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2026 Greenwood Floodlit Final - The Winners Are Crowned!
2026 Greenwood Floodlit Final - Thursday 24th September @ Wilmslow BC
2026 Greenwood Floodlit Final - The Winners Are Crowned!
The Greenwood Floodlit final took place at Wilmslow Bowling Club on Thursday 24th September, and it was a fitting finale to a great competition.
Railway B - winners of the Third Division title - took on Parkside D, who finished mid-table in Division Four. Both teams had carved out some great results on the way to the final, with Parkside D notably knocking out top First Division side Packhorse A in the semi-final.
Parkside D had a head start of 36 on their opponents, starting with a handicap of 80 to Railway B's 44. After the first three blocks, it was still looking like the game was in the balance; Royston Beard won 21-9 against Andrew Bagnall, Barry Corson beat Caroline Wolfenden to 12 (after a more even start than the final score suggested), and Mick Lomas overcame tough competition from Craig Bennett to win 21-19. Including the handicap, Railway B were on 107, and Parkside D on 120.
Could Parkside D hold on, maybe get a win in the second three blocks, and spring a surprise on the night?
Unfortunately for the team from Macclesfield, it was not to be; but there was still more entertainment to be had for the spectators who had made it down for the occasion.
While Max Wrench beat Alfie Gillett 21-10 and Paul Yapp despatched young Jack Gillett - conquerer of Parkside A's Shaun Swinton in the semi-final - 21-4, there was a 'battle royale' between Railway's Peter Hartshorn and young Lucas McHugh, who both played exceptionally well and pushed each other all the way.
It went down to the very last end! Lucas was leading with the block and 20-19 up on Peter. He led well, placing a bowl about a foot from the block, but Peter managed to put one right next to block to beat it. Lucas' next bowl was in the vicinity again, but couldn't beat Peter's bowl; few people expected Peter to come again for two, but he duly did, and finished the game a 21-20 winner! It was a game that epitomised the close battle and friendly spirit the game was played in all night, with both players receiving a deserved round of applause from an appreciative crowd.
Railway B, winners of the 2026 Greenwood Floodlit Competition
Parkside D, runners-up in the 2026 Greenwood Floodlit Competition
Captains on the night, Pelham Wolfenden (Parkside D) and Barry Corsan (Railway B)
Thank you to everyone who took part in the whole competition. It shows the openness and the strength of the competition that a team from Division Four reached the final and pushed the eventual champions - from Division Three - all the way.
Congratulations to Railway B, and commiserations to Parkside D - and thank you to both teams for a very entertaining and enjoyable final.
We would also like to thank all of our sponsors, and in particular our main sponsor, Andrew Smith Funeral Services, for supporting our league throughout the 2026 season. We look forward to seeing everybody at the Presentation Night on 6th November - details to follow very soon!
2026 Greenwood Floodlit Final - Thursday 24th September @ Wilmslow BC
Just a quick note to let everyone know that this year's Greenwood Floodlit Final is taking place on Thursday, 24th September at 7pm, on Wilmslow BC.
Parkside D (80 handicap) are taking on Railway B (44) in what promises to be a great final between teams in the 3rd and 4th Division of the league. It is great to see some new faces reaching the final, and we wish both teams all the best in their efforts to be crowned Greenwood Floodlit champions!