Hip from Folkestone GeraldPauly Some details from this week's Herald about Gate 28 According to the Folkestone Herald:It's under new ownership because Roger DeHaan sold the freehold, hmm why would he do that? I wonder if it's because Jimmy Godden has been buying up properties on the same street.The same owner owns the Gate Inn in H... <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11609/Some+details+from+this+week%27s+Herald+about+Gate+28"><img alt="Some details from this week's Herald about Gate 28" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3188/2725960260_6eba34a516_m.jpg" /></a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11609/Some+details+from+this+week%27s+Herald+about+Gate+28">Rated 2.57/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11609/Some+details+from+this+week%27s+Herald+about+Gate+28">more</a>... 1.1461,51.0739,0 Woo, we took the Ship quiz again! The wife and I got 30/30 in this week's Ship Inn quiz, beat that! <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11541/Woo%2C+we+took+the+Ship+quiz+again%21"><img alt="Woo, we took the Ship quiz again!" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3114/2725960762_8a049d3d31_m.jpg" /></a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11541/Woo%2C+we+took+the+Ship+quiz+again%21">Rated 6.03/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11541/Woo%2C+we+took+the+Ship+quiz+again%21">more</a>... 1.1465,51.0736,0 Sandbanks menu Been sent the Sandbanks restaurant (fancy new restaurant at the Pavilion) menu, so here you go. Sounds ambitious but is apparently great, review to follow.STARTERS Creamed Sweetcorn Soup with a Poached Hen EggFour Pounds Ninety Pence Carpaccio of ... <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11539/Sandbanks+menu">Rated 7.03/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11539/Sandbanks+menu">more</a>... 1.1957,51.0837,0 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 I bought a thing This is what I bought at the boot fair yesterday, but was too traumatised to write about because of squished finger:It's a valet like this one, but a bit nicer I think. It looks older than it is and I've no idea what wood it's made out of, it's been ... <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/11378/I+bought+a+thing">more</a>... 1.1675,51.0866,0 No lunch for me thanks Blee, it's our "rumble in the jungle" fun day at work and they've just completed their bushtucker trial type thing. Brains, tongue, testicles, scorpions, all sorts. Couldn't really get close enough to take any pictures or shoot any video but I will c... <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/11371/No+lunch+for+me+thanks">more</a>... 1.0343,51.0864,0 An opportunity to learn @ the University Centre Folkestone for free! Step up to Business is a Short course (18hours) which will provide an enjoyable and lively look at business and enterprise.Learners will learn the basic of business. Ideal for those considering a start-up or just to improve job, and promotion prospec... <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11330/An+opportunity+to+learn+%40+the+University+Centre+Folkestone+for+free%21"><img alt="An opportunity to learn @ the University Centre Folkestone for free!" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3102/2581233622_801fd83ca2_m.jpg" /></a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11330/An+opportunity+to+learn+%40+the+University+Centre+Folkestone+for+free%21">more</a>... 1.1825,51.0813,0 Turin Brakes play the Leas Cliff Hall in August, 08/08/08 Hevy is extremely excited to be presenting their biggest event so far this August, featuring two of their favourite upcoming bands supporting Turin Brakes at the Leas Cliff Hall.Leas Cliff Hall, FolkestoneFriday 8th August 2008 (08/08/08)Doors 7:00pm... <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11288/Turin+Brakes+play+the+Leas+Cliff+Hall+in+August%2C+08%2F08%2F08"><img alt="Turin Brakes play the Leas Cliff Hall in August, 08/08/08" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1392/638384072_55e1c71c64.jpg" /></a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11288/Turin+Brakes+play+the+Leas+Cliff+Hall+in+August%2C+08%2F08%2F08">Rated 4.43/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11288/Turin+Brakes+play+the+Leas+Cliff+Hall+in+August%2C+08%2F08%2F08">more</a>... 1.1735,51.0758,0 Check out Canterbury Whole Foods while you still can The cafe above Canterbury Whole Foods is going to be under new management in a couple of weeks, so if you want to try the existing vegetarian + vegan cafe as it is now, you'd better hurry.We visited on Saturday for the first time in an age; on our la... <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11274/Check+out+Canterbury+Whole+Foods+while+you+still+can">Rated 4.05/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11274/Check+out+Canterbury+Whole+Foods+while+you+still+can">more</a>... 1.0778,51.2784,0 A lovely offer from The Hermitage A contributor to the forum posted about a disappointing anniversary meal they'd had at a local restaurant in January. And The Hermitage have chipped in, this story obviously tugged their heart strings like it did mine, but they've actually put their ... <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11270/A+lovely+offer+from+The+Hermitage"><img alt="A lovely offer from The Hermitage" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3270/2496134859_780229c35f_d.jpg" /></a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11270/A+lovely+offer+from+The+Hermitage">Rated 5.63/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11270/A+lovely+offer+from+The+Hermitage">more</a>... 1.1762,51.0783,0 Mighty Boosh tickets Some more Mighty Boosh tickets on sale, nothing local though, I think we were lucky to get them at the Leas Cliff Hall that time. These dates all on sale NOW!Cardiff Arena, 24th and 25th NovemberYork Grand Opera House, 25th SeptemberBristol Hippodrom... <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/11117/Mighty+Boosh+tickets">more</a>... -0.1463,50.8215,0 Caffe Uno - bit poor I previously promised to write up a recent visit to Caffe Uno:... the lunch not so. We did Caffe Uno, only because we'd like to have an informed opinion on everywhere, I really wasn't expecting much from it and it didn't disappoint.It was Mother's Da... <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11055/Caffe+Uno+-+bit+poor">Rated 6.71/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11055/Caffe+Uno+-+bit+poor">more</a>... 1.0776,51.2802,0 The Ringlestone is brilliant. My new favourite pub. My husband and I have been all over the UK staying at inns and seeking out old worldy country pubs, this one was the best hands down. (I'm American and he's from London so it's been kind of game to find the best.) The pub itself... <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/10930/The+Ringlestone+is+brilliant."><img alt="The Ringlestone is brilliant." src="http://www.ringlestoneinn.co.uk/fireplace" /></a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/10930/The+Ringlestone+is+brilliant.">Rated 5.07/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/10930/The+Ringlestone+is+brilliant.">more</a>... 0.6925,51.2715,0 the three mackeral i find it really hard to understand why certain people here cannot support local people who are trying to improve folkestone.i have visited the three mackeral on numerous occasions and have always found it to have a warm friendly atmosphere with plea... <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/10913/the+three+mackeral"><img alt="the three mackeral" src="http://static.flickr.com/46/125207980_7462933961_m_d.jpg" /></a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/10913/the+three+mackeral">Rated 3.71/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/10913/the+three+mackeral">more</a>... 1.1888,51.0808,0 University of Portsmouth with <a class="wiki" rel="tag" href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/whipping+boy">Whipping Boy</a> and Sun (aka <a class="wiki" rel="tag" href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/silver+sun">Silver Sun</a>) <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/v/2076/University+of+Portsmouth">more</a>... -1.0965,50.7944,0