The only squad news of note is the re-signing by Danny Livesey on a 2 year deal. Don't forget to keep up to date with the Brunton Park diary on our website www.carlislelondonbranch.org

The attachment, wrote by Neil Nixon gives some food for thought on some Branch issues and how you the way you take some pictures in the future could help out.

There is likely to be some restructuring within the Branch ( we guarantee no budget cuts though ) as we continue to develop new posts to reflect the extra tasks that we are doing and a re-alignment to share the jobs out. It's an ideal opportunity to get in touch if you feel you can contribute in any way.

Remember to keep sending pictures for the website to webmaster@carlislelondonbranch.org , for the home programme to Ian Jardine i.jardine@btinternet.com and as always for Hit the Bar to editor@carlislelondonbranch.org

Fun Run in your Carlisle Kit

I have received the following from Alan Baldwin alan.baldwin@citi.com " Anybody interested in getting a Carlisle team together for this 5km run on Sunday 6th June? Need another 4 volunteers to join me "
See the website www.keepyoureyeontheball.org and get in touch with Alan if interested.

Prediction Competition

The winner of this seasons competition was Iain Davidson who will be using some of the money to cover the cost of his impromptu haircut in Norwich. Ian Jardine will again run the competition this season. Entry forms will be circulated next month so please circulate to friends and colleagues as we try to beat this years record entry.

AGM

This years AGM should be extra special as we take Members behind the scenes inside the Tower of London . A 7pm start on Monday 19th July will allow for a private tour of the Tower before the AGM at 8.15pm in the Yeoman Warders bar. The evening climaxes just before 10pm with the ' Ceremony of the Keys ' http://www.londontown.com/London/London_Ceremonies_and_Traditions

Places are strictly restricted to 50 and there is a formal dress requirement i.e jacket and tie for men. The event is only open to Members over 18. Guests will be allowed if there are any spaces.

This is sure to be popular so please book your places with me ASAP.

Teamcard Points

If you are yet to redeem your Teamcard points, I would like Members to consider donating them en block again like last season as a Branch. Should you wish to opt out of this plan please let me know. I will continue to circulate details before utilising the points for an appropriate purchase on 1st July, which is the period where your Branch membership is due for renewal.

Branch Meeting

All our welcome at the next Branch meeting on Thursday 17th June when we will begin planning for next season as the fixtures are released that day. The meeting starts at 8pm or 6.30pm for those wishing to eat. Please let Alan Millington know if you are coming along information@carlislelondonbranch.org

250 HTB Book

Have you bought the HTB250 book yet? We have now got a new stock. The history of the first 250 issues of Hit The Bar by Ian Jardine is a great read and only costs £5. You can order it from book@carlislelondonbranch.org, by post: London Branch, Park House, 191 Stafford Road, Wallington SM6 9BT or at Carlisle in either the Blues Store or Notmans Newsagents in Morton. Remember when you order to include £3 to cover post and packaging. Alternatively the book can be handed over at an away game next season.


Keep the faith,

Simon Clarkson