VHTB - 26/08/09

A fantastic victory at Bristol City puts us into the 3rd round of the Carling Cup for the first time in 34 years. Richard Offiong has signed on a two year deal for £75,000 and is likely to make his debut at Orient.

It's your last week to get your attached prediction forms in . Please have friends and work colleagues have a go. United for the Carling Cup ?

Orient - Saturday 29th August

Tickets have been ordered for Al Millington, Dave Croxford, Ian Brown, Dave Brown, Harold Bowron, Allan Stamper, Jason Casey, Ian Simpson, Mike Kilner, Bob Ham, Jim Lawman, Simon Hindley, Ian Jardine & Andrew Dobinson.

The meeting place will be our regular haunt the Birkbeck Tavern
http://www.beerintheevening.com/pubs/s/34/3403/Birkbeck_Tavern/Leyton

The game is not all ticket so anyone missing the deadline will have no problem picking up a ticket on the day.

Oldham - Saturday 19th September

I still await ticket prices but already have orders from ********************


A few 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

For anyone wishing to travel with the group, I suggest checking out www.thetrainline.com or www.qjump.co.uk for the best deals.

Wallsall - Saturday 3rd October

Some members are booked on the train for the following times:

Out on the 10.03 from Euston arriving Bescot Stadium 12.08
Back on the 17.34 arrive Euston 19.34

Advance purchase tickets for these trains can be bought on www.qjump.co.uk

Remember to check the London Branch website for all away day info throughout the season.
http://www.carlislelondonbranch.org/travel/venues/away.html

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 Orient game. The draw is on 5th September.

250th Edition of HTB

Ian Jardine is working hard on what should be a fantastic issue of HTB, that will be available towards the end of the year. As well as items from previous issues spanning the last 35 years of the Branch, we are keen to include some ' top 10's '.
These will be a regular feature in vhtb for the next few weeks.
A nice easy one to start with:-

Who are your top 10 Carlisle players between 1974-2009 ? Please send your suggestions to Ian at i.jardine@btinternet.com

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.

Branch Meeting

Our next meeting is at 8pm on Thursday 17th of September 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.

Keep the Faith,

Simon Clarkson


*** 26 August 1989 - Keith Walwyn scores the winner on his debut in a 4-3 victory over Chesterfield ( reproduced with kind permission from ' On This Day ' ).



VHTB - 23/08/09

After a good away win at Stockport on tuesday with a debut goal for Kevan Hurst it was a case of too many missed chances in the home defeat to Exeter.

Follow this link http://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episode/p0041x92/BBC_Radio_Cumbria_Sport_(Friday)_21_08_2009/ to listen to the fans forum held on friday.

It's your last week to get your attached prediction forms in . Please have friends and work colleagues have a go.

Bristol City - Wednesday 26th August

It's pay on the gate for this 2nd round Carling Cup tie with prices of £10 Adults £5 Concessions and U16s free when with an adult.

If anybody is interested in a car share from Herts or central London then please let Mick Driver know as soon as possible - michael.driver@bt.com

Orient - Saturday 29th August

Tickets have been ordered for Al Millington, Dave Croxford, Ian Brown, Dave Brown, Harold Bowron, Allan Stamper, Jason Casey, Ian Simpson, Mike Kilner, Bob Ham, Jim Lawman, Simon Hindley, Ian Jardine & Andrew Dobinson.

The meeting place will be our regular haunt the Birkbeck Tavern
http://www.beerintheevening.com/pubs/s/34/3403/Birkbeck_Tavern/Leyton

The game is not all ticket so anyone missing the deadline will have no problem picking up a ticket on the day.

Oldham - Saturday 19th September

A few 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

For anyone wishing to travel with the group, I suggest checking out www.thetrainline.com or www.qjump.co.uk for the best deals.

Wallsall - Saturday 3rd October

Some members are booked on the train for the following times:

Out on the 10.03 from Euston arriving Bescot Stadium 12.08
Back on the 17.34 arrive Euston 19.34

Advance purchase tickets for these trains can be bought on www.qjump.co.uk

Remember to check the London Branch website for all away day info throughout the season.
http://www.carlislelondonbranch.org/travel/venues/away.html

Football

Branch football captain Chris Tembey has organised a supporters match on the morning of the Orient game. Anyone who fancies a run out against the Leyton Orient supporters team please drop Chris an email at football@carlislelondonbranch.org

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 Orient game. The draw is on 5th September.

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.

Branch Meeting

Our next meeting is at 8pm on Thursday 17th of September 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.

Keep the Faith,

Simon Clarkson


*** 23 August 1958 - Alf Ackerman scores the goal in a 1-0 victory over Aldershot in United's first ever game in League division 4 ( reproduced with kind permission from ' On This Day ' ).