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Numbers were down a little tonight due to another attraction but those who came along enjoyed once again a full evening of competition with the usual treats on offer by way of refreshments. £303.15 was the final total raised towards the 2019 Games which is most welcome with the expenditure to…

The Annual General Meeting of the Alva Games Committee will take place on Sunday 28th October at 7.15pm in St John Vianney Church Hall, East Stirling Street, Alva to which all exisitng committee members and all interested parties are invited. Any one with any business relevant to the AGM should submit…

On a very mild evening, the new season of fund raising Prize Bingo Teas got under way tonight in St. John Vianney Church Hall. Over 50 players, old and new, turned out to sample the opening night and the new prizes and plates which were on offer. Just over £400.00…

It's that time of year again, so a reminder for the diary that the first Prize Bingo Tea of the new season will take place at 7.30pm on Wednesday 26th September in the St John Vianney Church Hall. Hope to see you all there again supporting the 163rd Famous Alva…

The Alva Games Committee is delighted to announce that it will be holding its first Quiz Night at 7.30pm on Tuesday 10th July 2017 at the No. 5 Inn in Alva. Teams can have up to four members and expressions of interest should be passed to Committee member, Jamie Sharp, by email…

Fourth regular Going Report. The Clerk of the Course writes:- A further inspection took place this afternoon. There has still been no rainfall at all since the report last week. The official going remains HARD although the grass itself remains remarkably fresh and green except in one or two minor areas which…

Some people have been asking so, for the avoidance of any doubt whatsoever, the Funfair will be operating as normal during Games Week commencing at 6pm on the Wednesday, Thursday and Friday and from around midday on Games Day itself.…

The Games Committee has to announce with deep shock and sadness the passing last night of Ina Glencross, Committee member and mother of the Treasurer John Glencross. Although her health had not been at its best during the last month or so, this news was certainly not expected. A local girl, Ina…

As the bingo tea evenings go from strength to strength, 70 enthusiastic supporters filled the hall on Wednesday 25th April for the monthly renewal of this ever popular event. The new format has now bedded in and is proving to be a big crowd pleaser. The record sum of £487 was…

  It is with great sadness that the Games Committee has to report the passing last night of another of its long term supporters and friends, William McFarlane of Alloa, the sponsor of the Open 1600 metres since the 150th Games and whose name appears on the Trophy presented to the winner. An…