Old street from Folkestone GeraldPauly FAREWELL LEAS GIG FOR BATTLESKA GALACTICA BATTLESKA GALACTICA play their farwell gig at the Leas Cliff Hall in Folkestone on Saturday September 6th which also doubles up as a CD release party!The "That Is Really All" show also features LOS SALVADORES, TAR and TWICE THE SIZE.Energetic skacore... <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11543/FAREWELL+LEAS+GIG+FOR+BATTLESKA+GALACTICA"><img alt="FAREWELL LEAS GIG FOR BATTLESKA GALACTICA" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1392/638384072_55e1c71c64.jpg" /></a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11543/FAREWELL+LEAS+GIG+FOR+BATTLESKA+GALACTICA">Rated 4.69/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11543/FAREWELL+LEAS+GIG+FOR+BATTLESKA+GALACTICA">more</a>... 1.1735,51.0758,0 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... <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/11433/Google+mapping+cars+in+Folkestone%3F">more</a>... 1.1835,51.0803,0 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 There's me worrying about inflation and the economy in general But look, free drinks, money behind the bar from a company that you don't even actually know, it's just like the old days of the first dotcom boom. I remember those "First Tuesday" or "Second Wednesday" nights or whatever they were when people who wo... <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/11337/There%27s+me+worrying+about+inflation+and+the+economy+in+general">Rated 5.07/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/11337/There%27s+me+worrying+about+inflation+and+the+economy+in+general">more</a>... -0.1027,51.5200,0 Mighty Easter weekender, with The Cure Hope you've all had as good an extended weekend as I have. As is usual when I've been off for a few days and not written up just went on immediately, I'm starting to forget it all. We're up now, on the last day of our five day break and I have a few ... <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/11103/Mighty+Easter+weekender%2C+with+The+Cure">more</a>... -0.2843,51.5575,0 Open Mic night at the Whole World cafe this Friday And 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... <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/10935/Open+Mic+night+at+the+Whole+World+cafe+this+Friday"><img alt="Open Mic night at the Whole World cafe this Friday" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3072/2580400301_d2b526002b_m.jpg" /></a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/10935/Open+Mic+night+at+the+Whole+World+cafe+this+Friday">Rated 4.07/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/10935/Open+Mic+night+at+the+Whole+World+cafe+this+Friday">more</a>... 1.1829,51.0803,0 Second house-hunting trip around Canterbury Saw five houses today in Canterbury, have a map with details of the things we saw. Clare's out tonight with Jenny, so it's a prime opportunity for me to do some fiddling about with maps and things, so sorry if it breaks. Not that you'll be on the com... <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/10860/Second+house-hunting+trip+around+Canterbury">more</a>... 1.1645,51.0800,0 When will they learn? The Three Mackerel is now for sale for Ł85k - why why why? - that is just for the leasehold business, not the property! Don't prospective buyers actually look at the books? Season and (Cllr) Tim were a lovely, media-savvy couple, but couldn't make i... <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/10796/When+will+they+learn%3F"><img alt="When will they learn?" src="http://static.flickr.com/46/125207980_7462933961_m_d.jpg" /></a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/10796/When+will+they+learn%3F">Rated 0.57/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/10796/When+will+they+learn%3F">more</a>... 1.1888,51.0808,0 Nearest Wagamama to Folkestone Just got this from www.wagamama.com, a list of the nearest restaurants to my house, in Folkestone (so most likely the nearest to your house too if you live anywhere near Folkestone. Obviously the Canterbury one is closest, but here are links to the o... <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/10607/Nearest+Wagamama+to+Folkestone">Rated 7.45/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/10607/Nearest+Wagamama+to+Folkestone">more</a>... 1.0819,51.2786,0 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... <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/10516/What%27s+happening+to+The+Usual+Suspects%3F"><img alt="What's happening to The Usual Suspects?" src="http://static.flickr.com/33/38182240_9de606a8c9_m.jpg" /></a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/10516/What%27s+happening+to+The+Usual+Suspects%3F">more</a>... 1.1842,51.0805,0 Hot weekend Weekend was ace wasn't it? We started with a lunchtime pint with work at a nice pub called The Drum, then a few drinks just the wife and me. Saturday we headed to The Whole World Cafe, and what do you know it was actually open this time? We were a bi... <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/10135/Hot+weekend"><img alt="Hot weekend" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3109/2725136245_97d0de9be6_m.jpg" /></a> <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/10135/Hot+weekend">Rated 3.07/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/10135/Hot+weekend">more</a>... 1.1464,51.0737,0 Motley Crue play Hammersmith If it wasn't a Monday night, I might go to this, 11th June at Hammersmith Odeon, it's Motley Crue. In fact a Tuesday night wouldn't be good either, nor any day from Sunday back round to Friday again are out. If they move this gig to a Saturday, and i... <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/10130/Motley+Crue+play+Hammersmith">Rated 4.38/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/10130/Motley+Crue+play+Hammersmith">more</a>... -0.2251,51.4908,0 Folkestone before 1500 The Folkestone People's History Centre is inviting local people to take part in an exciting new heritage project called "A Town Unearthed: Folkestone Before 1500".Residents of Folkestone and the local media are invited to find out about the project a... <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/10051/Folkestone+before+1500">Rated 3.78/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/10051/Folkestone+before+1500">more</a>... 1.1811,51.0813,0 Picture of the new theatre / arts centre on Tontine Street: Guessing this is the one anyway, that is to replace Dunks the builders. Shame to see that building go, hoped they could make more of the original, but I guess it's not practical...Have you been down Tontine Street recently? It's progressing, like the... <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/9922/Picture+of+the+new+theatre+%2F+arts+centre+on+Tontine+Street%3A"><img alt="Picture of the new theatre / arts centre on Tontine Street:" src="http://static.flickr.com/95/254850902_0122217ed3_m.jpg" /></a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/9922/Picture+of+the+new+theatre+%2F+arts+centre+on+Tontine+Street%3A">more</a>... 1.1832,51.0813,0