Despite a disappointing result at Brentford the post match event was a massive success. Over 80 attendees celebrating the fantastic 250 issues of HTB book were treated to good Cumbrian craic, a fascinating Q & A session with Stan Bowles and an impromptu forum with club officials. Some unexpected players kit donated by the club was auctioned and over 20 prizes distributed in the raffle with the top prize a VIP day for 4 at Brunton Park being scooped by James Potter. Any other raffle winners not in attendance will be notified directly. A full list of winners is at the end of this message.

Can anyone who took pictures please send them to:-

Dave Brown for HTB - editor@carlislelondonbranch.org
Paul Parke for our website webmaster@carlislelondonbranch.org
Ian Jardine for the programme mascots@carlislelondonbranch.org

The commemorative 250 issues of HTB book can be ordered using the attached form or directly from Dave Brown at book@carlislelondonbranch.org

You can also order your polo shirts from Jon McLoughlin at merchandise@carlislelondonbranch.org . An incredible 80 have been sold so far !

Loan SIgning

Adam Clayton has re-signed on loan for the rest of the season.

Fans' Forum

The fans forum has been confirmed for Friday 19th March, the evening before the Southend game.

Live on Radio Cumbria, it's a 6pm start

For those staying over I have looked at two options:-

1. The hotel where the event is - The Park Inn Hotel in Southend SS1 2AL

http://www.rezidorparkinn.com/cs/Satellite?c=Page&language=en&pagename=ParkInn/Page/parkinnFrontpage

For B & B it looks like £89 for single, £109 for double and £119 for family room ( one guest U17 )

2. Travelodge 0.4 miles away £35 for room only - up to 3 adults

Anyone wishing to go should contact media@carlisleunited.co.uk

** We are currently scoping out hotel deals in the area. Let me know if you want information or if you find a good deal.

London Branch Sponsored Game

We will be the match sponsors on Good Friday 2nd April for the 3pm ko against Bristol Rovers. We have 40 places in the sponsors lounge at only £25 per head which includes an optional stadium tour, matchday ticket, pre match food, free raffle and competitions.

At this stage places are restricted to members and one guest with all payments being taken from the TDS in March. Please let me know if you want to reserve a place.

Matchdays

There have been changes to away game dates and 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( TDS ) balance. http://www.carlislelondonbranch.org

You can order your match tickets for away games on our website or direct to tickets@carlislelondonbranch.org but remember that you must have sufficient money in your TDS


Exeter - 26th January

Tickets for this game can only be purchased through the turnstiles on the night of the game.


Prices Standing: Adult £15
St James Road Away Terrace Senior (60+) £10
Students (with valid NUS) £10
Under 18s £5


Prices Seated: Adult £17
Stagecoach Stand Senior £12
Under 18s £6

Our pre match meeting place is the Wells Tavern, 31 Well Street, Exeter EX4 6QL

Colchester - Tuesday 2nd February ko 1945

This game is not all ticket and ticket prices remain the same on the day . For those going by train and looking to use the bus service to the ground you may need to produce a match ticket.

Prices Seated: Adults £20.00
Senior (60+) £13.00
21 & Under £13.00
16 & Under £8.00
11 & Under £5.00
7 & Under £3.00

The ticket order deadline is 5pm Wednesday 27th Jan

If you are interested in Groupsave travel on the 1720 from Liverpool Street please let me know.

Huddersfield - 6th February

This game is not all ticket however the junior Under 8’s ticket will not be available to purchase on the day.

Prices Seated: Adult £22
Senior (60+) £13
Students £13
Juniors (U16) £10
Juniors (U8) £5

I have orders from Alan Millington, Dave Brown, Mike Carruthers, Ken Hullock & Aidan Wharton.

The ticket order deadline is 5pm Monday 1st Feb


Branch Meeting Dates for 2010

Please note that the February & March meetings have been brought forward one week.

11th February
11th March
15th April
20th May
June date to be confirmed later ( in line with fixture release )
July AGM date to be confirmed later
19th August
16 September
21 October
18 November
December - No Meeting


Keep the faith,

Simon Clarkson


*** 18 January 1975 - A 2-1 victory over Ipswich at Brunton Park with goals from Clarke and Laidlaw meant that had Ipswich won this game they would have lifted the title ( reproduced with kind permission from ' On This Day ' ).

250th HTB Centenary Event

Raffle Prizes


1st VIP Day at Brunton Park James Potter

2nd Carlisle United shirt ( Pericard ) Vince ( Jon McLoughlin’s guest )

3rd Carlisle United shirt ( Neal ) Rob Lawson

4th Carlisle United shirt ( Carlton ) Carlisle United Director

5th 35th Anniversary Polo shirt Jonathan McLoughlin

6th St George T-shirts Nigel Moss
Ray Cuneen
Des Cass
Alex Mitchell

10th Exxxiles poloshirt Alan Baldwin
Ellie Hullock
Malcolm Roger

13th 250 Issues of HTB Book Alun Hullock

14th Heritage Drinking vessel featured on ‘Time Team’ Aidan Wharton

15th Carlisle United Autograph Book Iain Davidson

16th 100th issue of HTB Andrew Latanowski
Asun S
Nigel Moss
Mick Simpson
Laura Spark

21st Vintage Carlisle United Shirt Dave Russell-Graham

21st Vintage Carlisle United Shirt Mike Whitehead


Auction

Ian Harte’s shorts raised £ 22 Steve Brown

Evan Horwood shirt raised £60 Jonathan McLaughlin

Scott Dobie shirt raised £64 Ken Hullock