Folkestone WeekenderBooked into La Bamba Mexican Restaurant, Hythe which I just found via Hythe Live. I think it's not up to date, as I'm sure the fantastic Kai's has closed now. Also going to Chambers again which I'm really looking forward to - proper beer, pool table ... More Tales From The Tap RoomBeen looking for an original of More Tales From The Tap Room for ages, ie Tales From The Tap Room, but no joy. I have this book but would like a first edition. Get this one here and help Pilgrims Hospice, or you buy a new copy from Folkestone library... Train newsHey London tube travellers, Here's a song for you. Only listen to it if you like lots and lots of swearing, and weak b3ta style graphics over a tune you've heard before mind. I'm not really that arsed about the tube strike today as, HEY, I'm well ou... famous people what done live in folkestone<a href="http://www.knowhere.co.uk/104_heroes.html">knowhere</a> has it all... I just made an offer on a house in the same street as <strong>Dot Cotton</strong>!It's been a weekTime to mention the bus again, the 106 is back on track, not being diverted via Stoke Newington Church Street and so on, got me into work a bit too quick today... further investigations into Folkestone Metronome reveal that Zodiac Mindwarp and Wolfsb... A quarter of commuters have found love in the tubeaccording to a poll by London Underground. And who's printing this shite? Yes, Metro. What should the sharpest response be? The other 75% can never find love becuase they've gnawed off their genitals in sheer frustration at the poor service? Stuck at... Trains, tubes, and flats.Turd of a journey in this morning, the Victoria line is out completely, which meant the train in was rammed, then Liverpool Street was closed for overcrowding as also the Central line was out... also because the Northern line is now "fixed" the journ... Who says there's no money in Folkestone?A friend just pointed out this is for sale in the area... Buyer collects, return not accepted, apparently. Bit of a short post, so I'll pad it out with a bread recipe from the same friend:Heres a recipe for oaty bread - it's a good hearty bread that ... PiePodAce, a guide to pies for your IPOD. Actually it only covers restaurants in New York, but nice to see people doing things like this. Our guide to Folkestone restaurants is also available in this way, via the power of IPOD Agent.Work is back to normal ... Other people's blogsIt's time for a roundup of things I've lazily ripped off casino-avenue.co.uk before heading home, first this piece about metblogs, interesting. I am trying REALLY HARD to read something rude into "soliciting... advertising" but I can't quite make it.... Hong Kong invests in FolkestoneMTR Corp (MTRC), Hong Kong's underground rail operator, has made its fourth attempt to expand into Britain by taking a 29 per cent stake in a joint venture to bid for a commuter and high-speed train franchise, according to thestandard.com.hk...... Secret Franz Ferdinand gigWriting the number one Stoke Newington website, and sharing an office with their manager, obviously I knew all about this secret gig in Newington Green last night... err... According to nme.com "Franz turned up at the Mildmay Social Club in Stoke New... Good to see there's some civilisation in FolkestoneHere I was thinking that everyone between the ages of 16 and 60 had left town in a hurry... I moved down here last December (in fact, today is my year's anniversary), trading a tiny 2-up-2-down in Streatham for a monster Victorian place close to Folk... Odeon Cinema, Folkestone, KentThe odeon Cinema,also had the odeon bar,which became the sandgate bar a very good venue for us teens in those days it had its own seperate enterance it was situated directly above where Boots is now,<br />AC/DC 1976I saw AC/DC in 1976 and AC/DC didnt play. I travelled down from Gravesend. I believe that the gig was cancelled by the council who didnt agree with Angus dropping his shorts!!! The replacement act was The Real Thing (and they weren't)... Terry Jones tonightAnd working hard on a gift voucher system for work today, it's doing my swede in a bit, but I've just done my first successful transactions over the web, bought me a £500 gift voucher over the web, and used it to buy some stuff. Not real stuff, not a... Please drive by carefully in our villageOne of the very few things I'll miss about not commuting into work on the 243 bus any more is the graffiti. There are some big works by Banksy and others that you get a fine view of from the Kingsland Road. A reallly simple one just said Please drive... Focus on FolkestonePetrina Holdsworth, will fight for the Folkestone and Hythe seat where Michael Howard has a majority of 5,907, according to the Telegraph.... Here's what Labour say they've done for Folkestone,Umm.. is that why they're threatening closing wards in the the Royal Vic?Monk's Kitchen, Folkestone, KentThe above name no longer exists, and has been changed into The Hermitage French restaurant & coffee houseOn Folkestone<a href="http://www.onfolkestone.co.uk">On Folkestone</a> is a forum for the youth of Folkestone. Best avoided, obviously ;-)WOO online in Folkestone nowTime to go to our Amazon list and get more DVDs, got WELL into <a href="http://www.amazon.co.uk/exec/obidos/ASIN/B000068OVR/clarkeology-21#">West Wing</a> this weekend.Folkestone train timesFolkestone trains are a bit messed up for the whole summer (2005), possibly the next six months. To travel at about the same time, and not have to change trains at Ashford or anything we have to get trains to / from Cannon Street instead of Charing C... "if you haven't already had a peek, go up to the bayle and have a look at window, no 13 the bayle."That was the advice from folkestonefringe.com, so I did.Probably not worth making a major detour for. Perhaps it changes every day though and brightens up someones walk to work, from the niceness of The Bayle into the grimness of the town centre.... RugbyOur day of Rugby in Twickenham on Saturday was absolutely fab, and I'll be going again (next time we get cheap tickets for a high profile final that is). London Wasps gave a good thrashing to the faves Leicester Tigers, 39-14. We went straight to a p... Someone Likes YoghurtSo, that Lone Star Comedy night is a bit good isn't it? This week's lineup of Richard Herring, Gary Delaney and Owen Niblock plus resident compere Danny James were fantastic. It was my first trip to Lanterns, but those stairs are worth climbing. It's... Chitty Chitty Bang BangWell, great weekend in London with all the family, though it got off to a bit of a damp start for me... Left work at 5, picked up some beers and headed to our hotel to meet Clare, and got caught in the FIERCEST downpour ever! Frantically tried to dry... Interactive map of FolkestoneCheck out this interactive map of Folkestone - just drag to redraw the Folkestone map according to your requirements, ie find pubs with real ale and a pool table etc.Also, now add it to your map folkestonegerald.com/img/add2google.gif . If you're loo... My gigographyGetting there with my gigography now, a list of every gig I've been to, from 1987 up to last year. It's a natural progression from my Best Gigs Ever post. Well that's the theory, but there's A LOT missing. I have chucked in details from the big bag o... London bombingsI guess you know what happened in London today. We passed through things but not close enough to be affected. Anyone planning to go to London, I would say don't. Likewise anyone planning to be bad at Folkestone station, there are police there, as the... CreamEric Clapton, Jack Bruce, Ginger Baker, in Folkestone, wow...... Rolling StonesThe 'Stones came to Folkestone a few times, and at least a couple of different venues.DioCrazy hobbit loving one time front man of <strong>Black Sabbath</strong> -Folkestone, are you READY TO ROCK???Where's WallyWe will be giving away Where's Wally hats, having a giant Where's Wally hunt and a colouring competition . Waterstone's (old Town Hall), Folkestone. 10:00-12:00 WheatusSomeone on the <strong>onfolkestone</strong> forum says "i just remember luis lozano on stage! and throwing wheatos at <strong>wheatus</strong>... we were a sad sad bunch... hmmmPal JoeyThis is to announce the musical 'Pal Joey' to be performed on the 3rd 4th 5th of August at Westbrook House Preparetory School 54-56 Shornecliffe Rd, Folkestone. 7.30 pm. Tickets are £5.00 Normal price or £3.50 Concs and groups of 5 or more. Tickets a... Terry Pratchett's "Carpe Jugulum"Performed by the youth section of FHODS7:30pm. Tickets available in person from Hythe Bookshop, High Street, Hythe and Vine Books, 23 Cheriton Place, Folkestone. To book in advance by phone, please call Tony Cock on 01303 220580 or the box office on... Beauty contestThe first ever beauty contest in the world was held today in Folkestone!Folkestone Literary FestivalAll around Folkestone for the next 11 days, see <a href="http://www.folkestonelitfest.co.uk">the website</a> for full details.Wishbone Ash[quote]The original Wishbone Ash perform onstage for the first time since February 1974, playing the first concert of their reunion at Folkestone Leas Cliffe Hall on February 27th 1988. Due to a late arrival from Chicago due to immigration problems, ... Festival Launch PartyJoin us for an informal celebration to launch the 2006 Festival in style. Our Friends, Sponsors and some of the stars of the next 10 days will be present, in anticipation of what promises to be the best Folkestone Literary Festival ever!"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"Knotweed Bash, Folkestone WarrenPulling the invasive Alien - Japanese Knotweed from several areas in Folkestone Warren. Meet 10.15 at the Little Switzerland Cafe, off Wear Bay Road, Folkestone.PLEASE BRING REFRESHMENTS. ... Folkestone's multi-cultural Fesival event - Sandcastle Competitionon Sunny Sands Beach, Folkestone. Organised at low tide by UCF. Info: 01303 760600 12:00-14:00 Jazz ClubThe Jazz Club, Every Thursday at 8pm in Keppels Bar. For more information please contact: The Grand The Leas Folkestone Kent Tel: 01303 222 222 20:00 ... Folkestone Duplicate Bridge ClubThe Club meets every Monday evening at 7pm for 7:15pm. Visitors are welcome with partners (except 1st Monday in month when there is a club competition). For more information please contact: The Grand The Leas Folkestone ... Jazz ClubThe Jazz Club, Every Thursday at 8pm in Keppels Bar. For more information please contact: The Grand The Leas Folkestone Kent Tel: 01303 222 222 20:00 ... Art Exhibition - Folkestone Art SocietyThe Folkestone Art Society has both amateur and professional artists as members and the exhibition is rightly considered an important event in arts calendar of the South East. The Spring Exhibition usually has upto 200 paintings and works of art on... FOLKESTONE TRIENNIAL 2008Internationally acclaimed contemporary artists including Tracey Emin, Christian Boltanski, Mark Dion, Jeremy Deller, Tacita Dean and Mark Wallinger are being commissioned to create new works for the first Folkestone Triennial.... LeatherfaceThey played London Marquee the day before and the John Peel show the day aftetr - Folkestone, slap in the middle of music.Monty Python Fancy Dress Party1st prize - two tickets to see SPAMALOT in London. The Chambers, Cheriton Place, Folkestone. Surprise DJThe Chambers, Cheriton Place, Folkestone. Folkestone Literary Festival Event - Folkestone Triennial 2008A chance to meet Ivan and Heather Morrison who will take part in <strong>Folkestone Triennial</strong>, June - September 2008. TICKETS ON SALE FROM: 01/10/07 – or 01303 842192. Email: info@folkestone.litfest.co.ukFolkestone Literary Festival Event - Terry JonesTerry Jones - Was Richard II a Tyrant? Venue: Folkestone Academy. Tickets: £12/£11. Best known as a member of the Monty Python comedy team and medieval historian, Terry Jones explodes a few myths about Richard II...... Exhibition by Folkestone Art SocietyMembers of the Society will be exhibiting in The Palm Court of The Grand on The Leas at Folkestone. The theme of the exhibition is to be ‘Tales of Time and Space’. This exhibition is on during the same time as the Open Studios and at the star... (In) Fertile Grounds – art exhibitionChimaera Gallery, Tontine Street, Folkestone In my current practice I am interested in the embodiment of the feminine within the art of abstract painting. The work flickers between abstraction and figurative and the use of high octane colour as... 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 - 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...