This'll be about her sending her kid to private school then?I don't have any strong feelings about that.Hey Crossword LoversHere's one for you: Concise Summary of "Hannibal", starring Sir Anthony Hopkins (5,6,7,4). Answer after lunch, no prize though. Ah go on then, a prize.I've always liked Caitlin Moran<a href='/cgi-bin/links/frame.cgi?url=http://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/0,,2-226353,00.html' target=_new>Caitlin Moran writes about So Solid Crew in today's Times</a> Aren't I always saying how great she is?Fair Play Trophy (once again)This one's dedicated to all the Man U fans out there...Champion of the free interweb, MJ Hibbett and the Validators have released a web-single "Fair Play Trophy" for the world cup, listen to it here for free, and also feel free to pass it on.You migh... Kerrang AwardsThe 10th Annual Kerrang! Awards will be held this year on the 21st August 2003 at a central London location, and if I keep running press releases like this, I'm sure to be invited! This year the event will be hosted by Radio 1 presenters Colin Murray... Hens TeethSome news from Tremendous Mike:A lucky few of you may own our (Must Destroy's)rare as hen's teeth 7"s by the (International) Noise Conspiracy and The Von Bondies.Most of you, however, will not.And you don't stand hardly any chance now either (unless ... AC/DC Competition!To celebrate the re-launch of the Carling Apollo Hammersmith as one of London's largest live music venues, AC/DC will be playing an extremely rare and exclusive gig on Tuesday 21st October 2003.For one night only, Carling will be bringing Angus Young... This looks like it's a reply to something, but I can't figure out whatCan't find many mentions of a Colin here or SKC (South Kent College I guess). Who are you after?Cheers, someone else pointed this out tooWill give it a go, whenever I'm back on the tubes again...RE: This looks like it's a reply to something, but I can't figure out whatSorry that should be for Colin Hodges Rapid Response Band. PaulThis is about how good I am on the guitar nowI can't decide if this is brilliant, or if he's doing all the complex stuff with his vocals. Entertaining anyway, if a bit long. Enough about the song, this performance is good too:(Hmm not sure I can embed, here it is).I first saw him doing Teardrop... Some 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... The Cure / NME Awards Big Gig ticketsNot Folkestone, not even that local, but a fairly easy journey from Folkestone to the O2 Arena, one we're making, I'd hate for you to miss out too. It's The Cure, and they're headlining the NME poll winners party type thing. Officially sold out, but ... #hamageddon comes to Fareham!Hmm, maybe not, but Someone in Fareham who has been to Mexico has been told to stay off work, just in case... A worker at a Fareham company who returned from holiday in Mexico has been told to stay at home as a precaution against swine flu.Managers a... Alesha Dixon also in FolkestoneHer off Strictly. You're welcome! Just stumbled across this post about The Goose, Brixton againSeems it is no longer there, it is a music bar now called "And The Rest Is Noise". For Brixton bars check out urban75.org...Don't be surprised if the pub changes name while you're sat there having a drink as this is one of Brixton's most renamed bars... Back in London todayIncluding our trip up on Saturday for Richard Herring I will have been in London four days this week, but without staying over once. I have not organised that well have I?Going to London Ruby User Group after work today too so I will be super late ho... Also whatever happened to this story about flats in the Burstin being up for sale?I posted <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/2392/Rule+Britannia">this</a> back in 2004, did flats there ever come up for sale?Amazing to think that last weekend we were swimming in the sea and this weekend we're thinking about snow...Have a lovely weekend everyone.The RainmakersDon't know what day in February this was yet... Very poor turnout though apparently.Hawkwind<a href="http://www.starfarer.net/support.html">this page about Hawkwind support acts</a>: <blockquote>The Hippy Slags supported at Folkestone in 1988(ish), with another band maybe the Ozrics?</blockquote>Bushplus Placebo. Not sure I actually went to this, I remember feeling really ill at the previous day's gig, think I was out for a few days with something like flu or glandula fever...... QuizWhat is the regular night for this quiz then..? Sort of first Sunday of the month? Or is it last Sunday? Best give them a shout to check - 01304 204759Frank Skinner's Credit Crunch Cabaret, featuring Richard HerringThis whole set of gigs sounds great! It's meant to be "credit crunch busting", all tickets only ten pounds, but look, people are touting it! And I'm listing their touting on the website! Disgusting!GorillazI was definitely at <a href="http://www.gorillaz-unofficial.com/gigography/fabric_1.htm">this gig</a>, but I was definitely at that David Devant gig too, perhaps one of the dates is wrong, or maybe the times worked out...Yves LangloisSuperb Cajun Night, Yves Langlois back for a short time from France.This will be a great night out.Genethink I was at this, I wrote about it on popexFolkestone History Society meetingSave the harbour station! Not sure how this all fits in with DeHaan's grand plans for the seafront... come along and find out!Gate 28 grand reopening!Not just a rumour on facebook this time, there's a big banner outside saying "under new management, reopening Friday"...BBC Kent Introducing: 1st Birthday PartyStarts the Month of Music at this brand new venue... Nick Harrison, Seven Story Down, Floors and Walls and Kids Love Lies and then acoustic sets in the bar with MC Spooka, Mr Barista, Outa City Committee and Tom Williams... Sideways DiscoOld skool meets new skool disco on this very special night for music hounds! A very current label with up & coming Dj talent. Check out http://www.sidewaysrecordings.co.ukOasisI saw them on this tour at Portsmouth Wedgewood Rooms...Rhys Darby: This Way to Spaceship in Bournemouth70.40Rhys Darby: This Way to Spaceship in Southend-on-Sea70.40