Street partyThere's a street party on our street on the 13th of July, will we go? What do you think... I really like the idea of it, but am in a mood of hating all things about London and everyone in it right now, not sure why, think it's something to do with th... Old Street Art PranksSaw a wacky situationist prank at Old Street this morning, a breakfast table set up on top of a bus shelter, with bowls, cups, plates, milk jugs, the lot. Snapped a pic but can't get it off my phone until I get home. It's got a mention in London By L... Uncle Bob's World Cup Jubilee Indoor Street PartyUncle Bob's Wedding Reception have the hotly tipped Siamese playing at the next bash, here's what they have to say about it... Formed by ex-MENSWEAR guitarist Chris Gentry, the Camden-based band also feature brother/sister singing partnership Rebecca... Who earned you whatBack Street Boys were this weeks top payer with a divi of an amazing £1.50 per share, due to fantastic placings in the UK and US charts... Moby offered the better value for money though, probably because he's a vegan. The top ten best returns were: M... 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... StencillingI like this, a stencil from Onion Bag Blogger, after Banksy. That's a potatoshop effect rather than a realistic stencil you could print and cut out out I think (see the fuzzy edges), but nice.How to stencil, stenciling 1000 video, Use GIMP to make st... 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... Pictures of the inside of the Cheesegrater!Here on archdaily.com. CMS Secretary of State Andy Burnham, performs the official opening of our new venue on the 5th of March. Where's my invite? Big ups to Number 11 (not that one), who did invite me to their opening do on Thursday. Sorry I couldn'... 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... RE: Thanks for that brilliantly detailed reminiscenceHi Pauly.... Sorry but my brain's a little befuddled about exact dates. However, I can tell you that it would have bee arounf the period 1970-1971-ish to around 1976-77ish? During this period I was also in a local (Dover) band myself: "Father Luke"... 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... Porn on the ipadStory here on techcrunch.com. Subversive street artists in San Francisco are hacking billboard posters for the ipad COOL!Via iphonegamesbulletin.com... 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... Folkestone seafront: a year onFolkestone Harbour Company will be hosting a public consultation to exhibit the updated Seafront Masterplan, 'A Year On', from the 8th to the 10th December 2011 in the Triennial Visitor Centre, Tontine Street. Opening times are 10.00 am – 8.30 pm on ... Car is MOT'dTook today off mostly to do that, only failed on a missing brake light bulb (the extra one in the boot lid) so that fixed we are good to go!Went to Beano's vegetarian cafe in Tontine Street while I waited. Very nice, would like to go back there. The ... (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... 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 - 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... Sandcastle competitionRaising 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!Start at 11am, judging at 2.30pm...