Saturday from Folkestone GeraldPauly Bar Below opening night Friday 14th November Just seen a poster at work. Actually this was open ages ago, we went there for New Years once when Chambers cancelled. Some kind of relaunch then. There will be a DJ and live entertainment:Opening Friday 14th November @ 18:00 – 23:00 with; DJ JDP spi... <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11691/Bar+Below+opening+night+Friday+14th+November"><img alt="Bar Below opening night Friday 14th November" src="http://semstudio.co.uk/lavue/images/front_fs.jpg" /></a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11691/Bar+Below+opening+night+Friday+14th+November">Rated 6.38/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11691/Bar+Below+opening+night+Friday+14th+November">more</a>... 1.1795,51.0782,0 Christmas craft fair at Capel village hall, 22nd November CHRISTMAS CRAFT FAIRSATURDAY22nd NOVEMBER 200810 a.m. to 3.30 p.m.AT THE VILLAGE HALLThere is a wide range of stalls this year, perfect for buying unusual Christmas presents or cards from local producers or even a little something for yourself.Potte... <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11662/Christmas+craft+fair+at+Capel+village+hall%2C+22nd+November"><img alt="Christmas craft fair at Capel village hall, 22nd November" src="http://www.capelleferne.info/images/marketoverview.jpg" /></a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11662/Christmas+craft+fair+at+Capel+village+hall%2C+22nd+November">more</a>... 1.2113,51.1048,0 Lone Star Comedy Saturday 1st November The Lone Star Comedy Club returns to the Tower Theatre on North Road at Shorncliffe Garrsion in Cheriton – on Saturday November 1st The line up consists of Quincy, Ed Aczel, compere David Whitney, plus a newcomer’s act. Quincy Quincy is a remarkable ... <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11633/Lone+Star+Comedy+Saturday+1st+November">Rated 5.07/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11633/Lone+Star+Comedy+Saturday+1st+November">more</a>... 1.1390,51.0795,0 The lights are on at Gate 28, but is anybody home? Saturday is the rumoured day of reopening, has anyone any idea if anything is really happening? I went past there on Tuesday, lights were on so someone had been inside, but it wasn't clear if anything had changed. It didn't really look closed down at... <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11554/The+lights+are+on+at+Gate+28%2C+but+is+anybody+home%3F"><img alt="The lights are on at Gate 28, but is anybody home?" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3188/2725960260_6eba34a516_m.jpg" /></a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11554/The+lights+are+on+at+Gate+28%2C+but+is+anybody+home%3F">Rated 5.03/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11554/The+lights+are+on+at+Gate+28%2C+but+is+anybody+home%3F">more</a>... 1.1461,51.0739,0 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 4.73/10</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 They are still the number one ranked local restaurant! Who is doing all this voting then? I enjoyed it when I went, I think I've only had takeaway there, but also sat for a drink while waiting for it. Here are the current top ten:Savour Aroma (8.59/10)Chambers (8.41/10)Tinto Tapas (8.36/10)The Mayfly (8.... <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11528/They+are+still+the+number+one+ranked+local+restaurant%21">Rated 8.46/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11528/They+are+still+the+number+one+ranked+local+restaurant%21">more</a>... 1.1482,51.0873,0 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 MJ Hibbett's Exciting Life In Rock is off to Edinburgh NOW! The Last Working Day Of The Month, Issue 42-------------------------------------------(MJ Hibbett & The Validators FACT, July 31st 2008)Hello all, and welcome to this FESTIVAL FUNTIME edition of the newsletter. Let's GO!GIGS TO COMEThis month I shall... <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/11465/MJ+Hibbett%27s+Exciting+Life+In+Rock+is+off+to+Edinburgh+NOW%21">more</a>... -3.1861,55.9462,0 Celestial Radio? Sounds like PIRATE RADIO! :: folkestone fringe ::14 june - 14 september 2008celestial radio: a visionary journeyon saturday 19th july artists zoë walker and neil bromwick will sail into folkestone harbour aboard their magnificent mirror tiled yatch, the celeste. adorned with... <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11409/Celestial+Radio%3F+Sounds+like+PIRATE+RADIO%21">Rated 4.78/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11409/Celestial+Radio%3F+Sounds+like+PIRATE+RADIO%21">more</a>... 1.1867,51.0786,0 Free food at Pizza Express There's a voucher on handbag.com this week for a free meal in Pizza Express. We might well have gone there anyway, nice!Oh also I sold my Stereophonics tickets at last (at cost price)! A night in! UPDATE: The voucher is no use at the weekends, so loo... <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11393/Free+food+at+Pizza+Express">Rated 6.78/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11393/Free+food+at+Pizza+Express">more</a>... 1.0792,51.2802,0 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 5.04/10</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 Free parking at festival for car sharers Free parking in some overflow car park or other if you have three people in your card it says here. Also a shuttlebus will be taking you to and from Westenhanger and Ashford stations, I hope that's free but I really don't know.I should be going to th... <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11345/Free+parking+at+festival+for+car+sharers">Rated 3.57/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11345/Free+parking+at+festival+for+car+sharers">more</a>... 1.0013,51.0775,0 The inaugural Folkestone Triennial is almost here! Join us for the launch events:-Fireworks on Friday 13th June at 10.30pm from Folkestone harbour and visible along Folkestone's coastline will celebrate the start of the Triennial, followed by a programme of family events on Saturday 14th June, from 1... <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11311/The+inaugural+Folkestone+Triennial+is+almost+here%21"><img alt="The inaugural Folkestone Triennial is almost here!" src="http://static.flickr.com/31/38182338_55b9b13940_m.jpg" /></a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11311/The+inaugural+Folkestone+Triennial+is+almost+here%21">more</a>... 1.1855,51.0797,0 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 Canterbury, yesterday Went to Canterbury yesterday, ate lunch, came home. That was about it really. Got some Thai food in The Hobgoblin. My jungle curry was pretty good, very hot too, but Clare didn't like her Pad Thai chicken.Yeah, not the most interesting thing for you ... <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/11308/Canterbury%2C+yesterday">Rated 5.53/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/11308/Canterbury%2C+yesterday">more</a>... 1.0767,51.2808,0 Astoria NME Brats show, plus Rocket From The Crypt, Peaches, and The Strokes, yes I did see them...... <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/v/95/Astoria">Rated 5.07/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/v/95/Astoria">more</a>... -0.1306,51.5160,0