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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…

The Games Committee has just learned, with much sadness, of the death of Walter McAdam MBE of Tillicoultry. He was formerly a local Councillor of many years standing (in both the old Regional Council as well as its successors) and represented his town until he retired after decades of loyal service. He…

At the recent AGM, the Committee agreed to introduce a new Junior Heavyweight Competition. This has been trialled at a number of Games for a few seasons and has been well attended and well received. Securing the future of the Games is vital and this is a sure way of…

The Annual General meeting of the Alva Games Committee took place earlier tonight at the Cochrane Hall. The Committee was delighted to be able to report on a hugely successful Games in 2022, even if they did record a rather later than normal finish and were pleased to answer the…

On a wild and windy night, we welcomed fifty supporters back to the first Prize Bingo of the new season. A fine array of prizes was on offer and the usual interval treats, including Border Biscuits, all added to the overall enjoyment of the night. The sum of £388.50 was raised…

The Alva Games Committee was deeply saddened to learn on Thursday of the death of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Second. She was a keen follower of sport, both equine and human, and her passing leaves us all with a huge void to fill. We borrow from the words of our…

Well, we were truly back yesterday with what was the most successful Games in recent memory. 89 runners in the Championship Hill Race, 28 in the Under 12 version, 153 dancers from across the globe, an international field of heavyweight athletes and track runners and the best grass track cyclists…