Story from Folkestone GeraldPauly RE: Toft`s / gigs in 1969 I used to go to Tofts regularly during the 60s (when it was at Grace Hill). Used to be one of my favourite venues. (The other being the Epress Ballroom, a bit further down the hill on the other side)Can't remember dates, but I saw Long John Baldry th... <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11686/RE%3A+Toft%60s++++/+gigs+in+1969"><img alt="RE: Toft`s / gigs in 1969" src="http://static.flickr.com/47/125206557_028ca4318b_m_d.jpg" /></a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11686/RE%3A+Toft%60s++++/+gigs+in+1969">Rated 5.07/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11686/RE%3A+Toft%60s++++/+gigs+in+1969">more</a>... 1.1687,51.0784,0 The Holloways play Leas Cliff Hall 28th November The Holloways play the LCH, get tickets here. Not yet sold out, no need for ebay (yet). Support from local acts Underground Heroes and Seven Storey Down, full press release to follow.More dates nationally, at cosier venues than we get here, guess Fol... <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11664/The+Holloways+play+Leas+Cliff+Hall+28th+November"><img alt="The Holloways play Leas Cliff Hall 28th November" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1392/638384072_55e1c71c64.jpg" /></a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11664/The+Holloways+play+Leas+Cliff+Hall+28th+November">Rated 4.73/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11664/The+Holloways+play+Leas+Cliff+Hall+28th+November">more</a>... 1.1735,51.0758,0 Is it still the Three Mackerel? It has had more names than that in just the few years I've been here, it seems jinxed... It was Nostalgia Bar a fifties themed bar just before it was Euphoria I think. I've only liked one of the incarnations in recent years, when it had the hexagonal... <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11612/Is+it+still+the+Three+Mackerel%3F"><img alt="Is it still the Three Mackerel?" src="http://static.flickr.com/46/125207980_7462933961_m_d.jpg" /></a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11612/Is+it+still+the+Three+Mackerel%3F">Rated 3.71/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11612/Is+it+still+the+Three+Mackerel%3F">more</a>... 1.1888,51.0808,0 George Inn (Rye) August newsletter This month we're delighted to announce the launch of 'the george dragons', the new privilege card from The George in Rye. Become a dragon, and you'll get exclusive monthly discounts and offers that you can take advantage of as many times as you like.... <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11522/George+Inn+%28Rye%29+August+newsletter">more</a>... 0.7337,50.9508,0 How did we miss this anniversary? Yesterday was the 100th anniversary of the world's first beauty contest, held in Folkestone, on the pier.More in the history department.... <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11514/How+did+we+miss+this+anniversary%3F">more</a>... 51.0711,1.1764,0 Some old photos of Folkestone I bought an album of photos not so long ago and these photos of Wear Bay Road and Folkestone were included in it. I thought you might like to see them and possibly pass on the the ones of Wear Bay Road to any residents of houses featured. I don't kno... <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11473/Some+old+photos+of+Folkestone">Rated 4.78/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11473/Some+old+photos+of+Folkestone">more</a>... 1.1867,51.0786,0 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 5.68/10</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 Is this who's bought the Metronome? assura group has a metronome page, looks like they own other medical type facilities so this backs up the story of it being bought by a health care trust.Just found a PJ Harvey gig at the Metronome, and another where she almost played at Bottoms. But... <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11354/Is+this+who%27s+bought+the+Metronome%3F"><img alt="Is this who's bought the Metronome?" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3117/2580404133_20a0bc8bb4_m.jpg" /></a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11354/Is+this+who%27s+bought+the+Metronome%3F">Rated 0.57/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11354/Is+this+who%27s+bought+the+Metronome%3F">more</a>... 1.1810,51.0811,0 Port Solent carjacking news If this is true as I read it, that a carjacker jumped into a woman's car at the lights nd then somehow "accidentally" fell out of the car again seriously injured then it's a good story.If however it's a case of mistaken identity, ie the man got in th... <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/11338/Port+Solent+carjacking+news">more</a>... -1.1020,50.8466,0 Leas Club / strip club Story in one of the freesheets today about STRIPPERS at the Leas Club! That's going to send the soon to be no more venue off with a bang isn't it? It's male strippers, and it's for charity, a ladies night fund raiser for breast cancer, which puts a n... <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11324/Leas+Club+/+strip+club">Rated 4.23/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11324/Leas+Club+/+strip+club">more</a>... 1.1773,51.0775,0 FHS MTG 19 MAY 7PM THE GRAND, THE LEAS, FOLKESTONE PLEASE DO COME TO THE GRAND HOTEL ON THE LEAS ON MONDAY MAY 19th AT 7PM. Once again Folkestone's history is under threat as developers plan to demolish the Harbour Railway Station, the Station Master's House, the Signal Box and Viaduct in order to b... <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11273/FHS+MTG+19+MAY+7PM+THE+GRAND%2C+THE+LEAS%2C+FOLKESTONE">Rated 3.57/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11273/FHS+MTG+19+MAY+7PM+THE+GRAND%2C+THE+LEAS%2C+FOLKESTONE">more</a>... 1.1635,51.0751,0 A lovely offer from The Hermitage A contributor to the forum posted about a disappointing anniversary meal they'd had at a local restaurant in January. And The Hermitage have chipped in, this story obviously tugged their heart strings like it did mine, but they've actually put their ... <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11270/A+lovely+offer+from+The+Hermitage"><img alt="A lovely offer from The Hermitage" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3270/2496134859_780229c35f_d.jpg" /></a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11270/A+lovely+offer+from+The+Hermitage">Rated 3.57/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11270/A+lovely+offer+from+The+Hermitage">more</a>... 1.1762,51.0783,0 Wedding video and new jeans Had a slightly rum Saturday night out but then a lovely Sunday afternoon to follow. Felt a bit queasy on Saturday so although we went out to Folkestone in the day, and had lunch at The Whole World Cafe (felty queasy before we went there, certainly no... <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/11252/Wedding+video+and+new+jeans">Rated 3.57/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/11252/Wedding+video+and+new+jeans">more</a>... 1.0843,51.0714,0 Internet history I made this Barfly page in 1998, and it's still there. I don't have access to that server or anything, I wonder if anyone else does? No idea who Moorhaven were or why they were singled out among all the fake Shag Frenzy dates. That was before I went ... <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/11168/Internet+history"><img alt="Internet history" src="http://www.clarkeology.com/blog/upload/barflylondon.jpg" /></a> <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/11168/Internet+history">Rated 5.03/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/11168/Internet+history">more</a>... -0.1500,51.5433,0