2008-09-25UTC11:31:03James Goddon, is a decent man, a loyal friend, who if he gave you his word would stick to it no matter what. He employed a great number of people, and was loyal to Folkestone, it is just a shame Shepway council did not show him some respect.The town... 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... 2008-06-17UTC06:41:02See Ricky Gervais directing Karl Pilkington in his new filmhere on The Culture Show, only for a couple more days though, get in quick. Look for the little bald caveman.More details on Ricky's movie blog on www.rickygervais.com.My neighbour told me yesterday there's a thing on Steve Wright's radio show called... <br /><a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/11336/See+Ricky+Gervais+directing+Karl+Pilkington+in+his+new+film">Rated 3.57/10</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 6.02/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2008-05-16UTC07:03:09FHS MTG 19 MAY 7PM THE GRAND, THE LEAS, FOLKESTONEPLEASE DO COME TO THE GRAND HOTEL ON THE LEAS ON MONDAY MAY 19th AT 7PM. Once again Folkestone's history is under threat as developers plan to demolish the Harbour Railway Station, the Station Master's House, the Signal Box and Viaduct in order to b... <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11273/FHS+MTG+19+MAY+7PM+THE+GRAND%2C+THE+LEAS%2C+FOLKESTONE">Rated 3.57/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2008-03-11UTC09:03:43Great book, slight repostI've got this book and it's great, a full history of all the drinking establishments in Folkestone and surrounding villages. And here's a rare copy on ebay, starting bid 99p.Splendid weather today, think the storms have moved North, it's bright and c... 2008-02-15UTC05:19:37Folkestone recyclingI live in block of flats in Sandgate Road where the only on-site facility for recycling is for paper and card and plastic bottles. Is there anywhere near I can re-cycle glass, e.g. supermarkets? Do not use car much for shopping and have not noticed... 2008-01-07UTC12:19:24The Big Food FightQuite looking forward to these TV shows, sure to be quite upsetting in parts, I wonder what food it will have on sales, in the short term and the longer term.This January, Channel 4 will be showing a groundbreaking season of programmes that will chan... 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>2007-10-03UTC02:22:30Folkestone bullet train trialA micro-writeup and picture here in the Evening SubStandard on the high speed rail link. Yeah baby, we'll soon be only 63 minutes away from the stinking metropolis.yourshepway.co.uk also has the story here, The site of the Hitachi High Speed Rail dep... 2007-10-03UTC06:35:55Folkestone literary festival kicks offWe've got tickets on the way for a few events including David Starkey and Terry Jones, get yours at www.folkestonelitfest.co.uk/:We have carefully put together nine days of eclectic and exciting world-class authors and performers to entertain you. Th... <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/10539/Folkestone+literary+festival+kicks+off">Rated 0.57/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2007-05-08UTC08:38:01"Only" three more series of Lost after this oneI'm still really into it, but don't entirely believe anything the producers of Lost say so will see how this report from Yahoo pans out. Apparently there will only be three more short series of sixteen episodes each of Lost after this one.Really enjo... 2006-12-08UTC08:23:35RE: ClottoHey you Portsmouth bashing again? Or just Gosport this time... When I read this in the local rag it was a 16 year old girl's ticket - starting to wonder if there was any truth in the story.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... 2006-11-20UTC11:58:48Good weekendRain seemed to play quite a part... Friday, raced out of work not quite in time to go to the Andrew Davies talk, part of the literary festival, but in good time to get some chips, and eat them in the rain on my way to The Grand Hotel where the talk ... 2006-11-02UTC07:52:33RE: I've found Fellenberg CollegePauly, thank you so very much for your great kindness in locating this old college building and for taking the photos for me.Would you please happen to know what sort of college it was?The girl who attended there (whose family history I've been follo... 2006-10-17UTC05:33:20Fellenberg College, 4 Church Street, FolkestoneIn the 19th century, there was a Ladies' College in Church Street, Folkestone, which was named Fellenberg College - also known as Fellenberg House Seminary.I have found it listed in a few of the historical directories, but then it disappeared in the ... 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... 2006-02-02UTC09:15:00The IT CrowdNo time to write anything yesterday, not much to report except our train in the morning was short a few carriages, so we all had to squeeze up, and our carriage was then full of chattering bastards. Also there was no heating, so it was freezing and n... 2005-08-11UTC10:59:27That's the one. Not bang opp. the station, a little bit west. Will check out Edward Rutherfords london... I liked Ackroyd's one but he romanticised the city a bit much (street lammps dancing in the night-time etc.)Re. my bike, it's actually a brompto... 2005-08-09UTC06:54:24They'd started filling the hole in todayBut that sounds about the place, it's right outside Pret a Manger, is that the one? It's near that road that is stopped off with big concrete blocks. Yes read that biography of London, I like Edward Rutherfurd's London novel too.I will look out for y... 2005-07-29UTC10:08:16Clear Channel Stage ExperienceClear Channel are reorganising their Summer Youth Projects initiative. It's spread over a number of regional venues, including one of ours! Does this mena FHODS or something at the Leas Cliff Hall? Either way budding acting types get mentoring from t... 2005-04-23UTC11:28:55RE: Queen/Andy Fraser death rumors!Official statement in response to rumors -"I have been made aware of recent stories across the media and internet reporting my death last month. This has understandably caused friends and family to make frantic calls, left them shaken, sobbing and in... 2005-01-29UTC09:27:15A1WELL I WAS WALKING IN A PARK IN ROMFORD WHEN I RECOGNISED BEN, THE LEAD SINGER FROM THE BAND a1 AND HE WAS WALKING HIS DOG WHO LOOKED SUSPICIOUSLY LIKE HIMSELF AND HE WAS SMOKING A PIPE WHILST DRINKING SOME GINGER ALE. I STOPPED HIM AND ASKED WHERE H... 2004-11-07UTC10:20:42Matilda GRANTSomething to be going on withRoy*******************4.Frederick Grant Bapt: 11 Apr 1830 WBS, m 19/01/1852 WBS d ?wife Ruth Merridew b 1832 WBS (1881 Fareham) d ? children 5.Ellen b 23/03/1852 WBS 5.Matilda b 03/07/1853 WBS (see 1881 Fareham... 2004-11-06UTC06:18:44Matilda GrantI do not think she came from Winterton Stoke,but am almost certain it was Winterbourne Stoke. She would have been baptised on 3 July 1853 and would have been the daughter of Frederick & Ruth. Frederick was my Great x 2 grandfather's brother.2004-06-03UTC09:38:29Pixies reviewPixies were amazing last night at Brixton, could be one of the best gigs ever. We warmed up for the show with a few pints of Old Rosie in The Beehive (Brixton Academy gigs are about the only time I can persuade anyone go in a Wetherspoons) so missed ... 2004-01-21UTC12:18:51You Knows ItI just got the best thing ever through the post...As you'll all know my new favourite band are Goldie Looking Chain so I'm thrilled to have arrive today not just their debut album "The Manifesto", and not only Adam Hussain's solo album "Truth and Sla... 2004-01-21UTC11:55:35Goldie Lookin' Chain TicketsI just got the best thing ever through the post...As you'll all know my new favourite band are Goldie Lookin' Chain so I'm thrilled to have arrive today not just their debut album "The Manifesto", and not only Adam Hussain's solo album Truth and Slan... 2004-01-05UTC03:08:36RE: Bertha Ruth ClarkeHi,Sorry for the delay in replying.I put your request to one of my mailing lists and this was the reply. Sorry I can't be of any more help. Good luck in your searchBazzerI am quoting from "Tracing your Ancestors in the Public Records Office" by Amand... 2008-06-10UTC12:40:26Astoriaplus Idlewild, Scott 4, and Unbelievable Truth - unbelievably SHIT more like. Thom Yorke's brother's band. Part of NME Brats week.... <br /><a href="http://www.claremahon.com/v/95/Astoria">Rated 5.07/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2008-06-10UTC12:40:26AstoriaNME Brats, plus Ultrasound, The Hybrids and Unbelievable Truth. There's a good chance I was at this, I had staff passes for the whole week. There was a Pavement and [artist]Super Furry An... <br /><a href="http://www.claremahon.com/v/95/Astoria">Rated 5.07/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>