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... <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> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11664/The+Holloways+play+Leas+Cliff+Hall+28th+November">Rated 6.02/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2008-09-16UTC05:46:37New top ten most popular restaurants in the areaAs voted by you... click, rate, go on!Tinto Tapas (8.52/10)Savour Aroma (8.39/10)Curry Garden (8.03/10)Kalala (8.01/10)Chambers (8.01/10)The Prince of India (7.86/10)Wagamama (7.77/10)Bella Amalfi (7.45/10)Escondido (7.39/10)La Vue (7.28/10)... <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11575/New+top+ten+most+popular+restaurants+in+the+area">Rated 6.28/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2008-08-21UTC05:06:58They are still the number one ranked local restaurant!Who is doing all this voting then? I enjoyed it when I went, I think I've only had takeaway there, but also sat for a drink while waiting for it. Here are the current top ten:Savour Aroma (8.59/10)Chambers (8.41/10)Tinto Tapas (8.36/10)The Mayfly (8.... <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11528/They+are+still+the+number+one+ranked+local+restaurant%21">Rated 8.24/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2008-07-13UTC11:33:02Simple Simon's: GONE!Simple Simon's has reopened as "The Parrot". Still very similar, less independent beers on the bar and more Youngs, as that's who owns it now. Had a brace of pints there yesterday afternoon and it was very nice. They now sell bottles of beer at the b... <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11407/Simple+Simon%27s%3A+GONE%21">Rated 4.9/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2008-06-13UTC12:58:35A tape deck without pretensionsRecently I remembered we had an old portable stereo in our kitchen, unused for years and years and I thought "great, I can plug my IPOD into that" and have music in the kitchen. We have a little ipod dock and speakers combo but it's a bit worn out an... 2008-06-11UTC02:31:12Tinto TapasIn the 18 months we have been going to Tintos a (at least once amonth) it has always been good food, service and atmosphere. The sea bass is to die for. The bill is never a shock other than how inexpensive! If you haven't been make sure you go you wi... <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11314/">Rated 6.28/10</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... <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> <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>2008-05-06UTC06:11:15Swing Afternoon reviewRegular correspondent Woodo sent me this:I did promise a review of the "swing afternoon" at the Sandgate Hotel but as the weather was so great we spent most of the day in Bar Vasa however, we did pop in to catch the last couple of songs from the perf... <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11226/Swing+Afternoon+review">Rated 5.14/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2008-03-14UTC07:19:58Ricky Gervais XFM radio show MP3sDo you have any? Been listening to lots of Ricky Gervais recently, old radio shows from XFM, and they're great (if repetitive). Now we want more, and we want earlier. The oldest show we have is from November 10th 2001, which I think was an officially... <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/11065/Ricky+Gervais+XFM+radio+show+MP3s">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... 2008-03-11UTC08:55:08More Tales From The Tap Room, 99pI'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.... 2008-02-29UTC07:36:16looking for suitable venue in FolkestoneHi,We are looking for suitable venue in Folkestone one of our gigs.We are an 8-piece live band called The Vintage Corporation and we organise our own 60�s and 70�s gigs. We are looking for halls in London and the South East to perform in.Requirement... 2008-01-22UTC09:55:18[Crystal maze themed headline here]Got home yesterday to find a new front door being fitted, it's amazing what you miss when you don't go to any of the residents meetings. So firstly, we have the inconvenience of only getting one key with this door, and new ones are fifteen pounds eac... 2007-12-03UTC07:04:20Hythe Murder Mystery DinnerHi, this site isn't connected with any of the organisers whose events are listed here, but I'd try contacting some of the venues directly who've hosted murder mystery dinners and so on, like Hythe Imperial or Tim's Tapas or Bar Vasa and see who they ... <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/10736/Hythe+Murder+Mystery+Dinner"><img alt="Hythe Murder Mystery Dinner" src="/img/crop/img_folkestone_hytheimperial.jpg" /></a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/10736/Hythe+Murder+Mystery+Dinner">Rated 5.07/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2007-11-21UTC09:02:56York (being the fourth part of my holiday)York is great, a lot like Canterbury, but seemingly with more pubs. Our hotel was the birth place of Guy Fawkes, and had sloping floors and four poster beds, proper historic. It practically butts up to the cathedral, not sure you can tell from my pho... 2007-10-04UTC01:51:40Rock and Roll dancing?They do DID something called Ceroc at Folkestone Pavillion, but I have seen a rock and roll club at The Brewery Tap on Tontine Street... good luck.UPDATE: Look out, it's no longer there:we visited the folkestone pavilion to attend the ceroc class but... 2007-09-20UTC06:03:36Folkestone lottery winners!Lordy, not me unfortunately. Lots of details here in Kent News, though it was also on the BBC. Kelly Lucas and Ollie Kennedy are the names, if you want to tap them for a drink!... 2007-09-08UTC07:21:52This makes me sad Jenn!I recommend Escondido in Sandgate, always, although Tinto Tapas in Sandgate is also good (this is based more on friends recommendations as I've only been there once). The Hermitage sounds like it might be just about right though, in terms of ambience... <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/10477/This+makes+me+sad+Jenn%21"><img alt="This makes me sad Jenn!" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3178/2560500855_ac2a665c97_m.jpg" /></a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/10477/This+makes+me+sad+Jenn%21">Rated 8.02/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2007-08-21UTC01:18:26Tinto TapasYes this restaurant has good food,but rather music loud.The part of my critisism is the Bar and waitress staff very clinical and feel you are doing them a favour being there, also the Female waitresses are obviously in competion with each ot... <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/10412/Tinto+Tapas">Rated 6.28/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2007-05-15UTC12:06:21Canterbury weekenderHad such a great weekend, it's taken me days to recover, and I've not fully gathered my thoughts. I'm in danger of forgetting everything though, so It's time to blat out a mini review.Friday started how all our Fridays used to start, with a trip to C... 2007-04-20UTC08:13:52Freecycling insanityGot several things in the flat that I could really do with getting rid of (no, not you the wife) and they're too good to chuck and they're either electrical or too heavy for me to be taking to a charity shop, so I have been checking out the Folkeston... 2007-04-08UTC07:19:24Tim's Vinos and TapasI've only been to Tim's twice, the first time was just to have a quick glass of wine and see what the place was like - I left about 4 hours later, as relaxed as a newt, vowing that the next time I was in Folkestone I'd actually book a table! About 3... <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/10125/Tim%27s+Vinos+and+Tapas"><img alt="Tim's Vinos and Tapas" src="http://static.flickr.com/25/36610194_67483589d7_m.jpg" /></a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/10125/Tim%27s+Vinos+and+Tapas">Rated 4.04/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2007-01-30UTC05:29:27osxprobably not going dual boot it, I don't think I need windows for anything on here. Don't know what version it is, it's new, do you mean what size is it? Looks like the 17'', I'll have to get my tape measure out...2007-01-30UTC06:59:31I'll have a lookThere's a great book on the history of Folkestone pubs Tales From The Tap Room (or try ebay), but I'll go down there and have a look... Tontine Street is all redeveloped now, The Creative Foundation are buying the whole lot up.... 2007-01-02UTC09:49:01Longboard marathon visits FolkestoneNot along The Leas I hope, where skating is OUTLAWED:British Longboard Team Prepare for the Challenge of a Life TimeThe stage is set for a team of longboard skateboarders from Devon, UK to attempt a World Record Breaking marathon. In July 2007, the B... 2006-12-18UTC03:30:54SuffolkatorSo, a man has been arrested in connection with the Ipswich murders, and BBC have him on tape. I was saying to the wife when it transpired that the BBC had one of the victims on tape that I just BET they're interviewing everyone in town just on the o... 2006-12-15UTC09:58:03RE: Tape it off the internetI always use uknova [www.uknova.com] for stuff like this. Hello mate! Merry Chrimbo :) 2006-12-12UTC12:04:01Tape it off the internetJust giving this a try, they fell at the first hurdle:'Allo 'AlloThis live-action drama followed the exploits of Peter Parker, freelance photographer for the Daily Bugle. Peter is bitten by a radioactive spider while on an assignment, and gains the a... 2006-12-04UTC11:25:38Radio dramaHere's that radio drama I mentioned last week, it's a 7meg download. It's rubbish, but if you're subscribed to here via the medium of RSS, you might get it downloaded automatically podcast stylee.I'm still having trouble getting this working on vario... 2006-11-22UTC09:58:09Black Horse @ Monks HortonThis Pub has just been taken over by Harry Willett who ran The Tiger Inn at Stowting, he has totally chnged the pub the fruit machines have gone and fresh local food has replaced it. he has kept the live bands on Sunday nights and the pub now has fou... 2008-06-20UTC01:38:00Tim's Vinos and TapasSt. Valentine's dinner menu available at Tim's Vino & Tapas, 3a West Terrace, Folkestone, tel 01303 249900. <a href="http://www.claremahon.com/v/33/Tim%27s+Vinos+and+Tapas"><img alt="Tim's Vinos and Tapas" src="http://static.flickr.com/25/36610194_67483589d7_m.jpg" /></a> <a href="http://www.claremahon.com/v/33/Tim%27s+Vinos+and+Tapas">Rated 4.04/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>