Articles

AGM Report - Guest of Honour Chosen

30th Oct 2022

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…

Bingo is Back for the New Season

28th Sep 2022

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…

Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth the Second

9th Sep 2022

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…

2022 Games the "Best Ever"

10th Jul 2022

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…

Ticketing Information

4th Jul 2022

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…

Bingo Teas Set New Records

22nd Jun 2022

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…

Bingo Teas Break All Records

22nd Jun 2022

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…

Farewell to Charlie Paterson

30th May 2022

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…

More Prize Bingo Success

26th May 2022

Fifty one supporters joined us tonight for the second last Prize Bingo of the current season. On a lovely late Spring evening, one of tables was particularly lucky scooping half of the raffle prizes. A whopping £444 was generated towards the funds which is truly appreciated by the Committee. The final Prize…

Annual Quiz Night

16th May 2022

Tuesday 5th July 2022

The ever popular Quiz Night returns this year on Tuesday 5th July in the Number 5 Inn, Brook, Street, Alva. Start time, about 7.30pm. There will be the usual wide range of questions on a number of topics (but NONE on the Eurovision Song Contest!) and something to suit everyone's…