Service - Bathgate High Church. Service 3.00pm.
Prior to the service, Bathgate Youth Organisations will parade from The Guide Hall, Mid Street leaving at 2.30pm.
Car Treasure Hunt - Guide Hall Mid Street, 6.00pm. Prizes will be awarded for Ist, 2nd & 3rd places. Entry fee is £5 per car and includes a BBQ on return.

Monday 26st May
Inter School Potted Sports - Bathgate Sports Centre, 6.30pm.
This popular event will see the five primary schools compete for The Procession Trophy.

Saturday 31th May
Street Fair - George Street, Bathgate, 6.00pm.
A wide and varied range of stalls and entertainment at this popular event. Music by Newland Concert Brass.

Sunday 1st June
5-a-Side Football
This event has been postponed due to Bathgate Thistle's cup final fixture taking place on the same day. A new date for the competition will be arranged.

Monday 2nd June
Concert - Regal Theatre, 7.30. Tickets £5. Pay at door
An evening of caberat entertainment from The Tartan Lads.
Prize Bingo - Royal British Legion, 7.30pm.
Come along to the Procession Prize Bingo. Lots of prizes to be won.

Tuesday 3rd June
Childrens Sports - Meadow Park, 6.30pm.

Wednesday 4th June
Trivia Quiz - Bathgate Royal British Legion, 8.00pm.
Team Quiz. Anyone wishing to enter a team should contact us.

Friday 6th June
The Newland Oration - Bathgate High Church Hall, 8.00pm.

Saturday 7th June
Procession Day