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Folkestone gig archive and nostalgia, gigs in Folkestone area for 2008, Folkestone gigs and concerts in the late 2000s, 2000s Folkestone and Kent... To see more classic gigs, please click on a year below.
Part of Folkestone's gig history, where there is a page for each year. For a current Folkestone gig guide, see Folkestone Gerald.
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- 2008 ACTING WORK IN FOLKESTONE @ Ark Cafe (Tue 22 Jan 2008)
The Folkestone Triennial is currently looking for local people interested in acting and performing to take part in a daily event. This event will take place in Folkestone from 13 June to 14 September 2008.
[leave a comment] - 2008 ATHLETE - LAST FEW TICKETS REMAINING @ Leas Cliff Hall (Sun 3 Feb 2008) [leave a comment]
- 2008 Open Mic night at the Whole World Cafe @ The Whole World Cafe (Fri 8 Feb 2008)
A Tony King production, details here
[leave a comment] - 2008 ALISON MOYET - SOLD OUT @ Leas Cliff Hall (Fri 15 Feb 2008) [leave a comment]
- 2008 Chimaera Gallery @ Chimerea Gallery (Sat 16 Feb 2008)
will reopen following a short period of closure for building maintenance works. The first Group Exhibition will feature the work of Maiuko, one of Chimaera's Directors. The main room will also be showing the work of many other local artists...
[leave a comment] - 2008 Exhibition - Transition @ Chimerea Gallery (Sat 1 Mar 2008)
Artist: Deborah Crofts Venue: Chimaera Gallery, 42 Tontine Street, Folkestone Open Wed – Sun, or by appointment T:01303-211621 For further info:
[leave a comment] - 2008 open mic night at the whole world cafe @ The Whole World Cafe (Fri 7 Mar 2008)
open mic night, anything goes, poetry, song, speech etc. Free drink for every performer.
[leave a comment] - 2008 The Seaside Sessions (charity gig) @ Southcliff Hotel (Thu 20 Mar 2008)
Great Northwestern Hoboes, Filo Beddow (Mark Morriss of The Bluetones), The Lettabes, Steve-O and more, all for charity
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- Great sounding gig coming up in FolkestoneThursday 20th March at the Southcliff Hotel sees "The Seaside Sessions", an event in aid of charity, featuring Great Northwestern Hoboes, Filo Beddow (Mark Morriss of The Bluetones and yes they will be playing Bluetones stuff), The Lettabes, Steve-O and more, all for charity Sounds spectacular, a shame that the best thing to happen in Folkestone for a while is the same day we're in London seeing The Cure... -
- 2008 Gourmet Night @ The Hermitage (Thu 20 Mar 2008)
Fine French dining in Folkestone
[leave a comment] - 2008 Beer Festival @ Chambers (Thu 20 Mar 2008)
Fabulous Easter Ales (and cider) festival, we go every year, it's brilliant. Live music too.
thechambers@btconnect.com
[leave a comment] - 2008 Seaside sessions for charity with The GreatNorthwestern Hoboes @ Southcliff Hotel (Thu 20 Mar 2008)
+ Fi-Lo. Beddows (Mark Smith) + The Lettabees + Steve-O DJ. 7pm GBP7 GBP9
[leave a comment] - 2008 Charity gig - The Seaside Sessions @ Southcliff Hotel (Thu 20 Mar 2008)
Southcliff Hotel (22-16 The Leas Folkestone Kent Ct20 2dy 01303 850075) Seaside sessions for charity with The GreatNorthwestern Hoboes + Fi-Lo Beddows (Mark Smith) + The Lettabees + Steve-O DJ 7pm GBP7 GBP9 19:00
[leave a comment] - 2008 Easter Ale & Cider Festival at @ Chambers (Thu 20 Mar 2008)
The Chambers, Cheriton Place, Folkestone. Live music from the JAZZ POLICE on the opening night and live music on Saturday also. Featuring: Thatchers Farmers Tipple; Westons Country Perry; Burrow Hill - Dry; Broadoak - KB; Biddenden - Dry; 3 Rivers - Che
[leave a comment] - 2008 open mic night at the whole world cafe @ The Whole World Cafe (Fri 21 Mar 2008)
Free drink for every performer! Every two weeks
[leave a comment] - 2008 Special Good Friday menu @ The Hermitage (Fri 21 Mar 2008)
Fine French dining in Folkestone
[leave a comment] - 2008 DAVID GRAY - SOLD OUT @ Leas Cliff Hall (Fri 21 Mar 2008) [leave a comment]
- 2008 David Gray @ Leas Cliff Hall (Fri 21 Mar 2008)
Thirty odd quid a ticket!!!
[leave a comment]- Fight at David Gray!The gig on Friday was halted apparently because of fighting in the crowd! When the scrappers were eventually removed from the hall they were shouting threats back at Mr Gray. Were you there? Did you see anything? Call Folkestone Gerald in confidence on 0800 fg@folkestonegerald.com. Or post it up on youtube, I just posted up my footage from The Cure at Wembley... -
- 2008 DAVID GRAY - MORE TICKETS RELEASED @ Leas Cliff Hall (Fri 21 Mar 2008) [leave a comment]
- 2008 Spiderwick Day! @ Waterstones Bromley (Fri 21 Mar 2008)
we will be holding a Spiderwick day to coincide with the release of the film. There will be competitions and activities throughout the day. 10:00-17:00
[leave a comment] - 2008 Live music - DAVID GRAY @ Leas Cliff Hall (Fri 21 Mar 2008)
Trained as a painter at the Liverpool College of Art, David Gray eschewed art for a career in music. Since then, he has had three UK No.1 albums and won the prestigious Ivor Novello Award twice - in 2001 for his breakthrough single ‘Babylon’ and again
[leave a comment] - 2008 What The Funk @ The Gate Inn (Fri 21 Mar 2008)
Is this a band? Someone's planning an alternative night of this name...
[leave a comment] - 2008 Book signing @ Waterstones Bromley (Sat 22 Mar 2008)
Debbie Carbin will be in the store signing her new book " - Thanks for Nothing Nick Maxwell" Waterstone's (Old Town Hall) Sandgate Road Folkestone
[leave a comment] - 2008 Special Easter menu @ The Hermitage (Sun 23 Mar 2008)
Fine French dining in Folkestone
[leave a comment] - 2008 Realm 79 @ The Gate Inn (Fri 28 Mar 2008) [leave a comment]
- 2008 Rugby match - Folkestone vs Whitstable @ Folkestone Rugby Club (Sat 29 Mar 2008)
T.01303-266887
[leave a comment] - 2008 Horrid Henry Day @ Waterstones Folkestone (Sat 29 Mar 2008)
we are having a Horrid Henry day, again with activities and competitions throughout the day. Waterstone's (Old Town Hall) Sandgate Road Folkestone. 10:00-17:00
[leave a comment] - 2008 open mic night at the whole world cafe @ The Whole World Cafe (Fri 4 Apr 2008)
Free drink for every performer! Every two weeks
[leave a comment] - 2008 OCEAN COLOUR SCENE @ Leas Cliff Hall (Fri 11 Apr 2008) [leave a comment]
- 2008 SCOUTING FOR GIRLS @ Leas Cliff Hall (Tue 15 Apr 2008)
Sold out! get tickets here, good luck!
[leave a comment] - 2008 SCOUTING FOR GIRLS - SOLD OUT @ Leas Cliff Hall (Tue 15 Apr 2008) [leave a comment]
- 2008 Farmers Market @ Capel Village Hall (Tue 15 Apr 2008)
At Capel-Le-Ferne Village Hall. Local Produce:- Vegetables, Fruit, Meat, Fish, Eggs, Cheese, Delicatessen, Bread, Cakes, Pies, Chocolates, Preserves, Speciality Olives, Fair Trade Coffee, Fruit Juices, Smoothies, Crafts, Plants, Flowers etc
[leave a comment] - 2008 Goosebumps Swing Band @ Hook and Hatchet (Wed 16 Apr 2008)
Swing Jazz and Jive, the band make a return visit. Tel 01622 880830 for table bookings.
[leave a comment] - 2008 Americana & Cajun Night @ Hook and Hatchet (Thu 17 Apr 2008)
Redeye back at the Hook and Hatchet, music and dance.Food from 6.00pm.
[leave a comment] - 2008 open mic night at the whole world cafe @ The Whole World Cafe (Fri 18 Apr 2008)
Free drink for every performer! Every two weeks
[leave a comment] - 2008 JETHRO TULL @ Leas Cliff Hall (Sat 19 Apr 2008)
THE JETHRO TULL 40TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR
[leave a comment] - 2008 Jethro Tull - SOLD OUT @ Leas Cliff Hall (Sat 19 Apr 2008) [leave a comment]
- 2008 THE JETHRO TULL - 40TH ANNIVERSARY TOUR - SOLD OUT @ Leas Cliff Hall (Sat 19 Apr 2008) [leave a comment]
- 2008 Capel-le-Ferne Farmers Market fifth anniversary! @ Capel Village Hall (Tue 22 Apr 2008)
will be marking St. Georges Day (a day early!)
with stallholders dressed in Red & White & St. Georges Bunting to decorate the hall.
[leave a comment] - 2008 Riding Lights Theatre Company "Roughshod Tour" @ St John's Church Hall (Wed 23 Apr 2008)
"Hope Street is the show which zooms in on the compelling drama of everyday life of all of us and asks: where does our hope come from?" Sounds like a special christian play to me
7.30pm
[leave a comment] - 2008 Rusty Ford & the Classics @ Hook and Hatchet (Wed 23 Apr 2008)
70s and 80s covers
[leave a comment] - 2008 Swing Night with Peter Dinsley @ The Sandgate Hotel (Fri 25 Apr 2008)
World Famous Peter Dinsley sings songs from the Rat Pack era
[leave a comment] - 2008 Art Exhibition by various artists @ Chimerea Gallery (Sat 26 Apr 2008)
– with featured artist: Wendy van Halderen Moss Chimaera Gallery, 42 Tontine Street, Folkestone.
[leave a comment] - 2008 Comedy Club @ The Sandgate Hotel (Wed 30 Apr 2008)
Last Thursday in the month, 3 "top name London comedians" it says here. Tel: 01303 220444
[leave a comment] - 2008 Emily and the Beast Band @ Hook and Hatchet (Wed 30 Apr 2008)
Cool Jazz, Soul Funk
[leave a comment] - 2008 Jumbo Gumbo @ Hook and Hatchet (Wed 30 Apr 2008)
The greatest Zydeco Band in the South, music and dance from 9.00pm, food served from 6.30.
[leave a comment] - 2008 Redeye @ Hook and Hatchet (Wed 30 Apr 2008)
Cajun and Americana Night, music and dance from 9.00pm, food served from 6.30pm
[leave a comment] - 2008 Morris Dancing at he Hook and Hatchet @ Hook and Hatchet (Wed 30 Apr 2008)
Tonight we welcome the Boughton Monchelsea Morris and their guests, Maenad. The Hook and Hatchet Inn, bringing the Folk back into the Country,
[leave a comment] - 2008 Morris Dancing at the Hook and Hatchet @ Hook and Hatchet (Wed 30 Apr 2008)
Tonight we welcome the Boughton Monchelsea Morris and their guests, Maenad. The Hook and Hatchet Inn, bringing the Folk back into the Country,
[leave a comment] - 2008 open mic night at the whole world cafe @ The Whole World Cafe (Fri 2 May 2008)
Free drink for every performer! Every two weeks
[leave a comment] - 2008 Salsa @ The Grand (Tue 6 May 2008)
Salsa Dance for any age, any size, single or with partner. - Venue: The Grand, The Leas, Folkestone, CT20 2XL. Beginners - 7pm to 8pm: Salsa Dance Class, cost GBP6. Improvers - 8:15pm to 9:15pm: Salsa Dance, cost GBP6. - Attend both for GBP10. - Friendly, pa
[leave a comment] - 2008 Farmers' Market @ Gravesend High Street (Fri 9 May 2008)
High Street, Gravesend. 10:00-14:00
[leave a comment] - 2008 Radio 1 Big Weekend 2008 @ Mote Park (Sat 10 May 2008)
Madonna, The Fratellis, Usher, Scouting For Girls, Duffy, The Feeling, Robyn, The Hoosiers.
[leave a comment]- Radio 1 big weekend lineupThis is a free festival in Maidstone in a couple of weeks, you can register for tickets today, but please don't, it will decrease my chance of getting any: Saturday 10 May Main Stage Madonna, The Fratellis, Usher, Scouting For Girls, Duffy, The Feeling, Robyn, The Hoosiers Sunday 11 May Main Stage The Kooks, The Enemy, Nelly, Goldfrapp, The Pigeon Detectives, Newton Faulkner, OneRepublic, Adele Not my dream lineupk, not a great lineup, but an undoubtedly big lineup, particularly at the t -
- 2008 University Centre Folkestone University Centre Folkestone - Open Day @ University Centre Folkestone (Sat 10 May 2008)
Including Finance Advice & Talks and the chance to win cinema tickets! The University Centre Folkestone offers full and part-time courses in the creative industries
[leave a comment] - 2008 Radio 1 Big Weekend 2008 @ Mote Park (Sun 11 May 2008)
The Kooks, The Enemy, Nelly, Goldfrapp, The Pigeon Detectives, Newton Faulkner, OneRepublic, Adele
Radio One Big Weekend tickets?
[leave a comment] - 2008 Salsa @ The Grand (Tue 13 May 2008)
Salsa Dance for any age, any size, single or with partner. - Venue: The Grand, The Leas, Folkestone, CT20 2XL. Beginners - 7pm to 8pm: Salsa Dance Class, cost GBP6. Improvers - 8:15pm to 9:15pm: Salsa Dance, cost GBP6. - Attend both for GBP10. - Friendly, pa
[leave a comment] - 2008 Folkestone History Society meeting @ The Grand (Mon 19 May 2008)
Save the harbour station! Not sure how this all fits in with DeHaan's grand plans for the seafront... come along and find out!
[leave a comment] - 2008 Salsa @ The Grand (Tue 20 May 2008)
Salsa Dance for any age, any size, single or with partner. - Venue: The Grand, The Leas, Folkestone, CT20 2XL. Beginners - 7pm to 8pm: Salsa Dance Class, cost GBP6. Improvers - 8:15pm to 9:15pm: Salsa Dance, cost GBP6. - Attend both for GBP10. - Friendly, pa
[leave a comment] - 2008 Open on Monday bank holiday @ The Hermitage (Mon 26 May 2008)
Wew are open on Monday from 10am for coffees, leaf teas, breakfasts, fixed menu, or normal - up to you
[leave a comment] - 2008 Family event - Pond dipping - explore & make day @ RSPB Dungeness Nature Reserve. (Thu 29 May 2008)
booking essential. RSPB Dungeness Reserve, Boulderwell Farm, Dungeness Road, Lydd, TN29 9PN. T. 01797-320588. 13:30-15:30
[leave a comment] - 2008 FOLKESTONE CARNIVAL CABARET NIGHT AT THE PAVILION @ The Pavilion (Thu 29 May 2008)
Venue: the Pavilion, East Cliff, Folkestone. Tickets GBP20.00 Michael Jackson Tribute Night, plus Chris Wong and the Encore Dancers, with a Disco to finish the evening. Welcome Drink on Arrival and nibbles on the table. We hope you will want
[leave a comment] - 2008 FCFC presents: The General (1926 @ Silver Screen Cinema (Thu 29 May 2008)
Venue: The Silver Screen Cinema, Guildhall Street, Folkestone. Annual membership: GBP8; Members admission: GBP3; Guest admission: GBP4.50. Membership enquiries: 01303-245812. 10:30
[leave a comment] - 2008 Yves Langlois @ Hook and Hatchet (Thu 29 May 2008)
Superb Cajun Night, Yves Langlois back for a short time from France.This will be a great night out.
[leave a comment] - 2008 Jimmy Carr - Repeat Offender @ Leas Cliff Hall (Fri 30 May 2008) [leave a comment]
- 2008 Jimmy Carr - Repeat Offender - SINGLE SEATS AVAILABLE @ Leas Cliff Hall (Fri 30 May 2008) [leave a comment]
- 2008 Jimmy Carr - Repeat Offender - SOLD OUT @ Leas Cliff Hall (Fri 30 May 2008) [leave a comment]
- 2008 MTV - Pimp My Ride Party @ Club Indigo (Fri 30 May 2008)
Tim Westwood live at Club Indigo, Marine Gardens, Folkestone. supported by top london DJ': Spencer Thug P Craig Jones DJ Principal Tickets: GBP10 in advance or more on the door! Advance tickets Info: 07784246470 07894853964 01303-252200. Advance ti
[leave a comment] - 2008 Andy Lester's Bluetrain @ Quayside Bar (Fri 30 May 2008)
Blues. 9pm Free Entry
[leave a comment] - 2008 Lone Star Comedy @ The Tower Theatre Conversion (Sat 31 May 2008)
featuring Mitch Benn, a name off TV and that! Yes the Lone Star Comedy Club has moved here now.
[leave a comment]- Lone Star Comedy moves to the Tower TheatreThe Lone Star Comedy Club returns at a new venue The Tower Theatre on North Road at Shorncliffe in Cheriton, near Folkestone on Saturday May 31st with MITCH BENN, MICHAEL FABBRI, compere MAFF BROWN and a newcomers act. Now the home of FHODS, the Tower Theatre is currently the towns best-kept secret and is the old Garrison Church at the Shorncliffe barracks. There are about 300 seats in the auditorium and a Full bar service. Drinks will be available before the show starts, in the interval -
- 2008 Daniel Kitson @ Gulbenkian Theatre (Sat 31 May 2008)
Stand-Up. 7.45pm
[leave a comment] - 2008 Adult comedy - Frankie Boyle Live @ Leas Cliff Hall (Thu 5 Jun 2008)
After two hugely successful sell out Edinburgh Festival runs in ‘06 & ‘07, Frankie Boyle brings together material from both shows for his first national tour, Frankie Boyle Live.
[leave a comment] - 2008 FCFC presents: Silent Light (2007) @ Silver Screen Cinema (Thu 5 Jun 2008)
Annual membership: GBP8; Members admission: GBP3; Guest admission: GBP4.50. Membership enquiries: 01303-245812. 10:30
[leave a comment] - 2008 Frankie Boyle Live @ Leas Cliff Hall (Thu 5 Jun 2008)
Him from Mock The Week
[leave a comment] - 2008 Party Night @ Sandgate Hotel @ The Sandgate Hotel (Fri 6 Jun 2008)
Wellington Bar open from 8pm - 1am - NEW DJ
[leave a comment] - 2008 Hed Kandi @ Leas Cliff Hall (Sat 7 Jun 2008)
HD Promotions present Hed Kandi. Club night, will there be fighting again?
[leave a comment] - 2008 Over 40 bands on 4 Stages over 2 days - See website for more info @ Hope Farm (Sat 7 Jun 2008)
Folk - Indie - Blues and Dance Music. 11am to 11.30pm GBP20 per day
[leave a comment] - 2008 Movie Monday @ Chambers (Mon 9 Jun 2008)
Regular movie event, looks great, see moviemonday.co.uk. 8pm, and turn your mobile phones off please.
[leave a comment] - 2008 (In) Fertile Grounds – art exhibition @ Chimerea Gallery (Wed 11 Jun 2008)
Chimaera Gallery, Tontine Street, Folkestone In my current practice I am interested in the embodiment of the feminine within the art of abstract painting. The work flickers between abstraction and figurative and the use of high octane colour assists
[leave a comment] - 2008 Tales of Time and Space - Folkestone Art Society @ The Grand (Thu 12 Jun 2008)
The Palm Court at The Grand, the Leas, Folkestone. special additional exhibition by members of the Folkestone Art Society will run at the same time as the 'Open Studios' and at the start of the 2008 Triennial.
[leave a comment] - 2008 Exhibition by Folkestone Art Society @ The Grand (Thu 12 Jun 2008)
Members of the Society will be exhibiting in The Palm Court of The Grand on The Leas at Folkestone. The theme of the exhibition is to be ‘Tales of Time and Space’. This exhibition is on during the same time as the Open Studios and at the start of
[leave a comment] - 2008 Farmers' Market @ Gravesend High Street (Fri 13 Jun 2008)
High Street, Gravesend. 10:00-14:00
[leave a comment] - 2008 "Me & my Dog" show @ Port Lympne (Sat 14 Jun 2008)
at Port Lympne Wild Animal Park & Gardens. info: 0870-750-4647
[leave a comment] - 2008 Folkestone Triennial Launch Party @ Ark Cafe (Sat 14 Jun 2008)
The Ark Café site by the Harbour. Info: 01303 245799 A festive celebration for everyone to enjoy, kick-off the 2008 Triennial with live music, street theatre performances & Triennial tours.
[leave a comment]- Folkestone Triennial: Tales of Time and SpaceAre you ready for the Folkestone Triennial? There's a launch event down at the harbour on Saturday 14th, at the Ark Cafe... what is that then? Did it not burn down? I will have to investigate (where it is, and what is there now, not the actual mysterious fire). there is also a book, no details on it yet though. please [email=fg@folkestonegerald.com]send me a copy for review[/email], or anything else local. -
- 2008 Letz Zep @ Leas Cliff Hall (Sat 14 Jun 2008) [leave a comment]
- 2008 Folkestone's multi-cultural Fesival event - Sandcastle Competition @ Folkestone Harbour (Sun 15 Jun 2008)
on Sunny Sands Beach, Folkestone. Organised at low tide by UCF. Info: 01303 760600 12:00-14:00
[leave a comment] - 2008 Folkestone's Multi-Cultural Festival event - It's A Knockout @ Radnor Park (Sun 15 Jun 2008)
Radnor Park, Folkestone. Sponsorship opportunites and teams needed to take part - call Barbara on 01303 850522
[leave a comment] - 2008 Midsummer Walk @ RSPB Dungeness Nature Reserve. (Sat 21 Jun 2008)
booking essential. RSPB Dungeness Reserve, Boulderwell Farm, Dungeness Road, Lydd, TN29 9PN. T. 01797-320588. 19:30-21:30
[leave a comment] - 2008 Where's Wally @ Waterstones Folkestone (Sat 21 Jun 2008)
We will be giving away Where's Wally hats, having a giant Where's Wally hunt and a colouring competition . Waterstone's (old Town Hall), Folkestone. 10:00-12:00
[leave a comment] - 2008 Lydd Club Day @ The Rype (Sat 21 Jun 2008)
The Rype, Lydd.
[leave a comment] - 2008 East Enda @ Sandgate Hotel @ The Sandgate Hotel (Sun 22 Jun 2008)
Live Music Sundays
[leave a comment] - 2008 Folkestone DFAS (Decorative & Fine Arts Society) Lecture @ The Tower Theatre Conversion (Thu 26 Jun 2008)
Elizabeth Rumbelow illustrates the four seasons of the year through art, poetry and music in her lecture "A Celebration of the Seasons in Art, Poetry & Music". The Tower Theatre, North Road, Shorncliffe, Folkestone CT20 3HL. Visitors welcome: GBP5, refu
[leave a comment] - 2008 FCFC presents: The Other Boyleyn Girl (2008 @ Silver Screen Cinema (Thu 26 Jun 2008)
Venue: The Silver Screen Cinema, Guildhall Street, Folkestone. Annual membership: GBP8; Members admission: GBP3; Guest admission: GBP4.50. Membership enquiries: 01303-245812. 10:30
[leave a comment] - 2008 Chas n Dave @ Leas Cliff Hall (Thu 26 Jun 2008) [leave a comment]
- 2008 Lone Star Comedy Club @ The Tower Theatre Conversion (Fri 27 Jun 2008)
A return to the new venue for the fabulous Lone Star Comedy Club. EARL OKIN, JAMES SHERWOOD, compere MATT PRICE and a newcomer.
[leave a comment] - 2008 Veterans Day Sunset Service @ Garden of Remembrance (Fri 27 Jun 2008)
of Thanksgiving will be held in the Garden of Remembrance, Folkestone, followed by a Veterans Lapel Badge presentation. Info: 01303 257946 19:00
[leave a comment] - 2008 Chix Wiv Pix @ Chestfield Barn (Fri 27 Jun 2008)
Probably The Best Girl Blues Band This Side of The Mississippi. 8.30pm Free
[leave a comment] - 2008 PATRONAL FESTIVAL WEEKEND @ St Peter's Church (Fri 27 Jun 2008)
ST. PETER ON THE EAST CLIFF FOLKESTONE Telephone: 01303 254472
[leave a comment] - 2008 An Evening with Folkestone Camera Club @ St Peter's Church (Fri 27 Jun 2008)
A fun evening with slides, photos and a talk. Refreshments and buffet. Telephone: 01303 254472 19:00
[leave a comment] - 2008 Live music - Chas n Dave @ Leas Cliff Hall (Sat 28 Jun 2008)
The legendary cockney duo have a cult following of young and old after appearing at Glastonbury in 2005 and 2007. They will perform their greatest hits Rabbit, Ain't No Pleasing You, Gertcha, Sideboard Song and more. Booking Details: BOX OFFICE ON 0844
[leave a comment] - 2008 The Plants of Dungeness - an introduction @ RSPB Dungeness Nature Reserve. (Sat 28 Jun 2008)
RSPB Dungeness Reserve, Boulderwell Farm, Dungeness Road, Lydd, TN29 9PN. T. 01797-320588. 14:00-17:00
[leave a comment] - 2008 Charity Head Shave @ Folkestone Town Centre. (Sat 28 Jun 2008)
to raise money for Teenage Cancer Trust, Mark Williams the deputy manager at Superdrug, Sandgate Road, Folkestone has agreed to have a complete head shave. The aim is to raise GBP1,000. Please call into the shop to make donations. 15:00
[leave a comment] - 2008 Peter Brame - Live @ The Mariner Bar & Restaurant (Sat 28 Jun 2008)
Wasn't he a runner up on BBC's "Fame Academy"? LIVE no less, not pre-recorded entertainment at the Mariner tonight then!
[leave a comment] - 2008 Another Grand day out @ The Grand (Sun 29 Jun 2008)
4pm Grand tea + pianist.
5pm-9.30pm: dance music from the 1940's and 1950's with DJ's Reverend Boogie and Tim's Jumpin Jive.
Dress Code Smart ( modern or vintage )
For further details: revboogie@hotmail.co.uk or 07896 654 571.
[leave a comment] - 2008 LOVE SINGING?: Join Local Vocals Community Choir @ Chichester Memorial Hall (Mon 30 Jun 2008)
and sing world music in gorgeous harmony. Everybody welcome. No experience needed. So come along and give it a go! At The Chichester Hall, Sandgate 7-9pm. Local Vocals Community Choir will be led by singer and music therapist, Margareta Burrell, who alrea
[leave a comment] - 2008 Exhibition - Other People's Photographs @ Georges House Gallery (Tue 1 Jul 2008)
Georges House Gallery 8 The Old High Street Folkestone T: 01303-244533
They used one of my photos for this!
[leave a comment] - 2008 Line dancing class for beginners @ Hawkinge Village Hall (Wed 2 Jul 2008)
Wednesday mornings. at Community Centre, Heron Forstall Avenue, Hawkinge. Details: 01303-274178. 10:15-11:45
[leave a comment] - 2008 One Night of Queen @ Leas Cliff Hall (Wed 2 Jul 2008) [leave a comment]
- 2008 Julia Jones' BritBus Tour @ The Sandgate Hotel (Wed 2 Jul 2008)
The Lower Deck. Live Electro-Acoustic Music Venue In The Wellington Bar - Sandgate Lounge and Hotel. First Wednesday of Every Month from 7pm - 10.30pm Tickets GBP5. Kent singer Julia Jones has been touring America in her converted double-decker bus since 2
[leave a comment] - 2008 FCFC presents: 4 months-3 weeks-2 days (2007 @ Silver Screen Cinema (Thu 3 Jul 2008)
Venue: The Silver Screen Cinema, Guildhall Street, Folkestone. Annual membership: GBP8; Members admission: GBP3; Guest admission: GBP4.50. Membership enquiries: 01303-245812. 10:30
[leave a comment] - 2008 ChixWivPix @ Half Moon & 7 Stars (Fri 4 Jul 2008)
"Probably The Best Girl Blues Band This Side of The Mississippi" Check out theirspace.
[leave a comment] - 2008 All Star Wrestling @ Leas Cliff Hall (Fri 4 Jul 2008) [leave a comment]
- 2008 Ashford Jazz Festival At The George With Lee Gibson & Don Rendall @ George Hotel (Fri 4 Jul 2008)
8pm
[leave a comment] - 2008 FAC mixed Art exhibitions @ Chimerea Gallery (Fri 4 Jul 2008)
Chimaera Gallery, Tontine Street, Folkestone Info: 01303 211621
[leave a comment] - 2008 Zoo8 Music Festival @ Port Lympne (Fri 4 Jul 2008)
at Port Lympne Wild Animal Park & Gardens. info: 0870-750-4647
[leave a comment] - 2008 Brockhill Dancers performing @ Leas Amphitheatre (Fri 4 Jul 2008)
at the Amphitheatre, Lower Leas Coastal Park, Folkestone. Information: Times and further events to be added. Full colour programme available April/May.
[leave a comment] - 2008 Songs from the 20th Century @ The Tower Theatre Conversion (Fri 4 Jul 2008)
Tower Theatre, Folkestone. Tel: +44 (0)1303 223925 Email: info@towertheatrefolkestone.co.uk In conjunction with Hythe Festival.
[leave a comment] - 2008 Zoo Thousand Music Festival @ Lympne Castle (Fri 4 Jul 2008)
Zoo Thousand Music Festival is undoubtedly the newest and most exciting thing to hit the South East in decades. The Event will take place summer 2008 in the beautiful grounds of Port Lympne Wild Animal Park in the Garden of England
[leave a comment] - 2008 Brockhill Dancers supported by Aim Higher & UCF @ Leas Amphitheatre (Fri 4 Jul 2008)
Amphitheatre, Lower Leas Coastal Park, Folkestone. Info: 01303-850388. 17:00-18:00
[leave a comment] - 2008 Litter Pick @ Chichester Memorial Hall (Fri 4 Jul 2008)
Starts at HF23 and down to behind Chichester Hall. This Litter Pick is part rural and part urban. It starts at the top of of the Golden Valley (Ferne Way) and finishes behind Chichester Hall, Sandgate High Street. This Litter Pick will take place on Frida
[leave a comment] - 2008 Ashford Jazz Festival - With Lee Gibson & Don Rendall @ George Hotel (Fri 4 Jul 2008)
20:00
[leave a comment] - 2008 Mighty Boosh festival @ The Hop Farm (Sat 5 Jul 2008) [leave a comment]
- 2008 Mighty Boosh Festival @ The Hop Farm (Sat 5 Jul 2008)
Bit of a weak lineup actually :-( The day before Neil Young, could be a mighty weekend. Check ebay...
[leave a comment]- Neil Young and The Mighty BooshIt's all kicking off at the Hop Farm this year isn't it? Neil Young is there on the 6th, and according to the NME, there's a Mighty Boosh festival the same weekend. No tickets on sale for that yet I don't think, so could all be a lie, keep an eye on ebay maybe for Booshstock (Glastonboosh?), but get Neil Young tickets here... -
- Speaking of journeys through time and space...The Mighty Boosh festival lineup is out, as seen on posters at Folkestone station, though I'm sure I could have been quicker off the mark than that. It's a bit ropey actually. The 'Boosh themselves headline I think, with The Charlatans, Gary Numan, White Denim, The Kills, Peaches (DJing only), and Polar Bear. I've no idea of the format actually, so i'm not sure what part Noel Fielding, Julian Barrett et all will play. There is a full comedy lineup too featuring Ross Noble, Frankie Boyle, Flig -
- 2008 An Audience With Peter Sallis @ Sevenoaks Community Centre (Sat 5 Jul 2008)
7.30pm GBP14 Conc GBP12 GBP10. More cheese Grommit?
[leave a comment] - 2008 Folkestone School for Girls & Harvey Grammer Orchestra performing @ Leas Amphitheatre (Sat 5 Jul 2008)
at the Amphitheatre, Lower Leas Coastal Park, Folkestone. Information: Times and further events to be added. Full colour programme available April/May.
[leave a comment] - 2008 Meet the Moths @ RSPB Dungeness Nature Reserve. (Sat 5 Jul 2008)
booking essential. RSPB Dungeness Reserve, Boulderwell Farm, Dungeness Road, Lydd, TN29 9PN. T. 01797-320588. 09:30-11:30
[leave a comment] - 2008 Hythe Festival programme for today @ The Globe (Sat 5 Jul 2008)
Saturday July 5th: 1. Club Musicale de Berck – returning after the Parade to the area opposite The Globe PH (Mackeson Square) to play until 12.30 pm approx. 2. Diapason, from Poperinge - returning after the Parade to the area outside “Bathtime”
[leave a comment] - 2008 Mammal walk @ RSPB Dungeness Nature Reserve. (Sat 5 Jul 2008)
booking essential. RSPB Dungeness Reserve, Boulderwell Farm, Dungeness Road, Lydd, TN29 9PN. T. 01797-320588. 19:30-21:30
[leave a comment] - 2008 Neil Young @ The Hop Farm (Sun 6 Jul 2008)
Ah, it wasn't made up Neil Young is playing in Kent too... at the Hop Farm, the same location as the supposed Mighty Boosh Festival.
[leave a comment] - 2008 Boot Fair in Radnor Park @ Sportsnet bar (Sun 6 Jul 2008)
raising funds for Kent Marine Cadet Force
[leave a comment] - 2008 American Independence Day Grand Celebration @ Burstin (Sun 6 Jul 2008)
at The Burstin Hotel, The Harbour, Folkestone. Continuous entertainment, luncheon & complimentary drink included - with all proceeds going to charity. Tickets: GBP15. available from: The Lifeboat; East Cliff Tavern or East Kent Arms, Folkestone. Info: 0
[leave a comment] - 2008 Travelling by Tuba @ Leas Amphitheatre (Sun 6 Jul 2008)
at the Amphitheatre, Lower Leas Coastal Park, Folkestone. Information: T:01303-850388 14:30
[leave a comment] - 2008 live music - Robins Nest @ Louis Armstrong (Sun 6 Jul 2008)
Louis Armstrong (Maison Dieu Road Dover Kent Ct16 1ra 01304 204759) 20:00
[leave a comment] - 2008 Stereophonics @ Leas Cliff Hall (Tue 8 Jul 2008)
Lawks, is it some sort of warm up? I don't like them but it's a big deal for Folkestone I suppose. Get in! Getting tickets just in case the support is good. Ooh, SOLD OUT already!
[leave a comment]- Stereophonics at the Leas Cliff Hall on sale now!Well, in five minutes... 8th July, looks like it might be a warm up type thing, they don't have a big tour on the go. get tickets here, this will sell out fast! See you on ebay... -
- Psst, wanna buy some Stereophonics tickets?8th July, looks like it might be a warm up type thing, they don't have a big tour on the go. Get tickets here, this will sell out fast! See you on ebay... Man I hate the Stereophonics, what am I talking about? And I was one minute too late for the Folkestone Gerald mailout, so I've missed some commission there. If you are reading this in the future and you really want these tickets that I have, make me a good offer for them, or have a look on ebay. Don't go to many gigs these days, and whe -
- Who will buy my Stereophonics ticketsSlight repost from Folkestone Gerald and my blog / forum there: I can't decide whether or not to go to Stereophonics next Tuesday, we have messed up a bit in arranging a lie in the following morning so it's not really convenient now. Do you want my stereophonics tickets? Make me an offer. I half thought I'd put these tickets on ebay, but as with the last time I thought this I couldn't be bothered. And now it looks like we might really have to go! Clare is not working from home the next day -
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