Building 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 Got an email about the School of Art From Eamon Everall no less:Hi, you ask for info on Folkestone School of Art , I went there from 1966 to 1967. When i went it was where the multi story car park opposite the junction of Alexandra Gardens & Middleburg Square, now is. More or less oppo... <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11472/Got+an+email+about+the+School+of+Art">more</a>... 1.1673,51.0778,0 Simple 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 6.01/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11407/Simple+Simon%27s%3A+GONE%21">more</a>... 1.0827,51.2823,0 St Tropez of culture Does this sound familiar? From Saturday's GuardianPierre Cardin, the millionaire Paris fashion designer and businessman who has spent millions restoring the castle, is trying to turn the village into a "St Tropez of culture". After establishing his o... <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11309/St+Tropez+of+culture">more</a>... 1.1646,51.0799,0 The Leas Club closing? I heard a rumour from two places the last couple of days (perhaps it was in this week's paper?) that the Leas Club is closing, and the site being redeveloped as flats. Can anyone confirm or deny?Do we really need more flats?UPDATE: duh yeah it was th... <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11272/The+Leas+Club+closing%3F">Rated 3.07/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11272/The+Leas+Club+closing%3F">more</a>... 1.1773,51.0775,0 Earl Brownes is closed now Haven't enjoyed it the last few times I went so I'm not really bothered, but we went past today and Earl Brownes was closed down, the building is up for sale. <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11246/Earl+Brownes+is+closed+now">Rated 0.57/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11246/Earl+Brownes+is+closed+now">more</a>... 1.0817,51.0712,0 Do you mean Roger De Haan? Nice points though. I don't remember the Queens Hotel or the Pavillion, but I'm aware lovely old buildings have been lost. I'm actually quite keen on the Burstin. <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11165/Do+you+mean+Roger+De+Haan%3F"><img alt="Do you mean Roger De Haan?" src="http://static.flickr.com/52/161125290_57e8bf744a_m.jpg" /></a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11165/Do+you+mean+Roger+De+Haan%3F">Rated 3.57/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11165/Do+you+mean+Roger+De+Haan%3F">more</a>... 1.1852,51.0784,0 That's work done then There's a very slim chance that I won't be sat in front of the computer again before christmas (though I know the wife will laugh when she sees this), so merry christmas everyone, hope you have a good one.I wrote that yesterday, but didn't hit send, ... <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/10787/That%27s+work+done+then">Rated 3.57/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/10787/That%27s+work+done+then">more</a>... 1.0776,51.2802,0 Hell yeah, encouragement, that's what I need! Well it was a lunch more than an actual party, and there's really not a huge amount to report, and you're not interested anyway, but HELLO TO ME IN THE FUTURE, how's it going five years from now? Do you remember that day, about five years ago, when y... <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/10768/Hell+yeah%2C+encouragement%2C+that%27s+what+I+need%21">Rated 4.07/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/10768/Hell+yeah%2C+encouragement%2C+that%27s+what+I+need%21">more</a>... 1.0785,51.2793,0 I need to get rid of some of those flickr slideshows... Can't tell what the domain is from here because it's inside this building. Can you see www.holidayextras.co.uk?Right, those spare flickr slideshows are gone now...... <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/10599/I+need+to+get+rid+of+some+of+those+flickr+slideshows...">more</a>... 1.1645,51.0800,0 New bar in town Bank Bar, in the converted bank vault below Kalala, anyone been inside yet? If I wasn't laden down with shopping as I went past just now I might have popped in...... <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/10515/New+bar+in+town"><img alt="New bar in town" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3278/2560500877_ab3d883ebb_m.jpg" /></a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/10515/New+bar+in+town">Rated 8.22/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/10515/New+bar+in+town">more</a>... 1.1718,51.0781,0 Rotunda / seafront masterplan starting to move ahead Billionaire Roger De Haan has revealed he is in negotiation with a number of companies which will become partners in the venture to realise his popular Masterplan vision.The former Saga boss will redevelop the redundant site to provide benefits inclu... <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/10436/Rotunda+%2F+seafront+masterplan+starting+to+move+ahead">Rated 4.78/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/10436/Rotunda+%2F+seafront+masterplan+starting+to+move+ahead">more</a>... 1.1867,51.0786,0 history of Elham and Folkestone I don't know whether anyone can help. I am researching my family tree and amtrying to investigate some history of Elham and Folkestone.My grandfather was born in Elham in 1908, and his sister also in 1907. Theirmother, my great grandmother came from ... <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/10303/history+of+Elham+and+Folkestone"><img alt="history of Elham and Folkestone" src="http://www.phatspace.co.uk/new_abbots/hotel_front2.jpg" /></a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/10303/history+of+Elham+and+Folkestone">Rated 3.07/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/10303/history+of+Elham+and+Folkestone">more</a>... 1.1107,51.1532,0