Virtual Hit The Bar - 30/10/11
30/10/11 21:26
Well you aren't going to get bored supporting Carlisle. After a great night ringing out the cheers in East London at our pools and darts night while listening to the Wendies game, we follow up on Saturday 3-0 down at 45 minutes and then that man Miller pops up again. Zoko on the pitch second half and the job is nearly done. A great fight back but it is still 2 points lost and where could we be now if we started the first half the way we seem to play the second?
NEW NEWS
This may be your last VHTB!!
If you have not renewed your membership, this will be your last VHTB. Membership is only £18 pa for adults, £3 for juniors and £5 for associate members. There is a new reduced charge membership for students (in FT education and under 25 at 1st August 2011) that is only £10 per season and still entitles you to full benefits including Hit The Bar! You can now pay online so there is no excuse of trying to find your cheque book. Details of how to pay are all on the membership renewal form that you can download here.
Next Branch meeting - special guest John Nixon
We are delighted that Carlisle MD John Nixon will be a special guest at our next meeting on Thursday 10th November at 6.30pm at the Civil Service Club - 2 minutes walk from Embankment tube. John has just announced a profit of £ 105,000 for last season. You can hear him interviewed on Radio Cumbria or read about the financial results on the EN&S.
If you are going to come to the branch meeting please let Dave Brown know. If you can't make it why not send in a question for John Nixon to Dave. Contact Dave Brown on information@carlislelondonbranch.org
Travel Update
There are some great games coming up in November. Check the travel pages on the website for meeting places, ticket details, directions, even pics from our last visit. Remember to check your Ticket Deposit Scheme balance - we can't supply tickets if you don't have the funs to buty them. Visit the travel pages at www.carlislelondonbranch.org and select Tickets and Travel from the menu. Order tickets for games at tickets@carlislelondonbranch.org and book group travel at travel@carlislelondonbranch.org.
Exeter Saturday 5th November at 3pm
Meeting place Wells Tavern, 31 Well Street, Exeter, EX4 6QL - a great little pub very close to the the ground.
Lincoln City or Aflreton Town v Carlisle United FA Cup 1st Round Sauturday 12th November 3pm
Ticket, travel and meeting place details will be announced once we know who we are playing after their replay on Tuesday.
Sheffield United Saturday 19th November 3pm
Meeting place The Devonshire Cat, Wellington Street, Sheffield, South Yorks, S1 4HG Order your tickets from Al Millington tickets@carlislelondonbranch.org by Sunday 13th November. There are no group save fares for this fixture. There is a group of 20 members travelling on the East Midlands 9.55am from London St Pancras and returning on the 18.27.
Match Day Mascots
Ask any child that has been a mascot or their parents and they will tell you that it is a fantastic experience that will stay with them for life. Sitting with the players in the dressing room, running out on to the pitch and warming up with the team and getting your picture taken with your favourite player. For most matches it doesn't even cost anything other than the match tickets. Any junior members (or their parents) can ask to be a mascot by contacting Helen Magee-Brown on mascots@carlislelondonbranch.org
Pools and Darts Champions
A great time was had by all at the Pools and Darts night last week at the Zeppelin Shelter in East London. The cheers could be heard all over London as Carlisle took the Wendies apart. Congratulations go to John Sawrey Cookson for winning the pool competition and Simon Clarkson for the Darts. Thanks to Mike Carruthers for organissing the night, Jason Casey for running the competitions and Tony Little for fixing the Pub's wiFi system and supplying the laptop for the commentary.
REMINDERS
Summer Trip June 2012
The shortlist for next years summer trip is Lisbon, Prague, Malta and Amsterdam. Please send your preferences 1 for favourite, 2 for 2nd favourite etc. to Nigel Moss - Summertrip@carlislelondonbranch.org by Monday 31st October. The trip will be either the 2nd or 3rd weekend of June depending on the Euros draw on December 2nd so we can ensure that you will be able to watch the England games. Everyone that went to Berlin had a fantastic time - for some it was the architecture, history and culture; for others it was the bars and restaurants. Whatever your choice we would love you to be there.
Programmes and Memorabilia
Jason Casey is selling programmes and other football memorabilia to raise funds for the Shine The Light campaign. If you have any unwanted programmes please contact Jason on programmes@carlislelondonbranch.org. For the collectors among you Jason can source specific programmes that you may want while he has some great bundles of 60s,70s, 80s and 90s programmes at bargain prices which make fascinating reading for the rest of us. For details contact Jason.
Comedy Store - Tuesday 6th December
Mike Carruthers is organising a meal and then a night at the Comedy Store for members and guests in Central London on Tuesday 6th December. Tickets for the Comedy Store are likely to be no more than £20. This is likely to replace the branch meeting in December. Mike is planning to book tickets soon so if you are interested in attending, please contact Mike on social@carlislelondonbranch.org no later than this Thursday 27th October. Mike has had responses so far from Simon Clarkson, Dave Croxford, Ken and Jean Hullock, Dave Brown, Geoff Graham, Tony and Sally Little and Mike Carruthers.
Dave Brown
Information Officer
NEW NEWS
This may be your last VHTB!!
If you have not renewed your membership, this will be your last VHTB. Membership is only £18 pa for adults, £3 for juniors and £5 for associate members. There is a new reduced charge membership for students (in FT education and under 25 at 1st August 2011) that is only £10 per season and still entitles you to full benefits including Hit The Bar! You can now pay online so there is no excuse of trying to find your cheque book. Details of how to pay are all on the membership renewal form that you can download here.
Next Branch meeting - special guest John Nixon
We are delighted that Carlisle MD John Nixon will be a special guest at our next meeting on Thursday 10th November at 6.30pm at the Civil Service Club - 2 minutes walk from Embankment tube. John has just announced a profit of £ 105,000 for last season. You can hear him interviewed on Radio Cumbria or read about the financial results on the EN&S.
If you are going to come to the branch meeting please let Dave Brown know. If you can't make it why not send in a question for John Nixon to Dave. Contact Dave Brown on information@carlislelondonbranch.org
Travel Update
There are some great games coming up in November. Check the travel pages on the website for meeting places, ticket details, directions, even pics from our last visit. Remember to check your Ticket Deposit Scheme balance - we can't supply tickets if you don't have the funs to buty them. Visit the travel pages at www.carlislelondonbranch.org and select Tickets and Travel from the menu. Order tickets for games at tickets@carlislelondonbranch.org and book group travel at travel@carlislelondonbranch.org.
Exeter Saturday 5th November at 3pm
Meeting place Wells Tavern, 31 Well Street, Exeter, EX4 6QL - a great little pub very close to the the ground.
Lincoln City or Aflreton Town v Carlisle United FA Cup 1st Round Sauturday 12th November 3pm
Ticket, travel and meeting place details will be announced once we know who we are playing after their replay on Tuesday.
Sheffield United Saturday 19th November 3pm
Meeting place The Devonshire Cat, Wellington Street, Sheffield, South Yorks, S1 4HG Order your tickets from Al Millington tickets@carlislelondonbranch.org by Sunday 13th November. There are no group save fares for this fixture. There is a group of 20 members travelling on the East Midlands 9.55am from London St Pancras and returning on the 18.27.
Match Day Mascots
Ask any child that has been a mascot or their parents and they will tell you that it is a fantastic experience that will stay with them for life. Sitting with the players in the dressing room, running out on to the pitch and warming up with the team and getting your picture taken with your favourite player. For most matches it doesn't even cost anything other than the match tickets. Any junior members (or their parents) can ask to be a mascot by contacting Helen Magee-Brown on mascots@carlislelondonbranch.org
Pools and Darts Champions
A great time was had by all at the Pools and Darts night last week at the Zeppelin Shelter in East London. The cheers could be heard all over London as Carlisle took the Wendies apart. Congratulations go to John Sawrey Cookson for winning the pool competition and Simon Clarkson for the Darts. Thanks to Mike Carruthers for organissing the night, Jason Casey for running the competitions and Tony Little for fixing the Pub's wiFi system and supplying the laptop for the commentary.
REMINDERS
Summer Trip June 2012
The shortlist for next years summer trip is Lisbon, Prague, Malta and Amsterdam. Please send your preferences 1 for favourite, 2 for 2nd favourite etc. to Nigel Moss - Summertrip@carlislelondonbranch.org by Monday 31st October. The trip will be either the 2nd or 3rd weekend of June depending on the Euros draw on December 2nd so we can ensure that you will be able to watch the England games. Everyone that went to Berlin had a fantastic time - for some it was the architecture, history and culture; for others it was the bars and restaurants. Whatever your choice we would love you to be there.
Programmes and Memorabilia
Jason Casey is selling programmes and other football memorabilia to raise funds for the Shine The Light campaign. If you have any unwanted programmes please contact Jason on programmes@carlislelondonbranch.org. For the collectors among you Jason can source specific programmes that you may want while he has some great bundles of 60s,70s, 80s and 90s programmes at bargain prices which make fascinating reading for the rest of us. For details contact Jason.
Comedy Store - Tuesday 6th December
Mike Carruthers is organising a meal and then a night at the Comedy Store for members and guests in Central London on Tuesday 6th December. Tickets for the Comedy Store are likely to be no more than £20. This is likely to replace the branch meeting in December. Mike is planning to book tickets soon so if you are interested in attending, please contact Mike on social@carlislelondonbranch.org no later than this Thursday 27th October. Mike has had responses so far from Simon Clarkson, Dave Croxford, Ken and Jean Hullock, Dave Brown, Geoff Graham, Tony and Sally Little and Mike Carruthers.
Dave Brown
Information Officer
Virtual Hit The Bar - 23/10/11
25/10/11 19:37
The frailties of our defence were exposed unmercifully yesterday at Charlton. Lets hope for a positive response against Sheffield Wednesday on Tuesday. Why not listen to the commentary with other members at the Zeppelin Shelter 40 Leman St, London E1 8EU. Nearest tube Aldgate East. Enjoy a game of darts and pool whilst listening to live commentary of the game. It isn't necessary to prebook so if you aren't able to make a decision until the last minute we would still love you to join us, just turn up at the Zeppelin from 7.00pm. Some people are eating at the Dispensary Gastropub across the road at 5.30pm. For further details contact Mike Carruthers social@carlislelondonbranch.org
NEW NEWS
Hit The Bar Deadline
The deadline for Hit The Bar contributions is today Monday 24th October so get those articles, pics, letters to Geoff Graham right away. editor@carlislelondonbranch.org
Summer Trip June 2012
The shortlist for next years summer trip is Lisbon, Prague, Malta and Amsterdam. Please send your preferences 1 for favourite, 2 for 2nd favourite etc. to Nigel Moss - Summertrip@carlislelondonbranch.org by the end of October. The trip will be either the 2nd or 3rd weekend of June depending on the Euros draw on December 2nd so we can ensure that you will be able to watch the England games. Everyone that went to Berlin had a fantastic time - for some it was the architecture, history and culture; for others it was the bars and restaurants. Whatever your choice we would love you to be there.
Programmes and Memorabilia
Jason Casey is selling programmes and other football memorabilia to raise funds for the Shine The Light campaign. If you have any unwanted programmes please contact Jason on programmes@carlislelondonbranch.org. For the collectors among you Jason can source specific programmes that you may want while he has some great bundles of 60s,70s, 80s and 90s programmes at bargain prices which make fascinating reading for the rest of us. For details contact Jason.
Exeter Saturday 5th November
There are some good prices for trains to Exeter on Megatrain www.megatrain.com Some members have booked: £15 Waterloo to Exeter leaving 9.20 arriving 12.37; £12.50 return journey depart 17.30 arrive 21.05. The meeting place is the Wells Tavern a few minutes walk from the ground.
Easter Monday April 9th 2012 – Branch sponsored home game against Scunthorpe
The branch is sponsoring the home game against Scunthorpe United on Easter Monday. Previous sponsored games have proved very enjoyable events with the usual format being a tour of the ground followed by an excellent meal in Foxy’s with a chance to meet the Club directors and legend and new branch president Hugh McIlmoyle and take part in competitions with prizes such as home shirt. You get a free programme and team sheet before taking your seat in the main stand. Complimentary teas, coffees and pies at half time and back to Foxy’s after the game to present the Man of the Match award and draw the London Branch raffle. Prices for all this are a very reasonable £35 with a lower price for those with season tickets or who want buy tickets for a different part of the ground. Contact Simon Clarkson for details or to book your place chairman@carlislelondonbranch.org.
Radio Cumbria Post Charlton Comments
Listen to John Magee, Simon Clarkson and Ken Hullock on the post match sports show at Radio Cumbria after the Charlton game. www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p00ktbdn If you would like to make your views known on Radio Cumbria email Dave Brown with your name, mobile number and which matches you will be at up to the end of December information@carlislelondonbranch.org
REMINDERS
Comedy Store - Tuesday 6th December
Mike Carruthers is organising a meal and then a night at the Comedy Store for members and guests in Central London on Tuesday 6th December. Tickets for the Comedy Store are likely to be no more than £20. This is likely to replace the branch meeting in December. Mike is planning to book tickets soon so if you are interested in attending, please contact Mike on social@carlislelondonbranch.org no later than this Thursday 27th October.
Mike has had responses so far from Simon Clarkson, Dave Croxford, Ken and Jean Hullock, Dave Brown, Geoff Graham, Tony and Sally Little and Mike Carruthers.
Dave Brown
Information Officer
NEW NEWS
Hit The Bar Deadline
The deadline for Hit The Bar contributions is today Monday 24th October so get those articles, pics, letters to Geoff Graham right away. editor@carlislelondonbranch.org
Summer Trip June 2012
The shortlist for next years summer trip is Lisbon, Prague, Malta and Amsterdam. Please send your preferences 1 for favourite, 2 for 2nd favourite etc. to Nigel Moss - Summertrip@carlislelondonbranch.org by the end of October. The trip will be either the 2nd or 3rd weekend of June depending on the Euros draw on December 2nd so we can ensure that you will be able to watch the England games. Everyone that went to Berlin had a fantastic time - for some it was the architecture, history and culture; for others it was the bars and restaurants. Whatever your choice we would love you to be there.
Programmes and Memorabilia
Jason Casey is selling programmes and other football memorabilia to raise funds for the Shine The Light campaign. If you have any unwanted programmes please contact Jason on programmes@carlislelondonbranch.org. For the collectors among you Jason can source specific programmes that you may want while he has some great bundles of 60s,70s, 80s and 90s programmes at bargain prices which make fascinating reading for the rest of us. For details contact Jason.
Exeter Saturday 5th November
There are some good prices for trains to Exeter on Megatrain www.megatrain.com Some members have booked: £15 Waterloo to Exeter leaving 9.20 arriving 12.37; £12.50 return journey depart 17.30 arrive 21.05. The meeting place is the Wells Tavern a few minutes walk from the ground.
Easter Monday April 9th 2012 – Branch sponsored home game against Scunthorpe
The branch is sponsoring the home game against Scunthorpe United on Easter Monday. Previous sponsored games have proved very enjoyable events with the usual format being a tour of the ground followed by an excellent meal in Foxy’s with a chance to meet the Club directors and legend and new branch president Hugh McIlmoyle and take part in competitions with prizes such as home shirt. You get a free programme and team sheet before taking your seat in the main stand. Complimentary teas, coffees and pies at half time and back to Foxy’s after the game to present the Man of the Match award and draw the London Branch raffle. Prices for all this are a very reasonable £35 with a lower price for those with season tickets or who want buy tickets for a different part of the ground. Contact Simon Clarkson for details or to book your place chairman@carlislelondonbranch.org.
Radio Cumbria Post Charlton Comments
Listen to John Magee, Simon Clarkson and Ken Hullock on the post match sports show at Radio Cumbria after the Charlton game. www.bbc.co.uk/programmes/p00ktbdn If you would like to make your views known on Radio Cumbria email Dave Brown with your name, mobile number and which matches you will be at up to the end of December information@carlislelondonbranch.org
REMINDERS
Comedy Store - Tuesday 6th December
Mike Carruthers is organising a meal and then a night at the Comedy Store for members and guests in Central London on Tuesday 6th December. Tickets for the Comedy Store are likely to be no more than £20. This is likely to replace the branch meeting in December. Mike is planning to book tickets soon so if you are interested in attending, please contact Mike on social@carlislelondonbranch.org no later than this Thursday 27th October.
Mike has had responses so far from Simon Clarkson, Dave Croxford, Ken and Jean Hullock, Dave Brown, Geoff Graham, Tony and Sally Little and Mike Carruthers.
Dave Brown
Information Officer
Virtual Hit The Bar - 16/10/11
16/10/11 19:57
NEW NEWS
Charlton Saturday 22nd October 3pm
Tickets will be available on the day from the away turnstiles for cash only. There is no discount for ordering in advance. If you would like to order match tickets please email tickets@carlislelondonbranch.org before 12 noon on Monday the 17th of October.
Adult - £25; Senior (60+) - £18; Young Person (18 – 21) - £18; Under 18’s - £10; Under 11’s - £5
Lots of members will be meeting at the Market Porter at Borough Market at 12pm before catching the train from London Bridge to Charlton. Trains take 15 minutes and run every 10 minutes.
web.beerintheevening.com/pubs/s/43/433/Market_Porter/Borough
Where is the Branch Flag?
We have lost the branch flag. Last seen at the AGM in the House of Commons, we have been unable to find it since. If anyone has put in their cupboard for safe keeping or can remember seeing it since the AGM, please contact Simon Clarkson on chairman@carlislelondonbranch.org
London Branch in the Evening News and Star
The Shine The Light campaign had a nice mention in the EN&S last Tuesday. It was also on the website:
www.newsandstar.co.uk/carlisle-united/latest/london-fans-provide-some-light-relief-for-carlisle-utd-1.886578?referrerPath=carlisle-united/latest
Branch Meeting this Thursday 20th October
6.30pm at the Civil Service Club - 2 minute walk from Embankment tube. Please let Dave Brown know if you are coming so that he can add you to the door list. information@carlislelondonbranch.org
REMINDERS
Pool and Darts Night plus commentary of our game against Sheffield Wednesday - Tuesday 25th October
Have a great branch night out at the Zeppelin Shelter 40 Leman St, London E1 8EU. Nearest tube Aldgate East. Just turn up from 7pm . Some people are eating at the Dispensary Gastropub across the road at 5.30pm. For further details contact Mike Carruthers social@carlislelondonbranch.org or just turn up. Already confirmed are: Simon & Sam Clarkson, Dave Brown, Jon McLoughlin, Ken Hullock, Al Millington, Tony Little, Jason Casey (plus 1 guest), Richard & Ralph Wood, Jon Lerew, John McGee, Simon Hindley, Paul Irving and Mike Carruthers.
Shine The Light Campaign
If you would like to offer your help on the campaign or would like further details, please contact chairman Simon Clarkson. chairman@carlislelondonbranch.org
To donate: Online via PayPal www.carlislelondonbranch.org By cheque made out to "CUSCLB" post to CUSCLB (STL), c/o Carlisle United, Brunton Park, Warwick Road, Carlisle CA1 1LL
You can read about the Shine The Light campaign:
On the branch website www.carlislelondonbranch.org ;
On the official Carlisle United website.
Save the Dates
Branch visit to Hastings AFC - Saturday 21st January
Branch sponsored game Carlisle v Scunthorpe - Easter Monday April 9th
Carlisle United Awards Dinner where the branch will have a table and presenting the Player of the Year award - Sunday 6th May
Teamcard Numbers
Please send your new teamcard numbers to Al Millington so that he can ensure that you receive points with any match ticket purchases that you make. tickets@carlislelondonbranch.org
Dave Brown
Information Officer
Charlton Saturday 22nd October 3pm
Tickets will be available on the day from the away turnstiles for cash only. There is no discount for ordering in advance. If you would like to order match tickets please email tickets@carlislelondonbranch.org before 12 noon on Monday the 17th of October.
Adult - £25; Senior (60+) - £18; Young Person (18 – 21) - £18; Under 18’s - £10; Under 11’s - £5
Lots of members will be meeting at the Market Porter at Borough Market at 12pm before catching the train from London Bridge to Charlton. Trains take 15 minutes and run every 10 minutes.
web.beerintheevening.com/pubs/s/43/433/Market_Porter/Borough
Where is the Branch Flag?
We have lost the branch flag. Last seen at the AGM in the House of Commons, we have been unable to find it since. If anyone has put in their cupboard for safe keeping or can remember seeing it since the AGM, please contact Simon Clarkson on chairman@carlislelondonbranch.org
London Branch in the Evening News and Star
The Shine The Light campaign had a nice mention in the EN&S last Tuesday. It was also on the website:
www.newsandstar.co.uk/carlisle-united/latest/london-fans-provide-some-light-relief-for-carlisle-utd-1.886578?referrerPath=carlisle-united/latest
Branch Meeting this Thursday 20th October
6.30pm at the Civil Service Club - 2 minute walk from Embankment tube. Please let Dave Brown know if you are coming so that he can add you to the door list. information@carlislelondonbranch.org
REMINDERS
Pool and Darts Night plus commentary of our game against Sheffield Wednesday - Tuesday 25th October
Have a great branch night out at the Zeppelin Shelter 40 Leman St, London E1 8EU. Nearest tube Aldgate East. Just turn up from 7pm . Some people are eating at the Dispensary Gastropub across the road at 5.30pm. For further details contact Mike Carruthers social@carlislelondonbranch.org or just turn up. Already confirmed are: Simon & Sam Clarkson, Dave Brown, Jon McLoughlin, Ken Hullock, Al Millington, Tony Little, Jason Casey (plus 1 guest), Richard & Ralph Wood, Jon Lerew, John McGee, Simon Hindley, Paul Irving and Mike Carruthers.
Shine The Light Campaign
If you would like to offer your help on the campaign or would like further details, please contact chairman Simon Clarkson. chairman@carlislelondonbranch.org
To donate: Online via PayPal www.carlislelondonbranch.org By cheque made out to "CUSCLB" post to CUSCLB (STL), c/o Carlisle United, Brunton Park, Warwick Road, Carlisle CA1 1LL
You can read about the Shine The Light campaign:
On the branch website www.carlislelondonbranch.org ;
On the official Carlisle United website.
Save the Dates
Branch visit to Hastings AFC - Saturday 21st January
Branch sponsored game Carlisle v Scunthorpe - Easter Monday April 9th
Carlisle United Awards Dinner where the branch will have a table and presenting the Player of the Year award - Sunday 6th May
Teamcard Numbers
Please send your new teamcard numbers to Al Millington so that he can ensure that you receive points with any match ticket purchases that you make. tickets@carlislelondonbranch.org
Dave Brown
Information Officer
Virtual Hit The Bar - 09/10/11
10/10/11 21:18
NEW NEWS
Shine The Light Launch
10 members had a very successful day trip from London to Carlisle on Saturday to launch the Shine The Light campaign to raise funds for the floodlight improvements. Meeting up with friends and family and other members plus assorted Brentford fans in the Kings Head we were able to sample local ales at £1.90 per pint before stopping at the Pioneer shop for an excellent Cumberland sausage bap for £1.50p! The club proved very welcoming and Simon Clarkson, Mike Carruthers and Dave Brown were able to meet Dick Young (Commercial Director) and Clair Fidler (Sales and Marketing Manager) to discuss the plans for STL and other issues before our new President Hugh McIlmoyle and Simon presented the £1,000 
cheque to John Nixon (MD) on the pitch before the game. The match programme had an article about the campaign and there is a news feature on the official website. At half time we were able to sell Hit The Bar!s inside the ground for the first time. Hugh McIlmoyle said again how delighted he was to be the Branch President and has agreed (which our editor Geoff Graham will be delighted with) to do a regular column for Hit The Bar!. Back home on the 5.52pm to London reflecting on a cracking day only marred by the late goal that cost us 2 points.
If you would like to offer your help on the campaign or would like further details, please contact chairman Simon Clarkson. chairman@carlislelondonbranch.org
To donate: Online via PayPal www.carlislelondonbranch.org By cheque made out to "CUSCLB" post to CUSCLB (STL), c/o Carlisle United, Brunton Park, Warwick Road, Carlisle CA1 1LL
You can read about the Shine The Light campaign:
On the branch website www.carlislelondonbranch.org ;
On the official Carlisle United website: www.carlisleunited.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10361~2473937,00.html
Branch Meeting
The next branch meeting is on Thursday 20th October at 6.30pm at the Civil Service Club. All welcome.
Remember that the November meeting is 1 week early on Thursday 10th November.
Charlton Athletic Saturday October 25th
Lots of members will be meeting at the Market Porter at Borough Market at 12pm before catching the train from London Bridge to Charlton.
web.beerintheevening.com/pubs/s/43/433/Market_Porter/Borough
Danny Graham Article
Article in the New Stateman by Hunter Davies on Danny Graham:
www.newstatesman.com/sport/2011/09/danny-carlisle-8220-swansea
Carlisle Player List
Ken Hullock has sent in a link to a list of every Carlisle player: www.neilbrown.newcastlefans.com/carlisle/carlisle.htm
Save the Dates
Branch visit to Hastngs AFC where member Dave Walters is Chairman - Saturday 21st January
Branch sponsored game Carlisle v Scunthorpe - Easter Monday April 9th
Carlisle United Awards Dinner where the branch will have a table and presenting the Player of the Year award - Sunday 6th May
REMINDERS
Pool and Darts Night plus commentary of our game against Sheffield Wednesday - Tuesday 25th October
Have a great branch night out at the Zeppelin Shelter 40 Leman St, London E1 8EU. Nearest tube Aldgate East. Just turn up from 7pm . Some people are eating at the Dispensary Gastropub across the road at 5.30pm. For further details contact Mike Carruthers social@carlislelondonbranch.org or just turn up. Already confirmed are: Simon & Sam Clarkson, Dave Brown, Jon McLoughlin, Ken Hullock, Al Millington, Tony Little, Jason Casey (plus 1 guest), Richard & Ralph Wood, Jon Lerew, John McGee, Simon Hindley, Paul Irving and Mike Carruthers.
Comedy Store - Tuesday 6th December
Mike Carruthers is organising a meal and then a night at the Comedy Store for members and guests in Central London on Tuesday 6th December. This is likely to replace the branch meeting in December. If you are interested in attending, please contact Mike on social@carlislelondonbranch.org as he would like to have an idea of the numbers asap but no later than 15th October. Mike has had responses so far from Simon Clarkson, Dave Croxford, Ken and Jean Hullock and Mike Carruthers.
Teamcard Numbers
Please send your new teamcard numbers to Al Millington so that he can ensure that you receive points with any match ticket purchases that you make. tickets@carlislelondonbranch.org
Dave Brown
Shine The Light Launch
If you would like to offer your help on the campaign or would like further details, please contact chairman Simon Clarkson. chairman@carlislelondonbranch.org
To donate: Online via PayPal www.carlislelondonbranch.org By cheque made out to "CUSCLB" post to CUSCLB (STL), c/o Carlisle United, Brunton Park, Warwick Road, Carlisle CA1 1LL
You can read about the Shine The Light campaign:
On the branch website www.carlislelondonbranch.org ;
On the official Carlisle United website: www.carlisleunited.co.uk/page/NewsDetail/0,,10361~2473937,00.html
Branch Meeting
The next branch meeting is on Thursday 20th October at 6.30pm at the Civil Service Club. All welcome.
Remember that the November meeting is 1 week early on Thursday 10th November.
Charlton Athletic Saturday October 25th
Lots of members will be meeting at the Market Porter at Borough Market at 12pm before catching the train from London Bridge to Charlton.
web.beerintheevening.com/pubs/s/43/433/Market_Porter/Borough
Danny Graham Article
Article in the New Stateman by Hunter Davies on Danny Graham:
www.newstatesman.com/sport/2011/09/danny-carlisle-8220-swansea
Carlisle Player List
Ken Hullock has sent in a link to a list of every Carlisle player: www.neilbrown.newcastlefans.com/carlisle/carlisle.htm
Save the Dates
Branch visit to Hastngs AFC where member Dave Walters is Chairman - Saturday 21st January
Branch sponsored game Carlisle v Scunthorpe - Easter Monday April 9th
Carlisle United Awards Dinner where the branch will have a table and presenting the Player of the Year award - Sunday 6th May
REMINDERS
Pool and Darts Night plus commentary of our game against Sheffield Wednesday - Tuesday 25th October
Have a great branch night out at the Zeppelin Shelter 40 Leman St, London E1 8EU. Nearest tube Aldgate East. Just turn up from 7pm . Some people are eating at the Dispensary Gastropub across the road at 5.30pm. For further details contact Mike Carruthers social@carlislelondonbranch.org or just turn up. Already confirmed are: Simon & Sam Clarkson, Dave Brown, Jon McLoughlin, Ken Hullock, Al Millington, Tony Little, Jason Casey (plus 1 guest), Richard & Ralph Wood, Jon Lerew, John McGee, Simon Hindley, Paul Irving and Mike Carruthers.
Comedy Store - Tuesday 6th December
Mike Carruthers is organising a meal and then a night at the Comedy Store for members and guests in Central London on Tuesday 6th December. This is likely to replace the branch meeting in December. If you are interested in attending, please contact Mike on social@carlislelondonbranch.org as he would like to have an idea of the numbers asap but no later than 15th October. Mike has had responses so far from Simon Clarkson, Dave Croxford, Ken and Jean Hullock and Mike Carruthers.
Teamcard Numbers
Please send your new teamcard numbers to Al Millington so that he can ensure that you receive points with any match ticket purchases that you make. tickets@carlislelondonbranch.org
Dave Brown
Virtual Hit The Bar - 02/10/11
02/10/11 19:56
NEW NEWS
Huge Welcome to to our new President
We are delighted to announce that Carlisle Legend Hughie Mcilmoyle has agreed to be the New President of the branch - a position that has been vacant since the sad passing of Dave Nicholson. Hugh said "Thank you for your kind offer to be President of the London Branch of the Supporters Club. I accept and feel honoured and privileged to hold such a position. It is the supporters of a football club that are the most important people, they stay with the club through thick and thin. Look forward to seeing you on 8th October"
Shine The Light Fundraising Campaign to be launched on Saturday 8th October at the Brentford game
As you all know, through your kind donations and support of fundraising events, the branch regularly provide sponsorship and donations to the club. This season we have already sponsored the extended match highlights that are on United Player and also the Centre of Excellence Manager David Wilkes. We are also committed to sponsoring the home game against Scunthorpe on Easter Monday. We always look for ways that we can help the club that don't prove popular to the corporate sponsors so that the club gets extra benefit.
Recently we were approached by the club to help out with upgrading the floodlights. This upgrade had to be carried out to comply with current Football League regulations and meant that £15,000 would need to be spent taking away much needed money for the team activities. The branch immediately agreed to donate £1,000 but we felt that this would afford a great opportunity to try to involve Carlisle fans everywhere by launching a campaign, run by the London Branch, to raise a total of £5,000. We decided to name this campaign "Shine The Light" and will be working with the club to raise funds throughout the supporter base.
The campaign will be launched at the home game v Brentford on Saturday 8th October with an on pitch presentation of the £1,000 cheque to the club by our new President Hugh McIlmoyle. There are 10 members travelling up for the day from London and we will be joined by our many Carlisle based fans and those that often travel to home games. There will be a half page about the campaign in the match programme and an article on the club website organised with the kind help of Club Media Officer Andy Hall. We also hope to get publicity for the launch from the Evening News and Star and Radio Cumbria.
Over the season ahead we will be organising various fundraising events including a raffle with prizes not normally available to buy. We will also be offering a specially produced LB baseball cap with all profits going to the campaign. It will be possible to donate online on the branch website via PayPal which will be available from the 8th October.
If you would like to offer your help on the campaign or would like further details, please contact chairman Simon Clarkson. chairman@carlislelondonbranch.org
Radio Cumbria - Post Match Comments
Recently the branch has been well represented in the fans' post match comments on the matchday show of Radio Cumbria. After the Walsall game yesterday Simon Clarkson, Ken Hullock, Dave Brown and Al Millington were all asked to offer views after the game. If you would like to make your views known via Radio Cumbria, please email Dave Brown information@carlislelondonbranch.org . Please provide your name, mobile number and which of the following away games you will be attending: 15/10 Yeovil; 22/10 Charlton; 5/11 Exeter; 19/11 Sheffield United; 10/12 Scunthorpe; 26/12 Preston; Huddersfield 31/12.
Hit The Bar - Are you seeing double?
Due to an administrative error, some members were sent 2 separate copies of the last issue of Hit The Bar! Whille mistakes of this type are rare, it does happen and we apologise. To make the best of it, why not give your second copy to a Carlisle fan and suggest he joins the branch?
Supporters' Football
Football captain Chris Tembey reports that the next supporters games are likely to be:
Nov 12 v Wimbledon (FA Cup First Round Opponent pending....)
Nov 26 v Kingstonian (awaiting their ground approval)
From that point on the games (weather permitting) will run as follows:
Jan 14 MK Dons
Feb 11 Stevenage (rumour has it this team may no longer be active, so Barnet could provide an alternate opposition)
Feb 18 Brentford
Mar 17 Bournemouth
Apr 07 Wycombe
This is all of course subject to change and there is even potential for other games (e.g. Watford, Dag & Red) but this is sufficient I think for now! To play or support or just to get further details, contact chris on football@carlislelondonbranch.org
United Scene
The first issue of the club Magazine "United Scene" comes out in the next week or two. There is now a website that previews the magazine and has details about the subscription available.
http://www.unitedscene.co.uk/
REMINDERS
Pool and Darts Night plus commentary of our game against Sheffield Wednesday - Tuesday 25th October
Have a great branch night out at the Zeppelin Shelter 40 Leman St, London E1 8EU. Nearest tube Aldgate East. Just turn up from 7pm . Some people are eating at the Dispensary Gastropub across the road at 5.30pm. For further details contact Mike Carruthers social@carlislelondonbranch.org or just turn up. Already confirmed are: Simon & Sam Clarkson, Dave Brown, Jon McLoughlin, Ken Hullock, Al Millington, Tony Little, Jason Casey (plus 1 guest), Richard & Ralph Wood, Jon Lerew, John McGee, Simon Hindley, Paul Irving and Mike Carruthers.
Comedy Store - Tuesday 6th December
Mike Carruthers is organising a meal and then a night at the Comedy Store for members and guests in Central London on Tuesday 6th December. This is likely to replace the branch meeting in December. If you are interested in attending, please contact Mike on social@carlislelondonbranch.org as he would like to have an idea of the numbers asap but no later than 15th October. Mike has had responses so far from Simon Clarkson, Dave Croxford, Ken and Jean Hullock and Mike Carruthers.
Teamcard Numbers
Please send your new teamcard numbers to Al Millington so that he can ensure that you receive points with any match ticket purchases that you make. tickets@carlislelondonbranch.org
Dave Brown
Huge Welcome to to our new President
We are delighted to announce that Carlisle Legend Hughie Mcilmoyle has agreed to be the New President of the branch - a position that has been vacant since the sad passing of Dave Nicholson. Hugh said "Thank you for your kind offer to be President of the London Branch of the Supporters Club. I accept and feel honoured and privileged to hold such a position. It is the supporters of a football club that are the most important people, they stay with the club through thick and thin. Look forward to seeing you on 8th October"
Shine The Light Fundraising Campaign to be launched on Saturday 8th October at the Brentford game
As you all know, through your kind donations and support of fundraising events, the branch regularly provide sponsorship and donations to the club. This season we have already sponsored the extended match highlights that are on United Player and also the Centre of Excellence Manager David Wilkes. We are also committed to sponsoring the home game against Scunthorpe on Easter Monday. We always look for ways that we can help the club that don't prove popular to the corporate sponsors so that the club gets extra benefit.
Recently we were approached by the club to help out with upgrading the floodlights. This upgrade had to be carried out to comply with current Football League regulations and meant that £15,000 would need to be spent taking away much needed money for the team activities. The branch immediately agreed to donate £1,000 but we felt that this would afford a great opportunity to try to involve Carlisle fans everywhere by launching a campaign, run by the London Branch, to raise a total of £5,000. We decided to name this campaign "Shine The Light" and will be working with the club to raise funds throughout the supporter base.
The campaign will be launched at the home game v Brentford on Saturday 8th October with an on pitch presentation of the £1,000 cheque to the club by our new President Hugh McIlmoyle. There are 10 members travelling up for the day from London and we will be joined by our many Carlisle based fans and those that often travel to home games. There will be a half page about the campaign in the match programme and an article on the club website organised with the kind help of Club Media Officer Andy Hall. We also hope to get publicity for the launch from the Evening News and Star and Radio Cumbria.
Over the season ahead we will be organising various fundraising events including a raffle with prizes not normally available to buy. We will also be offering a specially produced LB baseball cap with all profits going to the campaign. It will be possible to donate online on the branch website via PayPal which will be available from the 8th October.
If you would like to offer your help on the campaign or would like further details, please contact chairman Simon Clarkson. chairman@carlislelondonbranch.org
Radio Cumbria - Post Match Comments
Recently the branch has been well represented in the fans' post match comments on the matchday show of Radio Cumbria. After the Walsall game yesterday Simon Clarkson, Ken Hullock, Dave Brown and Al Millington were all asked to offer views after the game. If you would like to make your views known via Radio Cumbria, please email Dave Brown information@carlislelondonbranch.org . Please provide your name, mobile number and which of the following away games you will be attending: 15/10 Yeovil; 22/10 Charlton; 5/11 Exeter; 19/11 Sheffield United; 10/12 Scunthorpe; 26/12 Preston; Huddersfield 31/12.
Hit The Bar - Are you seeing double?
Due to an administrative error, some members were sent 2 separate copies of the last issue of Hit The Bar! Whille mistakes of this type are rare, it does happen and we apologise. To make the best of it, why not give your second copy to a Carlisle fan and suggest he joins the branch?
Supporters' Football
Football captain Chris Tembey reports that the next supporters games are likely to be:
Nov 12 v Wimbledon (FA Cup First Round Opponent pending....)
Nov 26 v Kingstonian (awaiting their ground approval)
From that point on the games (weather permitting) will run as follows:
Jan 14 MK Dons
Feb 11 Stevenage (rumour has it this team may no longer be active, so Barnet could provide an alternate opposition)
Feb 18 Brentford
Mar 17 Bournemouth
Apr 07 Wycombe
This is all of course subject to change and there is even potential for other games (e.g. Watford, Dag & Red) but this is sufficient I think for now! To play or support or just to get further details, contact chris on football@carlislelondonbranch.org
United Scene
The first issue of the club Magazine "United Scene" comes out in the next week or two. There is now a website that previews the magazine and has details about the subscription available.
http://www.unitedscene.co.uk/
REMINDERS
Pool and Darts Night plus commentary of our game against Sheffield Wednesday - Tuesday 25th October
Have a great branch night out at the Zeppelin Shelter 40 Leman St, London E1 8EU. Nearest tube Aldgate East. Just turn up from 7pm . Some people are eating at the Dispensary Gastropub across the road at 5.30pm. For further details contact Mike Carruthers social@carlislelondonbranch.org or just turn up. Already confirmed are: Simon & Sam Clarkson, Dave Brown, Jon McLoughlin, Ken Hullock, Al Millington, Tony Little, Jason Casey (plus 1 guest), Richard & Ralph Wood, Jon Lerew, John McGee, Simon Hindley, Paul Irving and Mike Carruthers.
Comedy Store - Tuesday 6th December
Mike Carruthers is organising a meal and then a night at the Comedy Store for members and guests in Central London on Tuesday 6th December. This is likely to replace the branch meeting in December. If you are interested in attending, please contact Mike on social@carlislelondonbranch.org as he would like to have an idea of the numbers asap but no later than 15th October. Mike has had responses so far from Simon Clarkson, Dave Croxford, Ken and Jean Hullock and Mike Carruthers.
Teamcard Numbers
Please send your new teamcard numbers to Al Millington so that he can ensure that you receive points with any match ticket purchases that you make. tickets@carlislelondonbranch.org
Dave Brown