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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…

For the avoidance of any doubt, ALL tickets will be on sale at the gates on the day. We will accept payment in cash or by card. Card payments will be subject to the availability of a suitable signal for the card machines so please make sure that you do…

The brightness of the sun outside matched the atmosphere inside the Cochrane Hall tonight for the final Prize Bingo Tea before the 164th Famous Alva Games. 55 contestants took part in the evening's events and many went home with some of the best prizes on offer on the prize bingo circuit. Games…

The brightness of the sun outside matched the atmosphere inside the Cochrane Hall tonight for the final Prize Bingo Tea before the 164th Famous Alva Games. 55 contestants took part in the evening's events and many went home with some of the best prizes on offer on the prize bingo circuit. Games…

A packed Alva Parish Church paid their respects earlier today to the legend that was Charlie Paterson, wit, raconteur, singer, entertainer and former Games Treasurer who sadly passed away at the end of April. A heartfelt tribute was paid by Minister Jim McNeil and, fittingly for Charlie, there were a few…