Closed from Folkestone GeraldPauly 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... <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> <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> <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 The White Hart is now closed apparently :-( I thought this one might survive with its outside bar and all, what a shame. <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> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11879/The+White+Hart+is+now+closed+apparently+%3A-%28">more</a>... 1.0843,51.0714,0 Escondido Sandgate still closed, but free cocktails at Escondido Deal Does not look like they're in a hurry to reopen Escondido Sandgate, but they're trying to make a go of the Deal branch, there's an offer of a free cocktail with presentation of the advert in My Shepway free sheet.... <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11630/Escondido+Sandgate+still+closed%2C+but+free+cocktails+at+Escondido+Deal"><img alt="Escondido Sandgate still closed, but free cocktails at Escondido Deal" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3178/2560500855_ac2a665c97_m.jpg" /></a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11630/Escondido+Sandgate+still+closed%2C+but+free+cocktails+at+Escondido+Deal">Rated 8.02/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11630/Escondido+Sandgate+still+closed%2C+but+free+cocktails+at+Escondido+Deal">more</a>... 1.1482,51.0738,0 Closed! As far as I am aware The JACKDAW has been closed. we heard that the pub was making about Ł7k a month profit but was not enough for the brewery and they closed it. I always found that their portions were far too big and there must have been a huge amo... <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11627/Closed%21"><img alt="Closed!" src="http://images-eu.amazon.com/images/P/B0001P1BOI.02.LZZZZZZZ.jpg" /></a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11627/Closed%21">Rated 4.93/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11627/Closed%21">more</a>... 1.1682,51.1814,0 Is it still the Three Mackerel? It has had more names than that in just the few years I've been here, it seems jinxed... It was Nostalgia Bar a fifties themed bar just before it was Euphoria I think. I've only liked one of the incarnations in recent years, when it had the hexagonal... <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11612/Is+it+still+the+Three+Mackerel%3F"><img alt="Is it still the Three Mackerel?" src="http://static.flickr.com/46/125207980_7462933961_m_d.jpg" /></a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11612/Is+it+still+the+Three+Mackerel%3F">Rated 3.71/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11612/Is+it+still+the+Three+Mackerel%3F">more</a>... 1.1888,51.0808,0 AF&RM CAMRA says Gate 28 is reopening as a pizza restaurant Not sure if that info is more up to date than what I read on Facebook. This is from the September issue of Marsh Mash, the newsletter of Ashford, Folkestone and Romney Marsh branch of CAMRA: The bad news, The Fox Willesborough was firmly closed when ... <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11574/AF%26RM+CAMRA+says+Gate+28+is+reopening+as+a+pizza+restaurant"><img alt="AF&RM CAMRA says Gate 28 is reopening as a pizza restaurant" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3188/2725960260_6eba34a516_m.jpg" /></a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11574/AF%26RM+CAMRA+says+Gate+28+is+reopening+as+a+pizza+restaurant">Rated 5.03/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11574/AF%26RM+CAMRA+says+Gate+28+is+reopening+as+a+pizza+restaurant">more</a>... 1.1461,51.0739,0 The only pub around with an indoor smoking area? Went to the Skuba Bar last night and sat in their new conservatory for the first time. We had two smokers with us who were very pleased to see they've found some kind of loophole against the smoking ban. The walls of the conservatory can be opened ri... <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11570/The+only+pub+around+with+an+indoor+smoking+area%3F">Rated 0.71/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11570/The+only+pub+around+with+an+indoor+smoking+area%3F">more</a>... 1.1727,51.0766,0 Sandbanks Restaurant, The Pavilion, Wear Bay Road - Sat 23rd Aug I haven't written one of these reviews for a while and, to be honest, I wondered whether I ever would again. There are only so many times you can be bothered to write something about crap food served by people who don't give a damn about good food o... <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11540/Sandbanks+Restaurant%2C+The+Pavilion%2C+Wear+Bay+Road+-+Sat+23rd+Aug">Rated 7.03/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11540/Sandbanks+Restaurant%2C+The+Pavilion%2C+Wear+Bay+Road+-+Sat+23rd+Aug">more</a>... 1.1957,51.0837,0 Stereophonics sales frenzy! This box set didn't sell, but my Stereophonics ticket did! Rah, we did not have to go and I didn't lose any money.Looks like the same box set has come up again, and another at a higher price.I am going to think more carefully before buy more tickets ... <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/11397/Stereophonics+sales+frenzy%21"><img alt="Stereophonics sales frenzy!" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1392/638384072_55e1c71c64.jpg" /></a> <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/11397/Stereophonics+sales+frenzy%21">Rated 6.02/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/11397/Stereophonics+sales+frenzy%21">more</a>... 1.1735,51.0758,0 Earl Brownes is closed now Haven't enjoyed it the last few times I went so I'm not really bothered, but we went past today and Earl Brownes was closed down, the building is up for sale. <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11246/Earl+Brownes+is+closed+now">Rated 0.57/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11246/Earl+Brownes+is+closed+now">more</a>... 1.0817,51.0712,0 Has the Red Lion recently reopened? I just heard today that the Red Lion has been closed for the past three months, and is all spanking new after a major refit and cleanup. I've been avoiding that place for a long time, obviously long enough not to notice it'd be out of action for that... <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11235/Has+the+Red+Lion+recently+reopened%3F">Rated 7.89/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11235/Has+the+Red+Lion+recently+reopened%3F">more</a>... 1.0833,51.0704,0 Apple Airbook There's a new ultra portable mac to be announced todday I think, some speculation here on Wired, see how everyone has to comment without reading the article? (Cue replies here, missing the point of this post, if there was a point, and there were any ... <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/10842/Apple+Airbook">more</a>... 1.1645,51.0800,0 That's work done then There's a very slim chance that I won't be sat in front of the computer again before christmas (though I know the wife will laugh when she sees this), so merry christmas everyone, hope you have a good one.I wrote that yesterday, but didn't hit send, ... <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/10787/That%27s+work+done+then">Rated 3.56/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/10787/That%27s+work+done+then">more</a>... 1.0776,51.2802,0 I can't find "The Last Golden Arrow" Can you tell me the link where you saw this?UPDATE:NEW! Saturday 19th January 2008 - 'THE GOLDEN ARROW' to Folkestone and CanterburyDeparting from: Coventry (06.40/23.30) Leamington Spa (07.20/23.10) Banbury (07.45/22.50) Bicester North (08.05/22.35... <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/10724/I+can%27t+find+%22The+Last+Golden+Arrow%22">Rated 3.04/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/10724/I+can%27t+find+%22The+Last+Golden+Arrow%22">more</a>... 1.1867,51.0786,0