2010-03-11GMT09:19:44Who's that parking in a disabled bay on Earls Avenue?See here Folkestone is on street view on google maps now.Apologies if that is you, and you are really disabled.... 2010-03-01GMT05:01:18A new Thai restaurant where Earl Brownes wasAnyone been? What's it like? <br /><br />I hear there is a new Thai restaurant where Earl Brownes in Hythe used to be, any opinion much appreciated. I love Thai food me!2010-02-19GMT11:32:28Hot 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 nea... 2010-02-19GMT10:48:23Skiing 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...... 2010-02-17GMT02:00:20HELP! Haiti Earthquake live performance TONIGHTGig at the Cheesegrater tonight! Pete MolinariTONIGHT:HELP! Haiti Earthquake live performance17 February 2010, 7pm£8 advance / £9 on the door Musicians from Folkestone and beyond join together to raise money for the DEC Haitian Earthquake Appeal, inc... 2010-02-09GMT01:10:50New and Events at Number Eleven restaurant, The Old High Street, FolkestoneSundays at No. 11 Come and enjoy our Sunday Roast including starter, dessert and a glass of wine all forthe fabulous price of £20. This weeks roast is Kentish Fore Rib Beef with potatoes roasted in goose fat, Yorkshire pudding, horseradish and water ... 2009-11-14GMT12:55:36RE: Open Mic night at the Whole World cafe this FridayHi great site The open mic is now homeground as you know and as followsStep up to the mic presentsHomeground open micSingers, musicians, comedians meet in this chilled cafe atmosphere to performEvery 1st and 3rd Friday 8.30.till lateCall Tim WARNER o... 2009-11-08GMT02:01:18Art exhibition at CooksHi I thought you may like to know that for a limited time onlyat "COOKS" in Hythe high street Local Artist's in all mediums are showing works for sale, Painting's, pottery, needle-works etc ...open hours Tue, Thur and Fri 10 - 2... you will find the ... 2009-09-30BST09:16:56Live Music @ Number Eleven, The Old High Street, Folkestone.  Hi, thought I would let you know we are now opening on Sunday evenings for drinks, bar snacks and live music.  Hope you can make it! Sunday Sessions kick off on 18th October with Dulcie May Moreno - People's Music Awards nominee - Best female. Stripp... 2009-08-19BST02:49:07RE: Are you in Eleven Eleven, or just street teaming for them?Haha Have To Say That Would Be Some Shameless Street teaming promo on my behalf there lol!!!Yeah They Did! Which is something!! :)Saying That The rain Made No Difference To Anyone Really And Just Meant That someof the bands had fun picking on the peo... 2009-08-03BST02:01:50Are you in Eleven Eleven, or just street teaming for them?I must admit I did not see any of the bands on the local bands stage. At least they played in the sunshine if they were first on!2009-07-25BST06:33:39RT @Bob_the_nurse If anyone lives in or near Folkestone go to Home Ground coffee shop. It's new on the highstreet. My friend Michelle has opened it.So something new opening in Folkestone, that's positive then! Do we need more places for coffee though? I'd like more choice for places to sit down and eat, but realistically I suppose we need places we can go in the day with the baby, you can knock ... 2009-07-18BST12:58:04RE: Thanks for that brilliantly detailed reminiscenceHi Pauly.... Sorry but my brain's a little befuddled about exact dates. However, I can tell you that it would have bee arounf the period 1970-1971-ish to around 1976-77ish? During this period I was also in a local (Dover) band myself: "Father Luke"... 2009-06-19BST05:56:46Foster 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... 2009-04-23BST07:30:04The 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... 2009-04-22BST12:00:15The Whole World Cafe closed?The Wife went past yesterday and says it's closed down. Sign says they've ceased trading at that address (or similar wording), but does this mean they've moved elsewhere?It's a shame, it was a nice place, the sort of place we could do with around her... 2009-03-20GMT08:01:03BBC Breakfast presenters on Google Street ViewWhat have Susanna Reid and Charlie Stayt been caught doing on Google street view? This morning they interviewed someone from Google about it, and could not have been more negative! They accept that people's faces and number plates are blurred out, bu... 2009-03-19GMT02:10:08Chrome ExperimentSome cool as hell javascript experiments here showing off the benefits of google chrome... Not sure it's enough to outweight the benefit of all the Firefox plugins though.ALSO, cool, and also Google, some friends Google street view van in Hythe.... 2009-03-19GMT02:00:58Google street view van spotted in HytheGoogle maps "street view" is all live for the UK as of today, London has lots of coverage and other major towns do too. Friends were just down Hythe seafront, one said "wouldn't it be cool if we could get into Google street view" and SUDDENLY THE GOO... 2009-03-12GMT09:01:49Inside the CheesegraterPopped along to the opening evening of the Cheesegrater last night (also know as The Quarterhouse), Folkestone's new flagship venue. It's alright! It seems a bit stark inside, but then there were only a few invited guests inside (er, people who had e... 2009-02-28GMT11:02:27Pictures 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'... 2009-02-24GMT09:35:10RE: Bar Vasa moving to Tontine Street?Paul,I responded on Twitter before reading the above linked post. Mmmmmm, I wonder if this is the start of a mini-empire. I remember years ago (early 1990's) when Panchos was really going well in Hythe and Jerry and Melvin (the owners) also opened up... 2009-02-23GMT07:02:45Bar Vasa moving to Tontine Street?Heard a rumour that Bar Vasa were going to be opening a new place along Tontine Street soon, but now, they are going to be running the bar at the new Quarterhouse venue. I expect you have picked up this news somewhere else already, but just trying so... 2009-02-10GMT09:01:37Free tickets for the Sellindge music festivalWe're putting together a street marketing team for Sellindge Music Festival (5, 6, 7 June 2009 - www.sellindgemusicfestival.com), and wondered if you know any enthusiastic music fans that would like to be part of the team! We need marketers to get po... 2009-01-12GMT06:49:48Month of Music at the QuarterhouseOh not actually a Month of music (though you can win a guitar there), but music on Fridays and Saturdays for a month:Every Friday and Saturday evening throughout March, Quarterhouse in Tontine Street, Folkestone will host Music Month - a series of di... 2008-12-22GMT01:40:04A 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... 2008-12-12GMT07:20:40I would avoid the "50% off sale" at WoolworthsPopped in yesterday, doesn't seem to be a lot that is actually 50% off. You'll find 10% off some of the rubbish on the shelves, but not any actual bargains that I could see. Don't get suckered in.What's going to go into that huge space in the middle ... 2008-11-09GMT02:03:07If you google for Kaddy Lee-PrestonYou are instantly served up a picture of me, lovely... That's my all time most popular picture on Flickr, just browsing my stats. Here's the rest of the top ten, with their number of views. Kaddy Lee-Preston and me (4,578)music quiz* (3,106)Jellyfis... 2008-10-20BST06:54:02ARTISTS EAT THEIR WORDS... the opening of a most glorious exhibition, titled Shed of Leaves, by artists from Folkestone based group, White Shed, who are gaining quite a reputation for diverse and interesting exhibitions. The works on show all have a literary theme or conne... 2008-09-17BST02:07:25It is about the Whole World Cafe in the Old high streetwhen you go in the cafe you do not know what to do i.e self serve or be sit and be served.. it turns out it depends on the mood of the owner. The eldery Irish lady seemed bored to be there but i did order my food which was hard work as the black boar... 2008-12-27GMT08:15:381st One Day International: England v Pakistan in Chester-le-Street{%Tag1%} TicketsTickets to see the English Cricket team play a number of Test and One-Day International matches against Australia, Bangladesh and Pakistan are now available...2009-12-24GMT04:55:01Paolo NutiniBorn: in ScotlandCheck out: "These Streets" Paolo Nutini TicketsPaolo Nutini has added more dates to his UK tour including 2 nights at the London Royal... <br /><a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/gig/Paolo-Nutini-Royal-Albert-Hall/198391.html">Rated 3.07/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2009-12-24GMT04:55:01Paolo Nutini in LondonBorn: in ScotlandCheck out: "These Streets" Paolo Nutini TicketsPaolo Nutini has added more dates to his UK tour including 2 nights at the London Royal... <br /><a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/gig/Paolo-Nutini-in-London-Royal-Albert-Hall/198258.html">Rated 3.07/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2009-12-24GMT04:55:01Paolo NutiniBorn: in ScotlandCheck out: "These Streets" Paolo Nutini TicketsPaolo Nutini has added more dates to his UK tour including 2 nights at the London Royal... <br /><a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/gig/Paolo-Nutini-Royal-Albert-Hall/198399.html">Rated 3.07/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2009-12-24GMT04:55:01Paolo Nutini in LondonBorn: in ScotlandCheck out: "These Streets" Paolo Nutini TicketsPaolo Nutini has added more dates to his UK tour including 2 nights at the London Royal... <br /><a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/gig/Paolo-Nutini-in-London-Royal-Albert-Hall/198294.html">Rated 3.07/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2009-01-30GMT09:11:21Method Man (Wu Tang), DJ Mathematics, Streetlife, Cilvaringz, Sueside, Ledr P19.502009-08-07BST07:53:48Streetdogs (Dropkick Murphys), Girlfixer & Supports10.002010-02-11GMT02:18:50AlcazabaAlcazaba – Cross culture musical experienceCombined influences of Islamic, Arabic, Spanish and Indian musical traditions.Saturday 31st October, 7:30pm – QuarterHouse, Tontine Street, Folkestone, CT20 1JRAdults £10Concessions and Students £... <br /><a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/gig/Alcazaba-Quarterhouse/174663.html"><img alt="Alcazaba" src="http://static.flickr.com/95/254850902_0122217ed3_m.jpg" /></a> <br /><a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/gig/Alcazaba-Quarterhouse/174663.html">Rated 7.53/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2010-02-11GMT02:18:50Orange Street Music: Robert Mitchell TrioTwice BBC Jazz Award nominees, the Robert Mitchell Trio will perform original compositions along with arrangements by other contemporary artists including Radiohead and Massive Attack.... <br /><a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/gig/Orange-Street-Music-Robert-Mitchell-Trio-Quarterhouse/89221.html"><img alt="Orange Street Music: Robert Mitchell Trio" src="http://static.flickr.com/95/254850902_0122217ed3_m.jpg" /></a> <br /><a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/gig/Orange-Street-Music-Robert-Mitchell-Trio-Quarterhouse/89221.html">Rated 7.53/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2008-07-29BST07:27:51Christmas Exhibitionnow on until Saturday 6th January 2008 Venue: Chimaera Gallery, 42 Tontine Street, Folketsone Time: Gallery opens Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday 10.30am – 4pm and Friday and Saturday 10.30am – 5pm Chimaera is showing its Christmas exhibition ... 2008-09-04BST06:31:07Monday Street with Support From Cellar 170+ Shoot The Moon + Unlucky Fried Kitten 7.45 - 10.45pm &pound;5 on the door. new <br /><a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/gig/Monday-Street-with-Support-From-Cellar-170-Zebra-Bar/34384.html">Rated 4.56/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2006-07-01BST02:40:16Folkestone MarketFolkestone Street MarketSandgate Road, Folkestone Folkestone Street MarketSandgate Road, Folkestone <br /><a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/gig/Folkestone-Market-Folkestone-Town-Centre-/34374.html">Rated 1.56/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2008-06-06BST07:40:15Sandcastle competitionRaising money for The Church Street Project, a registered charity providing Art Therapy and Counselling to children in Shepway. Are YOU the KING or QUEEN of SANDCASTLES? THEN PROVE IT!Start at 11am, judging at 2.30pm... <br /><a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/gig/Sandcastle-competition-Folkestone-Harbour/34162.html">Rated 5.07/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2005-11-22GMT03:10:59FCFC presents: MoliereVenue: The Silver Screen Cinema, Guildhall Street, Folkestone. Annual membership: £8; Members admission: £3; Guest admission: £4.50. Membership enquiries: 01303-245812. 10:30 <br /><a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/gig/FCFC-presents-Moliere-Silver-Screen-Cinema/33917.html">Rated 6.53/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2008-06-12BST10:40:36Farmers' MarketHigh Street, Gravesend. 10:00-14:00 <br /><a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/gig/Farmers-Market-Gravesend-High-Street/33867.html">Rated 3.07/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2008-06-13BST07:46:18Exhibition - Other People's PhotographsGeorges House Gallery 8 The Old High Street Folkestone T: 01303-244533 <br />They used <a href="http://flickr.com/photos/folkestonegerald/475428516/">one of my photos for this</a>! <br /><a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/gig/Exhibition-Other-People-s-Photographs-Georges-House-Gallery/33465.html"><img alt="Exhibition - Other People's Photographs" src="http://www.strangecargo.org.uk/gallery/gallery2.jpg" /></a>2005-11-22GMT03:10:59FCFC presents: The Other Boyleyn Girl (2008Venue: The Silver Screen Cinema, Guildhall Street, Folkestone. Annual membership: £8; Members admission: £3; Guest admission: £4.50. Membership enquiries: 01303-245812. 10:30 <br /><a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/gig/FCFC-presents-The-Other-Boyleyn-Girl-2008-Silver-Screen-Cinema/33430.html">Rated 6.53/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2008-06-04BST07:21:50Folkestone Triennial Launch PartyThe Ark Café site by the Harbour. Info: 01303 245799 A festive celebration for everyone to enjoy, kick-off the 2008 Triennial with live music, street theatre performances & Triennial tours.2008-06-12BST10:40:36Farmers' MarketHigh Street, Gravesend. 10:00-14:00 <br /><a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/gig/Farmers-Market-Gravesend-High-Street/33340.html">Rated 3.07/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2008-07-29BST07:27:51(In) Fertile Grounds – art exhibitionChimaera Gallery, Tontine Street, Folkestone In my current practice I am interested in the embodiment of the feminine within the art of abstract painting. The work flickers between abstraction and figurative and the use of high octane colour as... 2005-11-22GMT03:10:59FCFC presents: The General (1926Venue: The Silver Screen Cinema, Guildhall Street, Folkestone. Annual membership: £8; Members admission: £3; Guest admission: £4.50. Membership enquiries: 01303-245812. 10:30 <br /><a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/gig/FCFC-presents-The-General-1926-Silver-Screen-Cinema/33079.html">Rated 6.53/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2010-01-07GMT07:33:23Exhibition of Chelsea Pottery (1952-1997a selling exhibition of figures, bowls & vases by various artists. The Neville Pundole Gallery, 52 The Old High Street, Folkestone CT20 1RN. T:01303-223029 <br /><a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/gig/Exhibition-of-Chelsea-Pottery-1952-1997-The-Neville-Pundole-Gallery/33060.html">Rated 3.53/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2008-06-12BST10:40:36Farmers' MarketHigh Street, Gravesend. 10:00-14:00 <br /><a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/gig/Farmers-Market-Gravesend-High-Street/32909.html">Rated 3.07/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2008-07-29BST07:27:51Art Exhibition by various artists– with featured artist: Wendy van Halderen Moss Chimaera Gallery, 42 Tontine Street, Folkestone. 2008-04-02BST01:38:58Riding Lights Theatre Company "Roughshod Tour""Hope Street is the show which zooms in on the compelling drama of everyday life of all of us and asks: where does our hope come from?" Sounds like a special christian play to me<br />7.30pm2010-01-07GMT07:33:23"... and a little something elsea selling exhibition of oil on canvas pictures by Tracey-Anne Pryke. The Neville Pundole Gallery, 52 The Old High Street, Folkestone. T: 01303-223029. This exhibition runs until 27th April 2008. <br /><a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/gig/-and-a-little-something-else-The-Neville-Pundole-Gallery/32449.html">Rated 3.53/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2010-01-07GMT07:33:23Curiously Optimistic an exhibition of vibrantly painted blown glassby Vic Bamforth. Venue: The Neville Pundole Gallery, 52 The Old High Street, Folkestone. <br /><a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/gig/Curiously-Optimistic-an-exhibition-of-vibrantly-painted-blown-glass-The-Neville-Pundole-Gallery/32345.html">Rated 3.53/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2010-01-07GMT07:33:23"... and a little something elsea selling exhibition of oil on canvas pictures by Tracey-Anne Pryke. The Neville Pundole Gallery, 52 The Old High Street, Folkestone. T: 01303-223029. This exhibition runs until 27th April 2008. <br /><a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/gig/-and-a-little-something-else-The-Neville-Pundole-Gallery/32267.html">Rated 3.53/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2010-01-07GMT07:33:23Exhibition preview - “An Irrepressible Urge to Decoratedecorated pottery by Susan Fields. The Neville Pundole Gallery 52 The Old High Street Folkestone Kent CT20 1RN neville@pundole.co.uk For more information about Sue Fields and her work, please contact: 01797 253911 ... <br /><a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/gig/Exhibition-preview-An-Irrepressible-Urge-to-Decorate-The-Neville-Pundole-Gallery/31842.html">Rated 3.53/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2008-07-29BST07:27:51Exhibition - TransitionArtist: Deborah Crofts Venue: Chimaera Gallery, 42 Tontine Street, Folkestone Open Wed – Sun, or by appointment T:01303-211621 For further info: