Bo’ness Fair Herald – Issue 16
March 20, 2025
The Bo’ness Fair Day is a cherished tradition, bringing our community together in celebration, pride, and joy. As we gear
Bo'ness Fair Day Events
Bo’ness Fair Events 2025
Fair for the Fair Craft Fair and Exhibition
17th May 11am-15pm
Bo’ness Town Hall
17th May 11am-15pm
Bo’ness Town Hall
STALLHOLDERS WANTED
The third annual Fair for the Fair Craft Fair and Exhibition to raise funds for Bo’ness Fair is happening on May 17th.
We are looking for stallholders for our craft fair in Bo’ness Town Hall, 11-3 (set up from 10am).
Tables are £20 each.
Please email [email protected] to register your interest.
Please note emailing does not guarantee a table at the event. You will be informed as to whether you have received a table or been placed on the waiting list by March 1st. Tables are only secured once you have been offered one and then paid for your space.
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Bo’ness Children’s Fair 5K?
Join us on Sunday, 11th May 2025
Join us on Sunday, 11th May 2025, for the Bo’ness Fair 5K, a new event along the beautiful Bo’ness foreshore! Whether you prefer to run, jog, or take a leisurely walk, this is a brilliant way to get active while supporting Bo’ness Children’s Fair Festival.
With event sponsors First For Footcare and FLXY we can’t wait to bring this new event to the town. So whether its your first 5K or your going for a PB come along and support us. Entry is £18 plus a small booking fee and includes an event t-shirt.
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Fair Day Film Nights
Tuesday, 15th April at 4pm
Bo’ness Hippodrome
Kick off your Easter holidays with a fun-filled adventure at Bo’ness Hippodrome! Join us on Tuesday, 15th April at 4pm for the classic family favourite, Honey, I Shrunk the Kids. Watch Dr Wayne Szalinski’s quest to find his insect-sized children
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Bo’ness Fair Burns Supper
Corbie Inn
Thursday 23rd January 7 pm
£25 per person, includes a 3-course meal, tea/coffee and a dram for the toast.
To book contact the Corbie Inn on 01506 825307
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Prize Bingo
Friday, 14th February
Fisons
Doors open: 6:30 PM Eyes down: 7:30 PMTickets are £3! Don’t miss out – book yours now:
email [email protected]
Bring your valentine, pal-entine or just your lucky charm, and let’s raise some funds for Bo’ness Fair
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Annual Fair Dance
Bo’ness Town Hall on
Saturday, 22nd March
Bo’ness Town Hall on
Saturday, 22nd March
Tickets are priced at £30 per person –
Includes a delicious 3-course meal.
The fantastic Nae Danger will be providing the tunes to keep you dancing all night long.
Includes a delicious 3-course meal.
The fantastic Nae Danger will be providing the tunes to keep you dancing all night long.
This event is always a sell-out, so don’t wait – grab your tickets today!
Email [email protected] or contact Sophie Mill to book.
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25th January 2024
Bo’ness Children’s Fair Festival
Burns Supper
3-course dinner plus a dram for toast
Tickets £25
Corbie Inn, Bo’ness
7 pm – 10 pm
Ticket Booking Online Burns Supper
2nd February 2024
Annual Prize Bingo
Fisons Cairns Hall
Doors Open 6.45pm
Eyes Down 7.30pm
Tickets £3 +70p booking fee
Bingo Tickets
The Annual Fair Dance
23rd March 2024
Bo’ness Town Hall
6.30 pm for 7 pm start
Tickets are £30 per person and can be booked at https://tikt.link/fairdance2024 or contact Sophie Mill
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2023
11th November 2023
Afternoon Tea (SOLD OUT)
Bo’ness Town Hall
1 pm for 1.30 pm to 6 pm
Tickets £15
Contact Sophie Mill
9th December 2023
Festive Spirit “Fair for the Fair”
11 am – 3 pm
Bo’ness Town Hall
Santa has been in touch to say he will drop by between 12 and 2pm. To visit scan the QR Code for booking.
12th December
Ultimate Christmas Film Night
“Love Actually”
Tickets £17 +booking fee £1.20
Including Cocktail and Popcorn.
Tickets Only £10 +booking fee .95p
7.30-10.30pm
16th December 2023
Christmas Ceilidh
6.30 pm for a 7 pm start
3 course dinner
Tickets £30
Bo’ness Town Hall
Ceilidh Band – The Brave
Ideal for Christmas Party Nights – Kilts Are Not Necessary But Encouraged
https://www.facebook.com/events/245076717901547/
Old Fair Events
2023
Tuesday 31st October 2023
“Fright Night”
“Beetle Juice”
Bo’ness Hippodrome
Film, Popcorn, Halloween Cocktails/Mocktails included in the price of the ticket.
Starts 7.30pm
Tickets £17
Saturday 28th October 2023
Halloween Quiz Night
Bridgeness Miners Welfare
18.45 – Midnight
Tickets £24 team of 4
Thursday 26th October 2023
Bo’ness Children’s Fair Festival AGM
St Mary’s Church Hall
7 pm
All Welcome
5th August
Ravers Bingo
6.30 pm for 7 pm Eyes down
30th June
Bo’ness Children’s Fair Festival
1st June
STAND TICKETS
Hope Street Cafe
9am – Limited to 2 per person
6th May
Richmond Park Hotel Presents Barbara Bryceland 1-6pm
In support of Bo’ness Children’s Fair Festival funds.
We are pleased to announce excellent singer Barbara Bryceland and top sax player Matthew Ruddy
are appearing in Richmond Park Hotel with all funds heading towards your Children’s Fair Day £20
Richmond Park Hotel
In support of Bo’ness Children’s Fair Festival funds.
We are pleased to announce excellent singer Barbara Bryceland and top sax player Matthew Ruddy
are appearing in Richmond Park Hotel with all funds heading towards your Children’s Fair Day £20
Richmond Park Hotel
6th May
STEEDSY.COM CUP “GOLF TOURNAMENT”
West Lothian Golf Club
tee times 12pm – 2pm
Teams of 4 £40 per team
Contact Linda Clyne
[email protected]
07710714256
West Lothian Golf Club
tee times 12pm – 2pm
Teams of 4 £40 per team
Contact Linda Clyne
[email protected]
07710714256
24th – 30th April
APPEALS WEEK
Without our door-to-door collection, the Best Day of the Year may not go ahead during this climate as the people of Bo’ness know all too well what it costs to run
1st April
Ravers Bingo
Fisons
1-6pm
Tickets are £15 incl bingo books, buffet
Fisons
1-6pm
Tickets are £15 incl bingo books, buffet
25th March
Bo’ness Fair Dance
Bo’ness Town Hall
Sit down meal and live entertainment
Start 6.30 for 7pm start
Tickets £30
Contact Tom Burns or Sophie Mill
Bo’ness Town Hall
Sit down meal and live entertainment
Start 6.30 for 7pm start
Tickets £30
Contact Tom Burns or Sophie Mill
1-28th February
“Community Funding” We need your vote
We need you to give us your vote on the community funding projects, thank you.
Read the voting process for “The Best Day Of The Year” and Bo’ness Children’s Fair Festival Medals“Community Voting”
20th May
Fair For The Fair
Bo’ness Town Hall
11.30am – 3pm
Join us for Local Crafters, Coffee, Home Baking, Raffles
Fair Outfit Exhibition
Donation On Entry
2022
27th October
Our Annual General Meeting will be held in St Mary’s Church Hall at 7.30 pm
This is open to everyone over 18 years of age we had a good turnout at the last meeting and it would be great to see some more new faces who have a passion for The Bo’ness Fair Day.
This is open to everyone over 18 years of age we had a good turnout at the last meeting and it would be great to see some more new faces who have a passion for The Bo’ness Fair Day.
29th September
An Invitation to become an integral part of the Best Day Of The Year.
The Fair Committee are holding a meeting on Thursday 29 September at 19.30 in the annex to St Mary’s Chapel at Richmond Crossroads.
WE ARE BACK
24th June
Bo’ness Children’s Fair Festival
23rd June
The Fair E’en
2021
2020
2019
2018
7th Feb 18
Annual Prize Bingo in Fisons 7pm. Tickets £3
10th Mar 18
Ladies Afternoon Tea Bo’ness Town Hall 1pm Ticket Event £15. Cabaret with local young talent (SOLD OUT)
24th Mar 18
Annual Dinner Dance in Bo’ness Town Hall 6.30pm (SOLD OUT)
19th May 18
Steedsy.com Texas Scramble
2nd Jun 18
Primary Schools Football
16th Jun 18
Over 30’s Football (Douglas Park 12 noon)
28th Jun 18
Bo’ness Fair E’en
29th Jun 18
Bo’ness Children’s Fair Festival
13th Oct 18
Ladies Day 1pm Ticket Event
27th Oct 18
Children’s Halloween Party
8th Dec 18
Ultimate Christmas Party Night. Ticket Event
15th Dec 18
Ultimate Christmas Party Night. (Sold Out)
23rd Dec 18
Children’s Christmas Party
2017
1st Feb 17
Annual Prize Bingo, Fisons. Tickets £3 from Julie McAllister (Sold Out)
3rd Mar 17
Annual Fair Fundraising Quiz Night. Masonic Temple 7pm
12th Mar 17
Bo’ness Has Got Talent, Registration Bridgeness Club 1.30pm
19th Mar 17
Bo’ness Has Got Talent. Heat 1 P1-P5 Bridgeness Club 1.30pm
25th Mar 17
Annual Dinner Dance, Bo’ness Town Hall, Tickets £25 each (Sold Out)
26th Mar 17
Bo’ness Has Got Talent. Heat 2 P6-P7 Bridgeness Club 1.30pm
23rd Apr 17
Bo’ness Has Got Talent. Semi-Final Bridgeness Club 1.30pm
23-29th Apr 17
Bo’ness Fair Appeals Week
29th Apr 17
Golf Tournament, West Lothian Golf Club. More info to follow
30th Apr 17
Bo’ness Has Got Talent Final. 1.30pm
20th May 17
Fair Darts Tournament Fisons 1pm
28th May 17
Bo’ness Fair v Linlithgow Gala, Newtown Park 1pm
3rd June 17
Schools Fair Cup Tournament, Newtown Park 10am
17th June 17
Over 30’s Football Tournament, Douglas Park 12-6pm
25th June 17
Kirkin of the Queen Craigmaillen Church. 2pm to be seated for 1.50pm
29th June 17
Viewing the Arches. All around the town from 5pm
30th June 17
BO’NESS CHILDREN’S FAIR FESTIVAL
2-3rd Sept 17
Bo’ness Hill Climb Revival – We are attending with our Tunnocks float and have a stall. So come along
7th Oct 17
Save the Date. Annual Ladies Day
28th Oct 17
Children’s Halloween Party 13-4.30pm
28th Oct 17
Halloween Party
25th Nov 17
Christmas Light Switch on and Santa’s Grotto in Roddy Stewart Photography from 12 noon.
6th Dec 17
Annual Salvation Army Carols for all bring the family along. Bo’ness Town Hall.
9th Dec 17
The Ultimate Christmas Party (SOLD OUT)
16th Dec 17
The Ultimate Christmas Party (SOLD OUT)
17th Dec 17
Annual Children’s Christmas Party in Fisons 1pm ticket event (SOLD OUT)
5K Run or Walk – The Fair Fun Run
March 20, 2025
Earlier this month, we launched the brand new Bo’ness Children’s Fair 5k, which will be held on Sunday, May 11th.
Mrs Heather Cullen will crown Queen Elect Sophie
January 17, 2025
It is with much pleasure to announce that Mrs Heather Cullen has been chosen to crown Queen Elect Sophie on
2025 Bo’ness Children’s Fair Festival Retinue
January 10, 2025
We are pleased to announce the pupils of Kinneil Primary School have selected Sophie Rutherford to be their Queen
Fair Dance – 22nd March
January 8, 2025
2025 is off to a flying start, and we have so many exciting events lined up for you to enjoy!
Bo’ness Fair Burn’s Supper – 23rd January
January 3, 2025
Bo’ness Fair Burns Supper Corbie Inn Thursday 23rd January 7 pm £25 per person, includes a 3-course meal, tea/coffee and
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