40 from Folkestone GeraldPauly Cure tickets Seems it's nearly time for our annual pilgrimage, The Cure are playing the O2, it's an NME brats show, except it's called the Shockwaves big gig now. Seems they're playing Brixton the night before but it's at the awards ceremony. I've been before, la... <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/11684/Cure+tickets">Rated 5.71/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/11684/Cure+tickets">more</a>... 7.0000,51.4848,0 My family History Hi I am intereted in genealogy and have recently found out from my brother that he used to dance at Leas Cliff Hall in the 50s when he was stationed at Dover while serving in the York and Lancs reg, coincidentally my father told him he did the same t... <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/11634/My+family+History"><img alt="My family History" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1392/638384072_55e1c71c64.jpg" /></a> <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/11634/My+family+History">Rated 4.73/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/11634/My+family+History">more</a>... 1.1735,51.0758,0 Escondido Sandgate still closed, but free cocktails at Escondido Deal Does 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.... <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11630/Escondido+Sandgate+still+closed%2C+but+free+cocktails+at+Escondido+Deal"><img alt="Escondido Sandgate still closed, but free cocktails at Escondido Deal" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3178/2560500855_ac2a665c97_m.jpg" /></a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11630/Escondido+Sandgate+still+closed%2C+but+free+cocktails+at+Escondido+Deal">Rated 7.71/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11630/Escondido+Sandgate+still+closed%2C+but+free+cocktails+at+Escondido+Deal">more</a>... 1.1482,51.0738,0 Shop next door to Gate 28 starting to be cleared out Looks like the expansion of Gate 28 might happen sooner than I thought. <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11620/Shop+next+door+to+Gate+28+starting+to+be+cleared+out"><img alt="Shop next door to Gate 28 starting to be cleared out" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3188/2725960260_6eba34a516_m.jpg" /></a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11620/Shop+next+door+to+Gate+28+starting+to+be+cleared+out">Rated 5.03/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11620/Shop+next+door+to+Gate+28+starting+to+be+cleared+out">more</a>... 1.1461,51.0739,0 The Jackdaw, Denton It appears to have closed down. <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11601/The+Jackdaw%2C+Denton"><img alt="The Jackdaw, Denton" src="http://images-eu.amazon.com/images/P/B0001P1BOI.02.LZZZZZZZ.jpg" /></a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11601/The+Jackdaw%2C+Denton">Rated 5.29/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11601/The+Jackdaw%2C+Denton">more</a>... 1.1682,51.1814,0 It is about the Whole World Cafe in the Old high street when you go in the cafe you do not know what to do i.e self serve or be sit and be served.. it turns out it depends on the mood of the owner. The eldery Irish lady seemed bored to be there but i did order my food which was hard work as the black boar... <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11577/It+is+about+the+Whole+World+Cafe+in+the+Old+high+street"><img alt="It is about the Whole World Cafe in the Old high street" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3072/2580400301_d2b526002b_m.jpg" /></a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11577/It+is+about+the+Whole+World+Cafe+in+the+Old+high+street">Rated 4.27/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11577/It+is+about+the+Whole+World+Cafe+in+the+Old+high+street">more</a>... 1.1829,51.0803,0 New top ten most popular restaurants in the area As voted by you... click, rate, go on!Tinto Tapas (8.52/10)Savour Aroma (8.39/10)Curry Garden (8.03/10)Kalala (8.01/10)Chambers (8.01/10)The Prince of India (7.86/10)Wagamama (7.77/10)Bella Amalfi (7.45/10)Escondido (7.39/10)La Vue (7.28/10)... <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11575/New+top+ten+most+popular+restaurants+in+the+area">Rated 8.14/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11575/New+top+ten+most+popular+restaurants+in+the+area">more</a>... 1.1465,51.0736,0 They are still the number one ranked local restaurant! Who is doing all this voting then? I enjoyed it when I went, I think I've only had takeaway there, but also sat for a drink while waiting for it. Here are the current top ten:Savour Aroma (8.59/10)Chambers (8.41/10)Tinto Tapas (8.36/10)The Mayfly (8.... <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11528/They+are+still+the+number+one+ranked+local+restaurant%21">Rated 8.46/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11528/They+are+still+the+number+one+ranked+local+restaurant%21">more</a>... 1.1482,51.0873,0 Little Switzerland Cafe and bar Visited Little Switzerland as we were told there was a fantastic view.We were not disappointed.Wasn't staying at the camping and caravanning site but if ever I needed that facility it would be the ideal location, beautiful views,clean and quiet. It h... <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11526/Little+Switzerland+Cafe+and+bar">Rated 5.71/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11526/Little+Switzerland+Cafe+and+bar">more</a>... 1.1989,51.0913,0 It's Fareham, it's a squirrel, it must be the Daily Mail A squirrel carrying a coconut.UPDATE: The Sun has it too. I don't read either of these papers, but The Guardian news podcast seems to have missed it...... <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/11525/It%27s+Fareham%2C+it%27s+a+squirrel%2C+it+must+be+the+Daily+Mail">more</a>... -1.1742,50.8428,0 Folkestone Academy Part of the lit fest, see you there. <a href="http://www.claremahon.com/v/5589/Folkestone+Academy">Rated 0.57/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.claremahon.com/v/5589/Folkestone+Academy">more</a>... 1.1646,51.0887,0 Main (our calendar) Lanterns <a href="http://www.claremahon.com/v/1/Main+%28our+calendar%29">more</a>... 1.1646,51.0799,0 12 Bar Club MJ Hibbett <a href="http://www.claremahon.com/v/2079/12+Bar+Club">more</a>... -0.1292,51.5155,0 Brixton Academy Their annual christmas outing, with <a class="wiki" rel="tag" href="http://www.claremahon.com/shane+mcgowan">Shane McGowan</a> and everything <a href="http://www.claremahon.com/v/152/Brixton+Academy">more</a>... -0.1152,51.4654,0 Astoria Goldie Lookin' Chain <a href="http://www.claremahon.com/v/95/Astoria">Rated 5.07/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.claremahon.com/v/95/Astoria">more</a>... -0.1306,51.5160,0 Caernarvon Castle <a class="wiki" rel="tag" href="http://www.claremahon.com/last+rockers+club">Last Rockers Club</a> <a href="http://www.claremahon.com/v/2082/Caernarvon+Castle">more</a>... -0.1453,51.5416,0 Barfly The Darkness play a music passport show at Barfly London... Not sure whether to use up one of my competition entries on them, as I've seen them so many times...... <a href="http://www.claremahon.com/v/115/Barfly"><img alt="Barfly" src="http://www.clarkeology.com/blog/upload/barflylondon.jpg" /></a> <a href="http://www.claremahon.com/v/115/Barfly">Rated 5.03/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.claremahon.com/v/115/Barfly">more</a>... -0.1500,51.5433,0 Neighbourhood Democrazy, bit worthy really, and not that thrilling, but nice to be somehwere trendy for a change... <a href="http://www.claremahon.com/v/2109/Neighbourhood">more</a>... -0.2058,51.5199,0 Mean Fiddler Turbonegro <a href="http://www.claremahon.com/v/2072/Mean+Fiddler">more</a>... -0.1211,51.5123,0 Hammersmith Odeon The Darkness on the turn I would say, possibly the last good gig... <a href="http://www.claremahon.com/v/161/Hammersmith+Odeon">Rated 3.57/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.claremahon.com/v/161/Hammersmith+Odeon">more</a>... -0.2251,51.4908,0 The Cross With free bar and rock karaoke! Just found invites and a promotional sick bag, was I that bad? <a href="http://www.claremahon.com/v/2107/The+Cross">more</a>... -0.1243,51.5364,0 Bull and Gate Some sort of twee indie bear themed evening. Last minute addition to the bill were <a class="wiki" rel="tag" href="http://www.claremahon.com/the+futureheads">The Futureheads</a> for some reason. <a href="http://www.claremahon.com/v/2086/Bull+and+Gate">more</a>... -0.1412,51.5504,0 Camden Underworld The Datsuns <a href="http://www.claremahon.com/v/157/Camden+Underworld">more</a>... -0.1420,51.5386,0 Royal Festival Hall <a class="wiki" rel="tag" href="http://www.claremahon.com/arthur+lee">Arthur Lee</a>, magic. Hmm, did we go in 2002 or 2003? <a href="http://www.claremahon.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.claremahon.com/v/2095/Royal+Festival+Hall">more</a>... -0.1168,51.5057,0 Wembley Arena Spandau Ballet, Belinda Carlisle, ABC, Howard, Toyah and China Crisis. Don't laugh! <a href="http://www.claremahon.com/v/120/Wembley+Arena">more</a>... -0.2843,51.5575,0 Ocean The Darkness <a href="http://www.claremahon.com/v/2085/Ocean">more</a>... -0.0551,51.5444,0