2008-10-29UTC06:39:53The Holloways play Leas Cliff Hall 28th NovemberThe Holloways play the LCH, get tickets here. Not yet sold out, no need for ebay (yet). Support from local acts Underground Heroes and Seven Storey Down, full press release to follow.More dates nationally, at cosier venues than we get here, guess Fol... <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11664/The+Holloways+play+Leas+Cliff+Hall+28th+November"><img alt="The Holloways play Leas Cliff Hall 28th November" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1392/638384072_55e1c71c64.jpg" /></a> <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11664/The+Holloways+play+Leas+Cliff+Hall+28th+November">Rated 4.73/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2008-08-24UTC11:25:42Got a sword and a beard? Want to be in Justin Hawkins' new video?I wouldn't have thought people needed much encouragement to take a weapon along to a Justin Hawkins performance really. Not sure I can make this, but would you like to be in the ex The Darkness frontman's new video?I have been asked to supply big bea... 2008-08-20UTC12:49:13George Inn (Rye) August newsletterThis month we're delighted to announce the launch of 'the george dragons', the new privilege card from The George in Rye. Become a dragon, and you'll get exclusive monthly discounts and offers that you can take advantage of as many times as you like.... 2008-08-20UTC12:15:37Folkestone Fringe update, actually in time for the mailout this week!at the leas lift, curated by club shepway:on wednesday 20th and thursday 21st aether flyer play the leas liftaether flyer are still alive thanks to a scientific experiment gone bizarrely wrong, and exactly eighty years on, with an exhibit of their mu... 2008-08-04UTC09:42:55live music cultured pearlHi - just to let you know that Cultured Pearl are performing at Crabble Corn Mill, River, Dover - on Sat 23rd August - this is a fund raising event for Crabble Corn Mill Trust.Entry is £2 - there will be a BBQ, Real Ale & local cider available.The tr... 2008-08-01UTC05:47:26FOLKESTONE SANDCASTLE COMPETITION 2008Raising 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!When: Sunday August 10th Start at 11am, judging at 2.30pmWhere: Sunn... 2008-08-01UTC08:35:51Just too late for the weekly mailout (again) Folkestone FringeFrom Folkestone Fringe:at georges house gallery:the king and I, private view friday1st august, 7pm30 years after his death, elvis presley still has a firm hold on the collective imagination and this still continues to grow as younger people discover ... 2008-07-31UTC11:39:06MJ Hibbett's Exciting Life In Rock is off to Edinburgh NOW!The Last Working Day Of The Month, Issue 42-------------------------------------------(MJ Hibbett & The Validators FACT, July 31st 2008)Hello all, and welcome to this FESTIVAL FUNTIME edition of the newsletter. Let's GO!GIGS TO COMEThis month I shall... 2008-07-22UTC06:03:04Refunds on BA and Virgin flights to the USAGet your refunds here! IF YOU BOUGHT A TICKET ON BRITISH AIRWAYS OR VIRGIN ATLANTIC AIRWAYS IN THE U.S. OR IN THE U.K. BETWEEN 11 AUGUST 2004 AND 23 MARCH 2006, YOU MAY BE ENTITLED TO A PARTIAL REFUND OF THE FUEL SURCHARGE.We've joined in on this, ou... 2008-07-15UTC07:17:38The George in Rye July newsletterWe've been rather quiet on the newsletter front lately, having been nominated for UK Newcomer of the Year in the CATEY Awards, the Oscars of the Restaurant and Hotel world (sadly, the ceremony was not in LA). This award has previously been won by the... 2008-07-15UTC11:50:32RE: Boot FairThis <a href="http://www.lyminge.org.uk/newsletter/diary.html">Lyminge diary</a> has it that there's one on the 2nd of August, and there's a contact number.2008-07-14UTC05:50:48It was DA BOMB, I hardly panicked at all<a href="http://www.goape.co.uk">Is there one near you</a>? Let's go, I have a free weekend when Clare is in <a class="wiki" rel="tag" href="http://www.claremahon.com/barcelona">Barcelona</a> at the beginning of August.2008-06-26UTC01:43:29Sigur Ros play Alexandra PalaceSigur Ros are playing Ally Pally get tickets here, though they don't go on sale until the morning.Sigur Ros tickets, Sigur Ros gig tickets, Sigur Ros concert tickets... Sigur Ros tickets here, and Sigur Ros SOLD OUT tickets here, Trying to get ticke... <br /><a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/11361/Sigur+Ros+play+Alexandra+Palace">Rated 1.07/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2008-05-31UTC09:07:00PHP 4 to 5 migrationBit of an all encompassing thing this, I use PHP for work and for home, I've pretty much abandoned perl since I joined Holiday Extras a year and a half ago. PHP4, widely used everywhere, (including on this blog) is about to die. It's been on it's way... 2008-05-28UTC03:05:47Turin Brakes play the Leas Cliff Hall in August, 08/08/08Hevy is extremely excited to be presenting their biggest event so far this August, featuring two of their favourite upcoming bands supporting Turin Brakes at the Leas Cliff Hall.Leas Cliff Hall, FolkestoneFriday 8th August 2008 (08/08/08)Doors 7:00pm... <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11288/Turin+Brakes+play+the+Leas+Cliff+Hall+in+August%2C+08/08/08"><img alt="Turin Brakes play the Leas Cliff Hall in August, 08/08/08" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1392/638384072_55e1c71c64.jpg" /></a> <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11288/Turin+Brakes+play+the+Leas+Cliff+Hall+in+August%2C+08/08/08">Rated 4.73/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2008-05-23UTC08:07:54I played at Mick's Flamenco in June July or august 1967 !!An email from Brian:I played at Mick's Flamenco in June July or august 1967 !!Does anyone know of any posters/handbills/archive recordsThe band was called the Honey Band and we did a lot of Eddie Floyd / Bobby Bland / Jackie Wilson / Wilson Pickett ... <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11281/I+played+at+Mick%27s++Flamenco+in+June+July+or+august+1967+%21%21"><img alt="I played at Mick's Flamenco in June July or august 1967 !!" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3137/2581239642_3c6cf68824_m.jpg" /></a> <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11281/I+played+at+Mick%27s++Flamenco+in+June+July+or+august+1967+%21%21">Rated 3.71/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2008-05-09UTC06:24:05Hibbett's Edinburgh festival show confirmed for The MedinaMeanwhile the PLANS for "My Exciting Life In ROCK", our Edinburgh Fringe Show, are moving along. I think I've pretty much worked out which songs and which stories will be featured, as well as how it's all going to hang together. I've not tried it out... 2008-04-15UTC07:47:40Folkestone camera club updateRecently our 5th Print competition of the season was held and judged by Kevin Harvey a member of St. Mary’;s Bay Camera Club and , a very experienced photographer with excellent tips on how we can improve our photography. Winners (points our of 20) ... 2008-04-09UTC08:47:11Zoo ThousandThis music festival crept up on me The Cribs, Athlete, Funeral For A Friend and loads more (fairly small) bands are playing at Port Lympne this August. Can you get me free tickets?Hmm Mark Ronson is on the line up page but not on the homepage does th... <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11151/Zoo+Thousand"><img alt="Zoo Thousand" src="http://static.flickr.com/30/37650217_22498dd96a_m.jpg" /></a> <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11151/Zoo+Thousand">Rated 5.53/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2008-01-22UTC07:22:09Black MondayStop selling everyone, and you the news, stop telling people how bad it is, it's just making the ill informed small investors like me worry more, and sell, and exacerbate the problem. The market is only about as low as it was in mid August right now,... 2008-01-19UTC08:14:53Second house-hunting trip around CanterburySaw five houses today in Canterbury, have a map with details of the things we saw. Clare's out tonight with Jenny, so it's a prime opportunity for me to do some fiddling about with maps and things, so sorry if it breaks. Not that you'll be on the com... 2008-01-10UTC12:21:55RE: Did all my links break?Himy friend and i are having a friendly fued over Alice Keppel...I say her name is Alice Keppel and thats it but, my friend say her name was really Augusta Keppel and that Augusta Gardens was named after her, can you tell me many thanks Veronica Butl... 2007-11-13UTC09:04:32Bank HolidayNumber 10 Downing Street has approved a petition that was requesting a new public holiday falling on the Monday after Remembrance Sunday in November each year. To be known as the National Remembrance Holiday, it's purpose is threefold:1. To emphasi... 2007-08-17UTC12:07:04The sister-in-law's waters have just brokenThis is a medical term that is related in some way to having a baby apparently. This means we're likely to have a new niece this afternoon, we'll call in to see her on our way to Canterbury for lunch tomorrow, I think she's in Ashford. This new niece... 2007-08-13UTC07:12:23Update from Tony King / Creative EclecticHi Everyone Tony King here........I have started an entertainment initiative called CREATIVE ECLECTIC www.myspace.com/creativeeclecticmusic As part of this a showcase of stunningly talented and renowned performers will be performing at The Chambers i... <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/10393/Update+from+Tony+King+/+Creative+Eclectic"><img alt="Update from Tony King / Creative Eclectic" src="http://static.flickr.com/56/129479951_df7576bf79_m.jpg" /></a> <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/10393/Update+from+Tony+King+/+Creative+Eclectic">Rated 8.71/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2007-08-03UTC09:58:28Free acoustic showcase double bill at Chambers, 16th AugustImportant news, I have an acoustic showcase DOUBLE BILL coming up at chambers on THURS AUG 16th: CREATIVE ECLECTIC presents: In the upstairs coffee shop 7.30-9.30pm the internationally renowned guiarist and composer LEE WESTWOOD performing his enchan... <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/10374/Free+acoustic+showcase+double+bill+at+Chambers%2C+16th+August"><img alt="Free acoustic showcase double bill at Chambers, 16th August" src="http://static.flickr.com/56/129479951_df7576bf79_m.jpg" /></a> <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/10374/Free+acoustic+showcase+double+bill+at+Chambers%2C+16th+August">Rated 8.71/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2007-08-02UTC06:59:27RE: Interactive map of FolkestoneHi, I was really impressed with your interactive map and they way in which you managed to get it to filter. How easy is it to do something like that and doesn't google complain?! I am actually interested in doing something similar for my site. ... 2007-05-19UTC08:24:57Folkestone Camera ClubIf this site had a clubs and societies section, stuff like this would definitely be in it:Monday 14th May saw Mr John Butler ARPS DPAGB APAGB, returning to judge our 6th and final print competition of the season. With his usual expertise, and hints a... 2007-04-11UTC05:57:19Disco ducks coming to Folkestonethese ducks will eventually become disco divas sitting on rotating cd platforms - how fab!!!these will be appearing in public in an exhibition in folkestone during august... <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/10129/Disco+ducks+coming+to+Folkestone"><img alt="Disco ducks coming to Folkestone" src="http://www.strangecargo.org.uk/gallery/gallery2.jpg" /></a>2007-02-08UTC04:28:55Old Speckled Henhttp://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Greene_King"First brewed in 1979 by Morland Brewery in Abingdon, Oxfordshire to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the brewery's MG car - the mud splattered Ol' Speckled 'Un. Brewed since 1999 by Greene King. Greene King h... 2008-06-10UTC12:38:46The GarageDon't recall if they did their "Hamster Dance" single, I do remember an ace cover of "Self Esteem", though I could possiblybe mixing it up with an earlier Helen Love gig... Plus The Fighting Cocks....