The sun from Folkestone GeraldPauly Sandbanks Restaurant, The Pavilion, Wear Bay Road - Sat 23rd Aug I 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... <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> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11540/Sandbanks+Restaurant%2C+The+Pavilion%2C+Wear+Bay+Road+-+Sat+23rd+Aug">more</a>... 1.1957,51.0837,0 It's Fareham, it's a squirrel, it must be the Daily Mail A squirrel carrying a coconut.UPDATE: The Sun has it too. I don't read either of these papers, but The Guardian news podcast seems to have missed it...... <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/11525/It%27s+Fareham%2C+it%27s+a+squirrel%2C+it+must+be+the+Daily+Mail">more</a>... -1.1742,50.8428,0 Nice weekend, quiet weekend Nice 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... <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> <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/11501/Nice+weekend%2C+quiet+weekend">more</a>... 1.1830,51.0793,0 Frenchman got WII! The Frenchman has a WII console! Brilliant, played this afternoon. I am quite new to this modern technology, but we had a few good games of bowling and tennis, for free, at the pleasure of the landlord. More pubs should do this.I urge you to head to ... <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11484/Frenchman+got+WII%21">Rated 5.05/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11484/Frenchman+got+WII%21">more</a>... 1.1730,51.0778,0 The George in Rye July newsletter We've been rather quiet on the newsletter front lately, having been nominated for UK Newcomer of the Year in the CATEY Awards, the Oscars of the Restaurant and Hotel world (sadly, the ceremony was not in LA). This award has previously been won by the... <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11420/The+George+in+Rye+July+newsletter">more</a>... 0.7337,50.9508,0 Portchester weekender Spent a smashing weekend in Portchester as it was Mum's birthday yesterday. Headed over Friday afternoon on the train, meeting up with Andy on the way in The Golden Lion. Not a great pub but a good evening anyway and some nice pints of HSB and a chat... <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/11351/Portchester+weekender"><img alt="Portchester weekender" src="http://static.flickr.com/47/129574428_cbc63362c1_m.jpg" /></a> <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/11351/Portchester+weekender">Rated 5.05/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/11351/Portchester+weekender">more</a>... -1.1152,50.8379,0 Port Solent carjacking news If this is true as I read it, that a carjacker jumped into a woman's car at the lights nd then somehow "accidentally" fell out of the car again seriously injured then it's a good story.If however it's a case of mistaken identity, ie the man got in th... <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/11338/Port+Solent+carjacking+news">more</a>... -1.1020,50.8466,0 LONE STAR COMEDY CLUB – FRIDAY 27TH JUNE 2008 AT 7.30 Following a triumphant show on 31st May The Lone Star Comedy Club returns to the Tower Theatre on North Road at Shorncliffe Garrsion in Cheriton. The line up for the new show will be EARL OKIN, JAMES SHERWOOD, compere MATT PRICE and a newcomer.Earl ... <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11312/LONE+STAR+COMEDY+CLUB+%96+FRIDAY++27TH+JUNE+2008+AT+7.30">Rated 4.07/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11312/LONE+STAR+COMEDY+CLUB+%96+FRIDAY++27TH+JUNE+2008+AT+7.30">more</a>... 1.1390,51.0795,0 Folkestone Harbour Festival 2008 This years Folkestone Harbour Festival 2008 will take place on July 19 2008. We have a full day program lined up starting at 10am in the morning right through till 9pm when we close with a spectacular firework display in the Harbour. Events include... <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11306/Folkestone+Harbour+Festival+2008">Rated 5.05/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11306/Folkestone+Harbour+Festival+2008">more</a>... 1.1867,51.0786,0 Great 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... <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> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11299/Great+live+music+at+The+Good+Intent%2C+John+Street%2C+Rochester.">more</a>... 0.5042,51.3822,0 Get your Bon Jovi tickets here! Bon Jovi tickets, lawks ticketmaster are paying FIVE POUNDS PER TICKET commission for this! What on earth does that mean? It's not selling? Buy tickets here. Hmm, apparently:Anticipation for the tour is running at an all-time high, with more than 90 ... <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/11283/Get+your+Bon+Jovi+tickets+here%21"><img alt="Get your Bon Jovi tickets here!" src="http://farm1.static.flickr.com/30/38190906_3f7d8c2f90.jpg" /></a> <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/11283/Get+your+Bon+Jovi+tickets+here%21">Rated 3.07/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/11283/Get+your+Bon+Jovi+tickets+here%21">more</a>... -0.3415,51.4554,0 Wedding video and new jeans Had a slightly rum Saturday night out but then a lovely Sunday afternoon to follow. Felt a bit queasy on Saturday so although we went out to Folkestone in the day, and had lunch at The Whole World Cafe (felty queasy before we went there, certainly no... <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/11252/Wedding+video+and+new+jeans">Rated 5.05/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/11252/Wedding+video+and+new+jeans">more</a>... 1.0843,51.0714,0 Sunday lunch at the Hermitage I think this is a new development, I just got an email:Winner of the KM award for good foodThe Hermitage 15 Cheriton Place Folkestone Kent Tel:01303 251 251 Website Menus: www.thehermitagerestaurant.com new! New! ... <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11227/Sunday+lunch+at+the+Hermitage"><img alt="Sunday lunch at the Hermitage" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3270/2496134859_780229c35f_d.jpg" /></a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11227/Sunday+lunch+at+the+Hermitage">Rated 5.63/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11227/Sunday+lunch+at+the+Hermitage">more</a>... 1.1762,51.0783,0 Swing Afternoon review Regular 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 6.01/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11226/Swing+Afternoon+review">more</a>... 1.1342,51.0724,0 Radio 1 big weekend lineup This is a free festival in Maidstone in a couple of weeks, you can register for tickets today, but please don't, it will decrease my chance of getting any:Saturday 10 May Main StageMadonna, The Fratellis, Usher, Scouting For Girls, Duffy, The Feeling... <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/11198/Radio+1+big+weekend+lineup">Rated 3.71/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/11198/Radio+1+big+weekend+lineup">more</a>... 0.5461,51.2634,0 Camden Underworld The Datsuns <a href="http://www.claremahon.com/v/157/Camden+Underworld">more</a>... -0.1420,51.5386,0 Barfly The Datsuns <a href="http://www.claremahon.com/v/115/Barfly"><img alt="Barfly" src="http://www.clarkeology.com/blog/upload/barflylondon.jpg" /></a> <a href="http://www.claremahon.com/v/115/Barfly">Rated 5.03/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.claremahon.com/v/115/Barfly">more</a>... -0.1500,51.5433,0 Union Chapel The Sundays <a href="http://www.claremahon.com/v/2068/Union+Chapel">more</a>... -0.1024,51.5437,0