Virtual Hit The Bar - 01/02/12
01/02/12 19:53
NEW NEWS
Stevenage v Carlisle Saturday 11th February 3pm
To book tickets, place your orders with Al Millington by Monday 6th February 12 noon. tickets@carlislelondonbranch.org. Tickets are priced at Adult £21, 60+ £18, UB40 £18, Under 16 £14, Under 11 £10 (must be accompanied by adult), Ambulant disabled £18, (Carer FOC). Seat numbers are adhered to by the stewards. You can pay cash on the day but ordering in advance makes 5% commission for Carlisle and ensures you sit with your mates. The meeting place is Our Mutual Friend Broadwater Crescent, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG2 8EH There is group save on the trains for this game and some members will be travelling on the 11.03 from Kings Cross and returning on the 18.06. For details contact Al Millington travel@carlislelondonbranch.org
Stevenage Supporters Match
Remember that there is also a supporters game in the morning. Contact Chris Tembey for details. football@carlislelondonbranch.org
Supporters Football AFC Wimbledon Saturday Feb 18th
The supporters match against AFC Wimbledon has been confirmed for Saturday Feb 18th at Kings Meadow. Later in the day the Dons are playing Morecambe so why not stay to watch that game? Please get in touch with Chris Tembey for details football@carlislelondonbranch.org
The Sun Ticket Giveaway
Howard Atkinson reminds us that the Sun is running a promotion for cutprice tickets. Collect 4 vouchers until Monday 6th February and you can buy 2 adult tickets for £19.50 from the club for one of the following away fixtures: Brentford Monday 20th February (£9.50), Bournemouth 17th March or home fixtures: Yeovil 25th Feb, Rochdale 6th March. See the club website for full details or visit thesun.co.uk/footballtickets
Elite Players Performance Programme
There is a great article on the EPPP at the Football Supporters Federation website.
New book about Carlisle United
Mike Carruthers tells us of an an article in EN&S about Carlisle Author Martin Daley and his plans to bring out a book about the club.
Dave Brown
Information Officer
Stevenage v Carlisle Saturday 11th February 3pm
To book tickets, place your orders with Al Millington by Monday 6th February 12 noon. tickets@carlislelondonbranch.org. Tickets are priced at Adult £21, 60+ £18, UB40 £18, Under 16 £14, Under 11 £10 (must be accompanied by adult), Ambulant disabled £18, (Carer FOC). Seat numbers are adhered to by the stewards. You can pay cash on the day but ordering in advance makes 5% commission for Carlisle and ensures you sit with your mates. The meeting place is Our Mutual Friend Broadwater Crescent, Stevenage, Hertfordshire, SG2 8EH There is group save on the trains for this game and some members will be travelling on the 11.03 from Kings Cross and returning on the 18.06. For details contact Al Millington travel@carlislelondonbranch.org
Stevenage Supporters Match
Remember that there is also a supporters game in the morning. Contact Chris Tembey for details. football@carlislelondonbranch.org
Supporters Football AFC Wimbledon Saturday Feb 18th
The supporters match against AFC Wimbledon has been confirmed for Saturday Feb 18th at Kings Meadow. Later in the day the Dons are playing Morecambe so why not stay to watch that game? Please get in touch with Chris Tembey for details football@carlislelondonbranch.org
The Sun Ticket Giveaway
Howard Atkinson reminds us that the Sun is running a promotion for cutprice tickets. Collect 4 vouchers until Monday 6th February and you can buy 2 adult tickets for £19.50 from the club for one of the following away fixtures: Brentford Monday 20th February (£9.50), Bournemouth 17th March or home fixtures: Yeovil 25th Feb, Rochdale 6th March. See the club website for full details or visit thesun.co.uk/footballtickets
Elite Players Performance Programme
There is a great article on the EPPP at the Football Supporters Federation website.
New book about Carlisle United
Mike Carruthers tells us of an an article in EN&S about Carlisle Author Martin Daley and his plans to bring out a book about the club.
Dave Brown
Information Officer
Summer Trip 2012 - Lisbon
31/01/12 19:38
SUMMER TRIP 2012 LISBON
As you all should know by now the Carlisle United Supporters Club London Branch Annual Summer Trip is heading for the beautiful Portuguese city of Lisbon.
Date: Friday 15th June until Monday 18th June
Please feel free only to come for two nights and go home on the Sunday just let me know.
Lisbon is a beautiful city with a contemporary culture that is alive and thriving. Perched on the edge of the Atlantic it is one of the few European cities that face the ocean and the sea is a focal point that defines everything about the city. Lisbon enchants travellers with its white bleached limestone buildings, intimate alleyways and an easy going charm that makes it a popular year around destination.
For those who are not familiar with the Summer Trips the plan is very simple. I am the Trip organiser and I organise (with the valuable help from Mike Carruthers and his travel agent brother!) the hotel, a group evening meal on the Friday and a walking tour of the city (probably on the Saturday). There will also be a venue to watch the England V Sweden Euro match which is on at 6pm on the Friday evening.
I may organise another group outing to another tourist attraction but this would be on a casual basis and numbers and details organised far nearer the time.
The rest of the time is very flexible. I will discover a decent local bar which will work as a standard meeting point and after that it is up to everyone to do what they like. There are always people to go off in a group with and also plenty of time to disappear off by yourself for a while.
I am really keen to encourage new people to attend the Summer Trip. The Summer Trip is a fantastic opportunity to get to know the others in the CUSCLB in a relaxed and informal way. Many members bring along their partners and for many it is the yearly dose of the delights of CUSCLB! I attended my first Summer Trip last year in Berlin and thought it was so much fun I volunteered to run it this year and am also bringing my partner Anna with me!
Hotel:
I have chosen a hotel which I hope provides a good balance between value and comfort. The hotel is a 3* and has received decent reviews. The hotel is well placed in a quiet and safe part of the city but only a short walk to the historical city and the bars and restaurants.
http://www.hoteljorgev.com/en/hotel-jorge-v-portugal-accommodation-rooms-in-lisbon.html
http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Hotel_Review-g189158-d233038-Reviews-Hotel_Jorge_V-Lisbon_Estremadura.html
The price works out at £28 per person per night. This is based on 2 sharing. However there will be plenty of single travellers so let me know and I will pair you up. The price includes breakfast.
Flights:
The best value flights are on Easy Jet. They have flights out of Gatwick , Luton, Edinburgh and Liverpool. I personally think the best options for London based members are out of Luton as the times allow you to make it to Lisbon in plenty of time for the evening match. At present flights are about £80 return which is pretty dam good! Both BA and Tap Portugal also have flights.
We really need to get things booked pretty soon so I ask you to let me know as soon as possible if you plan on coming. Please fill out the booking form and email it back to me at summertrip@carlislelondonbranch.org. You can download the booking form here.
Deadline:
This is the important bit! To get the ball rolling I need to know soon. So the deadline is SUNDAY 12th FEBRUARY. After this I will be making room reservations based on the number confirmed. It would still be possible to book after that however I cannot guarantee that the price will remain the same. So please do not delay!!!
Email me at summertrip@carlislelondonbranch.org.
The trip will be dam good fun for all so come on and book your place.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Nige Moss
CUSCLB Summer Trip Organiser
As you all should know by now the Carlisle United Supporters Club London Branch Annual Summer Trip is heading for the beautiful Portuguese city of Lisbon.
Date: Friday 15th June until Monday 18th June
Please feel free only to come for two nights and go home on the Sunday just let me know.
Lisbon is a beautiful city with a contemporary culture that is alive and thriving. Perched on the edge of the Atlantic it is one of the few European cities that face the ocean and the sea is a focal point that defines everything about the city. Lisbon enchants travellers with its white bleached limestone buildings, intimate alleyways and an easy going charm that makes it a popular year around destination.
For those who are not familiar with the Summer Trips the plan is very simple. I am the Trip organiser and I organise (with the valuable help from Mike Carruthers and his travel agent brother!) the hotel, a group evening meal on the Friday and a walking tour of the city (probably on the Saturday). There will also be a venue to watch the England V Sweden Euro match which is on at 6pm on the Friday evening.
I may organise another group outing to another tourist attraction but this would be on a casual basis and numbers and details organised far nearer the time.
The rest of the time is very flexible. I will discover a decent local bar which will work as a standard meeting point and after that it is up to everyone to do what they like. There are always people to go off in a group with and also plenty of time to disappear off by yourself for a while.
I am really keen to encourage new people to attend the Summer Trip. The Summer Trip is a fantastic opportunity to get to know the others in the CUSCLB in a relaxed and informal way. Many members bring along their partners and for many it is the yearly dose of the delights of CUSCLB! I attended my first Summer Trip last year in Berlin and thought it was so much fun I volunteered to run it this year and am also bringing my partner Anna with me!
Hotel:
I have chosen a hotel which I hope provides a good balance between value and comfort. The hotel is a 3* and has received decent reviews. The hotel is well placed in a quiet and safe part of the city but only a short walk to the historical city and the bars and restaurants.
http://www.hoteljorgev.com/en/hotel-jorge-v-portugal-accommodation-rooms-in-lisbon.html
http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Hotel_Review-g189158-d233038-Reviews-Hotel_Jorge_V-Lisbon_Estremadura.html
The price works out at £28 per person per night. This is based on 2 sharing. However there will be plenty of single travellers so let me know and I will pair you up. The price includes breakfast.
Flights:
The best value flights are on Easy Jet. They have flights out of Gatwick , Luton, Edinburgh and Liverpool. I personally think the best options for London based members are out of Luton as the times allow you to make it to Lisbon in plenty of time for the evening match. At present flights are about £80 return which is pretty dam good! Both BA and Tap Portugal also have flights.
We really need to get things booked pretty soon so I ask you to let me know as soon as possible if you plan on coming. Please fill out the booking form and email it back to me at summertrip@carlislelondonbranch.org. You can download the booking form here.
Deadline:
This is the important bit! To get the ball rolling I need to know soon. So the deadline is SUNDAY 12th FEBRUARY. After this I will be making room reservations based on the number confirmed. It would still be possible to book after that however I cannot guarantee that the price will remain the same. So please do not delay!!!
Email me at summertrip@carlislelondonbranch.org.
The trip will be dam good fun for all so come on and book your place.
I look forward to hearing from you.
Nige Moss
CUSCLB Summer Trip Organiser
Peter Murphy's Testimonial Year - St Patrick's Dinner!
27/01/12 22:52
St Patrick's Day Sportsman's Dinner - Sunday 18th March 2012
Shepherds Inn, Carlisle
Drinks reception & 4 course dinner
Hosted by Comedy Impressionist & Britain's Got talent finalist
Les Gibson!
with "loose men"panel of Sports Personalities!

We have a selection of packages and tickets available on a "First come first served basis" with individual tickets for this fantastic evening starting from £35pp in the company of Les Gibson and sports personalities where you will be able to put your questions & suggestions to the "Loose men" panel not before you have enjoyed a fantastic 4 course "Irish" dinner!
There is a "Main" sponsorship package on the booking form and the guest on this premiere positioned table will be Peter Murphy.
As a local Business this is a great opportunity to entertain your corporate clients, colleagues or simply enjoy an evening out with friends, football fans & ladies!!........Peter is supporting the Marie Keating Foundation during his testimonial year.
We hope you join us on this occasion and thank you for your support!
Virtual Hit The Bar - 23/01/12
23/01/12 19:36
NEW NEWS
Supporters' Football AFC Wimbledon Feb 18th
The supporters match against AFC Wimbledon has been confirmed for Saturday Feb 18th at Kings Meadow. Later in the day the Dons are playing Morecambe so why not stay to watch that game? Please get in touch with Chris Tembey for details football@carlislelondonbranch.org
Thanks to John Stevenson MP
16 members attended a branch meeting in the Houses of Parliament last Thursday and then had a very enjoyable chat over drinks on the terrace with Carlisle MP John Stevenson last Thursday. A hearty thanks to John from all that attended and from all in the branch for kindly donating a prize for the Shine The Light raffle.
Thanks to Dave Walters and Hastings United
Branch member Dave Walters is chairman of Hastings United in the Rymans Premier League and on Saturday 7 members travelled to Hastings to watch their match against Billericay as Dave's guests. We had a cracking day out and received a warm welcome by everyone there. It felt strange to be drinking a pint while watching the game. Afterwards we visited a local Indian restaurant and heard the inside story from Dave of the trails and tribulations of keeping a lower league side running successfully. A big thank you to Dave and all at Hastings FC and we can highly recommend a day out there for any member in travelling distance. www.hastingsunitedfc.co.uk
Kingmoor
Mike Carruthers has sent in two links to articles about developments at Kingmoor:
http://www.cumberlandnews.co.uk/business/carlisle-is-a-city-it-has-to-behave-more-like-one-claims-kingmoor-park-chief-1.914715?referrerPath=home/2.3080
http://www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/out-of-town-retail-park-plan-for-new-carlisle-united-stadium-1.916281?referrerPath=carlisle-united/latest
Stevenage Saturday 11th February 3pm
There is group save on the trains for this game and some members will be travelling on the 11.03 from Kings Cross and returning on the 18.06. For details contact Al Millington travel@carlislelondonbranch.org
Remember that there is also a supporters game in the morning. Contact Chris Tembey for details. football@carlislelondonbranch.org
REMINDERS
Summer Trip
For details on the summer trip to Lisbon, please email asap Nigel Moss and Mike Carruthers on summertrip@carlislelondonbranch.org
Order your Shine the Light Polo Shirt
A Carlisle Blue polo shirt with Shine The Light logo and London Branch Logo. Good enough to wear on holiday as well as match days. Only £15 + £2.00pp. Sizes S, M, L, X, XL, XXL
Order STATING SIZE AND QUANTITY from:
1. www.carlislelondonbranch.org click on "Merchandise" and pay via Paypal (paypal, credit card or debit card)
2. merchandise@carlislelondonbranch.org - pay online - make payment to LloydsTSB, Sort Code 30-91-72 A/c Number 30517268. Please put "STL SHT Initials/mem No" in your reference.
3. merchandise@carlislelondonbranch.org; please copy to treasurer@carlislelondonbranch.org - pay via cheque to Richard Wood, 13 Millside House, Isleworth, Middllesex TW 7 6BU
4. Post order and cheque to Richard Wood, 13 Millside House, Isleworth, Middllesex TW 7 6BU
Please allow 28 days for delivery.
Brentford Moved to Monday 20th February 19.45
The Brentford game will now be screened on Sky and has been moved to 7.45pm on Monday 20th February. For this reason the event with Steve Soley planned for after the game will now be cancelled. We are hoping to rearrange this for next season.
Notts County Saturday March 3rd at 3pm - cheap train tickets now available
Cheap advance tickets (£33) for London St Pancras to Nottingham for our game against Notts County on March 3rd have just been released. Members are travelling on the 9.30am and returning on the 6.02pm train. www.buytickets.eastmidlandstrains.co.uk/
Dave Brown
Information Officer
Supporters' Football AFC Wimbledon Feb 18th
The supporters match against AFC Wimbledon has been confirmed for Saturday Feb 18th at Kings Meadow. Later in the day the Dons are playing Morecambe so why not stay to watch that game? Please get in touch with Chris Tembey for details football@carlislelondonbranch.org
Thanks to John Stevenson MP
16 members attended a branch meeting in the Houses of Parliament last Thursday and then had a very enjoyable chat over drinks on the terrace with Carlisle MP John Stevenson last Thursday. A hearty thanks to John from all that attended and from all in the branch for kindly donating a prize for the Shine The Light raffle.
Thanks to Dave Walters and Hastings United
Branch member Dave Walters is chairman of Hastings United in the Rymans Premier League and on Saturday 7 members travelled to Hastings to watch their match against Billericay as Dave's guests. We had a cracking day out and received a warm welcome by everyone there. It felt strange to be drinking a pint while watching the game. Afterwards we visited a local Indian restaurant and heard the inside story from Dave of the trails and tribulations of keeping a lower league side running successfully. A big thank you to Dave and all at Hastings FC and we can highly recommend a day out there for any member in travelling distance. www.hastingsunitedfc.co.uk
Kingmoor
Mike Carruthers has sent in two links to articles about developments at Kingmoor:
http://www.cumberlandnews.co.uk/business/carlisle-is-a-city-it-has-to-behave-more-like-one-claims-kingmoor-park-chief-1.914715?referrerPath=home/2.3080
http://www.newsandstar.co.uk/news/out-of-town-retail-park-plan-for-new-carlisle-united-stadium-1.916281?referrerPath=carlisle-united/latest
Stevenage Saturday 11th February 3pm
There is group save on the trains for this game and some members will be travelling on the 11.03 from Kings Cross and returning on the 18.06. For details contact Al Millington travel@carlislelondonbranch.org
Remember that there is also a supporters game in the morning. Contact Chris Tembey for details. football@carlislelondonbranch.org
REMINDERS
Summer Trip
For details on the summer trip to Lisbon, please email asap Nigel Moss and Mike Carruthers on summertrip@carlislelondonbranch.org
Order your Shine the Light Polo Shirt
A Carlisle Blue polo shirt with Shine The Light logo and London Branch Logo. Good enough to wear on holiday as well as match days. Only £15 + £2.00pp. Sizes S, M, L, X, XL, XXL
Order STATING SIZE AND QUANTITY from:
1. www.carlislelondonbranch.org click on "Merchandise" and pay via Paypal (paypal, credit card or debit card)
2. merchandise@carlislelondonbranch.org - pay online - make payment to LloydsTSB, Sort Code 30-91-72 A/c Number 30517268. Please put "STL SHT Initials/mem No" in your reference.
3. merchandise@carlislelondonbranch.org; please copy to treasurer@carlislelondonbranch.org - pay via cheque to Richard Wood, 13 Millside House, Isleworth, Middllesex TW 7 6BU
4. Post order and cheque to Richard Wood, 13 Millside House, Isleworth, Middllesex TW 7 6BU
Please allow 28 days for delivery.
Brentford Moved to Monday 20th February 19.45
The Brentford game will now be screened on Sky and has been moved to 7.45pm on Monday 20th February. For this reason the event with Steve Soley planned for after the game will now be cancelled. We are hoping to rearrange this for next season.
Notts County Saturday March 3rd at 3pm - cheap train tickets now available
Cheap advance tickets (£33) for London St Pancras to Nottingham for our game against Notts County on March 3rd have just been released. Members are travelling on the 9.30am and returning on the 6.02pm train. www.buytickets.eastmidlandstrains.co.uk/
Dave Brown
Information Officer
Virtual Hit The Bar - 16/01/12 (Update)
16/01/12 20:39
Re MK Dons
The problem with the written word is that very soon afterwards you can look a bit of an eejit.
Having put forward a very cynical view of the postponement of our game on Saturday, I am amazed at MKDons response to the obvious mistakes made by the ground staff. It seems that our tickets will be refunded in full as you would expect BUT they have also offered to give Carlisle fans free tickets AND an extra ticket for a friend for the rearranged game. They have also offered the free ticket for a friend to their own supporters. Added to this they will pay for two coaches to come down from Carlisle and I gather on Saturday that they provided free food and drink to Carlisle fans in the supporters bar. All on top of huge apologies from Peter Winkelman and Carl Robinson.
The sign of good customer service is how they respond to a problem. In this case the board and staff of MK dons have responded superbly. Well done to all.
Re Jordan Cook
Welcome to what looks like another great loan player from Sunderland with 20 year old prolific goal scorer Jordan Cook joining us for a months loan.
Good times to be a Carlisle fan.
Dave Brown
Information Officer
The problem with the written word is that very soon afterwards you can look a bit of an eejit.
Having put forward a very cynical view of the postponement of our game on Saturday, I am amazed at MKDons response to the obvious mistakes made by the ground staff. It seems that our tickets will be refunded in full as you would expect BUT they have also offered to give Carlisle fans free tickets AND an extra ticket for a friend for the rearranged game. They have also offered the free ticket for a friend to their own supporters. Added to this they will pay for two coaches to come down from Carlisle and I gather on Saturday that they provided free food and drink to Carlisle fans in the supporters bar. All on top of huge apologies from Peter Winkelman and Carl Robinson.
The sign of good customer service is how they respond to a problem. In this case the board and staff of MK dons have responded superbly. Well done to all.
Re Jordan Cook
Welcome to what looks like another great loan player from Sunderland with 20 year old prolific goal scorer Jordan Cook joining us for a months loan.
Good times to be a Carlisle fan.
Dave Brown
Information Officer