2008-12-23UTC07:46:02December newsletter from the George in RyeSounds great!We're looking forward to welcoming many of you to The George in Rye at Christmas time. If you're not staying but would like to come to Rye over the festive season, do pop in for a drink. Rye is great for last-minute Christmas shopping - ... 2008-12-22UTC02:04:56ho ho ho very festive weekenderStarted our weekend at the Christmas of Sorts night at the Whole World Cafe, it was GREAT, though the lady running the cafe was as unwelcoming as ever, perhaps it's her style... The band playing (more of a collective really) were great, I was expecti... 2008-12-22UTC01:40:04A Christmas of sorts, and why doesn't the Whole World Cafe want customers?Friday, got properly into the Christmas season, went to "A Christmas Of Sorts" at the Whole World Cafe, and it was brilliant! Was not quite sure what to expect from the gig before hand, but it really was ace, if you get the chance to see [google=carn... <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11895/A+Christmas+of+sorts%2C+and+why+doesn%27t+the+Whole+World+Cafe+want+customers%3F"><img alt="A Christmas of sorts, and why doesn't the Whole World Cafe want customers?" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3072/2580400301_d2b526002b_m.jpg" /></a> <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11895/A+Christmas+of+sorts%2C+and+why+doesn%27t+the+Whole+World+Cafe+want+customers%3F">Rated 4.29/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2008-11-21UTC11:30:39Clare's hotpot recipeMaking this for tea tonight, thought I would share the recipe with you...* Heat the oven to 180.* Chop a biggish onion into thinnish rings and start to fry gently in large pan.* Meanwhile make a start chopping up your veg - 2 or 3 large carrots, some... 2008-09-01UTC06:29:29Folkestone camera clubFolkestone Camera Club starts it's new season on Monday 1st September with a Welcome Evening for any potential new members coming along.There will be several displays showing our work and explaining what we do each week and at our monthly practical e... 2008-07-28UTC02:16:57kent gigs Touch the Earth Concert in Deal on 6th September - Pass it on!! Touch the Earth - The Sacred WheelTouch the Earth perform their new album - ’The Sacred Wheel’ Tickets £7 in advance and £9 on the door06 Sep 2008, 20:00 High St, Deal Town, London and... 2008-07-21UTC04:19:01What's on here and across the Channel?Well someone just emailed to suggest picking up a copy of "Coast To Coast" magazine (does it have Fred Dinenage and Fern Britten on the cover?) but you can also see what's going on the homepage of the Gerald...MORE than sixty summer festivals and eve... 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) ... 2008-04-14UTC05:41:42Lost Season finaleHere's how the final episodes will play out in the US. The next episode is while we're away so I'll have two to catch up on our return from the US of States.Episode 4.09 - 24th April 10pm-11pmEpisode 4.10 - 1st May 10pm-11pmEpisode 4.11 - 8th May 10p... 2008-04-09UTC07:11:29Summer Season show at the Leas Cliff in 1974 with Gordon & Bunny JayPersonally I don't, hopefully someone will be able to contribute something. I will research!Here's a history of Gordon and Bunny Jay, and here's my 1974 page.... <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11150/Summer+Season+show+at+the+Leas+Cliff+in+1974+with+Gordon+%26+Bunny+Jay"><img alt="Summer Season show at the Leas Cliff in 1974 with Gordon &amp; Bunny Jay" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1392/638384072_55e1c71c64.jpg" /></a> <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11150/Summer+Season+show+at+the+Leas+Cliff+in+1974+with+Gordon+%26+Bunny+Jay">Rated 6.02/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2008-04-08UTC10:01:33leas cliff hall 1974Hi Gerald, do you have any details of the Summer Season show at the Leas Cliff in 1974 with Gordon & Bunny Jay?I spent a fab season with them staying in Sandgate and wanted reminding of the variety show acts.ThanksPhil... <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11149/leas+cliff+hall+1974"><img alt="leas cliff hall 1974" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1392/638384072_55e1c71c64.jpg" /></a> <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11149/leas+cliff+hall+1974">Rated 6.02/10</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... 2008-04-04UTC07:44:11Folkestone camera clcub forthcoming eventsNOTICE OF FUTURE EVENTS:-KENT COUNTY PHOTOGRAPHIC ASSOCIATION BI-ANNUAL AUDIO VISUAL COMPETITIONFolkestone Camera Club are proud to be hosting this event, in this our Centenary year.We have received 26 entries from several Kent Camera Clubs. and they... 2008-03-15UTC05:42:28Another break for Lost and a very short season?This from Dark UFO (LOOK OUT though, there be spoilers there!):Episode 4.09 24th AprilEpisode 4.10 1st MayEpisode 4.11 8th MayEpisode 4.12 15th May - Finale Part 1Episode 4.13 22nd May - Finale Part 2So no more episodes for six weeks, and then a very... 2008-02-08UTC01:56:59football matchThanks for listing our matches down at Hythe Town FC – all publicity, much appreciated. We're having a great season, playing excellent football, and there is always a friendly welcome (sometimes too friendly and you get roped into helping, like I did... 2008-01-31UTC11:03:08Where is Lost?Lost season four starts today I think, anyone seen it yet?Also why do I still have google ads for pallets in kent when popbitch has Sky's www.wehavetogoback.com... I've seen the trailer now, let's be having the episode!... 2008-01-27UTC07:18:07Two completely different properties this weekSaw two houses yesterday in Canterbury, wildly different, and they highlight the fact that we want somewhere exactly in between, which is something that does not exist, at least within our budget...First house was in Vernon Place, and though we're id... <br /><a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/10901/Two+completely+different+properties+this+week">Rated 4.07/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2008-01-24UTC06:42:14Ukelele flashmobThis sounds like it was great, we do miss out on things since we left London. Maybe we will get more cultural action like this when we move to Canterbury. Or maybe we will stay in and watch 24 like we have been doing recently. Just finished series 4,... 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... 2008-01-06UTC09:01:44Botolph's Bridge Inn.A mile or two back from the coast at Dymchurch in West Hythe, this is a great little find.Ideal for cyclists touring the Marsh, (cycle rack are provided next to a lovely little beer garden overlooking fields full of sheep.) or for those seeking somet... <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/10818/Botolph%27s+Bridge+Inn.">Rated 8.36/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2007-12-30UTC11:42:03When will they learn?The Three Mackerel is now for sale for £85k - why why why? - that is just for the leasehold business, not the property! Don't prospective buyers actually look at the books? Season and (Cllr) Tim were a lovely, media-savvy couple, but couldn't make i... <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/10796/When+will+they+learn%3F"><img alt="When will they learn?" src="http://static.flickr.com/46/125207980_7462933961_m_d.jpg" /></a> <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/10796/When+will+they+learn%3F">Rated 3.71/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2007-06-09UTC10:56:12Quite InterestingWent back to QI, and it was ace, glad we made the effort. I had the afternoon off, and got away on time, so I had hours to kill before the show. I went to the National Gallery, and saw some paintings, it was nice. Then I wondered around Soho grazing ... 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... 2007-05-18UTC09:30:32Lost / Red Dwarf crossoverHa, in series one, episode five of Lost apparently Charlie says that he can't swim. This is not a continuity error, this is PROOF that they are not really on an island, they're really in a virtual reality game on board Red Dwarf.A fairly poor episode... 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... 2007-01-16UTC08:31:14Tales of mystery and imaginationNo family tree updates for a little while, though I'm off to investigate The Grants of Winterbourne Stoke again in case I missed anything before, one of my great great great grandfathers is there. In the mean time, here's a smashing super rare copy o... 2006-12-15UTC10:55:57RE: Party seasonI'd love to go and see Dirty Pretty Things, but as I live in the future now< i have missed the gig! (I live in Auckland now)2006-12-15UTC10:16:59Party seasonIt was the christmas party last night of the place I'm freelancing at, and so far nobody's made it in. Couldbe a very quiet day here... I was a bit early today, this morning's train was early, which was freakish. In other freakishly good train relate... 2006-11-22UTC11:55:25Bonus travel updateSevenoaks turned into some sort of no go area yesterday, no trains allowed to pass through it at all, this caused carnage on the network from teh afternoon onward. Some people were held up for hours, I was only half an hour late home, but still not t... 2006-10-29UTC07:09:31Quiet night in FolkestoneSaturday we went on a bit of tour of Folkestone, just to remind us and our visitor Emma of some of the less salubrious joints in town. We were originally going to head into Hythe and get a curry, but Emma already had a dinner lined up, so decided to ...