Staying In vs Going OutJust contemplating whether to go out and drink beer some sort of BEAR themed evening with chum MJ Hibbett at the Bull and Gate or stay in with Clare and watch some films she's got in, Ocean's Eleven and Meet The Parents. Also currently consuming the ... One band was goodcan't remember the name though, three piece from Newcastle, and bullandgate.co.uk is no use...Off to either the Defoe or the Wheatsheaf later to play pool... the Defoe is nicer to take our guests to, but the Wheatsheaf is only 50p a game, choices cho... Plans and ApologiesOff to see <strong>plans and apologies</strong> at the <a href="http://www.bullandgate.co.uk">B&G</a>, wonder if they've updated their website? Then AWAY for a few days, <strong>Elvis</strong> has left the building, thangyewverymuch.RE: The Sandgate Hotel,Hi thereWell as you probably know the Sandgate Hotel closed down for a refit (coincidentally not long after the Ramsay Kitchen Nightmare programme). So was interested to go there when it reopened. It now looks much better inside - they've knocked thr... Gate 28Just found out that Gate 28 in Sandgate (near Folkestone now does real ale, so there's no reason not to go there! It's got it's own website with directions, menus etc at gate28.co.uk, though it looks like it's not been updated for years...More resta... Sandgate TheatreWhere is Sandgate Theatre? Is this in "our" Sandgate? I don't get it...have you investigatedall the shops on the other side of farringdon station to you? up that road there's tons of trendy little shops which might do vegan food - although ive never looked out specifically for one...but i wouldnt be surprised!La Bougie also up for saleA slightly more serious 455,000 for this one, though that includes a 3 bedroom flat and it's a nice part of town... Smith-Woolley & Perry are in charge of this:The premises are situated within Sandgate Conservation Area on the A259 coastal road, with... park farm, wingate secondaryhi folks hope i get a reply im looking for old friends or anyone tht went to park farm infants and wingate think thts what it was called during the 80s round bowt 80-81 would love to hear from anyone tht lived near or on garden rd folkstone. ... Westgate PavilionKent Stage Schools run sessions every Saturday from 9am to 1pm.Sessions are:9am-11.30am for 5yrs - 10yrs10.30am-1pm for 11yrs - 16yrsWe are a production Theatre Company, and put on 3 full stage productions every year!We specialize in tutoring childre... Opera to MS: Get real about interoperability, Mr Gates | The RegisterSandgateSandgate's a nice suburb of Folkestone, my experience of it is just one road, running along the sea front, with some nice bars and lots of antique shops on it. Here's a map, and here's a list of Sandgate bars and restaurants... ... Bill Gates and other communists - Richard StallmanSandgateJust rediscovered the Sandgate village website, it's jolly good. While I'm about it . Here's a map of Sandgate, and here's a list of Sandgate bars and restaurants... ... AF&RM CAMRA says Gate 28 is reopening as a pizza restaurantNot 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 ... Gate 28Come, come Pauly you must have <strong>Gate 28</strong> on the list surely although not a pub as such it does great food, has a DJ at weekends and good wine....sorry no darts or pool table !!!!sandgateit's a while since i've been there. i might have to take a drive down now i have a car. must also make sure i drive by chambers as you seem to spend 95.7% of your time in there!also, i was wondering what personal firewall you use on your pc in conjun... Sandgate HotelWent to the Sandgate Hotel last night for last orders, and it's very nice! Can't believe we've not been there before. We shared a very nice bottle of Cloudy Bay on the terrace. There's a small but cosy bar inside, as well as restaurants and accomodat... La Bougie reopens as EscondidoDoesn't really look like it's up to speed, but it reopened on the second. Good to see these premises in use again. We're visiting on Friday, so will report back. Menu looks a bit pub grub at first glance...Escondido is Spanish for "Hidden" and is a p... The Ship Inn has finally been extendedThis was talked about all the time I used to go in there, I never thought it would happen. They have a swanky looking dining room and new roof terrace now, looks very nice. The front bar still seems the same though.Went past today and peeped in the d... Yeah it says Sandgate in the piece though<a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/v/93/The%20Grand">The Grand</a> isn't a real hotel any more is it? We asked in there about rooms, and they don't do regular by-the-night rooms I don't think...Sandgate Hotel is on Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares tonightI thought it might be from last week's trailer, Radio Times confirms it:After last week's subdued start to the new series, Gordon Ramsay is much more in his element, unleashing hell at the Sandgate Hotel on the south coast. It's losing £2,000 a week,... Didn't Sandgate + Folkestone look nice on TV last night?You'd not have known they went to Folkestone harbour, but Sandgate is all part of our Kentish happy family, being just a short stroll down the hill.Nice to see The Clarendon get a little look in, that £2000 a month the staff were spending over the ba... RE: Sandgate Hotel is on Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares tonightI heard a rumour that Ramsay was actually going to BUY the Sandgate Hotel (or at least the restaurant)... could be Folkestone's "Whitstable Oyster" factor if it went ahead...Folkestone Gerald updateGot some more Folkestone gig history stuff for 1969 and 1970, posted from Germany of all places. Also what's this rumour about Gordon Ramsay buying The Sandgate Hotel..? I heard a rumour that Ramsay was actually going to BUY the Sandgate Hotel (or at... RE: Sandgate Hotel is on Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares tonightWow, where'd you hear that from?No longer for sale, those of you looking to purchaseLa Bougie is now the fabulous Escondido, though have a look in the property section, see if anything shows up there. A few hotels have come up for sale locally in the area.... RE: Sandgate Hotel is on Ramsay's Kitchen Nightmares tonightWas in the local paper last week. The hotel was "unavailable for comment". It's certainly changing / changed hands, but whether Rammo's involved is another thing altogether.Charlie Fighting Cockyesterday<br>and every other day<br>so thats a surprise then..........Cliff Richard!!!Friday 12 January 2001. I was in Cafe Flo on Ludgate Hill, just by St Paul's, looking out the window, when who should walk by but CLIFF bluddy RICHARD! He was with some old woman and they were arm in arm (awwwww). Even though it was dark, he still... Open Air Concert - "It's a Swing Thing" Featuring Peter Dinsley and The Allied Big Band+ The New Debonnaires + Guests. Rat Pack &amp; Swing. Tickets &pound;17.50 adv. 7.30-11pm Gates open 5.30pm<br /><br />"Because you couldn't get tickets to Glastonbury..."Imogen Heap in Gateshead62.99Level 42 in MargateFormed: 1980 in Manchester, EnglandStyle: Pop / RockCheck out: ?Something About You? ?Lessons in Love? ?Running in the Family?Almost 20 years...It's a Swing ThingOpen Air Concert Featuring Peter Dinsley (Rat Pack) and The Allied Big Band + The Robbie Williams Experience<br />7.30-11pm Gates open 5.30pmAled Jones in Gateshead66.00Last Night Of The Proms vs Alfie Boe, Manchester Camerata vs Harrogate Choral SocietyThe Legendary Derekfrom the <strong>Frog and Frigate</strong>The Legendary Derekfrom the <strong>Frog and Frigate</strong>Book signingDebbie Carbin will be in the store signing her new book " - Thanks for Nothing Nick Maxwell" Waterstone's (Old Town Hall) Sandgate Road Folkestone Horrid Henry Daywe 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 Party Night @ Sandgate HotelWellington Bar open from 8pm - 1am - NEW DJEast Enda @ Sandgate HotelLive Music SundaysBryan Adams in Gateshead130.90Charity Head Shaveto 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 £1,000. Please call into the shop to make donations. 15:00 Julia Jones' BritBus TourThe 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 £5. Kent singer Julia Jones has been touring America in her converted double-decker bus si... Folkestone MarketFolkestone Street MarketSandgate Road, Folkestone Folkestone Street MarketSandgate Road, FolkestoneGatecrasher: Guest DJsGate 28 grand reopening!Not just a rumour on facebook this time, there's a big banner outside saying "under new management, reopening Friday"...Joan Armatrading in Harrogate77.00The Coral in Gateshead60.50Jason Manford in Harrogate55.00UKA Athletics in Gateshead60.50Regina Spektor in Gateshead68.24Liverpool Sound City Full Delegate Pass100.00Watergate presents M.A.N.D.Y.3 Day Delegate Platinum PassLevel 42 in GatesheadFormed: 1980 in Manchester, EnglandStyle: Pop / RockCheck out: ?Something About You? ?Lessons in Love? ?Running in the Family?Almost 20 years...Liverpool Sound City , Full Delegate PassNatalie Merchant in Gateshead77.03Liverpool Sound City Full Delegate Pass