Castle from Folkestone GeraldPauly The George in Rye July newsletter We've been rather quiet on the newsletter front lately, having been nominated for UK Newcomer of the Year in the CATEY Awards, the Oscars of the Restaurant and Hotel world (sadly, the ceremony was not in LA). This award has previously been won by the... <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11420/The+George+in+Rye+July+newsletter">more</a>... 0.7337,50.9508,0 Gone Ape Went to Go Ape at Leeds Castle on Friday, bit of a work jolly. None of the pictures or video really came out that well, but here is me on a zip line / death slide / flying fox.It was great! Some pictures to come too.As a reward for watching my video... <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/11406/Gone+Ape">more</a>... 0.6304,51.2491,0 Portchester weekender Spent a smashing weekend in Portchester as it was Mum's birthday yesterday. Headed over Friday afternoon on the train, meeting up with Andy on the way in The Golden Lion. Not a great pub but a good evening anyway and some nice pints of HSB and a chat... <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/11351/Portchester+weekender"><img alt="Portchester weekender" src="http://static.flickr.com/47/129574428_cbc63362c1_m.jpg" /></a> <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/11351/Portchester+weekender">Rated 5.04/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/11351/Portchester+weekender">more</a>... -1.1152,50.8379,0 St Tropez of culture Does this sound familiar? From Saturday's GuardianPierre Cardin, the millionaire Paris fashion designer and businessman who has spent millions restoring the castle, is trying to turn the village into a "St Tropez of culture". After establishing his o... <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11309/St+Tropez+of+culture">more</a>... 1.1646,51.0799,0 Folkestone Harbour Festival 2008 This years Folkestone Harbour Festival 2008 will take place on July 19 2008. We have a full day program lined up starting at 10am in the morning right through till 9pm when we close with a spectacular firework display in the Harbour. Events include... <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11306/Folkestone+Harbour+Festival+2008">Rated 5.04/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11306/Folkestone+Harbour+Festival+2008">more</a>... 1.1867,51.0786,0 Westenhanger castle is now a member of the HHA See their page here. I'm a member of the Historic Houses Association too, this means I can visit for free (on the blue moons that it's actually open to the public), SWEET! ... <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11042/Westenhanger+castle+is+now+a+member+of+the+HHA"><img alt="Westenhanger castle is now a member of the HHA" src="http://www.westenhangercastle.co.uk/Gallery/phase6/images/DSCN0022-19.jpg" /></a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11042/Westenhanger+castle+is+now+a+member+of+the+HHA">Rated 5.28/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11042/Westenhanger+castle+is+now+a+member+of+the+HHA">more</a>... 1.0352,51.0943,0 KISS confirmed for UK festivals KISSONLINE EXCLUSIVELast night, Paul Stanley confirmed that KISS will tour Europe and Scandinavia this May and June. The band will play arena and stadium shows.Details to follow....Stay tuned to KISSONLINE!Sort of exclusive to KISSONLINE, a chum tipp... <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/10907/KISS+confirmed+for+UK+festivals">more</a>... -1.3749,52.8302,0 Wikipedia says no From Alice Keppel's wikipedia entry:Keppel was born Alice Frederica Edmonstone, to Sir William Edmonstone, 4th Baronet and Mary Elizabeth Edmonstone, née Parsons, at Duntreath Castle in the Blane Valley, near the village of Strathblane, north of Glas... <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/10824/Wikipedia+says+no">Rated 3.53/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/10824/Wikipedia+says+no">more</a>... 1.1635,51.0751,0 Harry Clarke talk at Ballyhaunis Friary Slightly short notice, there's an exhibition going on right now at Ballyhaunis Friary in County Mayo, and there's a talk tomorrow. This info from www.heritageweek.ie:Photographic Exhibition of Harry Clarke Stained Glass Windows28/08/2007 - 02/09/2007... <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/10449/Harry+Clarke+talk+at+Ballyhaunis+Friary">more</a>... -1.1362,50.8525,0 Reporting from the Lake District (being the fourth part of my two week holiday write up) More photos up now, but here's a bit of video we did.We were originally going to go for a proper cottage for our stay in the Lake District, but I'm so glad we settled on the apartment in Keswick we originally went for. It was nice, all the mod cons, ... <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/10343/Reporting+from+the+Lake+District+%28being+the+fourth+part+of+my+two+week+holiday+write+up%29">more</a>... -3.1180,54.6044,0 Folkestone Camera Club If this site had a clubs and societies section, stuff like this would definitely be in it:Monday 14th May saw Mr John Butler ARPS DPAGB APAGB, returning to judge our 6th and final print competition of the season. With his usual expertise, and hints a... <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/10248/Folkestone+Camera+Club">more</a>... 1.1645,51.0800,0 Ian Brown's coming to Folkestone Tour starts in September, Ian Brown, yes the former Stone Roses front man, gigs in Folkestone at the end of October. Full dates are:Newcastle Academy (September 27)Hull City Hall (28)Sheffield Octagon (29)Middlesbrough Town Hall (October 1)Lincoln En... <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/10217/Ian+Brown%27s+coming+to+Folkestone"><img alt="Ian Brown's coming to Folkestone" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1392/638384072_55e1c71c64.jpg" /></a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/10217/Ian+Brown%27s+coming+to+Folkestone">Rated 3.63/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/10217/Ian+Brown%27s+coming+to+Folkestone">more</a>... 1.1735,51.0758,0 Kings of quiz Every week we struggle away at the friendly fun quiz at The Ship Inn in Sandgate, and we hardly ever come away with the top grand prize of a bottle of wine. This week, for a change we tried the Sunday quiz at Saltwood Castle (Saltwood Castle Hotel no... <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/10128/Kings+of+quiz">Rated 4.71/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/10128/Kings+of+quiz">more</a>... 1.0769,51.0802,0 Folkestone on TV Well, Sandgate anyway. Shornecliffe Redoubt was on this week's Time Team, and they found precisely none of what they were looking for... they did stop for a pint in The Ship though.Grand weekend, after the rugby and an early dinner we went on a bit o... <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/9992/Folkestone+on+TV"><img alt="Folkestone on TV" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3114/2725960762_8a049d3d31_m.jpg" /></a> <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/9992/Folkestone+on+TV">Rated 6.03/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/9992/Folkestone+on+TV">more</a>... 1.1465,51.0736,0 The Mayfly, do you have live bands on fridays or saturday if so we could put you onto a very good local band they play at the park inn, happy frenchman, the castle, the firs club, all over Deal, Dover, Ashford, and Margate. They ahve recorded a CD which you can ... <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/9677/The+Mayfly%2C"><img alt="The Mayfly," src="http://www.pathfinderpubs.co.uk/images/Pubs/4653.jpg" /></a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/9677/The+Mayfly%2C">Rated 7.63/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/9677/The+Mayfly%2C">more</a>... 1.1641,51.1116,0