2008-11-26UTC09:02:05Lone Star Comedy, now with added German standupThe line up consists of Henning Wehn, Liam Mullone, Jim Smallman and a newcomer’s act.Henning Wehn is the German Comedy Ambassador to the UK. He calmly and clinically debunks the idea that Germans do not have a sense of humour.Henning does this by ... <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11755/Lone+Star+Comedy%2C+now+with+added+German+standup">Rated 3.57/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2008-09-29UTC12:26:23Splendid weekend of comedy, food, double dinners, and everythingGreat weekend. As an intro though, specifically for the people from work who mentioned they had found this page recently - at no point did I drink too much and become annoying, I am a fine upstanding member of staff. Probably you can go back to work ... 2008-08-27UTC08:02:28Sandbanks menuBeen sent the Sandbanks restaurant (fancy new restaurant at the Pavilion) menu, so here you go. Sounds ambitious but is apparently great, review to follow.STARTERS Creamed Sweetcorn Soup with a Poached Hen EggFour Pounds Ninety Pence Carpaccio of ... <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11539/Sandbanks+menu">Rated 7.03/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>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... 2008-05-23UTC08:07:54I 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 5.03/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2008-05-15UTC09:15:55Lone Star Comedy moves to the Tower TheatreThe Lone Star Comedy Club returns at a new venue – The Tower Theatre on North Road at Shorncliffe in Cheriton, near Folkestone – on Saturday May 31st with MITCH BENN, MICHAEL FABBRI, compere MAFF BROWN and a newcomer’s act.Now the home of FHODS, the ... <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11264/Lone+Star+Comedy+moves+to+the+Tower+Theatre">Rated 5.07/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2008-05-10UTC08:39:16Earl Brownes is closed nowHaven't enjoyed it the last few times I went so I'm not really bothered, but we went past today and Earl Brownes was closed down, the building is up for sale. <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11246/Earl+Brownes+is+closed+now">Rated 0.57/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2008-05-09UTC06:08:18The three rules of vegetarian foodFrom Neil, I hope he doesn't mind me reproducing this here, it's spot on. We were discussing pies:A veggie one would be possible, were it not for the first of the "foodindustry 3 laws of vegetarian food", i.e. "don't make it any fun", so unfortunatel... 2008-05-09UTC06:41:57Our actual first day in Key WestI realise that my previous post about our first day in Key West a) didn't contain any info, b) had things from our second day on the map, and c) has slipped down the page and no-one will read it. So here at last is the first part of our journey. Clar... 2008-02-29UTC04:49:32Alright, Mr Gordon Brown is listening to me...Another petition, regarding a tax on plastic bags. With the news that M&S are stopping giving them away, things are rollling in a greener direction. With this, and the recent sunday newspaper story that Brucie probably WILL be getting his knighthood ... 2008-02-14UTC03:50:45Mr Gordon Brown refused my demand to abolish religious mythology in schoolsWell fancy that. Do you think that one day a boy will ever be born who can swim faster than a shark one of these petitions will provoke anything other than a dismissal? We received a petition asking: "We the undersigned petition the Prime Minister... 2008-02-06UTC05:15:11RE: Open Mic night at the Whole World cafe this FridayHi there,I'm Ollie, the lead singer in the Folkestone based Band Realm79. We're currently looking to get more gigs and play in different venues. How would I go about organising an evening of open mic with my band?? we play our own material but only h... 2007-12-31UTC09:52:02Been quiet for a few daysNo I've not been out on the larry-large every day over christmas, been a bit under the weather actually, though that's not what's kept me off the computer. When I'm not at work and Clare's home too I never get to sit in front of the computer, she's p... <br /><a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/10799/Been+quiet+for+a+few+days">Rated 7.35/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2007-12-19UTC12:09:52Giant Dave GrohlHas anyone been over to the Art Exhibition at Hythe Road, just off the A20 near to Secret Garden Restaurant? There have been a lot of requests for big icon paintings and there is a v.cool BIG canvas of Dave Grohl in red and brown plus a BIG Dirty Har... 2007-12-18UTC09:17:42I know you like to be kept up to date on my work fun daysEspecially for you Dean, but I know everyone likes to be kept up to date on what goes on here at work:Holiday Extras pre-Christmas celebrations on 20th December – lets make it a fun day. There will be prize for the team who look the most Christmassy... 2007-11-12UTC02:27:28Fullsome weekenderWell I say full, full of pubs really. Friday night we stayed in, so as to have more energy for going out on Saturday. We had a trip to Canterbury in the day (and you'll never guess where we had lunch), no actual christmas shopping, but we went in a c... 2007-11-11UTC07:45:37Not impressed with Earl BrownesThey shut before closing time last night, hoofing us out at about quarter to eleven. We bumped into some friends there who'd eaten there that night, and they weren't that impressed with the food either. Shame, as it was good on a previous visit. <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/10663/Not+impressed+with+Earl+Brownes">Rated 0.57/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2007-10-30UTC07:23:23Excellent Folkestone gig history history from Patricia Duke (nee Brown)Got sent a picture of The Pretty Things at the Flamenco Bar, which is now nowPipers, on Tontinee Street... Anyone else got any any old photos like this?... <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/10630/Excellent+Folkestone+gig+history+history+from+Patricia+Duke+%28nee+Brown%29"><img alt="Excellent Folkestone gig history history from Patricia Duke (nee Brown)" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3137/2581239642_3c6cf68824_m.jpg" /></a> <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/10630/Excellent+Folkestone+gig+history+history+from+Patricia+Duke+%28nee+Brown%29">Rated 5.03/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2007-10-25UTC02:02:30The Smiths and The Stone Roses, live in Folkestone!Andy Rourke (of the Smiths) joined Ian Brown (of the Stone Roses live on stage at the Leas Cliff Hall last night by all accounts (I think I first read this on kentnews.co.uk, but it's gone now). Also, someone got chucked out. Was it you?... <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/10622/The+Smiths+and+The+Stone+Roses%2C+live+in+Folkestone%21"><img alt="The Smiths and The Stone Roses, live in Folkestone!" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1392/638384072_55e1c71c64.jpg" /></a> <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/10622/The+Smiths+and+The+Stone+Roses%2C+live+in+Folkestone%21">Rated 6.02/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2007-06-19UTC11:51:35Glastonbury ticketsHaha, people are still trying to sell glastonbury tickets on ebay even with the super heightened security:This ticket is for a white male between 25-35 with dark brown hair. The photo isn't clear so would cover most people.I can't gauruntee entry to... 2007-05-17UTC06:31:17Meet the new bossHow bizarre to have a coronation instead of an election to decide our new prime minister. I'm not sure if Gordon Brown will make a good / bad / better / worse prime minister, but it doesn't feel right to have him ushered in in this way, it's only goi... 2007-05-14UTC03:16:17Ian Brown's coming to FolkestoneTour starts in September, Ian Brown, yes the former Stone Roses front man, gigs in Folkestone at the end of October. Full dates are:Newcastle Academy (September 27)Hull City Hall (28)Sheffield Octagon (29)Middlesbrough Town Hall (October 1)Lincoln En... <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/10217/Ian+Brown%27s+coming+to+Folkestone"><img alt="Ian Brown's coming to Folkestone" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1392/638384072_55e1c71c64.jpg" /></a> <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/10217/Ian+Brown%27s+coming+to+Folkestone">Rated 6.02/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2007-03-19UTC10:14:16Making your votes upCheers Stu for pointing out Justin has blogged about the Eurovision thing on his myspace. Are people still doing myspace then? I must admit my facebook network hasn't really bloomed like it might have done, that's what only adding people you really k... 2007-03-12UTC12:36:20Beer: not badMy homebrew was not bad at all, not 100% clear, but brown and smelled and tasted of beer, so can't complain. Was a little bit malty for my taste, but I can fis that when I start on a proper recipe and really mess things up.All in all had a very nice ... 2007-02-28UTC03:26:52Justin, NO!Not only did my spy at the Eurovision launch today inform me that Justin Hawkins is competing to be the UK entry, but now I've been sent a fairly cheesy pop duet that he's done. It's with Beverley someone, that's all I know so far, more news on furth... 2006-12-30UTC11:57:21Disgraceful treatment at Earl BrownesEarl Brownes are proudly displaying a sign in their window stating 'under new management'. Be warned! After my shop bought pate; my dry lamb chump and chicken served in tinned tomatoes I asked dicreetly to speak to the manager. Whilst expressing my d... <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/9851/Disgraceful+treatment+at+Earl+Brownes">Rated 0.57/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2006-08-29UTC06:35:28How am I letting this slip now I have *more* time on my hands..?Is that another week with nothing to say? Been a bit busy with all the eating and drinking and partying surrounding the wedding. Never mind the happy couple, let's have a picture of Clare and I looking all scrubbed up:Can I remember precisely what I'... 2006-07-27UTC12:14:45Earl Brownes set menuNot a review, but something I've done before... we're off to Earl Brownes in Hythe for a post wedding feast next month, and as we're such a huge crowd they've asked us to pick in advance from a set menu. So, here is that set menu, to give you an impr... <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/8784/Earl+Brownes+set+menu">Rated 0.57/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2006-07-13UTC10:55:49Publicity Code DVD ReleaseMichael Baigent and Richard Leigh have won the right to appeal against the "Dan Brown never copied nothing" verdict, read about it on the BBC, and expect the full court case to hit the papers around the time of the DVD release...Nothing else to repor... 2006-05-30UTC11:37:16Welcome to Miami!Or, rather, from Miami, or even (by the time I write this up) hello from England, Miami sends its regards. Just BACK from a trip to the US of States to visit Clare's bro and sister-in-law in the pan-handle bit of the Americas. Tiring flight over to M... 2005-11-06UTC11:35:18Hylands ParkI remember Mel C and James Brown, but no-one who was any good.2008-06-14UTC11:20:34The Wedgewood RoomsPart of the ace monthly cabaret night <br /><a href="http://www.claremahon.com/v/2103/The+Wedgewood+Rooms">Rated 6.38/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>