PARKLEE edged out St George's Central 3-1 in an exciting final to win the Atherton and Tyldesley Sports Association hockey festival at Atherton Community School.

The winners progressed through their group on goals scored after finishing with an identical record to St Ambrose Barlow, while St George's won both their matches in the round robin stage.

A total of seven primary schools from Atherton and Tyldesley took part in the festival for pupils in Years 5 and 6, which also included St John's, Holy Family, St Richard's and St Stephen's.

ATSA organiser Mark Grogan said: "I would like to thank Peter Twentyman and the officials from Golborne Hockey Club, who expertly officiated at this event.

"A mention also to the many supporters who came to event to help create a fantastic atmosphere."