Cool bagThis bag is a strictly limited edtion from a local shop in Folkestone, it's made from leftover (unused) London tube train seat material:Retro and recycled and local and cool, all in one, nice. Via keetsa.com, some sort of enviro-blog I think.While I'... What's happening to The Usual Suspects?Long closed bar The Usual Suspects seems to be in the process of renovation / conversion at last:We do need more good pubs in that area, The Creative Quarter does need a fine landmark defining local, but I'm not convinced that's what it'll become, if... Open Mic night at the Whole World cafe this FridayAnd every two weeks after that, message from Tony KingHi Everyone!! I am now running the Open Mic Night at the Whole World Cafe, the Old High St, Folkestone. This is a lovely venue which specialises in Ethical, Homemade Wholefood. The surroundings ar... Are you down with OPP?The excellent Other People's Photographs project has been absorbed into some Channel 4 project and is putting their name to opp2.org. Only two pictures posted there from Folkestone, no actual connection with the OPP project as far as I can see so far... Google mapping cars in Folkestone?Tesselate says google mapping cars (that they're using to do the street view on google maps) are "about", not sure if that means Folkestone. Just wondered if she was a Google employee, as we have the google mapping cars about now, and I guess it woul... FOLKESTONE SANDCASTLE COMPETITION 2008Raising money for The Church Street Project, a registered charity providing Art Therapy and Counselling to children in Shepway.Are YOU the KING or QUEEN of SANDCASTLES?THEN PROVE IT!When: Sunday August 10th Start at 11am, judging at 2.30pmWhere: Sunn... It is about the Whole World Cafe in the Old high streetwhen you go in the cafe you do not know what to do i.e self serve or be sit and be served.. it turns out it depends on the mood of the owner. The eldery Irish lady seemed bored to be there but i did order my food which was hard work as the black boar... A Christmas of sorts, and why doesn't the Whole World Cafe want customers?Friday, got properly into the Christmas season, went to "A Christmas Of Sorts" at the Whole World Cafe, and it was brilliant! Was not quite sure what to expect from the gig before hand, but it really was ace, if you get the chance to see A Carnival O... The Whole World Cafe closed?The Wife went past yesterday and says it's closed down. Sign says they've ceased trading at that address (or similar wording), but does this mean they've moved elsewhere?It's a shame, it was a nice place, the sort of place we could do with around her... The Whole World Cafe closed because...Rates (or was it rent) had just gone up, too much competition and not enough passing trade (ie none). So they've packed it in! This from a friend, I have not spoken directly. I understand (well read on Twitter) that there's an article about it in the... Foster Gearing's virtual reality zoom around our Creative QuarterFoster Gearing's video of it's vision for our very own Creative Quarter... hmm is there any mileage in pretending the FG on their video really stands for Folkestone Gerald?The Old High Street is much like that already isn't it? Has about that many pe... Live Music @ Number Eleven, The Old High Street, Folkestone.  Hi, thought I would let you know we are now opening on Sunday evenings for drinks, bar snacks and live music.  Hope you can make it! Sunday Sessions kick off on 18th October with Dulcie May Moreno - People's Music Awards nominee - Best female. Stripp... RE: Open Mic night at the Whole World cafe this FridayHi great site The open mic is now homeground as you know and as followsStep up to the mic presentsHomeground open micSingers, musicians, comedians meet in this chilled cafe atmosphere to performEvery 1st and 3rd Friday 8.30.till lateCall Tim WARNER o... New and Events at Number Eleven restaurant, The Old High Street, FolkestoneSundays at No. 11 Come and enjoy our Sunday Roast including starter, dessert and a glass of wine all forthe fabulous price of Ł20. This weeks roast is Kentish Fore Rib Beef with potatoes roasted in goose fat, Yorkshire pudding, horseradish and water ... Skiing down Folkestone's Old High StreetHere's that video the local paper are up in arms about:That's really getting creative inthe creative quarter, and not dangerous either I don't think.Reminds me of this one from Angel Tube station that's had a few more hits...... Hot links of the dayLego rubiks robot solves the cube in 12 seconds, thanks for that one @hpoom.Also here's that Folkestone urban skiing video that's been generating a bit of a buzz recently.BIt busy for actually writing stuff up. We are all well though, my cold is near... Number 11 spring newsletterSpring is here; our daffodils bloom happily in the windows, the sun gives a warm hazy feel to Folkestone, the sea is calm and glistening; it is a happy and peaceful time of year, and in keeping with that, we, No.11 have many exciting events ahead of ... Riverford Organic cookery demonstration at Number 11We at Number Eleven have teamed up with Riverford Organic vegetables to bring you an exciting cookery demonstration on Tuesday 27th April from 7.30pm to 9.30pm. Riverford are award winning organic vegetable growers and they run a box scheme in our a... Weekend roundupAS I mentioned, Harry and I did go to the beach, it was packed. We did not venture on to the sand itself, really just wanted a nice walk around in the sunshine. It was a very nice day indeed. Walked around the Harbour, there's always redevelopment of... Damn just bought a table from IKEAI don't really want it, I want this table instead... Cancel the order, road trip to Wiltshire?Packing is going well, last few bits now. It would be going better if I was not on the computer, but Harry wanted to come in here and play, so I have just s... rabbit type women statueThat is at the top of the <strong>Old High Street</strong>, <strong>Folkestone</strong>, btw.Max's House went NOWHEREwas planned to move in to the Earl Grey and may still do at some point, but they had not signed a deal when they did all this online publicity, according to @rhysdgriffiths...Via @CQ_Folkestone.... Home Ground Cafe The Old High StreetReview! great coffee,good food, love the location, but you need a very long time to wait for coffee here.. The staff are not able to do two things at once. its so frustrating... such a shame.. we have tried this place loads hoping things may improve.... TOAST & OATCAKES… The Unique humour of Eric Marwicka selling exhibition until 20TH December Venue: The Neville Pundole Gallery, 52 The Old High Street, Folkestone Toastracks and oatcake boxes to lighten your mealtimes; small exquisite table or desk sculptures; wall plaques for the irreligious depi... exhibition - F. magnus-Hirshfield - “ART TO BE WORNVenue: The Neville Pundole Gallery 52 The Old High Street Folkestone CT20 1RN Infomation: T: 01303 223029 Frank is an extraordinary man with many talents; an artist, Olympian and businessman; a true polymath with immense and gre... Exhibition - Other People's PhotographsGeorges House Gallery 8 The Old High Street Folkestone T: 01303-244533 <br />They used <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/folkestonegerald/475428516/">one of my photos for this</a>! exhibition - F. magnus-Hirshfield - “ART TO BE WORNDescription: Venue: The Neville Pundole Gallery 52 The Old High Street Folkestone CT20 1RN Infomation: T: 01303 223029 Frank is an extraordinary man with many talents; an artist, Olympian and businessman; a true polymath with immense and great kn... Exhibition preview - “An Irrepressible Urge to Decoratedecorated pottery by Susan Fields. The Neville Pundole Gallery 52 The Old High Street Folkestone Kent CT20 1RN neville@pundole.co.uk For more information about Sue Fields and her work, please contact: 01797 253911 ... "... and a little something elsea selling exhibition of oil on canvas pictures by Tracey-Anne Pryke. The Neville Pundole Gallery, 52 The Old High Street, Folkestone. T: 01303-223029. This exhibition runs until 27th April 2008. Curiously Optimistic an exhibition of vibrantly painted blown glassby Vic Bamforth. Venue: The Neville Pundole Gallery, 52 The Old High Street, Folkestone. "... and a little something elsea selling exhibition of oil on canvas pictures by Tracey-Anne Pryke. The Neville Pundole Gallery, 52 The Old High Street, Folkestone. T: 01303-223029. This exhibition runs until 27th April 2008. Exhibition of Chelsea Pottery (1952-1997a selling exhibition of figures, bowls & vases by various artists. The Neville Pundole Gallery, 52 The Old High Street, Folkestone CT20 1RN. T:01303-223029 Open Studio Flat 42 The Old High Street Folkestone 29th/30th August 2010 Noon to 6 p.mArtist David Lay is opening his studio to show:* New work * Work in progress; charcoal and pastel drawings.* "Not waving, images of the sea"Drop in anytime between Noon and 6 p.m on Sunday or Monday.All welcome but RSVPs more likely... Open Studio Flat 42 The Old High Street Folkestone 29th/30th August 2010 Noon to 6 p.mArtist David Lay is opening his studio to show:* New work * Work in progress; charcoal and pastel drawings.* "Not waving, images of the sea"Drop in anytime between Noon and 6 p.m on Sunday or Monday.All welcome but RSVPs more likely...