Northbank Summer Festival
Held annually over the third weekend in June, the emphasis is on celebrating the beautiful game rather than winning at all costs. Invitations are usually sent out early Spring to all age groups (U7 Development up to U15).
Next Event - Saturday 17th / Sunday 18th June, 2023 at The Sheepmount, Mayor's Drive, Carlisle CA3 8XL
Further details to be confirmed…
Annual Sporting Dinner
Held annually, on the first Sunday in March, it has become a well-established date to remember in the local sporting calendar!
2022 was our 17th function, with Duncan McKenzie as guest speaker.
Next Event - Sunday 5th March, 2023 at The Auctioneer, Rosehill Industrial Estate, Carlisle CA1 2RW
Further details to be confirmed…
Previous dinners…
Sunday 6th March, 2022 Guest Speaker – Duncan McKenzie, Leeds United & Everton. Comedian & Compere – Howard Nicholson.
Sunday 1st March, 2020 Guest Speakers – Mark Crossley, Wales & Nottingham Forest. Comedian – Mike Maguire. Compere – Howard Nicholson.
Sunday 3th March, 2019 Guest Speakers – Alan Kennedy, Newcastle United & Liverpool. Comedian – Austin Knight. Compere – Howard Nicholson.
Sunday 4th March, 2018 Guest Speakers – Steve Kindon, Burnley & George McNeill, ex Sprint Champion Compere – Howard Nicholson.
Sunday 5th March, 2017 Guest Speaker – John Beresford, Newcastle United.
Comedian – Kevin Connelly. Compere – Howard Nicholson.
Sunday 6th March, 2016 Guest Speakers – Ronnie Whelan, Republic of Ireland, Liverpool &
Kevin Lynch, Ex Premiership referee. Compere - Howard Nicholson
Sunday 1st March, 2015 Guest Speaker – Micky Quinn, Newcastle United & Coventry City.
Comedian – Gary Marshall. Compere – Howard Nicholson.
Sunday 2nd March, 2014 Guest Speaker – Steve Daley, Wolves & Manchester City.
Comedian – Dave Wolfe. Compere – Howard Nicholson.
Sunday 3rd March, 2013 Guest Speaker – Joe Royle, England, Everton & Manchester City.
Comedian – Mark Langley. Compere – Howard Nicholson
Sunday 4th March, 2012 Guest Speaker – Dean Saunders, Wales, Aston Villa & Liverpool.
Comedian – Brendan Healey. Compere – Howard Nicholson.
Sunday 6th March, 2011 Guest Speaker – Lee Sharpe, England & Manchester United.
Comedian – Jamie Sutherland. Compere – Howard Nicholson.
Sunday 7th March, 2010 Guest Speaker – Kevin Ratcliffe, Wales & Everton.
Comedian – Rudi West. Compere – Howard Nicholson.
Sunday 1st March, 2009 Guest Speaker – John McGovern, Scotland & Nottingham Forest. Comedian – Les Gibson. Compere – Howard Nicholson.
Sunday 2nd March, 2008 Guest Speaker – Jan Molby, Denmark & Liverpool.
Comedian – Lea Roberts. Compere – Howard Nicholson.
Sunday 4th March, 2007 Guest Speaker – Jeff Winter, ex Premiership Referee.
Comedian – Josh Daniels. Compere – Howard Nicholson.
Sunday 6th March, 2006 Guest Speaker – Alan Ball, England, Everton & Arsenal.
Comedian – John Stiles. Compere – Howard Nicholson.
Sunday 7th March, 2005 Guest Speaker – John Aldridge, Eire & Liverpool.
Comedian & Compere – Howard Nicholson.