Mela, Pride and Market:
We were delighted by the public response to our 1st event of the summer last Saturday with significant increases in footfall recorded and witnessed across the area. It was a pleasure to see the street and beyond alive with vibrancy and life, providing on the day commercial benefits and visibility via the large turnout on the day.
The event was covered by the Daily Record online & Hamilton Advertiser, Have a read here Hamilton’s Mela Celebration hailed a ‘huge success’ as thousands flock to town centre for fun day – Daily Record.
This week’s events:
This week Hamilton Market returns, and our event has a fashion twist! We will have a DJ from Roc on the bandstand, dancers, a silent disco, outdoor play and free climbing once again courtesy of the Hang On Climbing centre, in place in an effort to support footfall in the New Cross. We will also have a small fun fashion show on the bandstand featuring businesses from the area too! There’s still plenty of space available to participate in the fashion show AND we have a very limited amount of stalls available too. If you are interested, please get in touch at malcolm.thomasharley@hamiltonbid.org
Digital open day: Kevin Bridges tickets to be won!
As a business in the ‘BID’ area you are invited to our digital open day on Thursday 25th August 10am – 4pm. A digital presence is vital for businesses; however we know that many people are unsure where to start or what is best for their business. As a result, we’ve got together with 2 key players in the digital world in our area who are offering advice alongside unique one-off offers.
Simon Byers from Reach Solutions, owners of The Daily Record, The Daily Mirror and Hamilton Advertiser will be on hand to cover off questions about how best to market your business! On the day Reach will have specific offers available to BID members for one day and one day only! Also, in attendance will be Made In Scotland digital agency who specialise in website design and digital marketing. They will also be on hand to support you with any questions relating to websites and marketing. Special BID area business discounts will be available on the day from Made In Scotland.
Hamilton Our Town will also be in attendance with any questions on our brand-new business plan launching on the 25th August.
Whilst visiting, why not enter our draw (exclusive for attendees only) to win 4 VIP tickets to see Kevin Bridges on the 15th September in Glasgow! (Thanks to Reach solutions).
If you are interested in attending, please click here to complete the contact form. Location TBC (Hamilton town centre).
