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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…

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…

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…

The Games committee was truly saddened to read earlier tonight of the passing of one of the most colourful and entertaining sons of the Town, and former Games Committee Office Bearer, Charlie Paterson. He and brother Tom, the Guest of Honour in 2019, were both previously on the Committee with…

A post as late as thing can only mean one thing - a late finish in the Hall for the very busy April Prize Bingo Tea. 55 people were in attendance on a glorious Spring evening and there were lots of new faces among them too. All were of course…

The Cochrane Hall was in full swing at the event to celebrate the reopening of full facilities in the park. Alva Games had some memorabilia and merchandise on display and a Games Quiz, the winner of which will be announced on here later today. Congratulations to Alva Development Trust on…

Another superb turnout at the Cochrane Hall tonight for the Easter themed Prize Bingo Tea. The lighter and warmer night surely helped to entice folks along the road, as did one of the best selection of prizes displayed on the stage. The Games Committee is grateful to all who came…

It is with a sense of utter shock and deep sadness that we learned earlier today of the sudden and unexpected passing of our long-standing Committee member Willie Emslie. He had been a member of the Committee for over a decade and was ever present on Games Day, marshalling the cars…