WINTER is here for pool players in the Vale of Clwyd.

The Denbigh Winter Pool League has broken off and new boys the Brit put down a marker by whitewashing their fellow league newbies Cons B 7-0.

Masons failed to get off to a flyer as they narrowly lost 4-3 to the Wings, while the Hand carried on their excellent finish to last season by beating Golden B 5-2.

Plough, returning after missing a couple of seasons, lost 5-2 to defending champions Golden A.

There were three wins and a draw in Ruthin league action.

Farmers A eased to a 7-1 outcome versus Farmers B, while White Horse (Llanfair DC) were defeated 6-2 at the Feathers.

Hendrerwydd's White Horse edged out Ex-Cons at the Feathers 5-3, while Wine Vaults' meeting with Red Lion finished 4-4.