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 ... 2008-08-27UTC08:09:52Sandbanks Restaurant, The Pavilion, Wear Bay Road - Sat 23rd AugI haven't written one of these reviews for a while and, to be honest, I wondered whether I ever would again. There are only so many times you can be bothered to write something about crap food served by people who don't give a damn about good food o... <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11540/Sandbanks+Restaurant%2C+The+Pavilion%2C+Wear+Bay+Road+-+Sat+23rd+Aug">Rated 7.03/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>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... 2008-06-23UTC06:50:09Did Sheep on Drugs support Gary Numan in Folkestone in 1996I've heard this mentioned before, it's making sense now, from this blog:they made all previous supports seem like geniuses in comparison (and I include Sheep on Drugs at Folkestone Pavilion in 1996)So something happened that night to get them kicked ... <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11352/Did+Sheep+on+Drugs+support+Gary+Numan+in+Folkestone+in+1996"><img alt="Did Sheep on Drugs support Gary Numan in Folkestone in 1996" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1392/638384072_55e1c71c64.jpg" /></a> <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11352/Did+Sheep+on+Drugs+support+Gary+Numan+in+Folkestone+in+1996">Rated 4.73/10</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 4.73/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>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... 2008-03-19UTC08:51:44The Luggage, but for realThe Luggage, from Terry Pratchett's Colour of Magic and other Discworld Novels, and it can be yours, all the money goes to charity.A unique opportunity to own a one-off replica of the luggage as featured in Sky One's adaptation of Terry Pratchett's T... 2008-03-18UTC03:23:34hi hopes dashed!!On 8th March my girlfriend and I decided to visit Cafe Belge in Canterbury with another couple who had highly recommended the restaurant to us. I must say that none of the four of us have ever received a service as rude and discourteous as we receive... <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11082/hi+hopes+dashed%21%21"><img alt="hi hopes dashed!!" src="http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2250/2365306909_283547dc12_m.jpg" /></a> <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11082/hi+hopes+dashed%21%21">Rated 4.57/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2008-03-15UTC05:16:42Easter events at The HermitageThe Hermitage has some easter events, including gourmet night on Thursday 20th:£19.95 per person inclusive ( wine is extra)Starters: Salmon Fumé Cocktail (Smoked Salmo... <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11069/Easter+events+at+The+Hermitage"><img alt="Easter events at The Hermitage" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3270/2496134859_780229c35f_d.jpg" /></a> <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11069/Easter+events+at+The+Hermitage">Rated 3.57/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2008-03-07UTC07:24:36Great sounding gig coming up in FolkestoneThursday 20th March at the Southcliff Hotel sees "The Seaside Sessions", an event in aid of charity, featuring Great Northwestern Hoboes, Filo Beddow (Mark Morriss of The Bluetones and yes they will be playing Bluetones stuff), The Lettabes, Steve-O ... 2008-02-11UTC05:35:1565daysofstatic65daysofstatic are supporting The Cure in March. And we're going! To the downloadmobile!... 2008-01-14UTC02:00:0310% discount at Bar VasaMonday to WednesdayWe are now offering a 10% discount on all pre ordered meals every week between Monday and Wednesday until 31st March. All you have to do is select a meal from our menu and call us now on 01303 243956 to book a table.Check out their... 2007-09-27UTC11:25:47The Cure playing WembleyThe Cure are playing Wembley on March 20th according to the nme. Thanks to Emma for pointing this out, she's right though, we have been spoiled in seeing them in the very cosy confines of the Barfly, as part of a lucky crowd of about 200 people. Can ... 2007-03-29UTC04:15:49David Gordon, former owner/manager of Garden House HotelSquadron Leader (RAF retd) David Gordon, son of Kenneth & Mavis Gordon (founders of the Garden House Hotel in 1924), died at the William Harvey Hospital on Tuesday 27th March 2007.He will be cremated at Hawkinge Crematorium on Thursday 12th April 200... 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... 2006-12-04UTC01:55:29I don't have a Matilda Windebank...Maybe I'm not as up to date as you, I have a Matilda Samways (1888), Matilda Clarke (1851), and Matilda Grant (1853)... Do I have one of them saved under her married name? I see what you mean though:The History of the Jacobs Family From Havant and So... 2006-11-10UTC01:48:31A Seaside Year launches in FolkestoneFolkestone is to see a new creative project arrive in the town this winter with the launch of A Seaside Year bringing twelve months of new performing arts events and activities to the town.Four key scheduled events for Winter, Spring, Summer and Autu... 2006-09-18UTC10:03:52I found this mention on another site:From rootsweb guestbook:Mary Wall mary.wall@ic24.netDate 30 March 2002Thanks to the article in this weeks Folkestone Herald about this web page, I have had a very enjoyable hour browsing through the site.I came to live in Folkestone in 1947 and my f... 2006-07-10UTC10:22:14ZZ blows his topSo what was said then? Must surely have been something racial. Man alive it's a dirty game.Cream-crackered today, don't feel like I rested for a second at the weekend, not only did we stay up far too late on Saturday, but we went OUT on a FRIDAY! Thi... 2006-05-10UTC05:47:22RE: I'm a clarke tooJAMES A.CLARKE<br />MARCH 24,1970<br />1)http://hometown.aol.com/aceclarke/myhomepage/family.html<br />2)http://www.genealogy.com/genealogy/cgi-bin/tree_gen.cgi?undefined2006-04-05UTC09:58:57It's Not Easy Being GreenI quite enjoyed this programme last night, if you have not seen it here's a book of it, it's about a family who obviously have a shitload of money becoming an eco commune. Generally, posh hippies make me want to kick the telly in, but this was quite ... 2006-04-04UTC08:46:08SOS FolkestoneOn a technical level, I don't like www.sosfolkestone.info but that could be just me being a nerd. They do have a little forum there with a lot more activity than this one, and some more info on Roger Dehaan's masterplan for Folkestone, including some... 2006-03-30UTC12:25:33Ride, Verve, Mercury Rev, and The Manics in FolkestoneHmm, bit more gig history confusion... This Ride gigography says Ride played Folkestone on the 21st March, 1992. Now I look into that properly, it says support came from Mercury Rev (and not Verve, which I got from somewhere). This full Ride gigograp... <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/7987/Ride%2C+Verve%2C+Mercury+Rev%2C+and+The+Manics+in+Folkestone"><img alt="Ride, Verve, Mercury Rev, and The Manics in Folkestone" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3117/2580404133_20a0bc8bb4_m.jpg" /></a> <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/7987/Ride%2C+Verve%2C+Mercury+Rev%2C+and+The+Manics+in+Folkestone">Rated 0.57/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2006-03-17UTC12:52:41Vince MartynVince Martyn & the dust devil's are a superb band that originate in the deal area. they play a mixture of folky,country,bluesy,reggae,swing. IT's all done with a country feel. they play in various formats from a duo [acoustic guitar& acoustic bass, 2... <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/4817/Vince+Martyn">Rated 5.07/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2006-03-15UTC11:22:06Lonestar Comedy ClubThe next Lone Star Comedy Club takes place at the Lanterns in Folkestone, this Saturday March 18th with HOWARD READ, DAVE LEMKIN, JOE WILKINSON and compere DAN WILLIS.HOWARD READ is an award-winning stand-up comic, writer and animator. His show ‘The ... 2006-03-14UTC03:19:44Trivium doing a warmup showEmber & The Infernos play London Islington Academy on the 22nd of March, that's Trivium under a "secret" name.There are still tickets for Trivium @ The Leas Cliff Hall, though all other dates have sold out.... <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/4796/Trivium+doing+a+warmup+show"><img alt="Trivium doing a warmup show" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1392/638384072_55e1c71c64.jpg" /></a> <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/4796/Trivium+doing+a+warmup+show">Rated 4.73/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2006-02-24UTC01:11:40IPOD tieIPOD tie, from Thomas Pink... IPOD Nano only though. Also Ricky Gervais live date, Dominion Theatre, 19th March.... 2006-02-12UTC11:39:23Found another connection between The Ramones and CanterburyOn the same day, March 30th (though maybe a few years apart), Thomas Cranmer became archbishop of Canterbury, and The Ramones played their first ever gig.Still not found when they played Canterbury Odeon.... 2005-10-10UTC01:31:06Lovely weekend, thanks for askingHad a few beers on Friday night in The Coal Hole on The Strand, a few more more than the one I intended, but great to see people. Was running late (having put the popex redesign mostly live), so had to get a cab there from work. It's stupid but I fel... 2005-04-20UTC12:58:45Won't vote, can't voteHmm, seems we can't vote as weren't registered at the new address before the 11th March. So what do I do? Could go back to Stokey, knock on the door and see if there's a voting card for me there...