Other people's blogsIt's time for a roundup of things I've lazily ripped off casino-avenue.co.uk before heading home, first this piece about metblogs, interesting. I am trying REALLY HARD to read something rude into "soliciting... advertising" but I can't quite make it.... Creative Foundation<a href="http://www.creativefoundation.org.uk">These are the guys</a> buying up the old town and letting it to artists and other creatives...Creative PlayersHi Gerald, Im starting a new drama group 'The Creative Players' in Folkestone.Would it be possible to advertise it on your site (which I think is great).Thanks and hope to hear from you soon.my email is thecreativeplayers@yahoo.co.uk... Here's that Creative Players news in fullThe Creative Players is an amateur dramatics group forming as part of the creative renaissance of Folkestone. At the moment we need help, idea's and feedback from like-minded souls who believe as we do that Folkestone can sustain, indeed heartily sup... Folkestone Creative QuarterSomeone's been having some fun with the Folkestone entry in wikipedia... it says:The Creative Foundation is a new charitable organisation which is acquiring a large number of run-down properties in the Creative Quarter of Folkestone (the oldest part ... Creative Players do Robin HoodAaargh, the capitals... copying and pasting this in, can't be bothered to retype it. His spelling missteaks too, not mine!THE CREATIVE PLAYERS ARE PROUD TO PRESENT OUR FIRST PANTOMIME AND INDEED PRODUCTION 'ROBIN HOOD'. THIS WILL BE AT WESTBROOK HOUS... I think you'd get to him via The Creative FoundationTheir website is <a href="http://www.creativefoundation.org.uk">creativefoundation.org.uk</a>, good luck, I guess you're after some funding..?Hey you crazy creative typesFeeling creative? Fancy yourself as a bit of a designer?then click through to this special Echoboy microsite, download the visual assets, and design him a Flyer andposter that will be used to promote the new single,"Good on TV" released on the 29th S... Folkestone Creative Players: Auditions for "Pal Joey"This is to announce the audition/reading for "Pal Joey" the musical... This will take place on the Sat-1st of april and Tues-4th april 2006 at Westbrook House Preparetory School, 52-54 Shorncliffe rd, Folkestone. The times are 12pm-6pm on the 1st Apr... Creative Players PantoHi and hope you are well............................. This is to announce the reading for The Creative Players Pantomime which will be either 'The white Cat' or 'Santa in Space'. The White Cat is a very traditional Pantomime..........Santa in Space i... Update from Tony King / Creative EclecticHi Everyone Tony King here........I have started an entertainment initiative called CREATIVE ECLECTIC www.myspace.com/creativeeclecticmusic As part of this a showcase of stunningly talented and renowned performers will be performing at The Chambers i... Here's who invented Folkestone's Creative Quarter!Surprisingly it's not any of the creative foundation or anyone connected with Roger De Haan, it's the boy who writes this blog, he invented it for a laugh while he was at school.... What's happening to The Usual Suspects?Long closed bar The Usual Suspects seems to be in the process of renovation / conversion at last:We do need more good pubs in that area, The Creative Quarter does need a fine landmark defining local, but I'm not convinced that's what it'll become, if... Folkestone triennialBit of a tongue in cheek story here in the Guardian about the launch of folkestone triennial (is that an art festival every three years?). Particularly hilarious is their attempt to compare Folkestone with Venice towards the end of the article... I r... Open Mic night at the Whole World cafe this FridayAnd every two weeks after that, message from Tony KingHi Everyone!! I am now running the Open Mic Night at the Whole World Cafe, the Old High St, Folkestone. This is a lovely venue which specialises in Ethical, Homemade Wholefood. The surroundings ar... Some market research for a new bar in townWhat would you like to see in a new bar in the creative quarter? Email rbailey@netbox5.com with your thoughts, he's planning on opening a bar aimed at the over 25s with different events on different nights and is looking for some feedback.... Google mapping cars in Folkestone?Tesselate says google mapping cars (that they're using to do the street view on google maps) are "about", not sure if that means Folkestone. Just wondered if she was a Google employee, as we have the google mapping cars about now, and I guess it woul... creative support ofr Poppy AppealPRESS RELEASE17TH OCTOBER 2008NO EMBARGOART GALLERY SUPPORTS POPPY APPEAL IN SPECIAL WAYThe Fofu Art Gallery on Rendezvous Street in Folkestone is supporting this years Royal British Legion (RBL) Poppy Appeal in a very special way by dedicating an en... Folkestone is in Country Life this monthA little feature on the regeneration. What regeneration? Sounds like this article was written a few years ago, they even have a quote from the long departed The Quarter magazine... Nice to see anyway, hope to see some more progress to live up to the ... This page only gets responded to every few months, but I could run a poll on the home page if you're interested... Who should play Folkestone?Who I would like to come to Folkestone (again in some cases):The Cure (ha!)The Magic NumbersSuper Furry AnimalsDavid Devant and his Spirit WifeBelle and SebastianSuede (maybe they'll get back together soon)This is not for Zoo Thousand / ZOO9 is it? T... A 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 A Carnival O... The Light Before Christmas (win a Wii)As the days get shorter and the evenings darker, the Light Before Christmas prepares to illuminate Folkestones Creative Quarter.Saturday the 20th December will see an illuminated procession through the streets of Folkestone, down the Old High Street ... Pictures of the inside of the Cheesegrater!Here on archdaily.com. CMS Secretary of State Andy Burnham, performs the official opening of our new venue on the 5th of March. Where's my invite? Big ups to Number 11 (not that one), who did invite me to their opening do on Thursday. Sorry I couldn'... The Whole World Cafe closed because...Rates (or was it rent) had just gone up, too much competition and not enough passing trade (ie none). So they've packed it in! This from a friend, I have not spoken directly. I understand (well read on Twitter) that there's an article about it in the... Foster Gearing's virtual reality zoom around our Creative QuarterFoster Gearing's video of it's vision for our very own Creative Quarter... hmm is there any mileage in pretending the FG on their video really stands for Folkestone Gerald?The Old High Street is much like that already isn't it? Has about that many pe... protect creative rights! and some!Be a friend-protect Folkestone and its inhabitants/environment/history/& heritage/ www.myspace.com/spidersnetwork:-) S.P.I.D.E.R. (Supporting.Promoting.Independance.Disabilities.Enterprise. & Rehabilitation) Skiing down Folkestone's Old High StreetHere's that video the local paper are up in arms about:That's really getting creative inthe creative quarter, and not dangerous either I don't think.Reminds me of this one from Angel Tube station that's had a few more hits...... Hot links of the dayLego rubiks robot solves the cube in 12 seconds, thanks for that one @hpoom.Also here's that Folkestone urban skiing video that's been generating a bit of a buzz recently.BIt busy for actually writing stuff up. We are all well though, my cold is near... Folkestone gets a big up in the TelegraphAn article here by Country Life "Editor at Large" says Folkestone has got seaside regeneration right... I think they must have a place down here, they do frequently mention Folkestone, we certainly have not been regenerated yet though.House hunt has ... Folkestone regeneration newsTerry Farrell & Partners have been appointed to draw up plans for the redevelopment of Folkestone Harbour and Seafront.The proposals will be residential-led and aim to create a vibrant public realm enlivening the seafront with a mix of new uses.Is th... The Creative Players present Robin HoodThe panto! Tickets from Chambers, Cafe IT, and Barleycorn, or phone Tony King on 07790 264 108. Bring your kids it's in half term week!CREATIVE ECLECTIC presents:In the upstairs coffee shop 7.30-9.30pm the internationally renowned guiarist and composer LEE WESTWOOD performing his enchanting pieces<br /><br />Plus, downstairs, The Dealers.The Creative Players in association with Westbrook House Preparetory School presentsAn evening of contrasting one act plays.1st: Ernies Incredible Illucinations by Alan Aykeborne. A childrens comedy.2nd: An adaptation of The Fall of the House of Usher by Edgar Allen Poe. A dark thriller.7.30pm, tickets from Chambers or the Barl... Creative Players PantoSanta's gone but where! The Creative Players present "Santa in Space" a Family Pantomime. <br />Thursday, Friday, and TWICE on Saturday.CREATIVE QUARTER - new properties available to rentOpen afternoon 2-5pmWe have opportunities for artists and creative businesses to join the Creative Quarter. Spaces to rent include apartments, artist studios, offices and retail units. To attend please email info@creativefoundation.org.uk or call 013... University Centre Folkestone University Centre Folkestone - Open DayIncluding Finance Advice & Talks and the chance to win cinema tickets! The University Centre Folkestone offers full and part-time courses in the creative industriesThe Light Before ChristmasIlluminated procession and fireworks through the creative quarter. Plus, win a wii in time for christmas!Creative Eclectic: The Ukulele GangstersThe High Priest &amp; The Brotherhood + Belingo + Him &amp; Her + Orpheus (2) + Mr Blue + Guest DJs + DJ PexterMr Gig creative networking eveningIf you’re a musician, artist, actor, writer, filmmaker, programmer or anyone with a spark of imagination who wants to get involved in new bands or creative projects, then come along and have a drink and chat with likeminded people.It's a fantastic wa... 100m: The Creative Campus Initiative exhibition