Save the 73Mate from casino-avenue.co.uk forwards me savethe73.com - I'm quite interested to see a bendy bus in Stokey myself. I hope they divert it down Lordship Road for no reason other than to annoy the woman from N16 Mag who's made more NIMBY comments in th... Clissold LeisureLeisure Connection WatchJules PipeHackney's first elected mayorLeisure ConnectionLocal NewsQuite liking this, especially their zoom in map thing, even if they don't have Folkestone on there... They have Hackney, that's how I found it, they're syndicating this blog (via my RSS) in their gossip section...... Folkestone Libraryfeatures some pretty nifty design and a museum, can't believe I've not checked it out yet! Hmm, they also have a calendar very similar to one on this site, there's no connection whatsoever though and I'd guess theirs has been in place longer. It's ho... London BusesCarnage on good old route 106 today apparently, I'm up early finding out for Clare why there are no 106's, and why the 73 and 476 is coming down Manor Road but refusing to stop, there's nothing on TFL's site at all.So, I didn't make it to Folkestone ... Folkestone WiFi HotspotsIt says here that the Wetherspoons is a Folkestone wireless hotspot, the only public one apparently... unless anyone knows of any more?I'll be setting up my own wireless hotspot soon enough in the West End, but will hopefully be keeping it locked dow... Folkestone Literary Festivalit's on from the Monday 20th to Saturday 25th of September, so we'll miss it all, but you shouldn't. Various venues, various times, various prices, highlights seem to me to be Clarissa Dickson-Wright, John Hegley and William Hague... see folkestoneli... Stoke Newington Train TimesLive departure boards from Stoke Newington, that's quite a handy little page...Also javascript:function%20s(q){r='';t=0;for(i=0;i... BBC - Kent Places - 360 degree panoramas - FolkestoneThis is quite cool, <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/kent/places/pans/folkestone/index.shtml">Panoramic views of Folkestone</a> from <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk">bbc.co.uk</a>...Recycling - KCC Recycling CentresFound this resource of Folkestone recycling centres... hopefully the home collections will become a full time thing soon, I don't fancy wobbling along to one of these with a couple of dozen wine bottles hanging from my handlebars...... Elstow LodgeElstow Lodge is a large, attractive, detached house in a very pleasant residential area of Folkestone. We are registered with the National Care Standards Commission and approved by both Canterbury and Coastal NHS and KCC Social Services.We are able t... Countryside AccessNot sure from this map whether The Warren was always free to access, or whether it's just been opened up under the new Countryside Access legislation, anyone know?... Locate in Kent<a href="http://www.locateinkent.com/">Locate in Kent</a>! But only if you are nice, please.FAREWELL LEAS GIG FOR BATTLESKA GALACTICABATTLESKA GALACTICA play their farwell gig at the Leas Cliff Hall in Folkestone on Saturday September 6th which also doubles up as a CD release party!The "That Is Really All" show also features LOS SALVADORES, TAR and TWICE THE SIZE.Energetic skacore... Local historyUsing my weekend here in Folkestone on my own for a bit of a wander around. I've joined the library, and checked out a bit of the history of my flat. I saw the building showed up on the 1906 Ordnance Survey map that I bought a while ago, and now I've... Just a local rivalry thingNot a lot of rational behind it. For a long time Portsmouth felt like the poor relations, now at the end of the day the boot's on the other foot Brian. ALSO it'll teach that judas Harry Redknapp...... Outspoken Folkestone locals neededHi, Sky News will be in Folkestone on Tuesday afternoon as part of our election coverage, and we're trying to pull together a group of local voters to give us their views on the election - what the big issues are for YOU, and what you make of the thr... BBC Kent weather galleryAshford RocksThe Future of Ashford Rocks.Some of you may have heard through the grapevine that Ashford Rocks is closing, Well at least in the near futureIT IS NOT. The situation is that I have an agreement with Ashford Town FC to hold these functions. Unfortunate... Folkestone Amphitheatre gig picturesPictures and video clips from gigs at the Folkestone Amphitheatre over the last few years. Updated everytime there's a new gig. Click <a href="http://www.folkestone.dyndns.org/">here to visit Folkestone Amphitheatre site</a> I think I DO live in a desirable locale!They're bang on the money with a lot of the things they say, there are a lot of care homes in the West End of Folkestone, which sways things like age, income, driving ability, number of teeth, dribbling, etc. And I don't have a degree, and we shop at... Whiteley ForumMy friends in Fareham have <a href="http://whiteleyforum.net/data/WCAForum.nsf/WebBoardIndex?ReadForma">lively forum</a>, why's this one not taking off? Come on people put your backs into it! And, have a good weekend.Folkestone Cliff RailwaysI found a page about the Funicular railway, while looking for pictures of Folkestone on flickr.com...... Local news for today...A man walked through the channel tunnel in only his flip-flops. FROM Folkestone, mind, he was trying to get out of the country. Also something about amatuer radio broadcasts, also in Folkestone. I don't really understand it, do you?... BBC - Kent Entertainment - Entertainment weblinksThe <a href="http://www.bbc.co.uk/kent/entertainment/listings/local_listings.shtml">BBC Kent Entertainment Listings</a> page just linked here, so just returning the favour! Organic food deliveries in FolkestoneGot a brocher through the door from Abel Cole, a mixed box of organic veg for a tenner a week, sound like a good deal..?This week's box will contain;Apples In ConversionBlood OrangesBroccoliCarrotsFennelJerusalem ArtichokeKiwi FruitPotatoeswith all i... Mysterious young entrepreneur secures local supportHmm got emailed this today and thought "I recognise that chap", he used to work at our place. Read the whole press release though, have you any idea what the business is? The accompanying pictures show our Dan stood next to a painted lady (literally,... MorcheebaLocal types made good! Well, quite good. They're from Hythe I thinkThe Divine ComedyI left after the support The Frank And Walters to go to a local gig, I was "getting in" with people and trying to be a face on the scene to help with my fanzine...Annie Hates CordialA local band for local peopleHeavy StereoColin "Gem" Archer who went on to join Oasis. I loved Heavy Stereo, nice bit of glam rock. Plus Embassy and Thermal, I think Thermal were local heroes...PerformanceLocal. My birthday. Plus Cloudburst.Annie Hates CordialLocal!Firework Partyplus Annie Hates Cordial and Savage Henry. Local!Amazing Windmillsplus The Firework Party and Hooch. LOCAL!School feteIs this the one that TV's <a href="http://www.google.com/search?q=paul+o%27grady" title="Google for Paul O'Grady">Paul O'Grady</a> is opening? Have definitely seen a sign up locally threatening just such an occurrence...As I See It� - Poetry and RhymeIf you've ever had your breath taken away by a stunning view or walked through a wood in autumn and felt inspired to put pen to paper, this could be the exhibition for you. "As I See It" is a collection of works by local poet Adrian Williams, who fou... UK Subs+ More Than Normal + Apocalypse Babies + Liberty (3). Proper old punk-tastic, with some local support...Lower Deck Music Club7pm til 10pm. Hosted by Julia Jones featuring local acts Jon Woode and Raphael Mead. �5 on door or �3 with flyer. Hope you can make it. Please spread the word to any music fans and help support local talent.... As I See It� - Poetry and RhymeIf you've ever had your breath taken away by a stunning view or walked through a wood in autumn and felt inspired to put pen to paper, this could be the exhibition for you. "As I See It" is a collection of works by local poet Adrian Williams, who fou... "Folkestone before 1500" launchThe Folkestone People's History Centre is inviting local people to take part in an exciting new heritage project called "A Town Unearthed: Folkestone Before 1500"Lee HurstBack again so soon? I've seen him quite a lot, recommended, he used to compere at <a class="tag" href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/wiki/wedgewood+rooms">my local comedy club</a>Local Area Coach Trip, Burra, Trondra, Scalloway, Shetland Hamefarin 20109.00Farmers MarketAt Capel-Le-Ferne Village Hall. Local Produce:- Vegetables, Fruit, Meat, Fish, Eggs, Cheese, Delicatessen, Bread, Cakes, Pies, Chocolates, Preserves, Speciality Olives, Fair Trade Coffee, Fruit Juices, Smoothies, Crafts, Plants, Flowers etc Also... Local HeroesNew local band night, lots of acts on, go along and support it...Local Area Coach Trip, Papa Stour, Shetland Hamefarin 2010David StarkeyFolkestone Literary Festival event, a talk on the modern history of the royals, by local the TV historian.Ezee Tiger exhibitionSome great looking work here from local artist Kevin Horton, this exhibition is on for six weeks from the 3rd of December. <img src="http://www.ezeetiger.com/photo14082007023904/thumb/1190797190.jpg" /> Last Local Rock Show, Original Sinners, Kiss Kiss Bang Bang, Alight,, Lost Minute, Tramp Etiquette, TR8R & Sub Rosa 510.00Black Tie New Years EveUntil 5am, LOCALS ONLY though, no guests, so if you didn't already know about it I guess you're not going.Harbour Festivala 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... Cultured PearlA fund raising event for <a href="http://www.ccmt.org.uk">Crabble Corn Mill Trust</a>. Entry is GBP2 - there will be a BBQ, Real Ale & local cider available.Chimaera Gallerywill reopen following a short period of closure for building maintenance works. The first Group Exhibition will feature the work of Maiuko, one of Chimaera's Directors. The main room will also be showing the work of many other local artists...Christmas Craft FairLocal produced Christmas gifts and craftsFarmers MarketAt Capel-Le-Ferne Village Hall. Local Produce:- Vegetables, Fruit, Meat, Fish, Eggs, Cheese, Delicatessen, Bread, Cakes, Pies, Chocolates, Preserves, Speciality Olives, Fair Trade Coffee, Fruit Juices, Smoothies, Crafts, Plants, Flowers etcOpen Mic. Session Supported by local band Roostersaucoustic electric. 4pm free. new