Commonwealth fun and games at Alvechurch

Balloon shot putt and paper-plate discus were among the events as Alvechurch Baptist Church hosted a multi-event team challenge night, Andy Parker reports

Alvechurch Games evening at the Baptist church was never going to match the Commonwealth Games with its million pound+ budget just a few miles up the road in Birmingham. However the church organised a multi-event team challenge night to mark the  once in a lifetime coming of athletes from around the world to the area.

With tests such as balloon shot putt and paper-plate discus, there was much need for special skills and much fun to be found in the trying (and failing!) of new methods.

When all the events had been attempted and while scores were assembled, there were Caribbean and Canadian food choices to be savoured, followed by a Queen and Commonwealth quiz.

A team prize-giving and individual medal ceremony rounded-off the evening which had brought a happy time for many villagers and guests.
 

Andy Parker is the treasurer at Alvechurch Baptist Church