The South London & Kent Pool Alliance kicked off this Thursday with every team hoping for a successful season.

Last years champions, the George IV suffered an opening day defeat on home baize, as the Beehive won 8-7 with Alex Winter running riot winning all three of his frames.

Hotshots go to the top of the table after week 1 with a crushing win over the Coach & Horses 14-1.

The Jolly Fenman put in an impressive display away at the Summerfield.

After coming to grips with the quickness of the table, the Fenman eased away to win 10-5.

New boys Riley's had an opening day victory against Woolwich Catholic Club 10-5, and Gary Mason produced two screaming blacks in the Pickwick's 9-6 away win at the Fox Under The Hill.

The early pacesetters in the first division are the Bellegrove Social Cub after a big home 13-2 win against the Ship & Billet.

The Kings Arms started the season well.

Steve Reed won all three frames as they outgunned Riley's Royals 11-4.

The Angerstein Hotel will be extremely pleased with their evenings work, marking their SLKPA debut with a 9-6 home win with the Lee Green Constitutional Club, and it was a similar score line for King William IV against Gallies.

New teams are always welcome into the SLKPA with matches played on Thursday evenings.

For more information log onto www.slkpa.com or contact Paul Gafa' on 07753 926291.