Don't know it, apart from the station
Home
Didn't see Folkestone on the TV last night, that's mostly a good thing I think. Kirstie Allsop and Phil Spencer presented a rundown of the best and worst towns to live in, based on some criteria or other. Folkestone didn't come in the top ten (there's no way it would right now, though it's got the potential), BUT it didn't come in the bottom ten either. Somehow Ashford did come in the top ten, can anyone believe this? Not Megastar for one:
In Kent terms, Ashford's a Canterbury where ancient charm has been replaced by ringroads. It's Folkestone without the views and the faded grandeur. It's Dover without the geographical drama and the history. It's Margate without the vinegar-soaked edge.
Back to me again... What Ashford does have is a quick connection to London. Well, it will have, on the show they said 2007 but it's more likely to be 2009 isn't it? 36 minutes into London, that's very tasty. This high speed rail link will extend to Folkestone though, so AHOY POTENTIAL BUYERS IN ASHFORD, look further down the line - you'll get a splendid old building close to the sea, for a few minutes extra commuting. I've done it, and you should to.
Anyone see this, or got any comments? Or are you all waiting for me to add more smiley faces to this page? I found some nice free icons here that I will most likely be adding.
Apologies if there are no updates here for a few days, I'm off to Lympne Castle to get married! Cheers...
pauly :: 2005 :: Comment / reply
i think Ashford should be changed to Trashford. This is not a comment on the poor residents of the town but on the aura of the place. absolutely souless.
Chas :: 7 Feb :: 2006 :: Comment / reply
Not a place that grabs me but hey, good for them! Plus I expect a few would-be buyers will look at the map and see our beloved Folkestone nearby(with it's faded granduer)? Glad we didn't choose Nottingham to reloc, eh Pauly?
Congrats on yer wedding day mate
ps'Dont think much of the smilies!
cm :: 10 Aug :: 2005 :: Comment / reply
I'm off on another smiley hunt then. Cheers though, back after the wedding!
pauly :: 10 Aug :: 2005 :: Comment / reply
Over to you, discussion about anything local, but please be considerate... Folkestone on TV, Kent gigs, Find a flatmate, rent a room, property queries, current news, what's new, local events, for sale, local services, what I like about Folkestone, ask questions, offer advice, plug yourself... the more it's used the more useful a resource it will become. If you want a gig listed click here to add it (fixed now!), or just click here to post a message...
Also from the same week
Some more posts from the same week as .
Next Lone Star Comedy (and an explanation of the last one) [Monday 6 February 2006]
The Charlatans play Folkestone in May [Monday 6 February 2006]
Ordinary Boys SOLD OUT! [Monday 6 February 2006]
Please commit crimes between 8am and 8pm only [Monday 6 February 2006]
MIGHTY BOOSH FOLKESTONE TICKET FOR SALE [Monday 6 February 2006]
RE: Folkestone without the views and the faded grandeur [Tuesday 7 February 2006]
don't know it, apart from the station [Tuesday 7 February 2006]
Always nice to get a mention in the Times [Friday 10 February 2006]
Folkestone without the views and the faded grandeur [Wednesday 10 August 2005]
Ashford [Wednesday 10 August 2005]
dagnamit! [Wednesday 10 August 2005]
