2010-02-08GMT12:52:27sandgate in people, prose and poemsThis Wednesday (10th) sees the compilation I have put together called Sandgate in People, Prose and Poems at the Chichester Memorial Hall. It starts at 7:30 and consists of three voices. As well as mine there are Sue Blakesley and Ken Colley. There h... 2010-01-27GMT09:03:59Has Sandgate Bar Vasa closed?I hear it's being turned into flats. Of all the pubs that might close, this one surprises me. Not that I went there, but I thought a lot of people did.Don't even have the car this week so I can't check it out on the way home.Any other recent pub clos... 2010-01-19GMT06:26:00I'll show you the regeneration of Folkestone RIGHT HERE!Never mind your creative quarter and your ASDA and all that, look whose front door was open today! This is evidence of the regeneration of Folkestone.I don't remember seeing it in the masterplan, but I think that's all out the window now. So who is w... 2009-12-16GMT11:36:56"the decor was very pleasing"Was it particularly the swastikas that you enjoyed?Can't believe there are people in Sandgate who don't like this place, it is great, where in Sandgate is better than Escondido then?... 2009-10-27GMT09:07:47RT @lonestarcomedy Next up - Comedy and Mexican food at Escondido Sandgate 12th November. 01303 246246 to book. @pauly #e172373 #v45RT @lonestarcomedy Next up - Comedy and Mexican food at Escondido Sandgate 12th November. 01303 246246 to book. @pauly e172373 ... 2009-10-07BST09:29:46The Royal Norfolk Hotel - Sandgate Hotels, Hotel FolkestoneDiscover a destination where exceptional value meets unmatched location – Discover The Royal Norfolk Hotel.Situated in the picturesque seaside town of Sandgate, minutes from the Eurotunnel terminal in Folkestone, Dover Port and the beach, this sandga... 2009-08-06BST05:33:48Comedy at EscondidoFood, drink and comedy at Escondido on 10th September at 19:30 to 23:00The cost is £19.95 per person and as this is priced by Escondido it cannot be discounted. A superb Mexican meal followed by top Stand up ComedyWhat is on the menu?Nachos, Fajitas ... 2009-07-04BST07:59:50New comedy clubs to open in Dover and Cranbrook@lonestarcomedy Opening Clubs in Dover and Cranbrook in September plus doing the first Mexican with Comedy night at Escondido Sandgate - all go hereLooks like there should have been a link there, maybe lonestargroup.co.uk... 2009-05-19BST10:32:50RE: Tracey Ann Pryke exhibition in SandgateLOL! I don't think so but Sandgate could do with coming back to life so go on pop in and say Hi www.youtube.com/watch?v=DIt2rr0EoyM... 2009-05-17BST06:11:22Gurkha palace RULESGlad we went there last night, very nice meal indeed. Can't believe in all the time we've lived here I've not been before, as it's so close. It's Nepalese, but will all the Gurkha news recently you probably knew that was where the Gurkhas come from. ... 2009-05-08BST07:14:19Tracey Ann Pryke exhibition in SandgateHi Art Exhibition coming to Sandgate from 30 may for 8weeks please see link all the best tracey-anne Prykeview more artwork atredbubble.com| zazzle.co.uk * and tap in traceyanneartwanted.comwww.owoatour.infooneworldoneart.comartamatik.comNo machetes ... 2009-05-03BST05:22:00Not so keen on Escondido any moreWent last night, they seem to be fixed on their new short menu now. Seemingly no side dishes at all, where did they go? Did I just miss them? They are listed on that menu but I am sure they weren't on the printed menu... Also there is no vegan option... 2009-04-23BST07:13:32Gate 28 looking FRIGHTENING!Just walked past there too, and it was cunningly disguised as the place I would like to go to LEAST in the world. St George flags everywhere and a big banner advertising Sky Sports. I know a St George cross should not have any negative connotations, ... 2009-04-23BST07:03:54Escondido (Sandgate) CLOSED next weekEscondido are closing again for some work to be done! Will this be the long promised extension into the basement? Can't see it. Anyway it's closed from the 24th to the 1st of May. Best phone if you're planning on going there... Seems odd being closed... 2009-04-23BST01:11:36I recommend Escondido in Sandgate2009-03-30BST07:31:36Have not been to the Ship Inn quiz for ages, is it still on?Just trying to update my listings and I'm aware this repeat listing has a comment attached about us winning the quiz this week... if you know if the quiz is still on, then please feel free to reply!2009-03-16GMT09:25:42Two Dine for £10 (two courses plus glass of wine).Just got this at work, is this ten pounds for the two of you? Really?Two Dine for £10 (two courses plus glass of wine).The Sandgate Hotel are offering:-Special Offer, two dine for £10Menus from 26 January -31 March 2009Dinner MenuMonday to Saturday, ... 2009-02-23GMT07:46:52Good weekend of eating and drinkingDespite the previously mentioned car issues (now closer to being resolved, got the insurance certificate so I can get my tax), we had a great weekend. Had a chum visiting, so made the effort to go out, and drag another friend out too, which seems to ... 2009-02-23GMT07:17:57Went back to Escondido on SaturdayGood meal in Escondido in Sandgate Saturday, bit disappointed that they STILL don't have the full menu up and running, I guess this is the future for them. They seem to have settled on a short menu, probably that is the most profitable and easiest to... 2009-02-21GMT04:21:55Of course it's not taxed!Didn't realise until I got home that our new car is not taxed at all, how naieve am I? Called the guy at the place I bought it from "oh no, got sixty cars here I can't keep them all taxed". So not driving it just yet, left it off road on Jim's drive ... 2009-02-17GMT08:23:14Off to buy a carBuying that car we saw at the weekend. I'm not at all enthused by it, but at least it's convenient and not that expensive, and it's a job out of the way. I still have at least one more journey to do on public transport, as I'm paying the deposit toda... 2008-12-17GMT03:02:07Escondido reopens new years eve!Woo, it seems to be true, my wife phoned the Deal branch of Escondido today, and ask them and they say it reopens for new years eve. And then I see a double page ad in a dreadful local freesheet. 10% discount for all of January too I think.2008-12-12GMT11:39:14The Sandgate Hotel sold againThe Herald reports that it's been sold again, they're guessing for 900k this time, wonder if the new owners will be able to make a go of it. I hope so, it's a nice place. It's not Gordon Ramsay who's bought it, hope the new owners don't have another ... 2008-11-28GMT07:29:59Work is underway at EscondidoWalked past last night, it's not ready to reopen yet (looks like half the kitchen is in the dining room) but work is definitely underway... hopefully it will be open again soon.2008-10-14BST07:53:49Escondido Sandgate still closed, but free cocktails at Escondido DealDoes not look like they're in a hurry to reopen Escondido Sandgate, but they're trying to make a go of the Deal branch, there's an offer of a free cocktail with presentation of the advert in My Shepway free sheet.... 2008-10-07BST07:51:22Shop next door to Gate 28 starting to be cleared outLooks like the expansion of Gate 28 might happen sooner than I thought.2008-10-02BST01:39:12Some details from this week's Herald about Gate 28According to the Folkestone Herald:It's under new ownership because Roger DeHaan sold the freehold, hmm why would he do that? I wonder if it's because Jimmy Godden has been buying up properties on the same street.The same owner owns the Gate Inn in H... 2008-09-23BST07:05:57Gate 28 reopens at last Friday 26thGrand reopening of Gate 28 this Friday, at last the rumours have come sort of true. Walked past today, the pumps are back, it's going to be the same kind of bar it was before by the looks of it. Possibly see you there for last orders...... 2008-09-17BST06:26:07Escondido still saying closed for the forseeableEscondido is still closed, and the sign on the door still says it'll be closed until further notice, but there was apparently a piece in the paper saying it'd be open again in three weeks. Fingers crossed!Remember to invite us for the grand reopening... 2008-09-17BST06:22:54Gate 28 - gutted!Walked past Gate 28 tonight, and it's under serious redecoration. The bar is still there, but no sign of the pumps or anything. Looks like the rumours of it reopening not as a bar could be true.... 2008-04-18BST12:14:51Sandgate Comedy ClubThe last Thursday of every month, 7pm-11pm at Folkestone's famous Sandgate Comedy Club <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/gig/Sandgate-Comedy-Club-The-Sandgate-Hotel/125467.html">Rated 5.07/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2006-07-01BST02:40:16Folkestone MarketFolkestone Street MarketSandgate Road, Folkestone Folkestone Street MarketSandgate Road, Folkestone <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/gig/Folkestone-Market-Folkestone-Town-Centre-/34374.html">Rated 1.56/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2008-04-18BST12:14:51Julia Jones' BritBus TourThe Lower Deck. Live Electro-Acoustic Music Venue In The Wellington Bar - Sandgate Lounge and Hotel. First Wednesday of Every Month from 7pm - 10.30pm Tickets £5. Kent singer Julia Jones has been touring America in her converted double-decker bus si... <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/gig/Julia-Jones-BritBus-Tour-The-Sandgate-Hotel/33646.html">Rated 5.07/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2006-07-01BST02:40:16Charity Head Shaveto raise money for Teenage Cancer Trust, Mark Williams the deputy manager at Superdrug, Sandgate Road, Folkestone has agreed to have a complete head shave. The aim is to raise £1,000. Please call into the shop to make donations. 15:00 <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/gig/Charity-Head-Shave-Folkestone-Town-Centre-/33653.html">Rated 1.56/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2008-04-18BST12:14:51East Enda @ Sandgate HotelLive Music Sundays <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/gig/East-Enda-Sandgate-Hotel-The-Sandgate-Hotel/32771.html">Rated 5.07/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2008-04-18BST12:14:51Party Night @ Sandgate HotelWellington Bar open from 8pm - 1am - NEW DJ <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/gig/Party-Night-Sandgate-Hotel-The-Sandgate-Hotel/32765.html">Rated 5.07/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2008-03-29GMT12:06:15Horrid Henry Daywe are having a Horrid Henry day, again with activities and competitions throughout the day. Waterstone's (Old Town Hall) Sandgate Road Folkestone. 10:00-17:00 <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/gig/Horrid-Henry-Day-Waterstones-Folkestone/32003.html">Rated 5.06/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2008-03-29GMT12:09:44Book signingDebbie Carbin will be in the store signing her new book " - Thanks for Nothing Nick Maxwell" Waterstone's (Old Town Hall) Sandgate Road Folkestone <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/gig/Book-signing-Waterstones-Bromley/31954.html">Rated 6.79/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>