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After over 60 years, the Jimmy Miller Trophy for the Alva Hill Race comes home. It was handed to the late, great Bill Teasdale after he had won the race six times although he went on to win it nine in all. Eight times winner Alastair Dunn spotted it up for…

While the arena seating was being erected in record time, the Prize Bingo was also setting records down in the Hall. Just shy of 70 players were in attendance and the amazing sum of £717 was raised for the Games. This did not just break the previous record - it…

 Alva Games Quiz Night Tuesday 4th July at 7.30pm No. 5 Inn, Brook Street, Alva Entries are invited from teams of up to 4 people FREE entry Prizes for first 3 teams Space is limited so it will be first come, first served For further details, or to enter, contact Jamie Sharp at jss82@tiscali.co.uk…

And another superb evening for the April Prize Bingo Tea which is being attended by 55 players on a crisp but bright night. A varied range of prizes was up for grabs in hotly contested games and Borders biscuits and Kit Kat were among the goodies on offer.   This month the…

Games Chairman James Sharp and Secretary Craig Dunbar went round the shops in Alva this morning to hand out the flyers for this year's Best Dressed Shop Window competition. They attended those who took part last year and, where possible, some who had previously done so. On the whole, there…

Well, another record breaking night for the Prize Bingo. 67 people, many of whom were new to our evening but most welcome nonetheless, attended the pre Easter session in the Cochrane Hall. Fabulous prizes, lots of which were donated, were well spread around the Hall and we really can not…

A bit later than normal, but a short note to thank everyone who attended the February Bingo Tea at the Cochrane Hall on Wednesday evening. It was yet another successful night not just for the Games, which benefitted to the tune of £552.00, but for all the players who took…

A warm and sunny day in Central Victoria as Alva Games handicapper Don Campbell attends the Ballarat Gift meeting in the company of 2010 Guest of Honour Matthew Webster where both witnessed sporting competition of the highest order. Spreading the word!!…

A great start to 2023 with 53 followers in the Hall for the Burns Night Bingo Tea. Prizes were well spread around the room although some tables did definitely do better than others!!! A few usual faces not with us tonight and to those who are unwell we send our best…

The wise folk of the County came along on Wednesday 23rd November to the Cochrane Hall for the Festive Prize Bingo Tea. Just over 60 enthusiasts packed in to take part in the festivities with extra games and huge numbers of raffle prizes. Extra, hot mini mince pies were served with…