It’s Games on at fun sports day in St Ninians

Around 300 people took part in an annual sports day in St Ninians for people previously affected by addiction.

Mayfield Centre staged the third Forth Valley Recovery Community Olympics on Friday.

It brought together those who had battled drug and alcohol addiction.

Teams from working partners, other recovery communities across Scotland, family and friends came together to compete in activities and events – and try and win the Olympics.

Events included sprint , egg and spoon race, wheelbarrow and three– legged races, relay sprint, sack race, tug o’war and hungry hippo.

Winners on the day were Restoration Fife in first place with an Active Stirling side in runners up.

Physical activity inclusion officer at Active Stirling Christina Feaks, said: “This event provides families an opportunity to take part in sport and enjoy time together, which they might otherwise not have. The social benefits of the day are as important as the physical activities taking place. It’s a great chance for those involved to have fun, make connections and celebrate recovery.”

Jardine Simpson, recovery development team leader at Forth Valley Recovery Community, added: “This is what makes our work worthwhile, making recovery visible in our community. More than 300 people attended this event, our biggest to date.“

Big effort The tug o’war proved to be a hotly contested event.

Taking a tumble The event was full of thrills and spills

Taking a leap proved a big hit The event

Helping hand Not everyone got the hang of the wheelbarrow race

Determined The sack race brought out a competitive side

Team work The three-legged race was all about cooperation