A Scottish boxer has taken centre stage in Alloa, with the local library named after him and a display of memorabilia that includes a specially commissioned statue.
   Tommy Speirs was crowned Lightweight Champion of Scotland in 1933 and narrowly missed out on the UK title. He had 42 wins in his professional career in the 1930s, and was also a key community figure in later years with a lifelong commitment to helping youngsters through sport.
   The town's library, a former public baths and gymnasium, was named the Speirs Centre in his honour, and since it reopened recently after a refurbishment a selection of his memorabilia, including this statue of him, greets visitors at the reception area. His daughters Isabel and Jean have loaned the half-size bronze statue, medals and trophies to Clackmannanshire Council for display.

The Council has also put together a temporary exhibition (pictured below) on the achievements of local sporting personalities, mainly linked to the Commonwealth Games. Entry is free - and there is also free parking.