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Foster Gearing's virtual reality zoom around our Creative Quarter

Foster 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...

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!...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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'...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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 [google=carn...

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 ...

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...

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 ...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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....

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 ...

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 ...

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...

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.

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 ...

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 ...

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...

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...

Carina Round , Ben Drummond, Gemma Quarterman

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Lee Hurst

Haven't seen much publicity for this. Hurst is good!

Rated 6.69/10 on Folkestone Gerald

Vasa@Quarterhouse present Harbour Sounds

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

Rated 6.69/10 on Folkestone Gerald

One-Night Stand Up!

Andy Zaltzman, delivering sharp satire and comedic brilliance, the hilariously witty Dan Atkinson, with the award-winning Henry Paker as compere for the night....

Rated 6.69/10 on Folkestone Gerald

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...

Rated 6.69/10 on Folkestone Gerald

The Light Before Christmas

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