message query for harbour

2 bed cottage by Folkestone Harbour, 128k

128,000, sounds not bad... there was a two bed flat with sea views for the same price, but it was sold by the time I saw it...Tried to arrange a vewinig of this place, but apparently it was under offer before I even saw it on the website... it's bein...

Customs and Excise raid Folkestone Harbour

Saw the tail end of Customs and Excise jumping someone near the fishmarket yesterday afternoon,remind me never to try and smuggle anything, looked pretty painfull having three heavies landing on top of you without warning.Scared the cr*p out of my wi...

RE: Customs and Excise raid Folkestone Harbour

seemed a bit heavy handed just for cigs or booze, there must have been a good dozen or so C&E guys - as far as we could tell the first 3 jumped the guy from behind and got him on the ground in an instant so they must have been expecting some resistan...

Russel Crowe

some time in the afternoon, about last weekcoffs harbour birch carol and coyle cinemas i swear it's true, he was there for the premier of master and commander, in coffs harbour, where he lives, and i live, what a coincidence... wearing lovely pin-str...

A bloke off Wife Swap

You know who I mean, the black guy who was in the first series of Wife Swap, who had to put up with that horrible, stupid, racist fat pig, while his lovely wife had to sort out the teenagers from hell. He was smoking a pipe. Hmm

Folkestone Harbour

It's got it's own website you know... No sign of Roger DeHaan's masterplan there though, that's what I'm looking for!Plans and models are quite possibly on show down at the harbour from this weekend. With an ice rink thrown in free!UPDATE: Thanks "An...

RE: Folkestone Harbour

I saw them! they look amazing!sosfolkestone.info - there are some details and pictures here.BUT if we want it to happen we have got to let the council know that the local people OPPOSE GODDENS PLANS and APPROVE DE HAAN'S PLANS - otherwise we'll be sa...

RE: Folkestone Harbour

Yep, the plans look great! I asked the chap who was repin' the display when would it happen - he said probably it would take 15 years!!!

RE: Folkestone Harbour

De Haan told me probably about 6-7 years...

But it all depends on the council throwing out Jimmy Godden's planning application.

Arrr! Piratey adventure from Folkestone Harbour this weekend

Me and the wife are going on this!The Grand Turk set to sail from Folkestone Harbour!The Grand Turk is probably best-known in Britain for her role in the 'Hornblower' and other films and television series. The ship has been a regular visitor to ports...

RE: Arrr! Piratey adventure from Folkestone Harbour this weekend

Bin there, done that, thisarvo. Shame there wasn't any wind to actualy 'sail' but nonetheless was a great sunny afternoon 'at sea'!

Farmer's Market for the Harbour?

Fingers crossed, that would be A GOOD THING. Hope HarbourMart get the grant they're after. If you want any web help give me a knock!

Splendid weekended

Great weekend, went to visit the folks and we got down in plenty of time to go to Portsmouth Dockyard and see the Mary Rose and the Victory. The Mary Rose was more interesting than I thought, it's not just a big lump of driftwood, but the Victory was...

Rye Harbour

Do you really mean "Folkestone Harbour" the map directs you that way???As I would like to see the "Last Golden Arrow" I do hope you mean 'my town'!!

Regards

Gerry

burstin folkestone darts event

That sounds good, someone's landed here searching for burstin folkestone darts event. No idea what it is yet, it'd be great if it was some top players. The Burstin is the monstrous hotel down by the harbour, it's a strange little community all of its...

Whole lot of interesting detail there, though you do sound a bit bitter

Does Folkestone really need any more apartments? I know it has lots of pubs and they're all empty, but that's because there are almost none that are worth going to.I heard somewhere, perhaps on the councillor's own blog that he lived there, and that ...

thanks for that Julie

ice skating folkestone harbour

What days are ice skating on and whst times?
email back to sammaple@hotmail.co.uk

Folkestone Harbour reef

Just spotted someone looking for Folkestone Harbour reef on this site, and I managed to rescue this info on surfing in Folkestone from the google cache of a deleted bbc.co.uk/kent page:John - die hard localFolkestone harbour beach has been going off ...

RE: Anyone care to leave a message in English?

Ok.. the Orient Express trundled into the Harbour station this afternoon, which was a surprise as I was led to believe the final visit was in November 2007?On that subject, the penultimate visit(?) of the Golden Arrow steam train will take place this...

FHS MTG 19 MAY 7PM THE GRAND, THE LEAS, FOLKESTONE

PLEASE DO COME TO THE GRAND HOTEL ON THE LEAS ON MONDAY MAY 19th AT 7PM. Once again Folkestone's history is under threat as developers plan to demolish the Harbour Railway Station, the Station Master's House, the Signal Box and Viaduct in order to b...

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...

The inaugural Folkestone Triennial is almost here!

Join us for the launch events:-Fireworks on Friday 13th June at 10.30pm from Folkestone harbour and visible along Folkestone's coastline will celebrate the start of the Triennial, followed by a programme of family events on Saturday 14th June, from 1...

Celestial Radio? Sounds like PIRATE RADIO!

:: folkestone fringe ::14 june - 14 september 2008celestial radio: a visionary journeyon saturday 19th july artists zo� walker and neil bromwick will sail into folkestone harbour aboard their magnificent mirror tiled yatch, the celeste. adorned with...

Some old photos of Folkestone

I bought an album of photos not so long ago and these photos of Wear Bay Road and Folkestone were included in it. I thought you might like to see them and possibly pass on the the ones of Wear Bay Road to any residents of houses featured. I don't kno...

folkestone harbour festival 2008

What is the date for the 2009 festival please, a lot of drivers want to know as well as meet up at the event???

thanks, clint

Is Folkestone Harbour Festival on in 2009?

Haven't heard anything yet, try folkestone.festival@gmail.com - that address was in use in previous years. Last year's festival was in July.

Folkestone regeneration news

Terry Farrell & Partners have been appointed to draw up plans for the redevelopment of Folkestone Harbour and Seafront.The proposals will be residential-led and aim to create a vibrant public realm enlivening the seafront with a mix of new uses.Is th...

Jetty's Bar and Cabin Cafe now gone ... photos

However, in memory of many a good breakfast, a photo journal of their departure is below (click link):flickr.com/photos/reflectonthis/sets/72157624150801227/...

New restaurants in Folkestone Harbour

I'm not really up to date with what's going on in Folkestone, though everyone does seem to expect me to know. Guess I set myself up a bit! Just found this on Twitter: On Sunday 19th December 2010, @sargeant10 said:So I'm opening two restaurants next ...

Folkestone Harbour Festival

Ice skating

Actually in a rink down the harbour area, price includes skate hire!

The Grand Turk

The Grand Turk set to sail from Folkestone Harbour!The Grand Turk is probably best-known in Britain for her role in the 'Hornblower' and other films and television series. The ship has been a regular visitor to ports in Kent in the past, but this vis...

Folkestone Triennial Launch Party

The Ark Café site by the Harbour. Info: 01303 245799 A festive celebration for everyone to enjoy, kick-off the 2008 Triennial with live music, street theatre performances & Triennial tours.

'THE GOLDEN ARROW

'THE GOLDEN ARROW' with No. 850 Lord Nelson, The last train to visit the Harbour will arrive at approx 11am. For details contact, Kingfisher Rail Tours: 0870 747 2983 11:00

Christmas Golden Arrow

'THE GOLDEN ARROW' with No. 850 Lord Nelson, The last train to visit the Harbour will arrive at approx 11am. For details contact, Kingfisher Rail Tours: 0870 747 2983 11:00

Harbour Festival

a day of exciting activities centred around the Harbour at Folkestone, raising funds for RNLI and local charities. Raft race; Trawler & yatch races off the Sunny Sands; Coastguard tug firefighting display; Dover lifeboat will be moored in the Harbou...

Folkestone History Society meeting

Save the harbour station! Not sure how this all fits in with DeHaan's grand plans for the seafront... come along and find out!

American Independence Day Grand Celebration

at The Burstin Hotel, The Harbour, Folkestone. Continuous entertainment, luncheon & complimentary drink included - with all proceeds going to charity. Tickets: £15. available from: The Lifeboat; East Cliff Tavern or East Kent Arms, Folkestone. In...

celestial radio: a visionary journey

Zoe Walker and Neil Bromwick sail into Folkestone Harbour aboard their magnificent mirror tiled yatch, The Celeste. This is pirate radio as art, tune in on 87.7fm.

Vasa@Quarterhouse present Harbour Sounds

Showcasing the best up and coming bands around, including punk rock band, More Than Normal.

Rugby World Cup 2011: South Africa v Namibia in North Harbour, New Zealand

71.50

Rugby World Cup 2011: South Africa v Samoa in North Harbour, New Zealand

71.50

Rugby World Cup 2011: France v Japan in North Harbour, New Zealand

132.00

Folkestone Seafront presentation

On Friday 9th, there will also be two presentations by Trevor Minter (Folkestone Harbour Company) and Toby Denham (Farrells Architects) from 4 - 5.30pm and 7 - 8.30pm at the Quarterhouse, Tontine Street.