Hamilton Our Town – March Newsletter

🌸 Easter Gala Day – 4th April | Get Involved

We’re back on Quarry Street for our much-loved Easter Gala Day – and it’s set to be a fantastic day of live entertainment, market stalls and family-friendly activity.

👉 Find out more:
https://hamiltonourtown.co.uk/hamilton-easter-gala-returns-to-quarry-street/

Want to be part of the market?
If your business is located within the BID area, you can take part for free (saving £60).

📩 Email info@hamiltonbid.org to secure your space.

⚠️ Please note: Quarry Street will be closed from 05:30 – 19:00 on the day.

📊 Annual General Meeting (AGM)

🗓 Wednesday 22nd April
⏰ 15:00 – 16:30
📍 Unit 17, Regent Centre, Hamilton

Our AGM is a formal meeting of our volunteer Board Directors, where we:

• Reflect on the past year
• Share key achievements
• Provide updates on current and future activity

We’re also pleased to welcome members of the wider business and third sector community as observers.

Who should attend?

• Local BID area businesses
• Third sector organisations

📩 To attend, email: info@hamiltonbid.org

🤝 Get Involved – Board Director Opportunities

Do you have the time and experience to help shape the work of Hamilton Our Town?

We are currently seeking expressions of interest from local business representatives who may wish to join our Board of Directors.

This is a voluntary governance role, where Directors:

• Provide strategic oversight and guidance to the BID
• Help shape priorities, projects and activity
• Represent the interests of levy-paying businesses

Please note:

• All applicants will be subject to an assessment and approval process
• The role requires a commitment to attend meetings and contribute to the organisation’s work
• Directors are expected to act in the best interests of the BID and its members

If you would like to find out more or express your interest:

📩 Email info@hamiltonbid.org

☀️ Summerfest 2026 – Get Involved

Following the success of our first month-long Summerfest in 2025, we’re bringing it back for 2026.

Last year saw:

• 40+ events and activities
• Promotion across Go Radio and digital channels
• A strong programme from Summer Gala Day through to Lanarkshire Pride

Throughout the month, we were delighted to list a wide range of events across the area, including colouring competitions, knitting classes, museum pop-ups in the Regent Centre, and much more.

Why a festival?
This model enables a sustained focus on the town centre—showcasing activity, vibrancy, and everything Hamilton has to offer across Central Scotland. It supports footfall, economic activity, and placemaking.

💡 Summerfest Workshop

🗓 Thursday 30th April
⏰ 16:00 – 18:00
📍 Regent Centre, Hamilton

We’re hosting a free workshop to help businesses plan and develop ideas for Summerfest.

Activities don’t need to be large or expensive—they can be as simple as:

• In-store promotions
• Competitions
• Special menus
• Entertainment or small events

📩 Interested in taking part? Email info@hamiltonbid.org

Newsletter published 18th March 2026