Sundays at No. 11

Come and enjoy our Sunday Roast including starter, dessert and a glass of wine all for

the fabulous price of GBP20.

This weeks roast is Kentish Fore Rib Beef with potatoes roasted in goose fat, Yorkshire pudding, horseradish and water cress.

Rye Bay Scallop Week

No. 11 is celebrating Rye Bay Scallop Week from 20th – 28th February with a number of delicious specials including:

v Scallops with artichoke puree, pickled carrot and coriander

v Scallops wrapped in bacon with crushed peas

v Scallops with black pudding and apple

Mums deserve a treat! - Mothers Day at No. 11

3 courses for GBP25, 2 courses for GBP18

Free glass of bubbles for all Mums

Starter

Wild nettle soup

Lobster and leek terrine

Chicken Caesar salad

Main

Roast artichoke and pearl barley risotto

Half roast chicken, jersey royals and rocket

Sea trout, Spring bubble and squeak, almond velouté

Dessert

Chocolate and passion fruit fondant

Rhubarb posset with stem ginger shortbread

Lemon tart with blood orange sorbet

Email Bookings

Customers who book via email at info@numberelevenfolkestone.co.uk will automatically receive 10% off their total bill.

Tuesday to Thursday nights

Free bottle of wine for tables of 4 or more customers

NO.11 is located at:

11-15 The Old High Street

Folkestone

Kent CT20 1RL

Phone: 01303 259535

Get more information about No. 11 at www.numberelevenfolkestone.co.uk

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This Wednesday (10th) sees the compilation I have put together called Sandgate in People, Prose and Poems at the Chichester Memorial Hall. It starts at 7:30 and consists of three voices. As well as mine there are Sue Blakesley and Ken Colley. There has always been a chance that Ken would be called away for filming but it's looking pretty certain that he'll be there. Ken played Admiral Piett in two Star Wars films and recently played the Duke of Edinburgh in one of Chanel 4's The Queen series. Sue is a graduate from the Folkestone University Drama Degree Course so I'm working with a great team (I'm not trained but I once said hello to Kenneth Moore outside the Odeon cinema in Folkestone!).

As well as the old favourites associated with Sandgate I hope I have found some less known facts - what, for example, has the Hudson Guild Theatre in New York got to do with Sandgate? Following a brief introduction, the evening starts with a short audio video.

That's what I'm hearing.

hi

i am iranian

my name is ali and can,t written or read english

i see to satelite one tea flax very butifule

i want that

help me please

my Email : HAM166_b@yahoo.com

written farsi please

thank,s

Been looking for an original of More Tales From The Tap Room for ages, ie Tales From The Tap Room, but no joy. I have this book but would like a first edition. Get this one here and help Pilgrims Hospice, or you buy a new copy from Folkestone library.

More Tales from the Tap Room by Martin Easdown and Eamonn Rooney. A history of the Public Houses and Breweries of Folkestone, Sandgate, Cheriton, Seabrook, Shorncliffe, Morehall and Newington. P/B 232 pages with photographs and illustrations. Published 2004.

Brilliant book btw.

Speaking of the library, please install my folkestone library greasemonky plugin - each time you view a book on amazon it will tell you if the book is available (for free) in the local libraries.

myspace.com/thelivingroom27

Greetings

I would like to announce and invite you and your friends to 'The Living Room', featuring great music from near and far in a relaxing venue.

Attached is a poster in jpeg format detailing the event but for those who may not be able to veiw it the details are as follows;

DATE: Fri 29th Jan.....7.30pm (Arrive at a reasonable time to catch all the acts)

VENUE: The bar below, Le View, 6-8 Aston House, West Terrace, Folkestone CT201TH.......Tel 01303 241688

PRICE: (GBP4.00)

ACTS: We have a fantastic lineup, please copy into your browser for a taster. Alternatively you can scroll through my myspace (Address at top and bottom of email) friends list where you'll find them too.

***LUCY KITT***

...Lucy is a young singer- songwriter from the UK, creating a buzz with her fresh and exciting approach to the folk rock sound. Writing with a style that evoke's some of the great female singer songwriter's of the 70's, her songs are inspired by honesty, passion's and truth's from experiences along the way. Her self- penned, and soulful songs continue to connect with audiences through their heartfelt and confessional lyrics. It is rare to see so many influences crammed into music, and lucys songs span the wide spectrum of folk, grunge and blues, with a distinct twist of her own individual style people find difficult to pigeon hole....

***SYD ARTHUR***

...Syd Arthur are an exciting new band from the South East of the country, at the forefront of the young musical explorers whose unique sound has been making waves far beyond their native Canterbury. Their highly eclectic sound encompasses folk, world, psychedelic, jazz, prog and rock music, showcasing original song writing, inter-weaved with instrumental freak-outs...Back by popular demand...

***VIBE MACHINE***

...Blending the traditional funk and jazz sounds of fender rhodes, double bass and drum kit Vibe Machine set out their beats and grooves to back the voice and message of Dave Pepper (bard of albion and lord of the mic). Dave has been a regular and popular performer at festivals around the country over the last few years. The group formed in 2009 and then played throughout the summer in many locations including Lovebox, Small World festival, Passing Clouds, The Vibe Bar (brick lane), Making Waves festival and also forming the backline of the house band for YouNite! at The Others in Stokey. Drawing on a wide range of influences VibeMachine are pleased to present their Know Folk Funk Punk Poetry for your listening pleasure...

***DJ MR BLUE***

...MR BLUE'S highly eclectic taste in ass kickin tunes once again round off a superb line-up. He'll be sexing it up and generally being quite naughty from around 11 till heaven...

Under 18s are welcome. A strict over 18 only alcohol policy is in operation

There is a full bar downstairs in the venue and upstairs a great restaurant and bar which you can see more of on their website.....

http://www.theviewfolkestone.co.uk/

Basically The Bar Below is one of the most relaxing, well laid out places I’ve ever come across. It is rapidly gaining renown as a truely unique venue having held some fantastic music events already such as 'Underground Sound' and 'The Loco Lounge', to name but a few. The acoustics are great the lighting fantastic and the staff friendly and helpful, there’s even a STAIR CHAIR for those who find stairs difficult. It's also decked out with nice comfy sofas (see pics) for those wishing to take the weight off their feet !

Please if you can, help by forwarding this email on to interested parties

If you need bigger jpegs then please contact me and i'll arrange it

Hope you’re all well, see you there and please bring your freinds.

( Next Living Room event after Jan 29th is Fri March 26th )

Tony King

We'll be there, looking forward to it. Going out, on a Friday night, imagine! Hope we can find time for a drink before and after, but where, Wetherspoons maybe?

Press release:

One of KENT's finest singer-songwriters, RAPHAEL MEAD, celebrates

Valentine's Day with a special, intimate concert, ahead of a short

visit to NASHVILLE and then the release of his second album, RULED BY

THE HEART, in March.

Raphael started his musical journey in some of the best recording

studios in London, working with many artists including MORRISSEY and

top producer PETER COLLINS, (RUSH, ALICE COOPER and BON JOVI).

Raphael's distinct and individual style has won him much acclaim and

many fans, in the UK and overseas. Concerts in ITALY and ESTONIA,

plus opening slots for artists in the UK, including COLIN BLUNSTONE

and KIKI DEE, have served to increase his ever-growing fan base.

RULED BY THE HEART features eleven tracks, all written by Raphael, and

is perhaps his most accessible work to date and is sure to bring

further attention to him.

For the Valentine Day's concert Raphael will be joined on stage as

usual by renowned multi-instrumentalist, arranger and producer

GEOFFREY RICHARDSON, and top musician ANDY BRIGGS, and the show

promises to be a perfect way to spend a romantic evening, and also to

get a sneak preview of the new album.

The concert is at KINGSTON BARN, THE STREET, KINGSTON, CT4 6JQ. The

doors open at 7:30 p.m., with the show starting at 8:00 p.m. Tickets

are GBP8.00, GBP6.00 concessions, available on the door or by calling

01303 840324 or 07875 379723

FOR MORE INFORMATION:

E-mail: agnes@ehi.ee

Web: www.myspace.com/raphaelmead

I hear it's being turned into flats. Of all the pubs that might close, this one surprises me. Not that I went there, but I thought a lot of people did.

Don't even have the car this week so I can't check it out on the way home.

Any other recent pub closures please leave a message, twitter @pauly or email fg@folkestonegerald.com please.

On the tasting table this weekend.....

Reds

2005 Gaia, Grosset, Clare Valley: Cabernet Sauvignon, Cabernet Franc and Merlot blend produced from the highest vineyard in Clare Valley, at an altitude of 570 Metres. And it shows, such is the freshness and purity of the fruit. A wine of such ripeness yet restraint, finesse and exuberance; a style seldom seen in Australia. A monumental wine from ones of the worlds best producers - GBP27.50

2007 Bourgogne Pinot Noir, Boisset: Beautiful example of Burgundian Ponot Noir and particularly of the 2007 vintage. Fresh lush strawberry fruit and floral undertones with a classic hint of wild mushrooms. This is one for drinking now and 20 minutes or so in the fridge brings out the youthful and vibrant fruits even more - GBP12.95

Whites

2009 Margaret River White, Cullen, Western Australia: Vanya Cullen believes that great wines are made in the vineyard, hence the conversion of her vines to organic status. This fragrant, zippy blend of Sauvignon, Semillon, Chardonnay and Verdelho is delicious by itself or with a bowl of mussels - GBP12.95

2008 Marlborough Classic Riesling, Framingham, New Zealand: Entising white from Marlborough. Bouquet of perfumed, floral aromatics of jasmine and honeysuckle greets you, while the palate offers flavours of lime and orange citrus, stonefruit and mineral. The residual sugar in the wine is balanced with a backbone of firm, natural acidity giving a long, dry finish. Excellent with curries and fusion food - GBP11.95

Pop into the shop this weekend and sample these delicions wines and receive a 10% discount on any purchases

Best Regards

Karl

American West is an Internationally acclaimed team of artistes, admired for their superb demonstrations of Native American dances, games, music and talks upon Native American history. They have been working within education for the past twenty five years and are now based permanently in Boston UK.

Travelling throughout Europe they have appeared on stage, radio, television and in schools, demonstrating and recreating Native American music, dance, history, crafts and customs for both education and cabaret. In just one year alone they starred on 14 television and 7 radio programs in England, Spain, France and Holland including GMTV, BBC, ITV, S4C, Granada,Central and Anglia

Two principal members of American West and their two children are visiting schools in your area during 2010 in full native regalia, and spending two hours in a morning or afternoon in school. Arrangements can always be made for a whole day visit tailor made to suit your requirements. The performance is designed to fit in with the National Curriculum at all ages from 5 years to SHP GCSE American West.

The artistes are professional full time historians, dancers and singers, covering both ladies and mens dance styles and music from the early 1800's to modern day and also native history from pre-Columbus to the early 1900's.

On a history day they will refer to native life before the whites arrived, Native social and domestic structure, the tipi and wigwam, civil rights, reasons for the conflict between Native and White, and the Battle of Little Big Horn.

On a dance day they will perform many of the native dances, games and songs and will also arrange for all students to participate in the dances. There will be much opportunity for hands on experience for the students to handle and wear the regalia, to play traditional games and to try old style Lakota sign language. The pace of the performance is fast and energetic, many items are up to 140 years old,the music is live, and the students are often taught a traditional song too.

In many schools students are taught traditional dances and then take part in a performance at the end of day before an audience of parents and pupils.

If you are considering a visit checkout their website. www.amwes.co.uk

If you would appreciate more information then contact:

Alan Blackhorse on 07 778 429 333

Leave a message on the answer machine on 01205 480 481

Email american.west@yahoo.co.uk

Never mind your creative quarter and your ASDA and all that, look whose front door was open today! This is evidence of the regeneration of Folkestone.

I don't remember seeing it in the masterplan, but I think that's all out the window now. So who is working on [[]]The Elizabethan, and what are they doing? Flats? Offices? Or an actual new place to go in Folkestone?

I say "legendary" Folkestone venue, maybe it's just me who is obsessed with it. I have lived here for about six years and never seen it open, what a treat to have a peek inside.

I did not dare actually go in, but if you ever did (this person did does that still look about the same? Reminds me of a Beefeater or something.

I'm off to Legends of Folkestone with this one.

Voucher here, good every day until the end of January.

Several important announcements are now available on our updated website www.new-inn.info

* 50% discount on food available to anyone crossing the Channel this month.

* To combat the wintry weather we have introduced a terrific GBP4 meal deal until end of March.

* The 'Early Bird' GBP8.00 menu offers a super range of options for the evening - including traditional roast.

* Special events such as Valentine's Day, Mother's Day, Cocktail Party Dinner and Race Day for the springtime.

* Finally, the pub was redecorated in early January. You will continue to see further improvements in early 2010 including soft furnishings being installed in the bar area.

To see more, visit us online at: new-inn.info

Finally, our New Year's resolution is to strive to improve customer service beyond measure. This year, we aim to widen our menu choices even further to include a range of delicious international dishes never before seen at The New Inn. May we take this opportunity to wish all our customers health and happiness for 2010, and extend our sincere thanks for your continued support.

Best wishes,

Kevin & Joyce

The New Inn, Etchinghill, Folkestone, Kent. CT18 8DE

Tel: 01303 862026

new-inn.info

Every Thursday or Friday, we will be sending an e-mail detailing the wines we will be sampling for the weekend. We will also be offering a 10% discount on purchases of these wines. To kick us off, feel free to pop in this weekend to try these:

Reds

* Mendoza Bonarda, Colonia Las Liebres: Bonarda is normally used as an unremarkable blending variety in Italy but in this part of Argentina, it really comes into it’s own as a varietal. Lovely vibrant colour and lively damsony and other bramble fruit on the nose - GBP7.95

* Merlot, Lyeth, Sonoma Country, California: Silky smooth Californian red with abundant flavours of plum, wild berry, currant and hints of mint and spices - GBP9.95

* Great Southern Cabernet Sauvignon, Plantagenet: Great finesse here with just the right amount of age behind it to make it perfect for drinking now. Silky mulberry fruit with hints of tobacco and cedar - GBP16.95

* Margaret River Red, Cullen, Western Australia: Predominantly Malbec with a proportion of Merlot. Biodynamic viticulture is practised on all the Cullen vineyards in order to maximise the flavours in the grapes by improving and sustaining their unique environment. Bright ruby red in colour with vibrant perfumes of dark fruits, blackberries and plums. On the palate, plenty of juicy blackberry and black cherry fruit with touches of toasty oak and spice. Well balanced with rounded tannins and a long finish - GBP13.50

Whites

* Secreto Viognier, Colchagua, Chile: Aged on its lees, this attractive Viognier displays lifted aromatic notes of ripe quince and pear followed in the mouth by layers of papaya and lemon-meringue pie over a bright, racy acidity imparting impressive structure and length - GBP11.50

* Petit Chablis, Domaine Gerard Tremblay: Excellant example of good Chablis. Unoaked and delightfully fresh and crisp with a clean mineral edge - GBP12.50

* Adelaide Hills Sauvignon Blanc, Shaw and Smith: Nice rounded Sauvignon Blanc from Shaw and Smith, one of Australias best producers of this variety. Beautifully balanced and displaying mouth-watering flavours of lemon and grapefruit in abundance - GBP12.50

Other news

* Online wine shop: We are delighted to announce the re-opening of our online wine shop. Subject to availability of stock, we can offer next day delivery anywhere in mainland UK. Please see our website for Terms & Conditions, Privacy Policy and Delivery Conditions

* Cheese online: You will shortly be able to view our cheeses online

Reminders - ticket events

* Wine tasting courses: We are running wine tasting courses on Wednesday 20th and 27th of January and Wednesday 10th and 17th of February. Please see our 'Events' section on our website for more details

* Wine tasting evenings: We will be hosting an evening of the wines of Roussillon next Thursday, 21st January; The wines of Alsace on Thursday 18th February; Vin de Pays and Vin de Table on Thursday 11th March; and Wines of Marlborough, New Zealand on Thursday 25th March. Please see our 'Events' section on our website for more details

Best Regards

Karl

Karl's Good Food

43 St Peter's Street

Canterbury

Kent

CT1 2BG

Tel: 01227 764 380

karlsgoodfood.com

Heard via @canterburygeeks that the Ashford Bar Vasa is closing / closed, and they're pulling out of the Cheesegrater / Quarterhouse in Folkestone too... I thought the recession was over?

Some of the staff are moving to Folkestone Starbucks, but some are being made redundant. Guess they can't have been there long enough for that to actually mean anything though.

UPDATE: Might actually be the 24th that it closes, so that's an extra week of caffeine based fun and overpriced snacks.

I have a dear friend visiting from Wales to do a gig in Folkestone on 26th March,at the Living room Folkestone. She is a very talented and beautiful singer/songwriter. She is looking for a second gig to ofset the costs of her travel and has the most awesome voice and lyrics. Are you able to offer a Sunday slot around that date? Too good an opportunity to miss? A CLASS Act!

Many thanks

contact through www.myspace.com/lounoble

I didn't know Bar Vasa were moving out of the Cheesegrater, I don't get out much these days... the only times I have been there there was no-one in there, but then Tontine Street is still a bit of a stretch to picture as an ideal spot for a sophisticated evening. The "creative quarter" of Folkestone does seem to have stalled a bit doesn't it. Damn recession!

Having traded in Antiques and Fine & Applied Art for over 20 years and after running a Gallery in Canterbury in a good position near The Marlowe Theatre for ten years with wide experience of fine, collectable and quality items; a good cohort of willing staff and substantial stock, I was thinking of opening a second gallery in Margate's Old Town. Sadly, as predicted, the Turner Contemporary project in Margate stalled. Having heard of the regeneration of the Folkestone I investigated and was so drawn by the town with its various and interesting architecture; its unique light, sense of space and fine views I sold up in Canterbury and moved here.

I was excited by the chance of opening a much smaller Gallery within the Creative Quarter. I took a shop in The Old High Street for a few months as a tenant of the Creative Foundation but regret the decision for multiple reasons which included the high rent which was almost twice that per useable sq.ft. of my previous Gallery in Canterbury and it proved to be unfit for retail purpose. Still keen to continue trading in the Creative Quarter I took a much larger shop from a sensible commercial landlord at a rent which is a mere fraction of that charged by the Creative Foundation, a registered charity.

Sadly footfall has only increased, if at all, minimally and I have decided while continuing my business not to have premises.

During the past 27 months I have hosted around 17 exhibitions of which many proved successful and while I invited trustees, directors and staff of the Creative Foundation they have noticeably been absent.

I held an Art Exhibition in conjunction with Canterbury College and the Kent & Medway NHS Trust and while its Chief Executive drove from Maidstone to attend there was no support from the CF.

There was no representation from the CF at an exhibition of work by students from Arc 25, here in Tontine Street though I gather the organiser personally invited the then Chief Executive.

The CF has failed to retain the excellent Bar Vasa at the Quarterhouse, Wild for Flowers, one of their earliest supporters and Moda an award winning gift shop.

A director of the CF which employs only a few dozen people earns more than the chief Executive of Oxfam employing 6,000 people and is also a Trustee supervising his own job.

(see charity-commission.gov.uk)

While I continue to support what I see as the aims of this regeneration I cannot continue to trade here.

My next Exhibition will be on 27th & 28th March 2010 at The Grand on The Leas Folkestone

The Neville Pundole Gallery presently at 39 Tontine Street Folkestone Kent CT20 1JT

01303 223029 07860 278774 pundole.co.uk neville@pundole.co.uk sales@AffordART.co.uk [[http://www.AffordART.co.uk]

Thanks for support ....