The from Folkestone GeraldPauly Opening 6th September As what it was.... tables and chairs still there as they are being used by new owners (why!?) Sounds like they are doing some decent live events there though - type gate in facebook!! Hope they get SKY for footie!! <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11533/Opening+6th+September"><img alt="Opening 6th September" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3188/2725960260_6eba34a516_m.jpg" /></a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11533/Opening+6th+September">Rated 0.57/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11533/Opening+6th+September">more</a>... 1.1461,51.0739,0 Beer festival at the Ship this weekend See you there all weekend! Looking forward to this a lot. Going to try out the quiz for the first time in ages on Tuesday too, be afraid if you are competing against us... <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11529/Beer+festival+at+the+Ship+this+weekend"><img alt="Beer festival at the Ship this weekend" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3114/2725960762_8a049d3d31_m.jpg" /></a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11529/Beer+festival+at+the+Ship+this+weekend">Rated 6.03/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11529/Beer+festival+at+the+Ship+this+weekend">more</a>... 1.1465,51.0736,0 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 8.59/10</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 Little Switzerland Cafe and bar Visited Little Switzerland as we were told there was a fantastic view.We were not disappointed.Wasn't staying at the camping and caravanning site but if ever I needed that facility it would be the ideal location, beautiful views,clean and quiet. It h... <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11526/Little+Switzerland+Cafe+and+bar">Rated 6.83/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11526/Little+Switzerland+Cafe+and+bar">more</a>... 1.1989,51.0913,0 It's Fareham, it's a squirrel, it must be the Daily Mail A squirrel carrying a coconut.UPDATE: The Sun has it too. I don't read either of these papers, but The Guardian news podcast seems to have missed it...... <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/11525/It%27s+Fareham%2C+it%27s+a+squirrel%2C+it+must+be+the+Daily+Mail">more</a>... -1.1742,50.8428,0 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 Speaking of tipping, see what tipped over This tree tipped up in the high winds I guess:That's the terrace / smoking area of The Bank Bar under that tree, don't suppose there was anyone sat out there with today's weather anyway. This looked fresh, it must have only just happened. Snapped tod... <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/11512/Speaking+of+tipping%2C+see+what+tipped+over"><img alt="Speaking of tipping, see what tipped over" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3278/2560500877_ab3d883ebb_m.jpg" /></a> <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/11512/Speaking+of+tipping%2C+see+what+tipped+over">Rated 7.93/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/11512/Speaking+of+tipping%2C+see+what+tipped+over">more</a>... 1.1718,51.0781,0 We got Wii! Clare's in now and I have given her our anniversary present, a Nintendo Wii.So look out for us on the Wii networks.Off to Escondido for dinner.... <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/11504/We+got+Wii%21"><img alt="We got Wii!" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3178/2560500855_ac2a665c97_m.jpg" /></a> <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/11504/We+got+Wii%21">Rated 7.35/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/11504/We+got+Wii%21">more</a>... 1.1482,51.0738,0 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 Wembley Arena Our annual trip out to a young person's pop music concert. Well, <a class="wiki" rel="tag" href="http://www.clarkeology.com/the+cure">The Cure</a> anyway. <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/v/120/Wembley+Arena">more</a>... -0.2843,51.5575,0 Leas Cliff Hall Carl Barat of The Libertines, and his new band, they're very good... Plus Hot Club de Paris and Mando Diao. Hey, we went to this one!... <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/v/2/Leas+Cliff+Hall"><img alt="Leas Cliff Hall" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1392/638384072_55e1c71c64.jpg" /></a> <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/v/2/Leas+Cliff+Hall">Rated 4.69/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/v/2/Leas+Cliff+Hall">more</a>... 1.1735,51.0758,0 Astoria Reading warmup at the Astoria... aargh, who will video LOST for us?... <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 Brixton Academy Their annual christmas outing, with <a class="wiki" rel="tag" href="http://www.clarkeology.com/shane+mcgowan">Shane McGowan</a> and everything <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/v/152/Brixton+Academy">more</a>... -0.1152,51.4654,0 Barfly The Darkness play a music passport show at Barfly London... Not sure whether to use up one of my competition entries on them, as I've seen them so many times...... <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/v/115/Barfly"><img alt="Barfly" src="http://www.clarkeology.com/blog/upload/barflylondon.jpg" /></a> <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/v/115/Barfly">Rated 4.71/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/v/115/Barfly">more</a>... -0.1500,51.5433,0 12 Bar Club MJ Hibbett is doing his first gig of the year at the 12 Bar Club, that's Denmark Street isn't it? Onstage 9pm, 26th Feb at the monthly Hieronymous Bisch Bosch night... seeya there.Last night's Valentine's pub crawl was very nice, we st... <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/v/2079/12+Bar+Club">more</a>... -0.1292,51.5155,0 Metro I've got a tiny bit of video footage of this one. <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/v/2078/Metro">more</a>... -0.1445,51.5129,0 Alexandra Palace plus Kings Of Leon who were OK, Travis a bit boring. VERY annoyed by the Carling-ness of it all and so we left early to get a proper drink.... <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/v/2096/Alexandra+Palace">more</a>... -0.1302,51.5945,0 Hammersmith Odeon The Darkness on the turn I would say, possibly the last good gig... <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/v/161/Hammersmith+Odeon">Rated 4.38/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/v/161/Hammersmith+Odeon">more</a>... -0.2251,51.4908,0 HMV Ace in-store gig, then a free barbecue on the roof too. <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/v/2092/HMV">more</a>... -0.1379,51.5161,0 The Garage + Saint Rose + Corporation:Blend <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/v/142/The+Garage">more</a>... -0.1038,51.5466,0 Bull and Gate Some sort of twee indie bear themed evening. Last minute addition to the bill were <a class="wiki" rel="tag" href="http://www.clarkeology.com/the+futureheads">The Futureheads</a> for some reason. <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/v/2086/Bull+and+Gate">more</a>... -0.1412,51.5504,0