Virtual Hit The Bar - 19/12/11
19/12/11 19:37
NEW NEWS
TEAMCARD POINTS
The points on your old Teamcard will expire on 31st December. If you do not intend to use them please send your teamcard number and your permission to David Brown so that we can combine the points to purchase items from the Blues Store to use as prizes in the raffle planned for January. information@carlislelondonbranch.org
TRAVEL INFO - For all ticket and travel information visit www.carlislelondonbranch.org and click on "tickets and travel"
Huddersfield 7.45pm Friday 30th December
Order tickets through the branch by 12 noon on Wednesday 21st December. tickets@carlislelondonbranch.org Prices the same on the day (cash only) except for under 8 tickets which are only available in advance. £21 Adults; £12 60+; £12 Students; £8 Under 16; £5 Under 8. The meeting pub is the Sportsman, 1 St Johns Road, Huddersfield, HD1 5AY
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.
REMINDERS
PNE - Boxing Day 1.30pm The game is all ticket
Ticket prices have been announced and are very reasonable: Adult £17, Senior (60+) £10, Young Person (16-20) £10, Student (NUS Card) £10, Junior (15 and under) £5, Child (7 and under) FOC, Family 1 (1 adult, 2 juniors) £22, Family 2 (2 adults, 2 juniors) £39. (please note the changes to the ticket prices for young persons and students). The London Branch are not organising group travel or a meeting pub for this game and the deadline for buying tickets through the branch has passed. Tickets can still be purchased through the club 0844-371-1921 or at www.carlisleunited.co.uk
SUMMER TRIP 2012
Next year's summer's trip to Lisbon will take place over the weekend of Friday 15th June - Monday 18th June. Nigel Moss, the trip organiser will be looking at booking a hotel when he returns from holiday. The usual format is three nights but in recent years some members have booked extra nights and if you wish to do that, it won't be a problem. Similarly if you only want to stay 2 nights no problem either. One point to note is that England's second group game v Sweden kicks off at 18.00 Portugese time on Friday 15th so if you want to watch that you will need to consider that when arranging your flights. There are flights from Heathrow, Gatwick, Luton, Edinburgh and Liverpool with BA, TAP and Easyjet. We will be arranging a group meal for Friday 15th June after the England game. If you are interested in attending we would like you to register your interest (no commitment at this stage) by emailing summertrip@carlislelondonbranch.org copying to social@carlislelondonbranch.org
PROJECT BLUEYONDER
The club are asking for questions and comments about the proposed new stadium at Kingmoor. Make your views count: www.facebook.com/projectblueyonder. You can also follow on Twitter - @ProjectBlueYond.
Hit The Bar and the New Ground
Geoff Graham is looking to bring out a Kingmoor Special electronic version of Hit The bar before Xmas. He wants to know your views about the proposed move and also any expert knowledge that you have. Send your contributions to editor@carlislelondonbranch.org. Message boarder Kynson has put together a web page that contains a compilation of MB threads and questions.. . There is also interesting information on the Kingmoor site.
SHINE THE LIGHT - New branch polo shirt
Despite the planned new stadium, the floodlight improvements at Brunton Park have to be paid for or we would have to start all of our winter games at 1pm. Therefore the Shine The Light campaign is still very active. Visit the branch website to buy the new branch polo shirt - Carlisle Blue with the Shine The Light logo on one breast and the London Branch on the other. This one is going to be a classic and only costs £15. www.carlislelondonbranch.org
XMAS PRESENTS
There are lots of other great stocking fillers to buy on the website - the branch pin badge, HTB250 book, the 35th anniversary polo shirt. Visit the site and pay online via PayPal. www.carlislelondonbranch.org
Dave Brown
Information Officer
TEAMCARD POINTS
The points on your old Teamcard will expire on 31st December. If you do not intend to use them please send your teamcard number and your permission to David Brown so that we can combine the points to purchase items from the Blues Store to use as prizes in the raffle planned for January. information@carlislelondonbranch.org
TRAVEL INFO - For all ticket and travel information visit www.carlislelondonbranch.org and click on "tickets and travel"
Huddersfield 7.45pm Friday 30th December
Order tickets through the branch by 12 noon on Wednesday 21st December. tickets@carlislelondonbranch.org Prices the same on the day (cash only) except for under 8 tickets which are only available in advance. £21 Adults; £12 60+; £12 Students; £8 Under 16; £5 Under 8. The meeting pub is the Sportsman, 1 St Johns Road, Huddersfield, HD1 5AY
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.
REMINDERS
PNE - Boxing Day 1.30pm The game is all ticket
Ticket prices have been announced and are very reasonable: Adult £17, Senior (60+) £10, Young Person (16-20) £10, Student (NUS Card) £10, Junior (15 and under) £5, Child (7 and under) FOC, Family 1 (1 adult, 2 juniors) £22, Family 2 (2 adults, 2 juniors) £39. (please note the changes to the ticket prices for young persons and students). The London Branch are not organising group travel or a meeting pub for this game and the deadline for buying tickets through the branch has passed. Tickets can still be purchased through the club 0844-371-1921 or at www.carlisleunited.co.uk
SUMMER TRIP 2012
Next year's summer's trip to Lisbon will take place over the weekend of Friday 15th June - Monday 18th June. Nigel Moss, the trip organiser will be looking at booking a hotel when he returns from holiday. The usual format is three nights but in recent years some members have booked extra nights and if you wish to do that, it won't be a problem. Similarly if you only want to stay 2 nights no problem either. One point to note is that England's second group game v Sweden kicks off at 18.00 Portugese time on Friday 15th so if you want to watch that you will need to consider that when arranging your flights. There are flights from Heathrow, Gatwick, Luton, Edinburgh and Liverpool with BA, TAP and Easyjet. We will be arranging a group meal for Friday 15th June after the England game. If you are interested in attending we would like you to register your interest (no commitment at this stage) by emailing summertrip@carlislelondonbranch.org copying to social@carlislelondonbranch.org
PROJECT BLUEYONDER
The club are asking for questions and comments about the proposed new stadium at Kingmoor. Make your views count: www.facebook.com/projectblueyonder. You can also follow on Twitter - @ProjectBlueYond.
Hit The Bar and the New Ground
Geoff Graham is looking to bring out a Kingmoor Special electronic version of Hit The bar before Xmas. He wants to know your views about the proposed move and also any expert knowledge that you have. Send your contributions to editor@carlislelondonbranch.org. Message boarder Kynson has put together a web page that contains a compilation of MB threads and questions.. . There is also interesting information on the Kingmoor site.
SHINE THE LIGHT - New branch polo shirt
Despite the planned new stadium, the floodlight improvements at Brunton Park have to be paid for or we would have to start all of our winter games at 1pm. Therefore the Shine The Light campaign is still very active. Visit the branch website to buy the new branch polo shirt - Carlisle Blue with the Shine The Light logo on one breast and the London Branch on the other. This one is going to be a classic and only costs £15. www.carlislelondonbranch.org
XMAS PRESENTS
There are lots of other great stocking fillers to buy on the website - the branch pin badge, HTB250 book, the 35th anniversary polo shirt. Visit the site and pay online via PayPal. www.carlislelondonbranch.org
Dave Brown
Information Officer
Virtual Hit The Bar - 11/12/11
12/12/11 15:47
The league table makes great reading after yesterday's excellent result at Scunny.
NEW NEWS
TRAVEL INFO - For all ticket and travel information visit www.carlislelondonbranch.org and click on "tickets and travel"
PNE - Boxing Day 1pm TICKET DEADLINE TODAY Monday 12th December 12 noon
The game is all ticket. Ticket prices have been announced and are very reasonable: Adult £17, Senior (60+) £10, Young Person (16-20) £5, Student (NUS Card) £5, Junior (15 and under) £5, Child (7 and under) FOC, Family 1 (1 adult, 2 juniors) £22, Family 2 (2 adults, 2 juniors) £39. The London Branch are not organising group travel or a meeting pub for this game so all tickets ordered through the branch will be posted directly to members at a charge of 50p for postage. In order to allow for Christmas post the deadline for ordering through the branch will be 12 noon on Monday the 12th of December. For tickets email tickets@carlislelondonbranch.org
Fulham FA Youth Cup 13th December 6pm (Motspur Park)
The 3rd round tie of Fulham v Carlisle in the youth cup is this Tuesday 13th December at 6pm . The game is at Fulham's training ground at Motspur Park KT3 6PT. Its pay on the gate £3 adults, £1 over 65s and Under 16s. It is 3 minutes walk from Motspur Park station which is in zone 4, on the line out of Waterloo. We will meet inside the ground but some members will be meeting in the Earl Beatty next to the station pre match from 5.30pm. Post match drinks will be in The Falcon at Clapham Junction.
Huddersfield - Friday December 31st 7.45pm
This match has been moved to the Friday from the original Saturday 31st at 3pm. Watch this space for ticket details.
SUMMER TRIP 2012
Next year's summer's trip to Lisbon will take place over the weekend of Friday 15th June - Monday 18th June. Nigel Moss, the trip organiser will be looking at booking a hotel when he returns from holiday. The usual format is three nights but in recent years some members have booked extra nights and if you wish to do that, it won't be a problem. Similarly if you only want to stay 2 nights no problem either. One point to note is that England's second group game v Sweden kicks off at 18.00 Portugese time on Friday 15th so if you want to watch that you will need to consider that when arranging your flights. There are flights from Heathrow, Gatwick, Luton, Edinburgh and Liverpool with BA, TAP and Easyjet. We will be arranging a group meal for Friday 15th June after the England game. If you are interested in attending we would like you to register your interest (no commitment at this stage) by emailing summertrip@carlislelondonbranch.org copying to social@carlislelondonbranch.org
STEVE SOLEY EVENT
We are planning an evening with ex player Steve Soley following the game against Brentford on Saturday 18th February. Save the date now and we will provide further details as soon as possible. Read John McGee's interview with Steve to see what a great night it will be.
PROJECT BLUEYONDER
The club are asking for questions and comments about the proposed new stadium at Kingmoor. Make your views count: www.facebook.com/projectblueyonder. You can also follow on Twitter - @ProjectBlueYond
TEAMCARD POINTS - SPEND THEM NOW
You will have received a new teamcard at the start of this season. Its the one with the Carbrini kit on. The points on your old card will expire on 31st December so spend yours now at the ticket office, in the Bluesstore or in Foxy's.
SIGNED WEMBLEY SHIRTS IN AID OF HOSPICE AT HOME
Hospice at Home Carlisle and North Lakes in conjunction with the club are auctioning a 2010 and a 2011 Wembley shirt signed by the squad. Make your bids by visiting www.givinglots.co.uk/event/hospiceathome
DAVID ROSS SINGS
David Ross will be bringing out an album in March or April. On the album he will be accompanied by a full band but in the meantime he invites you to listen to him singing unaccompanied on Youtube.
LEARN YERSEL CUMBRIAN
Peter Smithson has sent in this link to a site that teaches you Cumbrian and even includes a "Cumbrianator" translation engine.
THE MANC CLUBS
I hear that the Manchester clubs are bringing out a new fragrance for Xmas. It's called Channel No 5!
REMINDERS
Hit The Bar and the New Ground
Geoff Graham is looking to bring out a Kingmoor Special electronic version of Hit The bar before Xmas. He wants to know your views about the proposed move and also any expert knowledge that you have. Send your contributions to editor@carlislelondonbranch.org. Message boarder Kynson has put together a web page that contains a good compilation of MB threads and questions. There is also interesting information on the Kingmoor site.
SHINE THE LIGHT - New branch polo shirt
Despite the planned new stadium, the floodlight improvements at Brunton Park have to be paid for or we would have to start all of our winter games at 1pm. Therefore the Shine The Light campaign is still very active. Visit the branch website to buy the new branch polo shirt - Carlisle Blue with the Shine The Light logo on one breast and the London Branch on the other. This one is going to be a classic and only costs £15. www.carlislelondonbranch.org
XMAS PRESENTS
There are lots of other great stocking fillers to buy on the website - the branch pin badge, HTB250 book, the 35th anniversary polo shirt. Visit the site and pay online via PayPal. www.carlislelondonbranch.org
PETER MURPHY'S TESTIMONIAL YEAR
Peter Murphy's testimonial year was launched on Friday with a lunch at The Andalucian in Carlisle. The London Branch were represented by Harold Bowron and Mike Carruthers and Mike will be writing a report of the launch and this will appear on our website in the next few days. Murph's testimonial committee have their own website which they will be updating with newsand details of the various events that are taking place. Please take a few minutes to look at the site and of course visit it regularly to keep up with events through the year. www.petermurphytestimonialyear.co.uk/
LEGENDS REUNITED
The Club is hosting a "Legends Reunited" evening in Foxy's on Thursday 15th December in association with CFM Cash for kids charity. Tickets cost £15 and include an evening Q&A with Greg Abbott, Paul Thirlwell, John Halpin, George McVitie, Hugh McIlmoyle and Billy Rafferty followed by a buffet and bar till late. Buy your tickets at Brunton Park reception or phone the club.
Branch Away Day to Hastings Saturday 21st January
Southern Rail have a great offer for £9 return Victoria to Hastings for our trip to Hastings United where member Dave Walters is chairman. If you want to book on the trip or want further details contact Simon Clarkson chairman@carlislelondonbranch.org or check Southern Rail.
Match Day Mascots
Ask any child that has been a mascot or their parents and they will tell you that it is a fantastic experience that will stay with them for life. Sitting with the players in the dressing room, running out on to the pitch and warming up with the team and getting your picture taken with your favourite player. For most matches it doesn't even cost anything other than the match tickets. Any junior members (or their parents) can ask to be a mascot by contacting Helen Magee-Brown on mascots@carlislelondonbranch.org
Programmes and Memorabilia
Jason Casey is selling programmes and other football memorabilia to raise funds for the Shine The Light campaign. If you have any unwanted programmes please contact Jason on programmes@carlislelondonbranch.org. For the collectors among you Jason can source specific programmes that you may want while he has some great bundles of 60s,70s, 80s and 90s programmes at bargain prices which make fascinating reading for the rest of us. For details contact Jason.
Dave Brown
Information Officer
NEW NEWS
TRAVEL INFO - For all ticket and travel information visit www.carlislelondonbranch.org and click on "tickets and travel"
PNE - Boxing Day 1pm TICKET DEADLINE TODAY Monday 12th December 12 noon
The game is all ticket. Ticket prices have been announced and are very reasonable: Adult £17, Senior (60+) £10, Young Person (16-20) £5, Student (NUS Card) £5, Junior (15 and under) £5, Child (7 and under) FOC, Family 1 (1 adult, 2 juniors) £22, Family 2 (2 adults, 2 juniors) £39. The London Branch are not organising group travel or a meeting pub for this game so all tickets ordered through the branch will be posted directly to members at a charge of 50p for postage. In order to allow for Christmas post the deadline for ordering through the branch will be 12 noon on Monday the 12th of December. For tickets email tickets@carlislelondonbranch.org
Fulham FA Youth Cup 13th December 6pm (Motspur Park)
The 3rd round tie of Fulham v Carlisle in the youth cup is this Tuesday 13th December at 6pm . The game is at Fulham's training ground at Motspur Park KT3 6PT. Its pay on the gate £3 adults, £1 over 65s and Under 16s. It is 3 minutes walk from Motspur Park station which is in zone 4, on the line out of Waterloo. We will meet inside the ground but some members will be meeting in the Earl Beatty next to the station pre match from 5.30pm. Post match drinks will be in The Falcon at Clapham Junction.
Huddersfield - Friday December 31st 7.45pm
This match has been moved to the Friday from the original Saturday 31st at 3pm. Watch this space for ticket details.
SUMMER TRIP 2012
Next year's summer's trip to Lisbon will take place over the weekend of Friday 15th June - Monday 18th June. Nigel Moss, the trip organiser will be looking at booking a hotel when he returns from holiday. The usual format is three nights but in recent years some members have booked extra nights and if you wish to do that, it won't be a problem. Similarly if you only want to stay 2 nights no problem either. One point to note is that England's second group game v Sweden kicks off at 18.00 Portugese time on Friday 15th so if you want to watch that you will need to consider that when arranging your flights. There are flights from Heathrow, Gatwick, Luton, Edinburgh and Liverpool with BA, TAP and Easyjet. We will be arranging a group meal for Friday 15th June after the England game. If you are interested in attending we would like you to register your interest (no commitment at this stage) by emailing summertrip@carlislelondonbranch.org copying to social@carlislelondonbranch.org
STEVE SOLEY EVENT
We are planning an evening with ex player Steve Soley following the game against Brentford on Saturday 18th February. Save the date now and we will provide further details as soon as possible. Read John McGee's interview with Steve to see what a great night it will be.
PROJECT BLUEYONDER
The club are asking for questions and comments about the proposed new stadium at Kingmoor. Make your views count: www.facebook.com/projectblueyonder. You can also follow on Twitter - @ProjectBlueYond
TEAMCARD POINTS - SPEND THEM NOW
You will have received a new teamcard at the start of this season. Its the one with the Carbrini kit on. The points on your old card will expire on 31st December so spend yours now at the ticket office, in the Bluesstore or in Foxy's.
SIGNED WEMBLEY SHIRTS IN AID OF HOSPICE AT HOME
Hospice at Home Carlisle and North Lakes in conjunction with the club are auctioning a 2010 and a 2011 Wembley shirt signed by the squad. Make your bids by visiting www.givinglots.co.uk/event/hospiceathome
DAVID ROSS SINGS
David Ross will be bringing out an album in March or April. On the album he will be accompanied by a full band but in the meantime he invites you to listen to him singing unaccompanied on Youtube.
LEARN YERSEL CUMBRIAN
Peter Smithson has sent in this link to a site that teaches you Cumbrian and even includes a "Cumbrianator" translation engine.
THE MANC CLUBS
I hear that the Manchester clubs are bringing out a new fragrance for Xmas. It's called Channel No 5!
REMINDERS
Hit The Bar and the New Ground
Geoff Graham is looking to bring out a Kingmoor Special electronic version of Hit The bar before Xmas. He wants to know your views about the proposed move and also any expert knowledge that you have. Send your contributions to editor@carlislelondonbranch.org. Message boarder Kynson has put together a web page that contains a good compilation of MB threads and questions. There is also interesting information on the Kingmoor site.
SHINE THE LIGHT - New branch polo shirt
Despite the planned new stadium, the floodlight improvements at Brunton Park have to be paid for or we would have to start all of our winter games at 1pm. Therefore the Shine The Light campaign is still very active. Visit the branch website to buy the new branch polo shirt - Carlisle Blue with the Shine The Light logo on one breast and the London Branch on the other. This one is going to be a classic and only costs £15. www.carlislelondonbranch.org
XMAS PRESENTS
There are lots of other great stocking fillers to buy on the website - the branch pin badge, HTB250 book, the 35th anniversary polo shirt. Visit the site and pay online via PayPal. www.carlislelondonbranch.org
PETER MURPHY'S TESTIMONIAL YEAR
Peter Murphy's testimonial year was launched on Friday with a lunch at The Andalucian in Carlisle. The London Branch were represented by Harold Bowron and Mike Carruthers and Mike will be writing a report of the launch and this will appear on our website in the next few days. Murph's testimonial committee have their own website which they will be updating with newsand details of the various events that are taking place. Please take a few minutes to look at the site and of course visit it regularly to keep up with events through the year. www.petermurphytestimonialyear.co.uk/
LEGENDS REUNITED
The Club is hosting a "Legends Reunited" evening in Foxy's on Thursday 15th December in association with CFM Cash for kids charity. Tickets cost £15 and include an evening Q&A with Greg Abbott, Paul Thirlwell, John Halpin, George McVitie, Hugh McIlmoyle and Billy Rafferty followed by a buffet and bar till late. Buy your tickets at Brunton Park reception or phone the club.
Branch Away Day to Hastings Saturday 21st January
Southern Rail have a great offer for £9 return Victoria to Hastings for our trip to Hastings United where member Dave Walters is chairman. If you want to book on the trip or want further details contact Simon Clarkson chairman@carlislelondonbranch.org or check Southern Rail.
Match Day Mascots
Ask any child that has been a mascot or their parents and they will tell you that it is a fantastic experience that will stay with them for life. Sitting with the players in the dressing room, running out on to the pitch and warming up with the team and getting your picture taken with your favourite player. For most matches it doesn't even cost anything other than the match tickets. Any junior members (or their parents) can ask to be a mascot by contacting Helen Magee-Brown on mascots@carlislelondonbranch.org
Programmes and Memorabilia
Jason Casey is selling programmes and other football memorabilia to raise funds for the Shine The Light campaign. If you have any unwanted programmes please contact Jason on programmes@carlislelondonbranch.org. For the collectors among you Jason can source specific programmes that you may want while he has some great bundles of 60s,70s, 80s and 90s programmes at bargain prices which make fascinating reading for the rest of us. For details contact Jason.
Dave Brown
Information Officer