Dave Nicholson was given a good send off yesterday as many Branch members took in the glorious weather in the aptly named Fox pub after the service. Oh how he would have loved the drama of the JPT penalty win against Port Vale.

Brewery Tour - 7th October

The Sambrook Brewrey Tour starts at 7pm. We will meet at the Falcon Pub at Clapham Junction. (Come out of the station at the St Johns Hill 'Shops' exit turn left and the pub is on the corner). We will be there from about 17.30. If your not going to make it to CJ for 18.30 let Nigel know and we could meet you at the brewrey. From there it is a 20 minute walk to the brewrey. The Falcon normaly has about 20 real ales on the go and serve food. There is also a large range of fish and chips and other takeaways across the road form the pub.

The cost is £7 can every one please BRING THE EXACT MONEY as they nor me will have change for everyone!!.

Numbers don't see to be a problem so if anyone else wants to come as well please let Nigel Moss know at nigemoss@yahoo.co.uk

Summer Trip

Please see this article from Mike Carruthers.

Exeter 16th October

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.

This game is not all ticket however they are discounted by £2.00, with exception of the under 18’s, if purchased in advance.

** Most members travelling are looking to buy tickets for the seating area given the terrace is a poor view and uncovered.

Prices Seated: Adult £18**
Senior (60+) £12
Students (with ID) £12
Junior (Under 18) £6

Prices Standing: Adult £16
Senior (60+) £11
Students (with ID) £11
Junior (Under 18) £6

Ambulant disabled supporters should be charged their age related prices and are entitled to a free carer.

Tickets will be distributed at our meeting place from 1330 http://www.carlislelondonbranch.org/travel/venues/exeter.html


The Groupsave train will be the 10.06 out of Paddington and the 18.02 back from St Davids. Cost will be £32.25 return for adults if travelling in groups of 4 and £1 for children. Please register with Al at travel@carlislelondonbranch.org



Keep the faith,

Simon Clarkson

*** October - ( reproduced with kind permission from ' On This Day ' ).

Out muscled and lacking that that little bit of luck meant that we slipped to our first home league defeat of the season.

Brewery Tour - 7th October

The Sambrook Brewrey Tour starts at 7pm. We will meet at the Falcon Pub at Clapham Junction. (Come out of the station at the St Johns Hill 'Shops' exit turn left and the pub is on the corner). We will be there from about 17.30. If your not going to make it to CJ for 18.30 let Nigel know and we could meet you at the brewrey. From there it is a 20 minute walk to the brewrey. The Falcon normaly has about 20 real ales on the go and serve food. There is also a large range of fish and chips and other takeaways across the road form the pub.

The cost is £7 can every one please BRING THE EXACT MONEY as they nor me will have change for everyone!!.

Numbers don't seem to be a problem so if anyone else wants to come as well please let Nigel Moss know at nigemoss@yahoo.co.uk

Summer Trip

Please see this article from Mike Carruthers.

Branch Meeting

All our welcome at the next Branch meeting on Thursday 21st October.

*We are sticking to the new formula which makes it even more of a social occasion.

The meeting will start at 6.30pm and should be finished by 8pm when for those wishing to eat can do so. The rest of the evening will be social craic over a few beers. There is no need to let us know in advance if you are attending.

** Please put in your diaries that reps from the club will be attending our meeting on November 18th.

Mascots

The mascot experience is a great day out for both parents and mascots so sign up quickly with Helen Magee-Brown at mascots@carlislelondonbranch.org

Exeter 16th Oct
Bristol Rovers - TAKEN
Orient 4th Dec - TAKEN
Yeovil 18th Dec
Charlton 8th Jan - NOT AVAILABLE
Southampton 12th Feb - TAKEN
Swindon 19th Feb
Brighton 5th March - TAKEN
Peterborough 12th March
Brentford 25th March
MK Dons 9th April
Dag & Red 30th April - TAKEN

United Scene

You may have read on pages 43-44 in the HTB that on 2nd September a new 60 page high quality magazine ' United Scene ' was launched. It will be published every eight weeks making a total of six issues this season.

Carlisle United have approved for CUSCLB to be a sponsor as well as contributing articles. Because agreement was reached after the first issue went to print, we have agreed the following subscription deal.

Members of CUSCLB can subscribe to issues 2-6 for a total of £20 which includes p&p ( UK only ) - a saving of £4.75 compared to the standard rate . For overseas subscribers the cost will be £25.

If you are interested please send a cheque to arrive before 19th October payable to CUSCLB to me at 11 Cedar Road, Sutton, Surrey SM2 5DA with the name and address to whom the copies are to be sent.

I will include reminders in future issues of vhtb once a deadline has been set. Remember this offer is only available to existing CUSCLB members ie those who have renewed.

Issue 1 can be purchased via the club shop 01228 554138 and numerous retail outlets in Cumbria.

I have received payment from Colin Hopkins, Allan Stamper, Eric Rothery, Dave Brown, Harold Bowron, Chris Tembey, Ken Hullock, Iain Davidson, Geoff Graham, Mick Simpson, Nigel Moss, Mike Carruthers, Chris Holmes, Ian Brown, John Walker, Ricahrd Shipley, Bob Ham, Nick Dawson, Mick Driver & Mike Whitehead.

AWAY TRAVEL


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.

Exeter 16th October

This game is not all ticket however they are discounted by £2.00, with exception of the under 18’s, if purchased in advance

Prices Seated: Adult £18
Senior (60+) £12
Students (with ID) £12
Junior (Under 18) £6

Prices Standing: Adult £16
Senior (60+) £11
Students (with ID) £11
Junior (Under 18) £6

Ambulant disabled supporters should be charged their age related prices and are entitled to a free carer.

Tickets will be distributed at our meeting place from 1330 http://www.carlislelondonbranch.org/travel/venues/exeter.html


Groupsave will be available on the day. Please register with Al at travel@carlislelondonbranch.org

OTHER NEWS

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. 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.


Keep the faith,

Simon Clarkson

*** 3 October 2007 - United name their new manager as John Ward who agrees a 4 year contract ( reproduced with kind permission from ' On This Day ' ).