The 1-0 victory at Morecambe tonight will prove to be very financially lucrative as the FA cup second round game at home to Norwich on 28th Jan will be shown live on the internet with a 5.15pm kick off. I will look into the potential of a social gathering at a central London venue if we can beam the internet stream onto a large screen

Branch Meeting

Our next meeting will be only a few days after the 35th anniversary of the creation of the Branch.

The meeting will be held at 8pm next Thursday 19th November at the Civil Service Club. Please register your attendance with Alan Millington at information@carlislelondonbranch.org particularly should you wish to join us for a meal at 6.30pm. All members welcome..

A Plea for a Lift

A message from Aidan Wharton in Jersey - " I am keen to get over for the Colchester game on 19th December but would not make it back to Gatwick in time for my return flight due to the time it would take getting back on the train.

I was keen for this match hoping it wouldn't involve another overnight stay for me but the winter flight times mean that there are no later flights available.

If there is a member who has to pass Gatwick on their way home and wouldn't mind giving me a lift back there after the game , I would happily contribute to the fuel bill. " Aidan Wharton slim_ady14@hotmail.com.

Summer Trip and/or Weekend Away

The vote for the destination/date of next years summer trip chose Budapest as the destination and the date Friday 4th June. I am unable to go on the trip next June and whilst I'm happy to help in booking hotels and researching things to do etc if the trip is to go ahead a volunteer would be needed to organise things once there (excursions, meals etc). If anybody would be prepared to step forward please contact me asap.

I also asked in the survey if there was interest for a weekend based around an away game this season. The response to this was very positive and having discussed this further with a number of members I would now like to gauge interest for a weekend based around our final game of the season at Norwich (Saturday 8th May). I would base this on staying for two nights (Friday7th & Saturday 8th). If anybody wanted to stay longer that could be arranged. If you are interested please let me know by Sunday 29th November, at this stage no commitment. I will contact those who have expressed an interest after 29th November with further details.

Mike Carruthers - carruthers29@btinternet.com

Matchdays

There have been a couple of changes to away meeting venues so remember to check the London Branch website for all away day info throughout the season and to obtain your Ticket Deposit Scheme balance. http://www.carlislelondonbranch.org

You can order your match tickets for away games on our website or direct to tickets@carlislelondonbranch.org.

MK Dons FC Tuesday 24th November

This game is not all ticket however it is advised that fans buy tickets in advance as there are no cash turnstiles at the ground.

Prices Seated: Adult £6.00
Senior (60+) £6.00
Junior (16 and under) £3.00
Under 12 (Under 11 on system) £1.00
Under 7 (With full paying adult) FOC

I have ordered tickets for Nigel Moss*, Dave Brown*, Ken Hullock, Alan Millington, Andy Dixon, Mick Driver, Dave Croxford, Colin Hopkins & Jim Lawman* .

Ticket distribution point will be the Enigma Tavern, 2 Princess Way, Bletchley MK2 2EN
2 Princess Way, Bletchley, Milton keynes, MK2 2EN. Phone : 01908 645523

http://enigmatavern.co.uk/

Groupsave* at £28 for 4 is available from Euston with departure times flexible as long as we travel in groups of 4.

We can split into groups of 4 and use different outbound trains if needs be.

250th Edition of HTB

The commemorative book will be heading off to the publishers shortly and hopefully available pre Christmas. It is likely to be priced at £5.

As part of the Celebrations we are selling polo shirts as shown on our website http://www.carlislelondonbranch.org/news/news.html

A limited stock are now available for purchase priced at £15 each in sizes M, L, XL & XLL. These make for an excellent Christmas present.

Wherever possible we will look to distribute the shirts by hand at away games but should you be unable to make any of the games we will arrange for them to be posted to you in time for Christmas.

Please place your polo shirt orders at merchandise@carlislelondonbranch.org

There will be an event on 16th January after the Brentford game where we will celebrate the 250 isues. More information will follow shortly.

Christmas Get Together

There will be a social gathering after the Gillingham game on 5th December at the Buckingham Arms , 62 Petty France, Westminster. If you want to attend please contact social@carlislelondonbranch.org.

Keep the faith,


Simon Clarkson


*** 18 November 2006 - Neil McDonald secures his first away win as manager - a single strike from Karl Hawley at Bournemouth ( reproduced with kind permission from ' On This Day ' ).