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The Quarter

I picked up a magazine called The Quarter, which is a kind of fanzine for the creative community of the area. No, me either, but then I clearly don't know the place at all.. Anyway, it's articles and listings and that promoting a sense of artistic we...

So The Quarter is gone then

Not the actual creative quarter, just the free magazine, according to a story in this week's Folkestone Herald. The July issue will be the last one. No idea if they will keep the website going, or just let it gently expire.So, if you have a gig or ev...

A quarter of commuters have found love in the tube

according to a poll by London Underground. And who's printing this shite? Yes, Metro. What should the sharpest response be? The other 75% can never find love becuase they've gnawed off their genitals in sheer frustration at the poor service? Stuck at...

No Quarter

Just remembered that the latest issue of The Quarter details a split int he team that set the magazine up. I say "details", but there's no salacious gossip about huge fights or anything, just that Nick Spurrier (one of three co-founders) has decided ...

Other people's blogs

It'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....

Got an update from The Quarter

The bar's called La Vue (kinda what you said) and it's a new venture by Paul O'Connor, local builder-turned-property developer and patron of the arts. I haven't actually been inside since it was finished.

The Other Three Quarters

Seems it wasn't a joke, there's a new issue of Shane Record's 'zine The Other Three Quarters out now. Maybe it will expand and take over where The Quarter leaves off. It's good that he's just doing it for fun and not expecting to run it for a profit ...

Folkestone Creative Quarter

Someone'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 ...

Male Cast Members of Corrie

Me and Mr H were having our pre-theatre dinner when lo and behold, that Tyrone, Ashley Peacock and the one who used to be in Where the Heart is and is now in Corrie and his daughter boffed Martin, were stood in the entrance hall leaving. Presumably ...

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 triennial

Bit 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 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...

Some market research for a new bar in town

What 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...

Folkestone is in Country Life this month

A 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 ...

Month of Music at the Quarterhouse

Oh 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...

Quarterhouse Month of Music announced

New Folkestone flagship venue The Quarterhouse has announced it's Month of Music:FRI 6 BBC KENT INTRODUCING:1ST BIRTHDAY PARTYSAT 7 SWAY + DJ279 +AFRIKAN BOY/ BUBBZ + MOREFRI 13 SALSA NIGHT FEATURING CACH�SAT 14 SELLINDGE MUSIC FESTIVALMAINSTAGE...

Free gig Thursday to find the best local talent for music festival

Be there to witness the best local bands battling it out for a spot on the main stage at Sellindge Music Festival 2009. On 22nd January, SMF presented Heat 1 of the Main Stage Talent Tournament to a packed venue in Folkestone, and saw The Little Phil...

Bar 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...

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'...

Invited to a do at the Quarterhouse

SORT OF been invited to this do. Someone more important than me can't make it and I might go in their place:The Creative Foundation has pleasure in inviting you to a special reception to celebrate the opening of Quarterhouse, Folkestone�s new perform...

Inside the Cheesegrater

Popped 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...

What's on @ Quarterhouse, Folkestone

Following on from an extremely successful opening month, Quarterhouse continues to expand its programme with a fantastic host of events throughout April. From stand up comedy for adults to a trip down memory lane for all Blondie fans, Quarterhouse ha...

Michael McIntyre for Folkestone Comedy fest!

They're calling it a warm up, tickets are �25! Guess they have to stump up a lot to get a big name like that to appear at a small new venue... Friday 22nd May, get in quick if I was you. Hmm, our baby is due that weekend, think we can still go?Michae...

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...

Half price tickets for bank holiday comedy

I know it says about being especially for Holiday Extras staff, but the man in charge told me I could extend this to visitors to the 'Gerald. Get in quick!...

Film @ Quarterhouse - A Crazy Heart

The harder the life, the sweeter the song. A faded country music musician (Jeff Bridges) is forced to reassess his dysfunctional life. With a chance for salvation, he begins the long journey to redemption, and along the way discovers just how hard li...

Film @ Quarterhouse - A Prophet

Winner of the Cannes Film Festival Grand Prix, �A Prophet� tells the story of 19-year-old Malik El Djbena who has been condemned to six years in prison.

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CREATIVE QUARTER - new properties available to rent

Open 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...

Hendricks Quarterly Seance, Richard Wiseman, Last Tuesday Society

The Light Before Christmas

Illuminated procession and fireworks through the creative quarter. Plus, win a wii in time for christmas!

Folkestone Literary Festival 2009 preview

special festival preview evening will take place on Thursday, October 29 at 5.30pm at Quarterhouse, where actress Leslie Caron will talk about her life. This will be followed by a screening of the 1958 film Gigi in which she starred

Vasa@Quarterhouse present Harbour Sounds

Showcasing the best up and coming bands around, including punk rock band, More Than Normal.

Month of Music!

"From folk to rock, pop to indie and electronica to jazz, whatever your tastes we want you to come and help us celebrate Quarterhouse's first month!" stay tuned for details. Local bands is my guess, please let me be wrong. Let the Smith reunion begin...

Film @ Quarterhouse - Sex & Drugs & Rock & Roll

A biography of Ian Dury who was stricken with polio at a young age and defied expectations by becoming one of the founders of the punk-rock scene in Britain in the 1970s. Starring Andy Serkis and Ray Winstone. 8pm

Film @ Quarterhouse - Precious

Precious: Based on the Novel �Push� by Sapphire� is set in 1987 Harlem and tells the story of Claireece Precious Jones , an overweight, illiterate teen, who is pregnant with her second child by her father, is invited to enrol in an alternative school...

Alcazaba

Alcazaba � 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 �...

Hendricks Quarterly Seance, Richard Wiseman, Last Tuesday Society

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Kasai Masai

Kasai Masai

Ancestral sounds of Africa with an urban twist.

28th August 7:30pm
Quarter House, Tontine Street, Folkestone, Kent, CT20 1JR
�10 Adult / �8 Conc. / �26 Family

Ladbrokes World Darts Championship: Quarter Final in London

108.90

The Amazinig Bubbleman

Why not treat the children after their first week back at school? Call Quarterhouse for more information on our fantastic children show The Amazing Bubble Man this Sunday, September 12th. 01303 858500

Cocktail Night

Cocktail night every Saturday at Quarterhouse Bar and Restaurant '2 for 1' on cocktails and doubles for the price of singles on selected spirits, available from 8pm- 9.30pm.Saturday 18th September, Live music from DJ Thom Thorton - 9pm till late!...

Cocktail Night

Dub Pistols

The Dub Pistols formed in the mid-90s out of the chaos and energy erupting from the Heavenly Social-spawned big beat scene... more

New Year's Eve Party at Quarterhouse

Two ways to see in 2011! New reduced ticket price! *�25.00 or **�10.00*Either join us early - 7pm for our delicious 3 course hot buffet meal with sparkling wine reception, live entertainment from Funk Federation and our resident DJ or ** join the par...

Christmas Parties at Quarterhouse

Thursday 2nd Dec or Thursday 9th Dec - Parties start at 7pm. Hold your Christmas party at Quarterhouse! Was �39.00 now �25.00 per person!Meet friends or colleagues in the bar before enjoying a 3 course hot Christmas buffet with wine. Take to the danc...

Film@Quarterhouse

Shazia Mirza - Multiple Choice

To kick off the Quarterhouse 2011 comedy programme don't miss our fantastic 2 for 1 ticket offer! Call the Box Office on 01303 858500. Brand new stand up show from international award winning comedian and Guardian Weekend magazine columnist. ...

Midweek Diners Club - Belgian Beer and Mussels Night

Join us on Weds during March in the fabulous Quarterhouse Bar & Restaurant for the first of our Midweek Diners Club Events. Choose from a fabulous range of beers and mussels in a variety of sauces and broths. To book call 01303 858540.

Rugby World Cup 2011: Quarter Finals in Wellington, New Zealand

302.50

Rugby World Cup 2011: Quarter Finals in Auckland, New Zealand

467.50

Rugby World Cup 2011: Quarter Finals in Auckland, New Zealand

302.50

Rugby World Cup 2011: Quarter Finals in Wellington, New Zealand

302.50

CIRCUS RECORDS TAKEOVER

Just missed the mailout this one, though doesn't sound like my sort of event: CIRCUS RECORDS TAKEOVER - AUGUST BH SUNDAY @ QuarterHouse Folkestone : FLUX PAVILLION : DOCTOR P : FUNTCASE : SLUMDOGS : ROKSONIX : DJ CAPTAIN CRUNCH !!...

Special offers @ Quarterhouse Restaurant