22 from Folkestone GeraldPauly A new two for one offer from Pizza Express; this time the most expensive one is free! See this Pizza Express site... if there are four of you you can use two vouchers, AND you can use the vouchers at the weekend! The only negative thing here is this mean's it'll be harder to get the best table on Saturday :-( See you there...... <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11939/A+new+two+for+one+offer+from+Pizza+Express%3B+this+time+the+most+expensive+one+is+free%21">Rated 5.07/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a><br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11939/A+new+two+for+one+offer+from+Pizza+Express%3B+this+time+the+most+expensive+one+is+free%21">more</a>... 1.0792,51.2802,0 Speaking of things gigographic I kind of was earlier, mentioned my gigography, was I really never at a gig at this week in history? Doesn't sound very likely, I think something's gone wrong. The dinner is on, I have a good twenty minutes to investigate before Clare gets in from wo... <br /><a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/11935/Speaking+of+things+gigographic">more</a>... -0.2843,51.5575,0 Coldplay with Girls Aloud??? Is this a joke? Coldplay are playing Wembley with Girls Aloud! This is a far cry from their days at the Barfly, and doesn't really make much sense to me... Jay-Z is supporting on other dates too. Here's what Club Wembley are offering as a package, fo... <br /><a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/11924/Coldplay+with+Girls+Aloud%3F%3F%3F">more</a>... -0.2796,51.5558,0 Punch up at the Seagull I used to work in this pub, so did some chums of mine, at least one who reads this blog. My runner up memory of this place is happy times working in the bar there (after leaving The Harbour Lights but before heading off to do the BTEC with Nixdorf), ... <br /><a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/11911/Punch+up+at+the+Seagull">Rated 3.07/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a><br /><a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/11911/Punch+up+at+the+Seagull">more</a>... -1.1268,50.8425,0 Red List / Zoo9 / Sellindge Music Festival An anti-press release from Sellindge Music Festival! Probably best to get some bands on board and send out some info about who is playing your festival, rather than just going on about someone else's festival. Good to point this out though, Zoo8 was ... <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11898/Red+List+/+Zoo9+/+Sellindge+Music+Festival">Rated 3.57/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a><br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11898/Red+List+/+Zoo9+/+Sellindge+Music+Festival">more</a>... 1.0013,51.0775,0 Had a great christmas dinner at Canterbury Wholefoods Booked into Canterbury Wholefoods for lunch on Saturday and very glad we did, had a brilliant christmas dinner, nut roast, roast veges, potatoes, gravy, christmas pud and ice cream, all vegan, brilliant. I would phone up and book if you're heading th... <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11896/Had+a+great+christmas+dinner+at+Canterbury+Wholefoods">Rated 4.07/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a><br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11896/Had+a+great+christmas+dinner+at+Canterbury+Wholefoods">more</a>... 1.0778,51.2784,0 A Christmas of sorts, and why doesn't the Whole World Cafe want customers? Friday, got properly into the Christmas season, went to "A Christmas Of Sorts" at the Whole World Cafe, and it was brilliant! Was not quite sure what to expect from the gig before hand, but it really was ace, if you get the chance to see [google=carn... <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11895/A+Christmas+of+sorts%2C+and+why+doesn%27t+the+Whole+World+Cafe+want+customers%3F"><img alt="A Christmas of sorts, and why doesn't the Whole World Cafe want customers?" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3072/2580400301_d2b526002b_m.jpg" /></a> <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11895/A+Christmas+of+sorts%2C+and+why+doesn%27t+the+Whole+World+Cafe+want+customers%3F">Rated 4.29/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a><br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11895/A+Christmas+of+sorts%2C+and+why+doesn%27t+the+Whole+World+Cafe+want+customers%3F">more</a>... 1.1829,51.0803,0 William Clarke Just found <a href="http://www.hampshireclarktree.com/Clarke.htm">this genealogy site</a>, the names and places look familiar, there must surely be some connection...<br /><a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/11893/William+Clarke">more</a>... -1.1362,50.8525,0 Christmas farmers market at Capel village hall A Reminder please, that the Capel-le-Ferne Christmas Special Farmers Marketwill be held on Tuesday 23rd December from 10 a.m. to 12.30 p.m. atCapel-le-Ferne Village Hall, Lancaster Avenue, Capel-le-Ferne, Nr.Folkestone.All stallholders and organisers... <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11892/Christmas+farmers+market+at+Capel+village+hall"><img alt="Christmas farmers market at Capel village hall" src="http://www.capelleferne.info/images/marketoverview.jpg" /></a> <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11892/Christmas+farmers+market+at+Capel+village+hall">Rated 3.57/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a><br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11892/Christmas+farmers+market+at+Capel+village+hall">more</a>... 1.2113,51.1048,0 Elton John support acts Elton John has announced his support acts for those new years shows at the O2, they are Will Young, X Factor Winner Alexandra Burke, The Overtures and Sealife, plus Heart DJ. Never mind though, you should still buy tickets if you have not already.Elt... <br /><a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/11882/Elton+John+support+acts">Rated 5.78/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a><br /><a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/11882/Elton+John+support+acts">more</a>... 7.0000,51.4848,0 Escondido reopens new years eve! Woo, it seems to be true, my wife phoned the Deal branch of Escondido today, and ask them and they say it reopens for new years eve. And then I see a double page ad in a dreadful local freesheet. 10% discount for all of January too I think. <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11880/Escondido+reopens+new+years+eve%21"><img alt="Escondido reopens new years eve!" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3178/2560500855_ac2a665c97_m.jpg" /></a> <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11880/Escondido+reopens+new+years+eve%21">Rated 8.02/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a><br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11880/Escondido+reopens+new+years+eve%21">more</a>... 1.1482,51.0738,0 The White Hart is now closed apparently :-( I thought this one might survive with its outside bar and all, what a shame. <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11879/The+White+Hart+is+now+closed+apparently+%3A-%28">Rated 3.57/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a><br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11879/The+White+Hart+is+now+closed+apparently+%3A-%28">more</a>... 1.0843,51.0714,0 The Light Before Christmas (win a Wii) As the days get shorter and the evenings darker, the Light Before Christmas prepares to illuminate Folkestones Creative Quarter.Saturday the 20th December will see an illuminated procession through the streets of Folkestone, down the Old High Street ... <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11878/The+Light+Before+Christmas+%28win+a+Wii%29">more</a>... 1.1850,51.0802,0 Tour of the day - The Wedding Present I had heard they were back together (ie David Gedge was playing under the name The Wedding Present again), this is great! And of the three dates confirmed for the new year, one of them is in Portsmouth... can't remember if I have ever seen them at th... <br /><a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/11877/Tour+of+the+day+-+The+Wedding+Present">Rated 6.38/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a><br /><a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/11877/Tour+of+the+day+-+The+Wedding+Present">more</a>... -1.0753,50.7868,0 back stage i have done 3 shows at the hazzlit i think that the dressing rooms need and make over just a bit of panit and and new carpet and it would be nice if there was air conditioning and all the light working <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11860/back+stage"><img alt="back stage" src="http://farm1.static.flickr.com/97/263138603_53881b1f98_m.jpg" /></a> <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11860/back+stage">Rated 6.83/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a><br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11860/back+stage">more</a>... 0.5221,51.2747,0 Dingwalls Don't think I enjoyed it, from what I wrote on popex. Shame, I thought I liked Spearmint!... <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/v/2081/Dingwalls">Rated 3.57/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a><br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/v/2081/Dingwalls">more</a>... -0.1459,51.5415,0 Folkestone Academy Part of the lit fest, see you there. <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/v/5589/Folkestone+Academy">Rated 0.57/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a><br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/v/5589/Folkestone+Academy">more</a>... 1.1646,51.0887,0 Gulbenkian Theatre The new comedy by Stewart Lee, directed by Owen LewisWith Simon Munnery as Queen Elizabeth I and Miles Jupp as Sir Walter Raleigh.... <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/v/2300/Gulbenkian+Theatre">Rated 3.57/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a><br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/v/2300/Gulbenkian+Theatre">more</a>... 1.0694,51.2982,0 Tim's Vinos and Tapas St. Valentine's dinner menu available at Tim's Vino & Tapas, 3a West Terrace, Folkestone, tel 01303 249900. <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/v/33/Tim%27s+Vinos+and+Tapas"><img alt="Tim's Vinos and Tapas" src="http://static.flickr.com/25/36610194_67483589d7_m.jpg" /></a> <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/v/33/Tim%27s+Vinos+and+Tapas">Rated 4.04/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a><br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/v/33/Tim%27s+Vinos+and+Tapas">more</a>... 1.1790,51.0782,0 Caernarvon Castle <a class="wiki" rel="tag" href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/last+rockers+club">Last Rockers Club</a><br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/v/2082/Caernarvon+Castle">more</a>... -0.1453,51.5416,0 12 Bar Club MJ Hibbett is doing his first gig of the year at the 12 Bar Club, that's Denmark Street isn't it? Onstage 9pm, 26th Feb at the monthly Hieronymous Bisch Bosch night... seeya there.Last night's Valentine's pub crawl was very nice, we st... <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/v/2079/12+Bar+Club">more</a>... -0.1292,51.5155,0 The Cross With free bar and rock karaoke! Just found invites and a promotional sick bag, was I that bad?<br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/v/2107/The+Cross">more</a>... -0.1243,51.5364,0 Brixton Academy 11.50<br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/v/152/Brixton+Academy">more</a>... -0.1152,51.4654,0 Notting Hill Arts Club SOLD OUT in advance, we only just squeezed in, debut single out this week.<br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/v/2084/Notting+Hill+Arts+Club">more</a>... -0.1948,51.5091,0 Camden Underworld From the brief time when I preferred them over <a class="wiki" rel="tag" href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/the+darkness">The Darkness</a>...<br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/v/157/Camden+Underworld">more</a>... -0.1420,51.5386,0 Ocean MTV2 thing. Plus <a class="wiki" rel="tag" href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/cooper+temple+clause">Cooper Temple Clause</a>.<br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/v/2085/Ocean">more</a>... -0.0551,51.5444,0 Barfly The Darkness <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/v/115/Barfly"><img alt="Barfly" src="http://www.clarkeology.com/blog/upload/barflylondon.jpg" /></a> <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/v/115/Barfly">Rated 4.71/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a><br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/v/115/Barfly">more</a>... -0.1500,51.5433,0 Water Rats Theatre Well two of them anyway, perhaps playing as Carfax at Uncle Bob's Wedding Reception.... <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/v/2083/Water+Rats+Theatre">more</a>... -0.1194,51.5289,0 Yo Below Popbitch A-Z <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/v/2854/Yo+Below"><img alt="Yo Below" src="http://static.flickr.com/63/186271427_929246dd98_m.jpg" /></a><br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/v/2854/Yo+Below">more</a>... -0.1077,51.5225,0 Astoria WILD furry trousers. Them, not me. <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/v/95/Astoria">Rated 5.07/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a><br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/v/95/Astoria">more</a>... -0.1306,51.5160,0 ULU Stephen Malkmus <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/v/2098/ULU">Rated 3.57/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a><br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/v/2098/ULU">more</a>... -0.1311,51.5227,0