02 August 2009
VHTB - 03/08/09
03/08/09 18:52
The new season is less than one week away and we still haven't signed a new striker!
Tickets
Millwall 15th August
We do not as yet have prices for our first away game of the season but anticipate members will get a good discount if ordering through the branch.
Ticket requests are already in from: Simon Clarkson, Dave Brown, Dave Croxford, Al Millington, Iain Davidson, Nigel Moss, Ian Brown, Andy Dixon (B) and Mike Carruthers. The deadline for ordering Millwall tickets through the branch is 12 noon this Friday the 7th of August.
The pre match meeting place will be the Barrow Boy and Banker Pub outside London Bridge station.
http://www.beerintheevening.com/pubs/s/14/1424/Barrowboy_and_Banker/London_Bridge
From there we will get the train to South Bermondsey. Please note South Bermondsey station is in Zone 2 but pre paid oyster cards can not be used on this line. If you are travelling by public transport a travel card will most likely be the cheapest option on the day.
Orient 29th August
No ticket prices available for this game as yet but orders are now being taken.
The meeting place will be our regular haunt the Birkbeck Tavern.
http://www.beerintheevening.com/pubs/s/34/3403/Birkbeck_Tavern/Leyton
Please email tickets@carlislelondonbranch.org with all ticket requirements.
Remember to check the London Branch website for all away day info throughout the season.
http://www.carlislelondonbranch.org/travel/venues/away.html
Train Travel
Oldham 19th September
Some members have booked on the train for the following times:
Out on the 09.40 from Euston arriving Oldham 12.54 - coach C
Back on the 18.00 arrive Euston 21.19 - coach D
At the time of writing advance tickets for the above route can be purchased online for £32.50. However it is possible to get cheaper fares on different trains. Go to www.qjump.co.uk for timetable and fare info, check out 'single fares' for the best deals.
Walsall 3rd October
Mike Carruthers is organising train travel to and from London for the Walsall game. If you would like to travel with other members please email Mike at carruthers29@btinternet.com by the end of Wednesday. The recommended route is out of London Euston via Walsall to the Bescott Stadium. Advance purchase value tickets are still available, please email Mike for times and prices.
100 Years at Brunton Park
We have been asked to write an article for a celebratory magazine entitled "100 years of Brunton Park". Mike Carruthers has agreed to produce the article but if anybody has any Brunton Park stories/memories that they would like to share please email Mike at carruthers29@btinternet.com by Wednesday 5th August. Please also confirm if you are happy for your name to be put against your contribution, if it is included in the article. If anybody has any old photographs these would also be welcome.
Teamcard
All renewing Branch members will receive a CUFC team card. Teamcard is the official membership and loyalty card of CUFC. It provides a comprehensive reward scheme that offers fans the chance to shop at selected local retailers, online and at the Blues store, earning points that can be redeemed against the purchase of CUFC merchandise, match tickets and season tickets. With the previous membership benefits such as priority on tickets remaining, the Teamcard is a winner all round as the club benefit by also receiving additional revenue from the retailers.
On 1st August, last seasons Blue Army reward Points will be added to the Teamcard. The London Branch are proposing that all loyalty points are pooled and used to purchase kit for the Youth team. I have met with the coach Eric Kinder and he was very receptive to this idea.
** Please let Simon Clarkson know at chairman@carlislelondonbranch.org if you would prefer not to pool your points **
Centenary Raffle
The London Branch will be selling raffle tickets for the Centenary Raffle with a first prize of £1909 and dozens of other donated prizes. Tickets priced £1 each will be available in person at the Millwall and Orient games or by sending a cheque payable to Carlisle United Football Club to Simon Clarkson at 11 Cedar Road, Sutton, Surrey SM2 5DA. The draw is on 5th September.
Simon’s Triathlon
I am doing a triathlon on 6th September at Dorney Lake to raise funds for the Emily Ash Trust www.emilyashtrust.com Those of you that know me well, will recognise that this event will be a big challenge given it is a long time since I swum or rode a bike !
Cancer and leukaemia will affect most people during the lives. The purpose of the Emily Ash Trust is to help improve the lives of children by both helping them directly and improving the lifestyle of the family unit or guardians who are supporting a child. Respite care such as mini breaks or purchases of specific equipment can make a significant difference to the quality of life within the family.
Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving – they’ll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they’ll send your money directly to the Emily Ash Trust and make sure Gift Aid is reclaimed on every eligible donation by a UK taxpayer. So it’s the most efficient way to donate - I raise more, whilst saving time and cutting costs for the charity.
It's easy to donate online by credit or debit card - just go to my Justgiving page:
http://www.justgiving.com/Simon-Clarkson
This automatically reclaims Gift Aid if you're a UK taxpayer, so your donation is worth even more. I hope you'll join me in supporting The Emily Ash Trust.
Thank you
Simon Clarkson
NB I am on holiday from 2-13th August where I hope to use the chance to get in some warm weather training !
Branch Meeting
Our next meeting is at 8pm on Thursday 20th of August in the Civil Service Club. Please let me know if you wish to attend via email on information@carlislelondonbranch.org particularly if you wish to join us for the pre meeting meal in the restaurant at 6.30pm.
Home Meeting Venue
Our new pre home match meeting place is the Woodrow Wilson on Botchergate. If you are going up for any home game, let me know and I will put you in touch with other Branch members to meet for a beer before the game.
Up The Blues,
Al - CUSCLB Info Officer
Tickets
Millwall 15th August
We do not as yet have prices for our first away game of the season but anticipate members will get a good discount if ordering through the branch.
Ticket requests are already in from: Simon Clarkson, Dave Brown, Dave Croxford, Al Millington, Iain Davidson, Nigel Moss, Ian Brown, Andy Dixon (B) and Mike Carruthers. The deadline for ordering Millwall tickets through the branch is 12 noon this Friday the 7th of August.
The pre match meeting place will be the Barrow Boy and Banker Pub outside London Bridge station.
http://www.beerintheevening.com/pubs/s/14/1424/Barrowboy_and_Banker/London_Bridge
From there we will get the train to South Bermondsey. Please note South Bermondsey station is in Zone 2 but pre paid oyster cards can not be used on this line. If you are travelling by public transport a travel card will most likely be the cheapest option on the day.
Orient 29th August
No ticket prices available for this game as yet but orders are now being taken.
The meeting place will be our regular haunt the Birkbeck Tavern.
http://www.beerintheevening.com/pubs/s/34/3403/Birkbeck_Tavern/Leyton
Please email tickets@carlislelondonbranch.org with all ticket requirements.
Remember to check the London Branch website for all away day info throughout the season.
http://www.carlislelondonbranch.org/travel/venues/away.html
Train Travel
Oldham 19th September
Some members have booked on the train for the following times:
Out on the 09.40 from Euston arriving Oldham 12.54 - coach C
Back on the 18.00 arrive Euston 21.19 - coach D
At the time of writing advance tickets for the above route can be purchased online for £32.50. However it is possible to get cheaper fares on different trains. Go to www.qjump.co.uk for timetable and fare info, check out 'single fares' for the best deals.
Walsall 3rd October
Mike Carruthers is organising train travel to and from London for the Walsall game. If you would like to travel with other members please email Mike at carruthers29@btinternet.com by the end of Wednesday. The recommended route is out of London Euston via Walsall to the Bescott Stadium. Advance purchase value tickets are still available, please email Mike for times and prices.
100 Years at Brunton Park
We have been asked to write an article for a celebratory magazine entitled "100 years of Brunton Park". Mike Carruthers has agreed to produce the article but if anybody has any Brunton Park stories/memories that they would like to share please email Mike at carruthers29@btinternet.com by Wednesday 5th August. Please also confirm if you are happy for your name to be put against your contribution, if it is included in the article. If anybody has any old photographs these would also be welcome.
Teamcard
All renewing Branch members will receive a CUFC team card. Teamcard is the official membership and loyalty card of CUFC. It provides a comprehensive reward scheme that offers fans the chance to shop at selected local retailers, online and at the Blues store, earning points that can be redeemed against the purchase of CUFC merchandise, match tickets and season tickets. With the previous membership benefits such as priority on tickets remaining, the Teamcard is a winner all round as the club benefit by also receiving additional revenue from the retailers.
On 1st August, last seasons Blue Army reward Points will be added to the Teamcard. The London Branch are proposing that all loyalty points are pooled and used to purchase kit for the Youth team. I have met with the coach Eric Kinder and he was very receptive to this idea.
** Please let Simon Clarkson know at chairman@carlislelondonbranch.org if you would prefer not to pool your points **
Centenary Raffle
The London Branch will be selling raffle tickets for the Centenary Raffle with a first prize of £1909 and dozens of other donated prizes. Tickets priced £1 each will be available in person at the Millwall and Orient games or by sending a cheque payable to Carlisle United Football Club to Simon Clarkson at 11 Cedar Road, Sutton, Surrey SM2 5DA. The draw is on 5th September.
Simon’s Triathlon
I am doing a triathlon on 6th September at Dorney Lake to raise funds for the Emily Ash Trust www.emilyashtrust.com Those of you that know me well, will recognise that this event will be a big challenge given it is a long time since I swum or rode a bike !
Cancer and leukaemia will affect most people during the lives. The purpose of the Emily Ash Trust is to help improve the lives of children by both helping them directly and improving the lifestyle of the family unit or guardians who are supporting a child. Respite care such as mini breaks or purchases of specific equipment can make a significant difference to the quality of life within the family.
Donating through JustGiving is simple, fast and totally secure. Your details are safe with JustGiving – they’ll never sell them on or send unwanted emails. Once you donate, they’ll send your money directly to the Emily Ash Trust and make sure Gift Aid is reclaimed on every eligible donation by a UK taxpayer. So it’s the most efficient way to donate - I raise more, whilst saving time and cutting costs for the charity.
It's easy to donate online by credit or debit card - just go to my Justgiving page:
http://www.justgiving.com/Simon-Clarkson
This automatically reclaims Gift Aid if you're a UK taxpayer, so your donation is worth even more. I hope you'll join me in supporting The Emily Ash Trust.
Thank you
Simon Clarkson
NB I am on holiday from 2-13th August where I hope to use the chance to get in some warm weather training !
Branch Meeting
Our next meeting is at 8pm on Thursday 20th of August in the Civil Service Club. Please let me know if you wish to attend via email on information@carlislelondonbranch.org particularly if you wish to join us for the pre meeting meal in the restaurant at 6.30pm.
Home Meeting Venue
Our new pre home match meeting place is the Woodrow Wilson on Botchergate. If you are going up for any home game, let me know and I will put you in touch with other Branch members to meet for a beer before the game.
Up The Blues,
Al - CUSCLB Info Officer