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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…

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…