Mark from Folkestone GeraldPauly My recent visit I recently visited my old home town for a funeral, and would just like to comment that I am still so happy to see Shepherd & Neame ales in Folkestone.The first thing my son and I did when arriving at Folkestone West station, was to have a "swift half... <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11611/My+recent+visit">Rated 2.57/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11611/My+recent+visit">more</a>... 1.1513,51.0838,0 Speaking of tipping, see what tipped over This tree tipped up in the high winds I guess:That's the terrace / smoking area of The Bank Bar under that tree, don't suppose there was anyone sat out there with today's weather anyway. This looked fresh, it must have only just happened. Snapped tod... <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/11512/Speaking+of+tipping%2C+see+what+tipped+over"><img alt="Speaking of tipping, see what tipped over" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3278/2560500877_ab3d883ebb_m.jpg" /></a> <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/11512/Speaking+of+tipping%2C+see+what+tipped+over">Rated 8.09/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/11512/Speaking+of+tipping%2C+see+what+tipped+over">more</a>... 1.1718,51.0781,0 MJ Hibbett's Exciting Life In Rock is off to Edinburgh NOW! The Last Working Day Of The Month, Issue 42-------------------------------------------(MJ Hibbett & The Validators FACT, July 31st 2008)Hello all, and welcome to this FESTIVAL FUNTIME edition of the newsletter. Let's GO!GIGS TO COMEThis month I shall... <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/11465/MJ+Hibbett%27s+Exciting+Life+In+Rock+is+off+to+Edinburgh+NOW%21">more</a>... -3.1861,55.9462,0 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 Psst, wanna buy a Tracey Emin? A GREAT day around Folkestone today, it was the start of the Triennial and there was tonnes to see. Number one activity was hunting down the Tracey Emin's before they got stolen. She'd cast several bronze sculptures of abandoned baby clothes that she... <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/11326/Psst%2C+wanna+buy+a+Tracey+Emin%3F">Rated 5.05/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/11326/Psst%2C+wanna+buy+a+Tracey+Emin%3F">more</a>... 1.1867,51.0786,0 LONE STAR COMEDY CLUB – FRIDAY 27TH JUNE 2008 AT 7.30 Following a triumphant show on 31st May The Lone Star Comedy Club returns to the Tower Theatre on North Road at Shorncliffe Garrsion in Cheriton. The line up for the new show will be EARL OKIN, JAMES SHERWOOD, compere MATT PRICE and a newcomer.Earl ... <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11312/LONE+STAR+COMEDY+CLUB+%96+FRIDAY++27TH+JUNE+2008+AT+7.30">Rated 4.07/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11312/LONE+STAR+COMEDY+CLUB+%96+FRIDAY++27TH+JUNE+2008+AT+7.30">more</a>... 1.1390,51.0795,0 St Tropez of culture Does this sound familiar? From Saturday's GuardianPierre Cardin, the millionaire Paris fashion designer and businessman who has spent millions restoring the castle, is trying to turn the village into a "St Tropez of culture". After establishing his o... <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11309/St+Tropez+of+culture">more</a>... 1.1646,51.0799,0 Speaking of journeys through time and space... The Mighty Boosh festival lineup is out, as seen on posters at Folkestone station, though I'm sure I could have been quicker off the mark than that. It's a bit ropey actually. The 'Boosh themselves headline I think, with The Charlatans, Gary Numan, W... <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11305/Speaking+of+journeys+through+time+and+space...">Rated 6.05/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11305/Speaking+of+journeys+through+time+and+space...">more</a>... 0.3956,51.1964,0 Three people selling Stereophonics Leas Cliff Hall tickets now And they all have bids, all at around the Ł120 mark.Should we go, or shouldn't we go?... <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/11297/Three+people+selling+Stereophonics+Leas+Cliff+Hall+tickets+now"><img alt="Three people selling Stereophonics Leas Cliff Hall tickets now" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1392/638384072_55e1c71c64.jpg" /></a> <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/11297/Three+people+selling+Stereophonics+Leas+Cliff+Hall+tickets+now">Rated 4.43/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/11297/Three+people+selling+Stereophonics+Leas+Cliff+Hall+tickets+now">more</a>... 1.1735,51.0758,0 Wedding video and new jeans Had a slightly rum Saturday night out but then a lovely Sunday afternoon to follow. Felt a bit queasy on Saturday so although we went out to Folkestone in the day, and had lunch at The Whole World Cafe (felty queasy before we went there, certainly no... <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/11252/Wedding+video+and+new+jeans">Rated 5.05/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/11252/Wedding+video+and+new+jeans">more</a>... 1.0843,51.0714,0 Sellindge Music Festival! Sellindge Music Festival is happening on 7th & 8th June 2008 at Hope Farm, Gibbons Brook, Nr Ashford, Kent, England, TN25 6HH. See you there!Ł40 for the weekend, so cheaper than most festivals, and it ought to have a proper indie vibe, but the lineup... <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11232/Sellindge+Music+Festival%21">more</a>... 1.0248,51.1094,0 Zoo Thousand This music festival crept up on me The Cribs, Athlete, Funeral For A Friend and loads more (fairly small) bands are playing at Port Lympne this August. Can you get me free tickets?Hmm Mark Ronson is on the line up page but not on the homepage does th... <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11151/Zoo+Thousand"><img alt="Zoo Thousand" src="http://static.flickr.com/30/37650217_22498dd96a_m.jpg" /></a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11151/Zoo+Thousand">Rated 6.43/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11151/Zoo+Thousand">more</a>... 1.0233,51.0727,0 12 Bar Club MJ Hibbett is doing his first gig of the year at the 12 Bar Club, that's Denmark Street isn't it? Onstage 9pm, 26th Feb at the monthly Hieronymous Bisch Bosch night... seeya there.Last night's Valentine's pub crawl was very nice, we st... <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/v/2079/12+Bar+Club">more</a>... -0.1292,51.5155,0 The Garage Tickets say "Keep Calm", it was a warmup for Reading. Howard Marks and Chris Morris were there amongst others.... <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/v/142/The+Garage">more</a>... -0.1038,51.5466,0 The Wedgewood Rooms plus Jolt (Mark Kedsd of the Senseless Things) and Yellow Car, reviewed in $OLD OUT <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/v/2103/The+Wedgewood+Rooms">Rated 6.05/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/v/2103/The+Wedgewood+Rooms">more</a>... -1.0753,50.7868,0 Southampton Guildhall I won tickets from Radio One I think, Sparklehorse support, Mark Linkous played the gig in a wheelchair, unless my brane is playing tricks.... <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/v/148/Southampton+Guildhall">more</a>... -1.4062,50.9085,0