Another clean sheet yesterday but a failure to convert first half chances meant that although the unbeaten league record remained intact, an opportunity to go top was missed.

Diamond Geezer

Find out who at CUFC came up trumps as a ' Diamond geezer '

http://www.carlislelondonbranch.org/news/news_files/b592cc51215248883e7b2e81e32670ba-32.html

Supporters' Match v Bournemouth 25th September

The game against Bournemouth supporters goes head with a kick off at 1030.

A pitch is booked in Kings Park and its literally a 100 yards from the away turnstiles ! Changing/shower facilities are available at Kings Park athletic stadium (approx 400 yards from the pitch we play on ).

If there there any others that fancy a game please let Chris Tembey know at football@carlislelondonbranch.org

The Groupsave train for players and supporters will be the 0805 from Waterloo ( calling at Clapham Junction at 0812 ) which arrives in Bournemouth at 1000. It's a short hop in a taxi from there.

4 adults on the Groupsave works out at around £19 each and I have the following confirmed - Nigel Moss, John Sawrey-Cookson, Jason Boswell, Simon & Sam Clarkson, Ken & Alun Hullock. Contact me if anyone else wants to join in.


Social 1 - 28th September

The plan is to have a social with Hartlepool fans based in London on the evening that coincides with the Hartlepool v Carlisle game. We are looking for a venue that has a pool table and wireless internet so as to have live commentary of the game.

If you are interested please contact Tony Little at social@carlislelondonbranch.org

Social 2 - Brewery Tour - 7th October

We have organised a night out on the Sambrooks brewery tour. This is one of the few breweries in London and situated in Battersea.

The tour will be on Thursday October 7th @ 7pm and the cost is £7 pp .

Each tour lasts 1.5 hours and includes free tasting ( Someone who has done this tour said his pint glass was never empty they just kept filling it up for him! )

There are over 15 booked so far. Please register your interest with Nigel Moss at nigemoss@yahoo.co.uk

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
Peterborough 12th March
Brentford 25th March
MK Dons 9th April
Dag & Red 30th April

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 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.

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.

Bournemouth 25th September

Groupsave train travel will be available - register with travel@carlislelondonbranch.org

There will be no advance ticket sales for United fans for this game. Fans can pay on the gate with cash only, with the prices listed below:

Prices

Category Price
Adult £19
Senior (65+) £10
Junior (under 16) £10
Students (with valid NUS) £10
Ambulant Disabled £10

For all disabled fan tickets and enquiries please contact Phil Tyrell on 07803 090047.

Hartlepool 28th September

Please note that we WILL NOT be taking orders for this game.

Tickets are available from the CUFC ticket office 0844 371 1921

Adult £20
Senior (60+) £10
Junior (under 16) £10
Students (with ID) £10
Ambulant Disabled £20
Disabled Concession £10

OTHER NEWS

Dave Nicholson - Memorial Service

A message from Dave's wife Christine - " For those of you who were unable to join us at the service we had here in France, we’d like to invite you to join us for an opportunity to celebrate David’s life. We will be holding a memorial service for him on October 4th, 2010 at 11:45am at Basingstoke Crematorium, Manor Farm, Stockbridge Road, North Waltham, RG25 2BA. Following the service, we will be going to the Fox, a favourite place of ours and the site of many wonderful evenings, especially Hogmonay, where Dave was always resplendent in his Nicholson tartan kilt.

As anyone who knew Dave can attest, his one great abiding passion, was his beloved Carlisle United. As we did here in France, we invite you to wear your Carlisle colours to the Fox – it would have delighted him and will ensure we give him a party to remember. "

Please let me know if you are going so that I can advise Christine for catering purposes. I have the following down for the train ( contact me for timings, etc ) Simon Clarkson, Dave Brown, Ian Jardine, Ken Hullock, Howard Atkinson, Dave Croxford & Jason Casey.

Also attending but going by car are Geoff Graham and Colin Hopkins ( 2 ) .

David and his son, Simon, have supported the Pituitary Foundation since his tumour was discovered and should you like to send a donation on David’s behalf instead of flowers please send me a cheque payable to CUSCLB and we will make a single donation from the Branch.

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.

Hit The Bar!

Please send in your pictures in unusual places in United colours together with a short explanation to Dave Brown editor@carlislelondonbranch.org

If you are happy for photos to go on our website please send them to Paul Parke at webmaster@carlislelondonbranch.org .


Keep the faith,

Simon Clarkson

*** 19 September 1960 - United secured their first league win of the season at the 10th attempt when winning 3-1 at Mansfield ( reproduced with kind permission from ' On This Day ' ).