2008-11-30UTC07:26:06Backstage at Elton John's new year's eve party...This doesn't actually sound like a bad deal, New Year's Eve is always expensive and disappointing, how do you best tickets for Elton John, at the 'Dome, free drinks and an after show party too? All for less than 300 quid. Regular tickets are around t... <br /><a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/11769/Backstage+at+Elton+John%27s+new+year%27s+eve+party...">Rated 5.71/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2008-11-08UTC10:09:38RE: Toft`s / gigs in 1969I used to go to Tofts regularly during the 60s (when it was at Grace Hill). Used to be one of my favourite venues. (The other being the Epress Ballroom, a bit further down the hill on the other side)Can't remember dates, but I saw Long John Baldry th... <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11686/RE%3A+Toft%60s++++/+gigs+in+1969"><img alt="RE: Toft`s / gigs in 1969" src="http://static.flickr.com/47/125206557_028ca4318b_m_d.jpg" /></a> <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11686/RE%3A+Toft%60s++++/+gigs+in+1969">Rated 5.07/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2008-11-08UTC11:22:56Cure ticketsSeems 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... <br /><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>2008-11-05UTC02:06:50Non political newsAh, the weekend, seems like so long ago now. Chocka at work this week, I am shut away in isolation for two weeks to work on a new project. Good to be without distractions of people coming up to my desk, and actually good to be so busy, it's making th... 2008-11-05UTC07:27:44A new dawn, a new hope, a new America, etcA shift away from Conservatism, it's Obama what won it. The number of seats makes it look like a proper drubbing, Barack Obama winning two for each one that John McCain did, and it wasn't close like George W Bush's controversial win, but it looked li... 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 4.86/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2008-10-24UTC06:08:45Obama vs McCain, battle of the t-shirtsOf those two t-shirts I posted here a while back, the Barack Obama one has been viewed twice as many times as the John McCain one. I think Obama's going to win.... 2008-10-20UTC05:54:02ARTISTS EAT THEIR WORDS... the opening of a most glorious exhibition, titled Shed of Leaves, by artists from Folkestone based group, White Shed, who are gaining quite a reputation for diverse and interesting exhibitions. The works on show all have a literary theme or conne... 2008-10-01UTC05:12:35Got my Folkestone Literary Festival ticketsWe're off to talks by David Starkey and Susie Dent, and I've also ended up with one for Sandi Toksvig. Clare was meant to be going with her Mum, but they've double booked. There are more things I'm tempted to go to, but it would mean going out on a s... 2008-09-26UTC07:59:15Talk about hedging your betsNew KISS t-shirts. I guess they're saying "just make sure you vote", but it's a bit like selling arms to both sides of the war isn't it?... 2008-09-25UTC09:01:08Massive hen party descending on this week's Lone Star ComedyBig hen party booked in for Lone Star Comedy this Friday, a few tickets remaining though! Single tickets available online at Online via www.lonestarcomedy.co.uk but for two or more best call Richard on 07810 864228 or email lonestarcomedy@hotmail.com... <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11595/Massive+hen+party+descending+on+this+week%27s+Lone+Star+Comedy">Rated 5.07/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2008-09-20UTC09:20:11Susie Dent's coming to FolkestoneSusie Dent of Countdown's "Dictionary Corner" is coming to Folkestone as part of Folkestone Literary Festival 2008. At least I hope it's the same Susie Dent. We watch Countdown every day on 40D, so this will be nice.She has a regular publication call... 2008-09-19UTC05:51:30Folkestone Literary Festival 2008Where is the lineup? www.folkestonelitfest.co.uk has nothing yet. I really should have already joined up as a friend and be running their site for them shouldn't I...Names I've heard so far include Will Self, John Hegley and a return for local lad Da... 2008-09-17UTC05:39:14Another odd looking Bergerac Oak tableHere's another Bergerac Oak dining table with the same odd colouring as the other pieces I've seen on ebay recently... is this maybe an older colour that John Lewis used to do? Our bookcases are the mid coloured "Alsace" range, it's not that, but we ... 2008-09-09UTC01:16:37Apothecary cabinet went for £395See it here, wonder if it will reappear on the listings again. Could have been a proper bargain, but that picture looked suss, like someone had revarnished it themselves.Speaking of REVARNISH, well kind of, I keep looking at words and thinking "that'... 2008-09-04UTC08:05:41Lone Star Comedy returns on Saturday September 27thThe Lone Star Comedy Club returns to the Tower Theatre on North Road at Shorncliffe Garrsion in Cheriton – on Saturday September 27th.The line up consists of THE AMAZING MR SMITH, SHELAGH MARTIN, compere TIERNAN DOUIEB, plus a newcomer’s act. THE AMA... <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11553/Lone+Star+Comedy+returns+on+Saturday+September+27th">Rated 5.07/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2008-09-03UTC08:47:23Apothecary cabinet strangeness in SurreyYou will of course remember this cabinet that I bigged up recently, it was listed for £100 and I put in a few bids for it, as I liked it and it's full price would be over two grand and it matches what we've got. It sold in the end for £545 to someone... 2008-08-15UTC06:31:52This weekend's Folkestone Fringe eventsfriday night at the folkestone fringe, invites you to two previews:at the cube gallery, tontine street:new work by andy tuohypreview starts at 6 - 8.30 pmall welcome to see a continuation of some of the poster modern work seen earlier in the yearat g... 2008-08-11UTC06:30:09Nice weekend, quiet weekendNice weekend. Changed our Friday night outgoing plans and had a quiet one in. Saturday went to a 92nd birthday tea for Clare's gran over in Tenterden, home for a brief siesta, and then out to The Guildhall with visiting family and friends. Took a bri... <br /><a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/11501/Nice+weekend%2C+quiet+weekend">Rated 3.57/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2008-08-07UTC08:05:30If we could get this for £100 that would be FINE...Bergerac Oak sideboard / display cabinet.... 2008-08-01UTC07:50:50Got an email about the School of ArtFrom Eamon Everall no less:Hi, you ask for info on Folkestone School of Art , I went there from 1966 to 1967. When i went it was where the multi story car park opposite the junction of Alexandra Gardens & Middleburg Square, now is. More or less oppo... 2008-06-02UTC09:37:57Great live music at The Good Intent, John Street, Rochester.Great gig at the Good Intent, John Street, Rochester, yesterday lunchtime, Sunday 1st June.A wonderful welcome from Karen and the guvnor, and two long sets from Andy Smythe, singer songwriter on vocal, guitar and piano, accompanied by Barry Targett o... <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11299/Great+live+music+at+The+Good+Intent%2C+John+Street%2C+Rochester.">Rated 5.07/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>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 4.86/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2008-04-22UTC07:02:31Farewell then, John PriceJohn left our team on Friday, did they get him a brand new car as a leaving gift?<br /><a href="http://flickr.com/photos/folkestonegerald/2427929879/"><img src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3066/2427929879_d077bc7512.jpg" alt="From Flickr" /></a>2008-04-14UTC06:00:42Charlie Brooker says "Don't vote for Boris"<a href="http://www.guardian.co.uk/commentisfree/2008/apr/14/charliebrooker.boris">Here in the Guardian</a>. Via <a href="http://www.onionbagblog.blogspot.com/">OnionBagBlog</a>.2008-04-10UTC08:12:54Google / Yahoo MERGER!Well, no actually, not at all but Google are serving ads on some of Yahoo's pages. What about Yahoo serving ads in Google's "slots" (like the ones on this page)? I want more different ads served up here, so more people are likely to click on them and... 2008-04-08UTC08:22:10Folkestone camera club updateOn 30th March was our 5th digital image competition of the season when our members learn from the judges comments, tips, advice and experience. Our judge was Mr Dave Mason who came to us from Woolwich, a very experienced photographer, and his results... 2008-04-07UTC06:01:04TskIt's the John Lewis furniture that is rustic, the Habitat furniture is all web2.0 style clean lines and curvy corners...Clare got a "place", winnings were less than the cost of putting the various bets on, but we'll get our 25 quid back I hope. Have ... 2008-04-07UTC06:10:39James Moore ClarkeGot an email from someone in the USA trying to trace Clarke ancestors from the UK. I don't think we have any Clarkes in the USA, and said that by email, but thought I'd republish some info here in case anyone else can help. Jim Clarke says:It is poss... 2008-03-28UTC07:36:37We nearly bought one of theseand perhaps should have done, half price Bergerac Oak TV stand. If you can collect from Glossop. Not worth organising a courier for really.Been a while since I posted any furniture bargains. Will be a while again before we buy anything I suspect. All... 2006-04-17UTC01:40:12Canterbury Cricket ClubShould probably have gone to this one...2005-11-23UTC04:31:04Brixton AcademyWith <a class="wiki" rel="tag" href="http://www.claremahon.com/paul+rodgers">Paul Rodgers</a> on vocals, and no <a class="wiki" rel="tag" href="http://www.claremahon.com/john+deacon">John Deacon</a>.2008-06-10UTC12:41:27Mean FiddlerPissed down with rain.[quote]Crystal, Transmission, Regret, Ceremony, 60 Miles An Hour, Atmosphere, Brutal, Close Range, She's Lost Control, Bizarre Love Triangle, True Faith, Temptation, Love Will Tear Us Apart, (Encore) Digital (with John Simm), Bl... 2007-08-15UTC08:14:20SaintThe party to raise some money for popbitch - putting it here as a gig as I met <a class="wiki" rel="tag" href="http://www.claremahon.com/john+deacon">John Deacon</a> that day, I just found an autographed receipt in with my tickets...2005-11-21UTC10:28:17Bull and Gateand <a class="wiki" rel="tag" href="http://www.claremahon.com/johnny+domino">Johnny Domino</a>2005-11-07UTC09:31:06The Dominion TheatreGot in free because of the support, think it was Ben and Jason. Not much copy anyway.2005-11-05UTC06:46:21Astoria 2Some Radio One event called Soho Live with John Parrish, Baby Bird and Geneva.... 2008-06-14UTC11:20:34The Wedgewood RoomsDesree, John Otway, Lemontrees, Sean Locke, Uncoordinated Juggler and compere Lee Hurst <br /><a href="http://www.claremahon.com/v/2103/The+Wedgewood+Rooms">Rated 6.04/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2008-06-15UTC10:08:00Wembley StadiumThe remaining members of Queen, Guns'n'Roses, Metallica, David Bowie, Elton John etc... not a bad lineup....