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
Virtual Hit The Bar - 16/01/12
16/01/12 19:44
Call me a cynic but was the fact that the MK Franchise game was the only one to be called off in the FL anything to do with a certain FA Cup replay match on Tuesday against QPR with the prize of Chelsea in the next round going to the victor? Nearby Northampton managed to get their game on while MK admitted they hadn't covered all their pitch on Friday night. In fairness to Peter Winkleman, he has apologised publicly to Carlisle fans and offered to pay for one coach for the rearranged game. The LB will be discussing this on Thursday with a view to getting compensation for LB members but don't hold your breath for the reply.
The silver lining to the debacle was a delightful afternoon in the Red Lion at Fenney Stratford chatting to lots of branch members. We were delighted to welcome two new members signed up by Dave Croxford, Mark Morgan and Martin Thomas. I also had a lovely chat with Damien Samuels from Wolverhampton who brought along some old programmes to view , and gave me a copy of Olga the Fox fanzine from 1994. Simon Davey was interviewed on his arrival from Swansea and in answer to the differences with the two clubs stated "Carlisle is a much bigger club than Swansea and has a lot more ambition".
NEW NEWS
Branch meeting Thursday 19th January
The branch meeting is this Thursday and will be held in room M of Portcullis House at the Houses of Parliament at 7.30pm. We are meeting in the lobby at 7.15pm. Please email Dave Brown to let him know that you are going so that host Carlisle MP John Stevenson can plan for the numbers. information@carlislelondonbranch.org. After the meeting we hope to go on the terrace for drinks. Some members are having a bar meal at the Civil Service Club at 5.30pm.
Supporters' Football
MKDons may have failed to put a match on but the CUSCLB team played MK Dons supporters and unfortunately lost 4-1 despite a fine performance from Neil Jardine. Next games look likely to be: Stevenage Feb 11th and AFC Wimbledon Feb 18th. Please get in touch with Chris Tembey for details football@carlislelondonbranch.org
Hartlepool v Carlisle Sat 28th Jan 3pm
This match is all ticket. Please get orders to Al Millington by Tuesday 17th Jan by 12 noon as he is placing the order Tuesday afternoon to be first in the queue for the sales to Carlisle Members on Wednesday morning. There is no guarantee that we can get tickets as season ticket holders take priority (But as there is only 1 per season ticket we should do). tickets@carlislelondonbranch.org
Visit the branch website - match and travel pages
There are a lot of games coming up over the next couple of months so make sure you keep up to date with ticket and travel arrangements by visiting the branch website travel pages. www.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.
Summer Trip
The summer trip is to Lisbon on the weekend of Friday June 15th to Monday June 18th. We are staying in the Turim Lisboa at a cost of £230 per room b&b for 3 nights i.e. £38 per person per night.
http://www.hotelturimlisboa.com/
http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Hotel_Review-g189158-d235636-Reviews-Hotel_Turim-Lisbon_Estremadura.html
Flights are available from Gatwick, Heathrow, Luton, Stanstead, Edinburgh and Liverpool. When booking your flights, remember that England are playing in the Euros at 6pm Portuguese time on the Friday evening.
If you are interested or want to book please email asap Nigel Moss and Mike Carruthers on summertrip@carlislelondonbranch.org
THE FUN BITS
Not to put you off booking your flights for the summer trip but Mike Carruthers has sent in a link to a hilarious song about Ryanair from Fascinating Aida:
REMINDERS
Sponsored Game Easter Monday 9th April
Enjoy all the benefits of the sponsors package in Foxys including a pre match meal and match tickets for the bargain price of just £35. Contact Simon Clarkson if interested chairman@carlislelondonbranch.org
TALK TO RADIO CUMBRIA
London Branch members regularly discuss their views of the game with James Phillips and his co commentator after away games. If you would like to be on Radio Cumbria please email Dave Brown information@carlislelondonbranch.org giving your name, mobile number and games that you will be at in January and February.
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
The silver lining to the debacle was a delightful afternoon in the Red Lion at Fenney Stratford chatting to lots of branch members. We were delighted to welcome two new members signed up by Dave Croxford, Mark Morgan and Martin Thomas. I also had a lovely chat with Damien Samuels from Wolverhampton who brought along some old programmes to view , and gave me a copy of Olga the Fox fanzine from 1994. Simon Davey was interviewed on his arrival from Swansea and in answer to the differences with the two clubs stated "Carlisle is a much bigger club than Swansea and has a lot more ambition".
NEW NEWS
Branch meeting Thursday 19th January
The branch meeting is this Thursday and will be held in room M of Portcullis House at the Houses of Parliament at 7.30pm. We are meeting in the lobby at 7.15pm. Please email Dave Brown to let him know that you are going so that host Carlisle MP John Stevenson can plan for the numbers. information@carlislelondonbranch.org. After the meeting we hope to go on the terrace for drinks. Some members are having a bar meal at the Civil Service Club at 5.30pm.
Supporters' Football
MKDons may have failed to put a match on but the CUSCLB team played MK Dons supporters and unfortunately lost 4-1 despite a fine performance from Neil Jardine. Next games look likely to be: Stevenage Feb 11th and AFC Wimbledon Feb 18th. Please get in touch with Chris Tembey for details football@carlislelondonbranch.org
Hartlepool v Carlisle Sat 28th Jan 3pm
This match is all ticket. Please get orders to Al Millington by Tuesday 17th Jan by 12 noon as he is placing the order Tuesday afternoon to be first in the queue for the sales to Carlisle Members on Wednesday morning. There is no guarantee that we can get tickets as season ticket holders take priority (But as there is only 1 per season ticket we should do). tickets@carlislelondonbranch.org
Visit the branch website - match and travel pages
There are a lot of games coming up over the next couple of months so make sure you keep up to date with ticket and travel arrangements by visiting the branch website travel pages. www.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.
Summer Trip
The summer trip is to Lisbon on the weekend of Friday June 15th to Monday June 18th. We are staying in the Turim Lisboa at a cost of £230 per room b&b for 3 nights i.e. £38 per person per night.
http://www.hotelturimlisboa.com/
http://www.tripadvisor.co.uk/Hotel_Review-g189158-d235636-Reviews-Hotel_Turim-Lisbon_Estremadura.html
Flights are available from Gatwick, Heathrow, Luton, Stanstead, Edinburgh and Liverpool. When booking your flights, remember that England are playing in the Euros at 6pm Portuguese time on the Friday evening.
If you are interested or want to book please email asap Nigel Moss and Mike Carruthers on summertrip@carlislelondonbranch.org
THE FUN BITS
Not to put you off booking your flights for the summer trip but Mike Carruthers has sent in a link to a hilarious song about Ryanair from Fascinating Aida:
REMINDERS
Sponsored Game Easter Monday 9th April
Enjoy all the benefits of the sponsors package in Foxys including a pre match meal and match tickets for the bargain price of just £35. Contact Simon Clarkson if interested chairman@carlislelondonbranch.org
TALK TO RADIO CUMBRIA
London Branch members regularly discuss their views of the game with James Phillips and his co commentator after away games. If you would like to be on Radio Cumbria please email Dave Brown information@carlislelondonbranch.org giving your name, mobile number and games that you will be at in January and February.
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 - 06/01/12
07/01/12 17:51
Happy New Year to all members and their families and friends. After a welcome break and an unbeaten Xmas period culminating in that fantastic win over the Blades, we get the great news of Manchester City Chris Chantler signing for 18 months. On Wednesday night, LB Chairman Simon Clarkson was heard to say that he thought Chris had been held back from playing to make sure he was signed and sealed before anyone else could get a look in because he was so good. Lets hope he is right. Personally I am hoping for a new LB, CB and Liam Noble signing permanent. Who do you hope to sign - let us know on twitter.
NEW NEWS
The Shine The Light Polo Shirts have arrived !!!
A Branch Classic -
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:
www.carlislelondonbranch.org click on "Merchandise" and pay via Paypal (paypal, credit card or debit card)
merchandise@carlislelondonbranch.org - pay online - make payment to LloydsTSB, Sort Code 30-91-72 A/c Number 30517268. Please put "STL SHT/mem No" in your reference.
merchandise@carlislelondonbranch.org; please copy to treasurer@carlislelondonbranch.org - pay via cheque to Richard Wood, 13 Millside House, Isleworth, Middllesex TW 7 6BU
Post order and cheque to Richard Wood, 13 Millside House, Isleworth, Middllesex TW 7 6BU
Please allow 28 days for delivery.
TRAVEL INFO - For all ticket and travel information visit www.carlislelondonbranch.org and click on "tickets and travel"
MK Franchise Saturday 14th January 3pm
LB Supporters Match 10.30am
This game will be played on grass as the astro turf is unavailable. As a result we are now fully weather dependent so please continue to watch this space.We will be IN BLUE for this one. Time: 10:30 Kick Off. Venue: Leon School & Sports College, Fern Grove, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK2 3HQ. Squad so far: Harry, Fitzpatrick, Batey, S, Batey, D, Allan, M, Allan (+1), Clarkson, Sa, Tembey, Elliott, Sawrey-Cookson. Just to add that there will be some travelling on the following train: 9.13am London Euston Platform 8. If there are any cars available to help ferry these guys from the station please make yourselves available. The station is 2 miles from the venue (approx 6 min drive). Please contact Chris Tembey to play, offer help or get more details. football@carlislelondonbranch.org
Carlisle Match 3pm
Ticket Deadline12 noon Monday 9th November. This game is not all ticket and the prices will remain the same on match day for cash only. Prices: Adults - £20; 65+ - £13; Under 18 - £9. Please send all ticket orders to Al Millington via email on tickets@carlislelondonbranch.org by 12 noon on Monday the 9th of January. Thus far we have orders for: Dave Croxford, Rob Lawson, Al Millington, Dave Brown and Gordon Gaddes. The pre match meeting pub is the excellent Red Lion in Fenny Stratford. Members will be congregating there from noon onwards. http://www.carlislelondonbranch.org/travel/venues/mkdons.html (editor:this is one of the best pubs on our travels)
MK Train Travel
The planned groupsave for Saturday week to Fenny Stratford is the 11.13 out Euston, getting into Fenny Stratford at 12.04. We can return on the 18.15 or 19.03 giving us a chance for a post match pint in the Red Lion. Depending on numbers the cost should be about £10 - £12 each return. Let me know if you're up for it and I'll collate numbers. As always please pass this on to anyone else that might be interested in gan. Al Millington travel@carlislelondonbranch.org
Hartlepool 28/01/2012 ALL TICKET - DEADLINE Wed 18th JAN
This has been announced as an ALL TICKET game and Carlisle has been allocated 1,033 tickets in the Rink End. Given our current run of form and the proximity to Carlisle it's possible that the club will sell out its allocation. Therefore the order for any London Branch tickets will be placed at 12 noon on Wednesday the 18th of January. Please send all ticket orders to Al Millington via email on tickets@carlislelondonbranch.org Adult - £25:00; Senior (60 +)- £13:00 ; Junior (U19) - £13:00; Child (U5) * - FOC ; Full time Student - £13:00; * Children under 5 can go free of charge providing they do not require a seat of their own i.e. be classed as a “babe in arms” if a seat was required for them then a charge of the junior ticket will apply.
NEXT MEETING
January Branch Meeting 7.30pm Thursday 19th January Portcullis House, Houses of Parliament
The next branch meeting will be in the Houses of Parliament in Portcullis House at 7.15pm. We have Room M (I don't think Judi Dench will be there!) which is booked from 7.30pm to 9.30pm and afterwards we hope to have drinks on the terrace (no guarantees as we need to get 1 MP per 6 people). Lots of members will be meeting in our usual haunt the Civil Service Club to have a bar meal at 6pm www.civilserviceclub.org.uk. IF YOU ARE COMING PLEASE CONTACT DAVE BROWN no later than 18th January as we need to let the security know in advance for the Houses of Parliament. information@carlislelondonbranch.org
SOCIAL EVENTS
Hastings social - Saturday 21st Jan
A day out to watch Hastings v league leaders Billericay Town in the company of Branch member and Chairman of Hastings FC Dave Walters. Confirmed are Dave Brown, Ken Hullock, Dave Croxford, Al Millington, Simon & Sam Clarkson. We are booked on the 1047 from Victoria and 1955 back from Hastings after a meal at an Indian restaurant. Return fares are £9 if booked online with Southern trains. Contact Simon Clarkson if interested chairman@carlislelondonbranch.org
Sponsored Game Easter Monday 9th April
Enjoy all the benefits of the sponsors package in Foxy's including a pre match meal and match tickets for the bargain price of just £35. Contact Simon Clarkson if interested chairman@carlislelondonbranch.org
TALK TO RADIO CUMBRIA
London Branch members regularly discuss their views of the game with James Phillips and his co commentator after away games. If you would like to be on Radio Cumbria please email Dave Brown information@carlislelondonbranch.org giving your name, mobile number and games that you will be at in January and February.
TEAMCARD POINTS
Thank you for all those that donated their old team card points to the branch. They were worth £62 and we bought a jacket, a tee shirt and 2 DVDs of the Road to Wembley which will all be prizes in the raffle to be launched in February. All those prizes came from 9 members points while everyone else's points expired and bought nothing. Come on the other 200 - next year we could have an Aladdin's cave of prizes - read the VHTB and respond!!!
THE FUN BITS
Check out Jon Colman's article in the EN&S for the best and worst of 2011 - its a great read.
REMINDERS
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/
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
Geoff Graham is looking to bring out a Kingmoor Special section in the next HTB. 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.
Dave Brown
Information Officer
NEW NEWS
The Shine The Light Polo Shirts have arrived !!!
A Branch Classic -
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:
www.carlislelondonbranch.org click on "Merchandise" and pay via Paypal (paypal, credit card or debit card)
merchandise@carlislelondonbranch.org - pay online - make payment to LloydsTSB, Sort Code 30-91-72 A/c Number 30517268. Please put "STL SHT/mem No" in your reference.
merchandise@carlislelondonbranch.org; please copy to treasurer@carlislelondonbranch.org - pay via cheque to Richard Wood, 13 Millside House, Isleworth, Middllesex TW 7 6BU
Post order and cheque to Richard Wood, 13 Millside House, Isleworth, Middllesex TW 7 6BU
Please allow 28 days for delivery.
TRAVEL INFO - For all ticket and travel information visit www.carlislelondonbranch.org and click on "tickets and travel"
MK Franchise Saturday 14th January 3pm
LB Supporters Match 10.30am
This game will be played on grass as the astro turf is unavailable. As a result we are now fully weather dependent so please continue to watch this space.We will be IN BLUE for this one. Time: 10:30 Kick Off. Venue: Leon School & Sports College, Fern Grove, Bletchley, Milton Keynes, Buckinghamshire, MK2 3HQ. Squad so far: Harry, Fitzpatrick, Batey, S, Batey, D, Allan, M, Allan (+1), Clarkson, Sa, Tembey, Elliott, Sawrey-Cookson. Just to add that there will be some travelling on the following train: 9.13am London Euston Platform 8. If there are any cars available to help ferry these guys from the station please make yourselves available. The station is 2 miles from the venue (approx 6 min drive). Please contact Chris Tembey to play, offer help or get more details. football@carlislelondonbranch.org
Carlisle Match 3pm
Ticket Deadline12 noon Monday 9th November. This game is not all ticket and the prices will remain the same on match day for cash only. Prices: Adults - £20; 65+ - £13; Under 18 - £9. Please send all ticket orders to Al Millington via email on tickets@carlislelondonbranch.org by 12 noon on Monday the 9th of January. Thus far we have orders for: Dave Croxford, Rob Lawson, Al Millington, Dave Brown and Gordon Gaddes. The pre match meeting pub is the excellent Red Lion in Fenny Stratford. Members will be congregating there from noon onwards. http://www.carlislelondonbranch.org/travel/venues/mkdons.html (editor:this is one of the best pubs on our travels)
MK Train Travel
The planned groupsave for Saturday week to Fenny Stratford is the 11.13 out Euston, getting into Fenny Stratford at 12.04. We can return on the 18.15 or 19.03 giving us a chance for a post match pint in the Red Lion. Depending on numbers the cost should be about £10 - £12 each return. Let me know if you're up for it and I'll collate numbers. As always please pass this on to anyone else that might be interested in gan. Al Millington travel@carlislelondonbranch.org
Hartlepool 28/01/2012 ALL TICKET - DEADLINE Wed 18th JAN
This has been announced as an ALL TICKET game and Carlisle has been allocated 1,033 tickets in the Rink End. Given our current run of form and the proximity to Carlisle it's possible that the club will sell out its allocation. Therefore the order for any London Branch tickets will be placed at 12 noon on Wednesday the 18th of January. Please send all ticket orders to Al Millington via email on tickets@carlislelondonbranch.org Adult - £25:00; Senior (60 +)- £13:00 ; Junior (U19) - £13:00; Child (U5) * - FOC ; Full time Student - £13:00; * Children under 5 can go free of charge providing they do not require a seat of their own i.e. be classed as a “babe in arms” if a seat was required for them then a charge of the junior ticket will apply.
NEXT MEETING
January Branch Meeting 7.30pm Thursday 19th January Portcullis House, Houses of Parliament
The next branch meeting will be in the Houses of Parliament in Portcullis House at 7.15pm. We have Room M (I don't think Judi Dench will be there!) which is booked from 7.30pm to 9.30pm and afterwards we hope to have drinks on the terrace (no guarantees as we need to get 1 MP per 6 people). Lots of members will be meeting in our usual haunt the Civil Service Club to have a bar meal at 6pm www.civilserviceclub.org.uk. IF YOU ARE COMING PLEASE CONTACT DAVE BROWN no later than 18th January as we need to let the security know in advance for the Houses of Parliament. information@carlislelondonbranch.org
SOCIAL EVENTS
Hastings social - Saturday 21st Jan
A day out to watch Hastings v league leaders Billericay Town in the company of Branch member and Chairman of Hastings FC Dave Walters. Confirmed are Dave Brown, Ken Hullock, Dave Croxford, Al Millington, Simon & Sam Clarkson. We are booked on the 1047 from Victoria and 1955 back from Hastings after a meal at an Indian restaurant. Return fares are £9 if booked online with Southern trains. Contact Simon Clarkson if interested chairman@carlislelondonbranch.org
Sponsored Game Easter Monday 9th April
Enjoy all the benefits of the sponsors package in Foxy's including a pre match meal and match tickets for the bargain price of just £35. Contact Simon Clarkson if interested chairman@carlislelondonbranch.org
TALK TO RADIO CUMBRIA
London Branch members regularly discuss their views of the game with James Phillips and his co commentator after away games. If you would like to be on Radio Cumbria please email Dave Brown information@carlislelondonbranch.org giving your name, mobile number and games that you will be at in January and February.
TEAMCARD POINTS
Thank you for all those that donated their old team card points to the branch. They were worth £62 and we bought a jacket, a tee shirt and 2 DVDs of the Road to Wembley which will all be prizes in the raffle to be launched in February. All those prizes came from 9 members points while everyone else's points expired and bought nothing. Come on the other 200 - next year we could have an Aladdin's cave of prizes - read the VHTB and respond!!!
THE FUN BITS
Check out Jon Colman's article in the EN&S for the best and worst of 2011 - its a great read.
REMINDERS
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/
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
Geoff Graham is looking to bring out a Kingmoor Special section in the next HTB. 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.
Dave Brown
Information Officer
Owls About That Then!!!!
04/01/12 15:27
Tuesday 25th October 2011 was the date, The Zeppelin Shelter the Venue, and a night of frivolities were awaiting the dozen Cumbrian Charvers to the dirty old East End of London.
300 miles away, there was a packed house at Brunton Park, watching their own entertainment, the wonders of technology meaning the pub in London could broadcast the Radio commentary from Carlisle.
There was no Real Ale on tap, but Cumbrian’s didn’t get bitter about it.
The Pool:
Reigning Champ, Jon McGloughlin called the toss right and broke, potting a red in the process the first of many balls on a great night for Jon. Tony Little his adversary could only watch in awe as Jon wrapped up the First match. Paul, Jugs and Big John all followed suit against JohnathOn Lerew, Simon C and Mike C respectively. All closely contested matches. Elsewhere Carlilse had fought back to a 2-1 lead against Sheffield Wednesday, Marshall opened scoring against his old club, but Miller and Loy both getting loud applause in East London.
Al lost against an impressive Ken in the Q-Final, both having byes in first round. Jon saw off Paul, and then surprise package Simon H, disposed of Jugsy, just as the referee disposed of Madine back at BP. Jugsy had 2 reds left, Madine ruing his 2 yellows !! John rounded up Quarters with win over Dave B.
The semis were less closely fought. As Noble bagged a third for Carlisle, a jubilant Ken (less nobly) potted the black in error, his mind 300 miles away, so Jon booked his place in the Final. It wasn’t long before Dr John joined him, leaving Simon H with 4 balls on the table.
The Final:
John became only the second player to pot from the break, but Jon was on the black before his next one.
There was controversy with the cue ball touching a yellow, when it was Johns go. Jugsy decided that as a reward for the snooker that Jon had deliberately played, big John would have to play away. This began a real game of cat and mouse and Dr John 6 balls remaining slowly nursed back Jon, snookering and potting until they were both on the black. It was the ambitious John , who managed to double the black the full length of the table who eventually won.
Best of three, and this time Jon broke. It was like watching Brazil against Russia. The flair and yellow of El Jonno’s play against the more controlled efficiency of Czar John. Again Jon looked most impressive, making all the early play. He rattled two shots on the black to ghasts from the fans, and cooly and calmly up stepped John, devouring the last red, potting the black and stripping Jon of his Pool Champ title.
The Darts:
Simon Headley got nearest to the Bull and commenced the 301 Dart competition. His opponent JohnathOn Lerew brought back fond memories of a certain Alistair Blackett, such was his spring loaded arm movements in releasing his spears. Simon H got his double and Al, John and Jugsys all followed suit into the Q-Finals. Due to lack of players Al was awarded a bye into the Semi’s, Paul won on nearest the bull rule when he and Simon H couldn’t get a double for toffee. Big John wrestled his way past Mike C (a winning double for John over Mike in pool and darts). Jugsy couldn’t contain Simon C who got pool revenge with a well taken double 4. In the Semi’s the matches were taking longer, not quicker, as the doubles alluded. Al and Paul were told after next throw that they would have to play nearest the bull to determine who played in the Final, and spurred on Al threw his double One. John literally threw his darts, as in threw in the towel to concentrate on his pool Final, so by default Simon C was in the Final only having played and won once !! Another great high scoring game brought these two finalists to their doubles. Al was on his favoured double one, but it was Simon C, on double 8, sweet sixteen, who took the spoils, for the wild celebrations to commence (or was that the Final whistle at BP where Carlisle had beaten Sheff Wed 3-2 ?)
Summary:
Carlisle won first match under the new Floodlights, the London Branch had a lot of fun (and beer) with John unbeaten in two competitions, Jon Mc incredible at pool, and Simon C spawning the darts.
Innov the Red
300 miles away, there was a packed house at Brunton Park, watching their own entertainment, the wonders of technology meaning the pub in London could broadcast the Radio commentary from Carlisle.
There was no Real Ale on tap, but Cumbrian’s didn’t get bitter about it.
The Pool:
Reigning Champ, Jon McGloughlin called the toss right and broke, potting a red in the process the first of many balls on a great night for Jon. Tony Little his adversary could only watch in awe as Jon wrapped up the First match. Paul, Jugs and Big John all followed suit against JohnathOn Lerew, Simon C and Mike C respectively. All closely contested matches. Elsewhere Carlilse had fought back to a 2-1 lead against Sheffield Wednesday, Marshall opened scoring against his old club, but Miller and Loy both getting loud applause in East London.
Al lost against an impressive Ken in the Q-Final, both having byes in first round. Jon saw off Paul, and then surprise package Simon H, disposed of Jugsy, just as the referee disposed of Madine back at BP. Jugsy had 2 reds left, Madine ruing his 2 yellows !! John rounded up Quarters with win over Dave B.
The semis were less closely fought. As Noble bagged a third for Carlisle, a jubilant Ken (less nobly) potted the black in error, his mind 300 miles away, so Jon booked his place in the Final. It wasn’t long before Dr John joined him, leaving Simon H with 4 balls on the table.
The Final:
John became only the second player to pot from the break, but Jon was on the black before his next one.
There was controversy with the cue ball touching a yellow, when it was Johns go. Jugsy decided that as a reward for the snooker that Jon had deliberately played, big John would have to play away. This began a real game of cat and mouse and Dr John 6 balls remaining slowly nursed back Jon, snookering and potting until they were both on the black. It was the ambitious John , who managed to double the black the full length of the table who eventually won.
Best of three, and this time Jon broke. It was like watching Brazil against Russia. The flair and yellow of El Jonno’s play against the more controlled efficiency of Czar John. Again Jon looked most impressive, making all the early play. He rattled two shots on the black to ghasts from the fans, and cooly and calmly up stepped John, devouring the last red, potting the black and stripping Jon of his Pool Champ title.
The Darts:
Simon Headley got nearest to the Bull and commenced the 301 Dart competition. His opponent JohnathOn Lerew brought back fond memories of a certain Alistair Blackett, such was his spring loaded arm movements in releasing his spears. Simon H got his double and Al, John and Jugsys all followed suit into the Q-Finals. Due to lack of players Al was awarded a bye into the Semi’s, Paul won on nearest the bull rule when he and Simon H couldn’t get a double for toffee. Big John wrestled his way past Mike C (a winning double for John over Mike in pool and darts). Jugsy couldn’t contain Simon C who got pool revenge with a well taken double 4. In the Semi’s the matches were taking longer, not quicker, as the doubles alluded. Al and Paul were told after next throw that they would have to play nearest the bull to determine who played in the Final, and spurred on Al threw his double One. John literally threw his darts, as in threw in the towel to concentrate on his pool Final, so by default Simon C was in the Final only having played and won once !! Another great high scoring game brought these two finalists to their doubles. Al was on his favoured double one, but it was Simon C, on double 8, sweet sixteen, who took the spoils, for the wild celebrations to commence (or was that the Final whistle at BP where Carlisle had beaten Sheff Wed 3-2 ?)
Summary:
Carlisle won first match under the new Floodlights, the London Branch had a lot of fun (and beer) with John unbeaten in two competitions, Jon Mc incredible at pool, and Simon C spawning the darts.
Innov the Red