Virtual Hit The Bar - 27/02/11

A dour game yesterday against a typical Megson team in complete contrast to the end to end entertainment in midweek. You're just not sure what you are going to get with United.

If you fancy a drink before taking the train to Charlton we are meeting at the Market Porter from 1800.

Social Evening - Tuesday 8th March

Don't be stuck at home biting your nails waiting for an update on the United v Hartlepool game. Join us at the Zepplin Shelter pub for live commentary in a private upstairs room. We will have pool and darts available. There's a choice of 3 real ales and a buffet will be provided. The following are coming along - Geoff Graham, Ken hullock, Alan Millington, Jason Casey, Jim Lawman, Amada Caddy, Dave Croxford, Dave Brown, Tony Little, Mike Carruthers & John McGee.

Let me know if you fancy joining us.

The Next HTB

I hope you all enjoyed issue 257 . Geoff is doing the next issue as a Wembley special and sends the following message " I'm looking for articles with a Wembley (or Cardiff) theme ie previous finals. Alternatively I would like articles about or from Brentford. Of course, other topics are equally welcome and regular contributors should not see this as an opportunity to skive."

Auctioned Items

The signed CUFC football kindly donated by Don Crosby ( our oldest member ) was auctioned off and was won by Jon McLoughlin with a bid of £60.

There is also a shirt on eBay that has been donated by CUFC in aid of 7 year old Sam Acres who suffers from Cerebral Palsy

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/Genuine-signed-Carlisle-United-3rd-shirt-2010-2011-/290537518138?pt=UK_SportsLeisure_Football_FootballShirts&hash=item43a562b43a

Awards Dinner

The awards evening is provisionally booked for Sunday 8th May at the Shepherds Inn. We have a table for 12 people reserved on behalf of the London Branch. Please let me know if you would like a place booking. I have bookings from Colin Hopkins ( 2 ), Bruce Vander ( 2 ) & The Brookes with Makiko as our intrepid photographer.

Mascots

The only remaining games for this season for our mascot days are below. Please contact Helen at mascots@carlislelondonbranch.org.

25th March – Brentford

29th March – Yeovil Town

12th April - Orient


Summer Trip

The Summer trip to Berlin is just over three months away and planning is now well under way. If you are still thinking of joining us but have not yet booked, please be aware that hotel prices are now increasing (it is a bank holiday weekend in Berlin). If you are interested and would like a quote please contact summertrip@carlislelondonbranch.org asap.



Are you receiving the excellent & timely updates from CUFC regarding ticket prices, pitch inspections and postponements ? If you want to stay up to date with what's going on drop an e mail to enquiries@carlisleunited.co.uk and ask to be added to the circulation list. Let's support the club in this informative initiative




**** You can now follow the London Branch on Twitter - cusclbontour ****




AWAY TRAVEL



It is essential that you review your Ticket Deposit Scheme balance at http://www.carlislelondonbranch.org/travel/tds.php


Please ensure that request tickets at tickets@carlislelondonbranch.org or via our website only when you have sufficient funds on deposit. Check in the away match information below that your request has been received.


Have you seen the new style of away matchday information in the travel section of our website ? I'm sure you'll agree it is a big improvement so please help out where you can by contributing photos, match reports or any tales from previous trips. Likewise if you have recent experience of the destination or have any tips for the trip please pass them on.

If you require tickets posting to you direct by CUFC there is a 50p fee per booking.

Brighton - 5th March

This game is all ticket and won’t be available to purchase on the day of the match. Those driving will have tickets posted direct to enable use of the park and ride facilities and those travelling by train have inclusive travel from haywards Heath included within their match ticket.

Prices Seated: Adult £21.00
Senior (65+) £15.00
Students (with ID) £16.50
Under 21 £16.50
Under 16 £13.50
Under 10 £1.00
Ambulant Disabled £15.00

All registered disabled supporters with a mobility allowance in the medium to higher bracket are also entitled to a complimentary ticket for their accompanying carer.

Wheelchairs are priced at £15 for a wheelchair and carer and will need to contact Brighton & Hove Albion directly on 0845 496 1901.

Tickets should be ordered by 1200 Monday 28th February

Register with Al at travel@carlislelondonbranch.org if you want to join the Groupsave train. Times to be announced this week.

Peterborough - 12th March


This game is not all ticket and prices will remain the same on the day of the game. The Sun offer will not apply on a match day.

The Ground is reserved seating and Terracing

Prices Seated: Adult £25.00
Senior (60+) £15.00
Under 16 £12.00
Students (with valid NUS) £15.00

Prices Terracing: Adult £20.00
Senior (60+) £15.00
Under 16 £12.00
Students (with valid NUS) £15.00

Wembley Sunday 2rd April ko 13:30

Ticket Prices:

Adult: £24:00 £34:00 £44:00*
Concession: £12:00 £17:00 £22:00*

A Concession is aged 16 years old and under or 65 years old and over .

* These tickets are likely to be taken up by season ticket holders

For ticketing arrangements, pre match party plans and how the Branch are supporting a charity with merchandise please visit www.carlislelondonbranch.org

If you want to stay over the night before at our party venue, there are 4 twin and two single rooms at a fantastic rate of £40 per person, which includes a full breakfast. Book quickly by contacting Chris at chris@civilserviceclub.org.uk quoting ' CUFC Wembley special offer '

For others travelling from elsewhere on the day it is an opportune time to link in with other members to car share, so look to use the members area of our website to get in touch with fans on similar routes, for example the Derby crew have already got 10 on their minibus departing Mickleover at 8am. If you want to join them contact Ian Jones at mail@machonemodels.com. They will be quite happy to pick up at any services along the M1.

Please contact our webmaster Paul webmaster@carlislelondonbranch.org if you want similar requests advertising in our Wembley section of the website.



As always, for all your away day information visit our website at www.carlislelondonbranch.org and for all your travel queries contact travel@carlislelondonbranch.org


Keep the faith,


Simon Clarkson



*** 27 February 1982 - Peter Beardsley scored in his last game for United in a 1-1 draw with Swindon ( reproduced with kind permission from ' On This Day ' ).

Virtual Hit The Bar - 20/02/11

It had been almost three years since we had won back to back away games before what was our first ever win at Swindon. That's also 11 clean sheets this season but that's enough stats for now.

A Signed Football Up for Grabs

We have a signed CUFC football kindly donated and it's being auctioned off with a deadline of 1200 Monday 21st Feb. Postage is free. The top bid is currently £60.

Social Evening - Tuesday 8th March

Don't be stuck at home biting your nails waiting for an update on the United v Hartlepool game. Join us at the Zepplin Shelter pub http://zeppelinshelter.co.uk/ for live commentary in a private upstairs room. We will have pool and darts available. There's a choice of 3 real ales and a buffet will be provided. The following are coming along - Geoff Graham, Ken hullock, Alan Millington, Jason Casey, Jim Lawman, Amada Caddy, Dave Croxford, Dave Brown, Tony Little & Mike Carruthers.

Let me know if you fancy joining us.

The Next HTB

I hope you all enjoyed issue 257 that should have arrived last week. Geoff is doing the next issue as a Wembley special and sends the following message " I'm looking for articles with a Wembley (or Cardiff) theme ie previous finals. Alternatively I would like articles about or from Brentford. Of course, other topics are equally welcome and regular contributors should not see this as an opportunity to skive."

Awards Dinner

The awards evening is provisionally booked for Sunday 8th May at the Shepherds Inn. We have a table for 12 people reserved on behalf of the London Branch. Please let me know if you would like a place booking. I have bookings from Colin Hopkins ( 2 ), Bruce Vander ( 2 ) & The Brookes with Makiko as our intrepid photographer.

Mascots

The only remaining games for this season for our mascot days are below. Please contact Helen at mascots@carlislelondonbranch.org.

25th March – Brentford

29th March – Yeovil Town


Orient - TBA

Summer Trip

The Summer trip to Berlin is just over three months away and planning is now well under way. If you are still thinking of joining us but have not yet booked, please be aware that hotel prices are now increasing (it is a bank holiday weekend in Berlin). If you are interested and would like a quote please contact summertrip@carlislelondonbranch.org asap.



Are you receiving the excellent & timely updates from CUFC regarding ticket prices, pitch inspections and postponements ? If you want to stay up to date with what's going on drop an e mail to enquiries@carlisleunited.co.uk and ask to be added to the circulation list. Let's support the club in this informative initiative



**** You can now follow the London Branch on Twitter - cusclbontour ****




AWAY TRAVEL



It is essential that you review your Ticket Deposit Scheme balance at http://www.carlislelondonbranch.org/travel/tds.php


Please ensure that request tickets at tickets@carlislelondonbranch.org or via our website only when you have sufficient funds on deposit. Check in the away match information below that your request has been received.


Have you seen the new style of away matchday information in the travel section of our website ? I'm sure you'll agree it is a big improvement so please help out where you can by contributing photos, match reports or any tales from previous trips. Likewise if you have recent experience of the destination or have any tips for the trip please pass them on.

Charlton - Tuesday 1st March

This game is not all ticket however they are discounted if purchased in advance. Please note there are no collections available at Charlton.

The Ground is reserved seating

Prices Seated: Adult £25.50
Senior (Over 60) £17.50
Under 21 £17.50
Under 18 £5
Ambulant Disabled £17.50
Ambulant Disabled Under 18 £5

All registered disabled supporters with a mobility allowance in the Medium to higher bracket are also entitled to a complimentary ticket for their accompanying carer.

Wheelchairs- There are only 3 spaces available for wheelchairs prices at £17.50 or £5.00 for under 18’s

Tickets should be ordered by 1200 Wednesday 23rd February and will be distributed from the Market Porter http://www.markettaverns.co.uk/The-Market-Porter/index.html between1800-1900.

Brighton - 5th March

This game is all ticket and won’t be available to purchase on the day of the match. Those driving will have tickets posted direct to enable use of the park and ride facilities and those travelling by train have inclusive travel from haywards Heath included within their match ticket.

Prices Seated: Adult £21.00
Senior (65+) £15.00
Students (with ID) £16.50
Under 21 £16.50
Under 16 £13.50
Under 10 £1.00
Ambulant Disabled £15.00

All registered disabled supporters with a mobility allowance in the medium to higher bracket are also entitled to a complimentary ticket for their accompanying carer.

Wheelchairs are priced at £15 for a wheelchair and carer and will need to contact Brighton & Hove Albion directly on 0845 496 1901.

Tickets should be ordered by 1200 Monday 28th February

Register with Al at travel@carlislelondonbranch.org if you want to join the Groupsave train. Times to be announced this week.


Wembley Sunday 2rd April ko 13:30

Ticket Prices:

Adult: £24:00 £34:00 £44:00*
Concession: £12:00 £17:00 £22:00*

A Concession is aged 16 years old and under or 65 years old and over .

* These tickets are likely to be taken up by season ticket holders

For ticketing arrangements, pre match party plans and how the Branch are supporting a charity with merchandise please visit www.carlislelondonbranch.org

If you want to stay over the night before at our party venue, there are a few twin rooms at a fantastic rate of £80 per room, which includes a full breakfast. Book quickly by contacting Chris at chris@civilserviceclub.co.uk quoting ' CUFC Wembley special offer '

For others travelling from elsewhere on the day it is an opportune time to link in with other members to car share, so look to use the members area of our website to get in touch with fans on similar routes, for example the Derby crew have already got 10 on their minibus departing Mickleover at 8am. If you want to join them contact Ian Jones at mail@machonemodels.com. They will be quite happy to pick up at any services along the M1.

Please contact our webmaster Paul webmaster@carlislelondonbranch.org if you want similar requests advertising in our Wembley section of the website.



As always, for all your away day information visit our website at www.carlislelondonbranch.org and for all your travel queries contact travel@carlislelondonbranch.org


Keep the faith,

Simon Clarkson



*** 20 February 1982 - A crowd of 17,174 at Brunton Park saw a tense goaless draw against promotion rivals Hull City ( reproduced with kind permission from ' On This Day ' ).

Virtual Hit The Bar - 15/02/11

A great win at Oldham tonight to halt the losing run. Can we win for the first ever time at Swindon on saturday ? If you fancy the trip by train on the 1100 from Paddington please contact Alan Millington travel@carlislelondonbranch.org.

The Next HTB

I hope you all enjoyed issue 257 that should have arrived last week. Geoff is doing the next issue as a Wembley special and sends the following message " I'm looking for articles with a Wembley (or Cardiff) theme i.e. previous finals. Alternatively I would like articles about or from Brentford. Of course, other topics are equally welcome and regular contributors should not see this as an opportunity to skive."

Travel to Wembley

For those gathering at the Civil Service Club for our pre match party, we are using the tube to get to Wembley. For others travelling from elsewhere on the day it is an opportune time to link in with other members to car share, so look to use the members area of our website to get in touch with fans on similar routes.

The Derby crew have already got 10 on their minibus departing Mickleover at 8am. If you want to join them contact Ian Jones at mach1mod@aol.com

Please contact our webmaster Paul webmaster@carlislelondonbranch.org if you want similar requests advertising in our Wembley section of the website.

Charity T-Shirt

In recognition of the great achievement of United getting to the final of the Football League Trophy for the 6th time #teamabbott T-Shirts are available for just £10 with ALL money going to Carlisle Mencap to help fund the Grace Little Centre.

Look out on the messageboard and Twitter for alternative designs for this great cause.

If you are a UK tax payer, gift aid will apply and your donation will be increased with no extra cost to you: To buy follow this link.

A Signed Football Up for Grabs

We have a signed CUFC football kindly donated and it's being auctioned off with a deadline of 1200 Monday 21st Feb. Postage is free. The top bid is currently £60.

Social Evening - Tuesday 8th March

Don't be stuck at home biting your nails waiting for an update on the United v Hartlepool game. Join us at the Zepplin Shelter pub http://zeppelinshelter.co.uk/ for live commentary in a private upstairs room. We will have pool and darts available. There's a choice of 3 real ales and a buffet will be provided. Let me know if you fancy joining us.

Awards Dinner

The awards evening is provisionally booked for Sunday 8th May at the Shepherds Inn. We have a table for 12 people reserved on behalf of the London Branch. Please let me know if you would like a place booking. I have bookings from Colin Hopkins ( 2 ), Bruce Vander ( 2 ) & The Brookes with Makiko as our intrepid photographer.

Shirts for Sevens

Clarification from Sally Smith at the club on how the scheme that sees 7 year olds receive a CUFC shirt ( usually on the pitch at half time at a home game ) runs. " Any London Branch member on our system (the child must be a member ) who is 6 years old is written to at the start of a season asking if they wish to be registered for Shirts for 7's. They receive the form to register for shirts for 7's to be completed and returned at least one month before the childs 7th birthday, which allows us time to allocate a game (if they wish to have it presented) and organise the shirts from the shop. London Branch Members have been registering and receiving shirts (4 last season and 1 so far this season)".

If you have any queries contact Sally Smith on 01228 554150 or sally.smith@carlisleunited.co.uk.

Mascots

The only remaining games for this season for our mascot days are below. Please contact Helen at mascots@carlislelondonbranch.org.

25th March – Brentford

29th March – Yeovil Town


Orient - TBA

Summer Trip

The Summer trip to Berlin is just over three months away and planning is now well under way. If you are still thinking of joining us but have not yet booked, please be aware that hotel prices are now increasing (it is a bank holiday weekend in Berlin). If you are interested and would like a quote please contact summertrip@carlislelondonbranch.org asap.


Are you receiving the excellent & timely updates from CUFC regarding ticket prices, pitch inspections and postponements ? If you want to stay up to date with what's going on drop an e mail to enquiries@carlisleunited.co.uk and ask to be added to the circulation list. Let's support the club in this informative initiative




**** You can now follow the London Branch on Twitter - cusclbontour ****




AWAY TRAVEL



It is essential that you review your Ticket Deposit Scheme balance at http://www.carlislelondonbranch.org/travel/tds.php


Tickets should be ordered from tickets@carlislelondonbranch.org or via our website only when you have sufficient funds on deposit.

Charlton - Tuesday 1st March

This game is not all ticket however they are discounted if purchased in advance. Please note there are no collections available at Charlton.

The Ground is reserved seating

Prices Seated: Adult £25.50
Senior (Over 60) £17.50
Under 21 £17.50
Under 18 £5
Ambulant Disabled £17.50
Ambulant Disabled Under 18 £5

All registered disabled supporters with a mobility allowance in the Medium to higher bracket are also entitled to a complimentary ticket for their accompanying carer.

Wheelchairs- There are only 3 spaces available for wheelchairs prices at £17.50 or £5.00 for under 18’s



As always, for all your away day information visit our website at www.carlislelondonbranch.org and for all your travel queries contact travel@carlislelondonbranch.org


Keep the faith.

Simon Clarkson



*** 15 February 1964 - United's first ever appearance in the FA cup 5th rd ended in a 1-0 defeat at Deepdale ( reproduced with kind permission from ' On This Day ' ).

Virtual Hit The Bar - 13/02/11

After the euphoria of another Wembley trip ( details on our website www.carlislelondonbranch.org ) there was a gutsy performance at Southampton yesterday but still we came back without any points.

Branch Meeting

All our welcome at our he next Branch meeting on Thursday 17th February. Please contact Dave Brown at information@carlislelondonbranch.org if you fancy a social night with real ale, a bite to eat and loads of CUFC banter.

Charity T-Shirt

In recognition of the great achievement of United getting to the final of the Football League Trophy for the 6th time #teamabbott T-Shirts are available for just £10 with ALL money going to Carlisle Mencap to help fund the Grace Little Centre.

Look out on the messageboard and Twitter for alternative designs for this great cause.

If you are a UK tax payer, gift aid will apply and your donation will be increased with no extra cost to you: To buy follow this link

A Signed Football Up for Grabs

We have a signed CUFC football kindly donated and it's being auctioned off with a deadline of 1200 Monday 21st Feb. Postage is free. The top bid is currently £60.

Social Evening - Tuesday 8th March

Don't be stuck at home biting your nails waiting for an update on the United v Hartlepool game. Join us at the Zepplin Shelter pub http://zeppelinshelter.co.uk/ for live commentary in a private upstairs room. We will have pool and darts available. There's a choice of 3 real ales and a buffet will be provided. Let me know if you fancy joining us.

Awards Dinner

The awards evening is provisionally booked for Sunday 8th May at the Shepherds Inn. We have a table for 12 people reserved on behalf of the London Branch. Please let me know if you would like a place booking. I have bookings from Colin Hopkins ( 2 ), Bruce Vander ( 2 ) & The Brookes with Makiko as our intrepid photographer.

Shirts for Sevens

Clarification from Sally Smith at the club on how the scheme that sees 7 year olds receive a CUFC shirt ( usually on the pitch at half time at a home game ) runs. " Any London Branch member on our system (the child must be a member ) who is 6 years old is written to at the start of a season asking if they wish to be registered for Shirts for 7's. They receive the form to register for shirts for 7's to be completed and returned at least one month before the child's 7th birthday, which allows us time to allocate a game (if they wish to have it presented) and organise the shirts from the shop. London Branch Members have been registering and receiving shirts (4 last season and 1 so far this season)".

If you have any queries contact Sally Smith on 01228 554150 or sally.smith@carlisleunited.co.uk

Mascots

The only remaining games for this season for our mascot days are below. Please contact Helen at mascots@carlislelondonbranch.org

25th March – Brentford

29th March – Yeovil Town


Orient - TBA

Summer Trip

The Summer trip to Berlin is just over four months away and planning is now well under way. If you are still thinking of joining us but have not yet booked, please be aware that hotel prices are now increasing (it is a bank holiday weekend in Berlin). If you are interested and would like a quote please contact summertrip@carlislelondonbranch.org asap.



Are you receiving the excellent & timely updates from CUFC regarding ticket prices, pitch inspections and postponements ? If you want to stay up to date with what's going on drop an e mail to enquiries@carlisleunited.co.uk and ask to be added to the circulation list. Let's support the club in this informative initiative





**** You can now follow the London Branch on Twitter - cusclbontour ****




AWAY TRAVEL



It is essential that you review your Ticket Deposit Scheme balance at http://www.carlislelondonbranch.org/travel/tds.php


Tickets should be ordered from tickets@carlislelondonbranch.org or via our website only when you have sufficient funds on deposit.


Have you seen the new style of away matchday information in the travel section of our website ? I'm sure you'll agree it is a big improvement so please help out where you can by contributing photos, match reports or any tales from previous trips. Likewise if you have recent experience of the destination or have any tips for the trip please pass them on.


Swindon - 19th February

This game is not all ticket however they are discounted by £2.00 if purchased in advance.

Pre sale Prices Seated: Adult £18.00
Senior (60+) £15.00
Young Person (16 – 20 years) * £15:00
Junior (10 – 15 Years) £1.00 (1:1 ratio)
Child (9 years & Under) * F.O.C (1:1 ratio)
Junior & Child £9:00 (extra tickets)

Extra Juniors & Children purchased over the 1:1 (1 adult : 1 child) ratio of tickets, will be charged £9:00 and increases to £10:00 on matchday

Under 10’s will be free when bought with an adult ticket in advance of the game, on a ratio of 1:1. Please note the U 10 rate is only available in advance of the game.

* Proof of age must be supplied on purchase of ticket and at the turnstile on the day.

To book wheelchair spaces in advance fans must phone 0871 223 2300. These tickets are priced at £15.00 with carers free of charge.

Tickets should be ordered by 1200 Monday 14th February and have been requested by Aidan Wharton, Dave Croxford, Alan Millington, Ian Jardine, Jon McLoughlin, Allan Stewart, Mike Carruthers & Neil Nixon. The Groupsave train at around £20 each is the 1100 from Paddington and returning on the 1804.


Charlton - Tuesday 1st March

This game is not all ticket however they are discounted if purchased in advance. Please note there are no collection available at Charlton.

The Ground is reserved seating

Prices Seated: Adult £25.50
Senior (Over 60) £17.50
Under 21 £17.50
Under 18 £5
Ambulant Disabled £17.50
Ambulant Disabled Under 18 £5

All registered disabled supporters with a mobility allowance in the Medium to higher bracket are also entitled to a complimentary ticket for their accompanying carer.

Wheelchairs- There are only 3 spaces available for wheelchairs prices at £17.50 or £5.00 for under 18’s



As always, for all your away day information visit our website at www.carlislelondonbranch.org and for all your travel queries contact travel@carlislelondonbranch.org


Keep the faith,

Simon Clarkson



*** 13 February 1982 - Paul Bannon grabbed a second half winner against Brentford to keep United in the promotion picture ( reproduced with kind permission from ' On This Day ' ).

Virtual Hit The Bar - 08/02/11 - Wembley Here We Come

Typical Carlisle.... we've made it to Wembley ....just. The final is on Sunday 3rd April and we have the Civil Service Club booked from 9am for a pre match party. Ticket requests will be taken in due course when details are known on the proviso that Ticket Deposits are in credit.

See the Oldham ticket price update below. Whilst Al is on holiday I am looking after travel including ticket orders, so please ensure that you use the tickets@carlislelondonbranch.org address . Check in the away match information below that your requests has been received.

Branch Meeting

All our welcome at our he next Branch meeting on Thursday 17th February.

A signed football up for grabs

We have a signed CUFC football kindly donated and it's being auctioned off with a deadline of 1200 Monday 21st Feb. Postage is free. The top bid is currently £32.

Social Evening - Tuesday 8th March

Don't be stuck at home biting your nails waiting for an update on the United v Hartlepool game. Join us at the Zepplin Shelter pub http://zeppelinshelter.co.uk/ for live commentary in a private upstairs room. We will have pool and darts available. There's a choice of 3 real ales and a buffet will be provided. Read Jugsy assessment based on a visit there this week and let me know if you fancy joining us.

Peterborough v CUSCLB - Saturday 12th March 2011

An update from Chris Tembey " I'm afraid to say that at this point final details are yet to be known. Part due to the fact that my contact has been across the pond with work, part due to the usual last minute nature of these things. However this game WILL be going ahead (cue return of Cold Snap/Snow/Earthquake to spoil things).

Please can you confirm availability (or not) for this match to me at football@carlislelondonbranch.org

I should imagine a likely KO of 10:30 and the usual few quid each to cover facilities etc. Obviously I'll be in touch with further details as they are confirmed. "

Help Hilary climb Kilimanjaro to support teenage cancer sufferers

Hilary Holmes, wife of branch member Chris, and 50 of her colleagues from Nottingham Hospitals will be climbing Kilimanajaro on March 17th to raise money for the Teenage Cancer Trust to provide special treatment and support units.

If you would like to support Hilary and this excellent cause, please go to http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/hilaryholmes where you will find further details of the challenge and how to donate.

Awards Dinner

The awards evening is provisionally booked for Sunday 8th May at the Shepherds Inn. We have a table for 12 people reserved on behalf of the London Branch. Please let me know if you would like a place booking. I have bookings from Colin Hopkins ( 2 ) & Bruce Vander ( 2 ) .

Mascots

The only remaining games for this season for our mascot days are below. Please contact Helen at mascots@carlislelondonbranch.org

25th March – Brentford

29th March – Yeovil Town

Orient - TBA


Summer Trip

The Summer trip to Berlin is just over four months away and planning is now well under way. If you are still thinking of joining us but have not yet booked, please be aware that hotel prices are now increasing (it is a bank holiday weekend in Berlin). If you are interested and would like a quote please contact summertrip@carlislelondonbranch.org asap.



Are you receiving the excellent & timely updates from CUFC regarding ticket prices, pitch inspections and postponements ? If you want to stay up to date with what's going on drop an e mail to enquiries@carlisleunited.co.uk and ask to be added to the circulation list. Let's support the club in this informative initiative





**** You can now follow the London Branch on Twitter - cusclbontour ****




AWAY TRAVEL



It is essential that you review your Ticket Deposit Scheme balance at http://www.carlislelondonbranch.org/travel/tds.php


Tickets should be ordered from tickets@carlislelondonbranch.org or via our website only when you have sufficient funds on deposit.


Have you seen the new style of away matchday information in the travel section of our website ? I'm sure you'll agree it is a big improvement so please help out where you can by contributing photos, match reports or any tales from previous trips. Likewise if you have recent experience of the destination or have any tips for the trip please pass them on.

Oldham - Tuesday 15th February

All tickets for this match have been slashed by Oldham Athletic and will now cost £2:00

The ticket order deadline is 1200 Wednesday 9th February

Swindon - 19th February

This game is not all ticket however they are discounted by £2.00 if purchased in advance.

Pre sale Prices Seated: Adult £18.00
Senior (60+) £15.00
Young Person (16 – 20 years) * £15:00
Junior (10 – 15 Years) £1.00 (1:1 ratio)
Child (9 years & Under) * F.O.C (1:1 ratio)
Junior & Child £9:00 (extra tickets)

Extra Juniors & Children purchased over the 1:1 (1 adult : 1 child) ratio of tickets, will be charged £9:00 and increases to £10:00 on matchday

Under 10’s will be free when bought with an adult ticket in advance of the game, on a ratio of 1:1. Please note the U 10 rate is only available in advance of the game.

* Proof of age must be supplied on purchase of ticket and at the turnstile on the day.

To book wheelchair spaces in advance fans must phone 0871 223 2300. These tickets are priced at £15.00 with carers free of charge.

Tickets should be ordered by 1200 Monday 14th February and have been requested by Aidan Wharton, Dave Croxford, Alan Millington, Ian Jardine . The Groupsave train at around £20 each is the 1100 from Paddington and returning on the 1804.


Peterborough 12th March

The deal in the sun newspaper for Peterborough is 2 adults for £29:50 but they have only released 50 tickets for this scheme.

Once you have collected your vouchers send them to the Carlisle United ticket office. Tickets go on sale on 28th February.


As always, for all your away day information visit our website at www.carlislelondonbranch.org and for all your travel queries contact travel@carlislelondonbranch.org


Keep the faith,

Simon Clarkson



*** 08 February 2005 - United received special dispensation to play a Conference league game against Leigh RMI at Rydale Park, which had it not been for the intervention of the frost could have been a first for the record books ( reproduced with kind permission from ' On This Day ' ).

Virtual Hit The Bar - 06/02/11

Two league defeats in a week could make it a nervy night at Huddersfield on Tuesday.....

Our website has had a refresh this week. Have a look at the Notts County pictures plus the updated travel information http://www.carlislelondonbranch.org/index.html and give webmaster Paul some feedback as to what works well or what else you would like to see. Are you using the members area to look for car sharers ? Are you tracking your TDS balance to make sure you have enough for your next ticket request ?

Whilst Al is on holiday I am looking after travel including ticket orders, so please ensure that you use the tickets@carlislelondonbranch.org address . Check in the away match information below that your requests has been received.

If anybody is interested in a car share to the JPT game at Huddersfield from central Herts leaving no later than 14:00 then please get in touch with Mick Driver michael.driver@bt.com

Branch Meeting

All our welcome at our he next Branch meeting on Thursday 17th February.

A signed football up for grabs

We have a signed CUFC football kindly donated and it's being auctioned off with a deadline of 1200 Monday 21st Feb. Postage is free. I'll take bids, so who will start me off with £15 ?

Social Evening - Tuesday 8th March

Don't be stuck at home biting your nails waiting for an update on the United v Hartlepool game. Join us at the Zepplin Shelter pub http://zeppelinshelter.co.uk/ for live commentary in a private upstairs room. We will have pool and darts available. There's a choice of 3 real ales and a buffet will be provided. Read Jugsy assessment based on a visit there this week and let me know if you fancy joining us.

Peterborough v CUSCLB - Saturday 12th March 2011

An update from Chris Tembey " I'm afraid to say that at this point final details are yet to be known. Part due to the fact that my contact has been across the pond with work, part due to the usual last minute nature of these things. However this game WILL be going ahead (cue return of Cold Snap/Snow/Earthquake to spoil things).

Please can you confirm availability (or not) for this match to me at football@carlislelondonbranch.org

I should imagine a likely KO of 10:30 and the usual few quid each to cover facilities etc. Obviously I'll be in touch with further details as they are confirmed. "

Help Hilary climb Kilimanjaro to support teenage cancer sufferers

Hilary Holmes, wife of branch member Chris, and 50 of her colleagues from Nottingham Hospitals will be climbing Kilimanajaro on March 17th to raise money for the Teenage Cancer Trust to provide special treatment and support units.

If you would like to support Hilary and this excellent cause, please go to http://uk.virginmoneygiving.com/hilaryholmes where you will find further details of the challenge and how to donate.

Awards Dinner

The awards evening is provisionally booked for Sunday 8th May at the Shepherds Inn. We have a table for 12 people reserved on behalf of the London Branch. Please let me know if you would like a place booking. I have bookings from Colin Hopkins ( 2 ) & Bruce Vander ( 2 ) .

Mascots

The only remaining games for this season for our mascot days are below. Please contact Helen at mascots@carlislelondonbranch.org

19th February – Swindon

25th March – Brentford

29th March – Yeovil Town

Orient - TBA


Summer Trip

The Summer trip to Berlin is just over four months away and planning is now well under way. If you are still thinking of joining us but have not yet booked, please be aware that hotel prices are now increasing (it is a bank holiday weekend in Berlin). If you are interested and would like a quote please contact summertrip@carlislelondonbranch.org asap.


Are you receiving the excellent & timely updates from CUFC regarding ticket prices, pitch inspections and postponements ? If you want to stay up to date with what's going on drop an e mail to enquiries@carlisleunited.co.uk and ask to be added to the circulation list. Let's support the club in this informative initiative




**** You can now follow the London Branch on Twitter - cusclbontour ****




AWAY TRAVEL



It is essential that you review your Ticket Deposit Scheme balance at http://www.carlislelondonbranch.org/travel/tds.php


Tickets should be ordered from tickets@carlislelondonbranch.org or via our website only when you have sufficient funds on deposit.


Have you seen the new style of away matchday information in the travel section of our website ? I'm sure you'll agree it is a big improvement so please help out where you can by contributing photos, match reports or any tales from previous trips. Likewise if you have recent experience of the destination or have any tips for the trip please pass them on.


Southampton - 12th February

The game is not all ticket however they are discounted by £2 if purchased in advance

The Ground is reserved seating

Pre Sale Prices: Adult £22.00
Senior (60+) £17.00
Junior (16 and under) £10.00
Child (12 and Under) £8.00
Students (valid NUS card) £17.00
Young Person (17- 21 years with ID) £17.00

Family Adult and Child (12 and Under) £28.00
Family Adult and Junior £30.00
Family Adult and (8 and Under) £22.00

All registered disabled supporters with a mobility allowance in the higher bracket are also entitled to a complimentary ticket for their accompanying carer.

Wheelchairs- There are 6 wheelchair spaces and the price includes a free carer ticket to accompany:

Wheelchair Adult £22.00
Wheelchair Junior £10.00

Tickets should be ordered by 1200 Monday 7th February

The Groupsave* train from Waterloo will be the 1105 at £17 for adults and £1 if groups are divisable by 4. The following have ordered tickets - Ian Jardine*, Dave Brown*, Mick Simpson* , Aidan Wharton, Peter Smithson, Ian Brown, Mike Whitehead, Ken Hullock, Dave Croxford, Mike Carruthers & Richard Wood.


Oldham - Tuesday 15th February

This game is not all ticket however they are discounted by £2.00 if purchased in advance.

For Under 12’s and Wheelchair’s along with their carers there will be no increase of price on the day of the game.

The Ground is reserved seating

Pre Sale Prices Seated: Adult £18:00
Senior (65+) £9:00
Under 16’s £9:00
Under 12’s £3:00
Ambulant Disabled £18:00
Wheelchair £18:00
Wheelchair Carer F.O.C

All registered disabled supporters with a mobility allowance in the higher bracket are also entitled to a complimentary ticket for their accompanying carer.

The ticket order deadline is 1200 Wednesday 9th February

Swindon - 19th February

This game is not all ticket however they are discounted by £2.00 if purchased in advance.

Pre sale Prices Seated: Adult £18.00
Senior (60+) £15.00
Young Person (16 – 20 years) * £15:00
Junior (10 – 15 Years) £1.00 (1:1 ratio)
Child (9 years & Under) * F.O.C (1:1 ratio)
Junior & Child £9:00 (extra tickets)

Extra Juniors & Children purchased over the 1:1 (1 adult : 1 child) ratio of tickets, will be charged £9:00 and increases to £10:00 on matchday

Under 10’s will be free when bought with an adult ticket in advance of the game, on a ratio of 1:1. Please note the U 10 rate is only available in advance of the game.

* Proof of age must be supplied on purchase of ticket and at the turnstile on the day.

To book wheelchair spaces in advance fans must phone 0871 223 2300. These tickets are priced at £15.00 with carers free of charge.

Tickets should be ordered by 1200 Monday 14th February and have been requested by only Dave Croxford so far. The Groupsave train at around £20 each is the 1100 from Paddington and returning on the 1804.


Peterborough 12th March

The deal in the sun newspaper for Peterborough is 2 adults for £29:50 but they have only released 50 tickets for this scheme.

Once you have collected your vouchers send them to the Carlisle United ticket office. Tickets go on sale on 28th February.


As always, for all your away day information visit our website at www.carlislelondonbranch.org and for all your travel queries contact travel@carlislelondonbranch.org


Keep the faith,

Simon Clarkson



*** 06 February 2005 - Morecambe stepped forward to host the 4-1 victory over Barnet in the FA Trophy with a brace each from Farrell & Vieira ( reproduced with kind permission from ' On This Day ' ).

Virtual Hit The Bar - 30/01/11

A rather lucky point against Oldham makes it 4 games unbeaten.

Have you seen the Sun offer on the official site and how to get cheap match tickets ?

Whilst Al is on holiday I am looking after travel including ticket orders, so please ensure that you use the tickets@carlislelondonbranch.org address for your orders. Check in the away match information below that your requests has been received.

If anybody is interested in a car share to the JPT game at Huddersfield from central Herts leaving no later than 14:00 then please get in touch with Mick Driver michael.driver@bt.com


Hit The Bar!

The recent postponements meant that content for Hit the Bar dried up so editor Geoff Graham has tweaked the schedule to aim for the next issue before the Southampton fixture. Why not make it a New year resolution to send him some content - pictures, articles, rants, jokes or tales from previous seasons.

The deadline for the next issue is 5pm Monday 31st January

Social Evening - Tuesday 8th March

Don't be stuck at home biting your nails waiting for an update on the United v Hartlepool game. Join us at the Zepplin Shelter pub http://zeppelinshelter.co.uk/ for live commentary in a private upstairs room. We will have pool and darts available. There's a choice of 3 real ales and a buffet will be provided. Read Jugsy assessment based on a visit there this week and let me know if you fancy joining us.

Awards Dinner

The awards evening is provisionally booked for Sunday 8th May at the Shepherds Inn. We have a table for 12 people reserved on behalf of the London Branch. Please let me know if you would like a place booking. I have bookings from Colin Hopkins ( 2 ) & Bruce Vander ( 2 ) .

Mascots

The only remaining games for this season for our mascot days are below. Please contact Helen at masacots@carlislelondonbranch.org

19th February – Swindon

25th March – Brentford

29th March – Yeovil Town

Orient - TBA


Summer Trip

The Summer trip to Berlin is just over four months away and planning is now well under way. If you are still thinking of joining us but have not yet booked, please be aware that hotel prices are now increasing (it is a bank holiday weekend in Berlin). If you are interested and would like a quote please contact summertrip@carlislelondonbranch.org asap.



Are you receiving the excellent & timely updates from CUFC regarding ticket prices, pitch inspections and postponements ? If you want to stay up to date with what's going on drop an e mail to enquiries@carlisleunited.co.uk and ask to be added to the circulation list. Let's support the club in this informative initiative




**** You can now follow the London Branch on Twitter - cusclbontour ****




AWAY TRAVEL



It is essential that you review your Ticket Deposit Scheme balance at http://www.carlislelondonbranch.org/travel/tds.php


Tickets should be ordered from tickets@carlislelondonbranch.org or via our website only when you have sufficient funds on deposit.


Have you seen the new style of away matchday information in the travel section of our website ? I'm sure you'll agree it is a big improvement so please help out where you can by contributing photos, match reports or any tales from previous trips. Likewise if you have recent experience of the destination or have any tips for the trip please pass them on.


Huddersfield - Tuesday 8th February - JPT Area Final 2nd Leg

The Ground is unreserved seating

Prices Seated: Adult £10:00 Senior (60+) £8:00 Junior (Under 16) £5:00 Carer FOC Wheelchair £8:00 Wheelchair Carer FOC

Wheelchairs- There are only 4 spaces available for wheelchairs

All registered disabled supporters are also entitled to a complimentary ticket for their accompanying carer.

All disabled supporters that require disabled parking please contact Huddersfield Town Ticket Office on 01484 484 123

Tickets should be ordered by 1200 Wednesday 2nd February


Southampton - 12th February

The game is not all ticket however they are discounted by £2 if purchased in advance

The Ground is reserved seating

Pre Sale Prices: Adult £22.00
Senior (60+) £17.00
Junior (16 and under) £10.00
Child (12 and Under) £8.00
Students (valid NUS card) £17.00
Young Person (17- 21 years with ID) £17.00

Family Adult and Child (12 and Under) £28.00
Family Adult and Junior £30.00
Family Adult and (8 and Under) £22.00

All registered disabled supporters with a mobility allowance in the higher bracket are also entitled to a complimentary ticket for their accompanying carer.

Wheelchairs- There are 6 wheelchair spaces and the price includes a free carer ticket to accompany:

Wheelchair Adult £22.00
Wheelchair Junior £10.00

Tickets should be ordered by 1200 Monday 7th February

The Groupsave* train from Waterloo will be the 1105 at £17 for adults and £1 if groups are divisable by 4. The following have ordered tickets - Ian Jardine*, Dave Brown*, Mick Simpson* & Aidan Wharton


Oldham - Tuesday 15th February

This game is not all ticket however they are discounted by £2.00 if purchased in advance.

For Under 12’s and Wheelchair’s along with their carers there will be no increase of price on the day of the game.

The Ground is reserved seating

Pre Sale Prices Seated: Adult £18:00
Senior (65+) £9:00
Under 16’s £9:00
Under 12’s £3:00
Ambulant Disabled £18:00
Wheelchair £18:00
Wheelchair Carer F.O.C

All registered disabled supporters with a mobility allowance in the higher bracket are also entitled to a complimentary ticket for their accompanying carer.

The following has ordered tickets - Aidan Wharton, with a deadline of 1200 Wednesday 9th February


As always, for all your away day information visit our website at www.carlislelondonbranch.org and for all your travel queries contact travel@carlislelondonbranch.org


Keep the faith,

Simon Clarkson



*** 30 January 1971 - The first of 5 successive victories with a 2-1 home win against Bristol City with the goals from Hatton & Owen ( reproduced with kind permission from ' On This Day ' ).