Yes from Folkestone GeraldPauly Coldplay tickets Coldplay play Wembley, Hampden Park and Lancashire County Cricket Club in September next year, some very big gigs indeed, and Ticketmaster will have some special packages here. Regular tickets also go on sale at 9.30am today.ColdplayColdplayColdplayC... <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/11765/Coldplay+tickets">more</a>... -0.2796,51.5558,0 F-I-R-E I-N E-S-C-O-N-D-I-D-O Has there been a fire? And did Gate 28 reopen? We were not in that part of town all weekend.Here is video of a fire in Escondido:That's Escondido, California though, not our favourite local restaurant. Yes, still my favourite, went to Sandbanks this ... <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11562/F-I-R-E+I-N+E-S-C-O-N-D-I-D-O"><img alt="F-I-R-E I-N E-S-C-O-N-D-I-D-O" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3178/2560500855_ac2a665c97_m.jpg" /></a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11562/F-I-R-E+I-N+E-S-C-O-N-D-I-D-O">Rated 7.71/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11562/F-I-R-E+I-N+E-S-C-O-N-D-I-D-O">more</a>... 1.1482,51.0738,0 How did we miss this anniversary? Yesterday was the 100th anniversary of the world's first beauty contest, held in Folkestone, on the pier.More in the history department.... <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11514/How+did+we+miss+this+anniversary%3F">more</a>... 51.0711,1.1764,0 Hot Leg Review - first Hot Leg Review EVER? Was as we expected, maybe hotter, certainly smellier than I would have liked. We spent the evening secretly wishing they would play some songs that we knew - not necessarily Darkness songs, but maybe some cheeky covers, tipping their hat to their ref... <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/11497/Hot+Leg+Review+-+first+Hot+Leg+Review+EVER%3F"><img alt="Hot Leg Review - first Hot Leg Review EVER?" src="http://www.atproud.net/images/upload/gallery.jpg" /></a> <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/11497/Hot+Leg+Review+-+first+Hot+Leg+Review+EVER%3F">more</a>... -0.1480,51.5422,0 Simple Simon's: GONE! Simple Simon's has reopened as "The Parrot". Still very similar, less independent beers on the bar and more Youngs, as that's who owns it now. Had a brace of pints there yesterday afternoon and it was very nice. They now sell bottles of beer at the b... <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11407/Simple+Simon%27s%3A+GONE%21">Rated 5.68/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11407/Simple+Simon%27s%3A+GONE%21">more</a>... 1.0827,51.2823,0 Lost! Not Lost the TV show, I haven't actually thought about that since watching the fairly rubbish end of series four and writing that subject line. No, actually lost, some people I met yesterday who did not know where they were.My walk from work to the s... <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/11384/Lost%21">more</a>... 1.0376,51.0906,0 I bought a thing This is what I bought at the boot fair yesterday, but was too traumatised to write about because of squished finger:It's a valet like this one, but a bit nicer I think. It looks older than it is and I've no idea what wood it's made out of, it's been ... <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/11378/I+bought+a+thing">more</a>... 1.1675,51.0866,0 Portchester weekender Spent a smashing weekend in Portchester as it was Mum's birthday yesterday. Headed over Friday afternoon on the train, meeting up with Andy on the way in The Golden Lion. Not a great pub but a good evening anyway and some nice pints of HSB and a chat... <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/11351/Portchester+weekender"><img alt="Portchester weekender" src="http://static.flickr.com/47/129574428_cbc63362c1_m.jpg" /></a> <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/11351/Portchester+weekender">Rated 5.04/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/11351/Portchester+weekender">more</a>... -1.1152,50.8379,0 Did you see Folkestone on TV last night? The town looked nice on The Culture Show, I'm glad. That's why I was looking up The Culture Show yesterday when I mentioned the Ricky Gervais stuff, to find out when this feature was on, must have got distracted before I found it or I'd have plugge... <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/11341/Did+you+see+Folkestone+on+TV+last+night%3F">more</a>... 1.1654,51.0802,0 See Ricky Gervais directing Karl Pilkington in his new film here on The Culture Show, only for a couple more days though, get in quick. Look for the little bald caveman.More details on Ricky's movie blog on www.rickygervais.com.My neighbour told me yesterday there's a thing on Steve Wright's radio show called... <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/11336/See+Ricky+Gervais+directing+Karl+Pilkington+in+his+new+film">Rated 3.57/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/11336/See+Ricky+Gervais+directing+Karl+Pilkington+in+his+new+film">more</a>... -0.1311,51.5227,0 Psst, wanna buy a Tracey Emin? A GREAT day around Folkestone today, it was the start of the Triennial and there was tonnes to see. Number one activity was hunting down the Tracey Emin's before they got stolen. She'd cast several bronze sculptures of abandoned baby clothes that she... <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/11326/Psst%2C+wanna+buy+a+Tracey+Emin%3F">Rated 4.78/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/11326/Psst%2C+wanna+buy+a+Tracey+Emin%3F">more</a>... 1.1867,51.0786,0 Royal Festival Hall Yes of the <a class="wiki" rel="tag" href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/beach+boys">Beach Boys</a>, one to tick off the list. He was a bit unsteady on his feet but he had great support in recreating the perfect sound. <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/v/2095/Royal+Festival+Hall">Rated 5.04/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/v/2095/Royal+Festival+Hall">more</a>... -0.1168,51.5057,0 Astoria NME Brats show, plus Rocket From The Crypt, Peaches, and The Strokes, yes I did see them...... <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/v/95/Astoria">Rated 5.07/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/v/95/Astoria">more</a>... -0.1306,51.5160,0 Barfly Coldplay Barfly session was today, I was there... cosy.... <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/v/115/Barfly"><img alt="Barfly" src="http://www.clarkeology.com/blog/upload/barflylondon.jpg" /></a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/v/115/Barfly">Rated 5.03/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/v/115/Barfly">more</a>... -0.1500,51.5433,0