The 2026 season marked a major step forward for Aldersbrook, as the club firmly re-established itself as a force on the local lawn bowls scene.
Long seen as a sleeping giant, Aldersbrook was not always the first choice for bowlers changing clubs.
But 2026 changed that.
A striking kit sponsored by THP Wanstead Accountants gave Aldersbrook a fresh identity, while eight arrivals from a local club added strength and depth.
After an early Foresters League setback, Aldersbrook fought back to win the championship on the season’s final day.
The club also earned promotion to Division Two in the Walthamstow and District Thursday Fours League.
There were mixed fortunes in the Tuesday Mixed Triples competition.
The A team missed the league final by two points, while the B team struggled and finished near the bottom of the table.
Aldersbrook returned to the Redbridge Afternoon and Ilford District leagues after several years away.
The Redbridge side finished mid-table, but Aldersbrook struggled to field a settled team in Ilford.
Aldersbrook reached the West Essex and East London League quarter-finals for the first time in years.
Eventual champions North Greenwich ended the run with a narrow 46-42 win.
Aldersbrook also excelled in the Essex Group competitions.
Essex has eight regional groups, with Aldersbrook competing in Group Five.
Five Aldersbrook bowlers were picked for the Group Five Ashford Cup team, which is for players without a county badge.
Alan Tetlow earned his county badge during the season, joining Reg Martin and Jerry Quy among the club’s county-badged players.
Aldersbrook excelled in the cup competitions.
Aldersbrook reached three of the nine Essex Group finals - and won every one.
Jerry Quy’s 21-20 win in the Champion of Champions final was a standout moment.
Off the green, Martin & Co joined THP Wanstead Accountants as club sponsors.
After a successful outdoor season, Aldersbrook’s players turn to indoor bowls for the winter with momentum on their side.
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