Prior to drawing 1-1 with Falkirk in midweek Francoise Zoko signed on a 1 year deal. Looks like just a centre half required now before the big kick off next saturday.

Summer BBQ

Tony and Sally Little invite Members to a BBQ at Copthorne nr Gatwick Airport on Saturday 21st August. Come along for some food, refreshments, games and listen to United taking 3 points against MK Dons. If you are interested please contact Tony at social@carlislelondonbranch.org

Renewal Process Linking in with Teamcards

For those still to renew please find attached the renewal form.The standing order option is not currently available as monies will be collected on 1st August. Please note that Branch membership cards will be distributed together with Teamcards this season, with the exception of Premier Club members and Season Ticket Holders who will receive their Teamcards direct from CUFC.

Aside from those Members who opted out or redeemed their Teamcard points, all Branch Teamcard points will be pooled together and donated to CUFC in the form of a specific purchase. Once I know details of the total amount I will advise what the points have been used for.

Prediction Competition

Please find attached our 21st anniversary Prediction Competition. Let's go for a record entry by distributing this as widely as possible to friends and colleagues.

Hit The Bar!

We need any comments regarding what you think of the squad movements - is McDaid better than Horwood, Simek better than Raven? Are you pleased that the club agreed a fee with Man C even if Adam Clayton chose to chase a Championship place? Is this squad better than last year? Are you happy that Jason Price is back? What do you make of Zoko ? Let HTB know - please contact Dave Brown editor@carlislelondonbranch.org

As we enter the summer holiday period please send in your pictures in unusual places in United colours together with a short explanation.

If you are happy for photos to go on our website please send them to Paul Parke at webmaster@carlislelondonbranch.org and any possibles for our programme page can go to Ian Jardine at i.jardine@btinternet.com

Brentford

For those going up for the first game of the season, a few Branch members are meeting in the Woodrow Wilson pub in Botchergate from 1pm

AWAY TRAVEL


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


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

Plymouth - 14th August

Ticket prices are as follows

Adult £20.00
65 & Over £14.00
Under 23 (young person on the system) £14.00
Under 18 £6.00
Family Ticket (1 adult & 1 child in designated area) £24.00


Some Members are now booked on the 0906 from Paddington and return on the 1754. Given it is holiday season , early booking is essential and one that we can not guarantee will be available on groupsave on the day.

Colchester

The game at colchester has been brought forward to a 1945hrs kick off on Friday 27th August.

We will be doing a Groupsave train at around £13 each.

Sheff Wed 11th September

Some Members are now booked on the 0955 from St Pancras and return on the 1827. Early booking is essential as Groupsave will not be available on the day.

Exeter - 16th October

We are looking at options around making a weekend out of this trip. The option would be to stay in Torquay (Exeter is 45 minutes by train).

Please register your interest by contacting Mike Carruthers at summertrip@carlislelondonbranch.org by 10th July. Hotel cost is likely to be £40 to £50 per person per night including breakfast. Travel to Exeter on the day of the game would be by train (45 minutes approximately).

Please specify if you are interested in:

Friday night only
Friday & Saturday night
Saturday night only
Extra nights other than the above (please specify).

Mascots

Amazingly we are yet to receive a request for away mascots for the below games. These are a great day out for both parents and mascots so sign up quickly with Helen Magee-Brown at mascots@carlislelondonbranch.org

Plymouth 14th Aug
Colchester 27th Aug
Bournemouth 25th Sep
Exeter 16th Oct
Bristol Rovers 30th Oct
Orient 4th Dec
Yeovil 18th Dec
Charlton 8th Jan
Southampton 12th Feb
Swindon 19th Feb
Brighton 5th March
Peterborough 12th March
Brentford 25th March
MK Dons 9th April
Dag & Red 30th April

OTHER NEWS

Polo Shirts

Following tremendous sales we are now looking to clear the stock. We will honour outstanding orders which are subject to awaiting delivery but this is your last chance to order Large size which we have left . Please order from Jon at merchandise@carlislelondonbranch.org

Branch Meeting

All our welcome at the next Branch meeting on Thursday 19th August. The meeting starts at 8pm or 6.30pm for those wishing to eat. Please contact information@carlislelondonbranch.org if you are coming along

250 HTB Book

Have you bought the HTB250 book yet? We have now got a new stock. The history of the first 250 issues of Hit The Bar by Ian Jardine is a great read and only costs £5. You can order it from book@carlislelondonbranch.org, by post: London Branch, Park House, 191 Stafford Road, Wallington SM6 9BT or at Carlisle in either the Blues Store or Notmans Newsagents in Morton. Remember when you order to include £3 to cover post and packaging. Alternatively the book can be handed over at an away game next season.



Keep the faith,

Simon Clarkson

*** Please note I will be off e mail until the weekend ***