Three from Folkestone GeraldPauly NME Big Gig 2009 / The Cure support acts Line up according to various sources (including last.fm) is The Cure, Justice, Foals, and Crystal Castles so far. The supports don't seem up to the standard of last year at the moment.Shockwaves NME Awards Big Gig - Featuring The CureThe Cure tickets... <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/11690/NME+Big+Gig+2009+/+The+Cure+support+acts">Rated 5.71/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/11690/NME+Big+Gig+2009+/+The+Cure+support+acts">more</a>... 7.0000,51.4848,0 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 My recent visit I recently visited my old home town for a funeral, and would just like to comment that I am still so happy to see Shepherd & Neame ales in Folkestone.The first thing my son and I did when arriving at Folkestone West station, was to have a "swift half... <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11611/My+recent+visit">Rated 2.57/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11611/My+recent+visit">more</a>... 1.1513,51.0838,0 Escondido still saying closed for the forseeable Escondido is still closed, and the sign on the door still says it'll be closed until further notice, but there was apparently a piece in the paper saying it'd be open again in three weeks. Fingers crossed!Remember to invite us for the grand reopening... <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11579/Escondido+still+saying+closed+for+the+forseeable"><img alt="Escondido still saying closed for the forseeable" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3178/2560500855_ac2a665c97_m.jpg" /></a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11579/Escondido+still+saying+closed+for+the+forseeable">Rated 7.71/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11579/Escondido+still+saying+closed+for+the+forseeable">more</a>... 1.1482,51.0738,0 Sandbanks menu Been sent the Sandbanks restaurant (fancy new restaurant at the Pavilion) menu, so here you go. Sounds ambitious but is apparently great, review to follow.STARTERS Creamed Sweetcorn Soup with a Poached Hen EggFour Pounds Ninety Pence Carpaccio of ... <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11539/Sandbanks+menu">Rated 7.03/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11539/Sandbanks+menu">more</a>... 1.1957,51.0837,0 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 The George in Rye July newsletter We've been rather quiet on the newsletter front lately, having been nominated for UK Newcomer of the Year in the CATEY Awards, the Oscars of the Restaurant and Hotel world (sadly, the ceremony was not in LA). This award has previously been won by the... <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11420/The+George+in+Rye+July+newsletter">more</a>... 0.7337,50.9508,0 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 Nice pub, nice location Bit pricey though I think. Maybe I don't put my hand in my pocket often enough, but three quid for a pint of bitter and one pound eighty for a diet coke seems a bit excessive to me.Lovely to sit out in there garden though, it's the only place within ... <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11307/Nice+pub%2C+nice+location">Rated 7.03/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11307/Nice+pub%2C+nice+location">more</a>... 1.0391,51.1003,0 Sotirio's Restaurant, Hythe Woodo reports:Since my wife and I discovered Sotirios back in 1999 we have been regular patrons of the restaurant, visiting at least three times a year and so far haven't had a duff meal.The menu is quite extensive, providing an excellent choice for ... <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11300/Sotirio%27s+Restaurant%2C+Hythe">more</a>... 1.0830,51.0705,0 Three people selling Stereophonics Leas Cliff Hall tickets now And <a href="http://www.dpbolvw.net/click-1-5435717?url=http%3A//search.ebay.co.uk/stereophonics-tickets" title="Ebay: stereophonics tickets">they all have bids</a>, all at around the Ł120 mark. Should we go, or shouldn't we go? <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/11297/Three+people+selling+Stereophonics+Leas+Cliff+Hall+tickets+now"><img alt="Three people selling Stereophonics Leas Cliff Hall tickets now" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1392/638384072_55e1c71c64.jpg" /></a> <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/11297/Three+people+selling+Stereophonics+Leas+Cliff+Hall+tickets+now">Rated 4.73/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/11297/Three+people+selling+Stereophonics+Leas+Cliff+Hall+tickets+now">more</a>... 1.1735,51.0758,0 Lone Star Comedy moves to the Tower Theatre The Lone Star Comedy Club returns at a new venue – The Tower Theatre on North Road at Shorncliffe in Cheriton, near Folkestone – on Saturday May 31st with MITCH BENN, MICHAEL FABBRI, compere MAFF BROWN and a newcomer’s act.Now the home of FHODS, the ... <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11264/Lone+Star+Comedy+moves+to+the+Tower+Theatre">Rated 5.07/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11264/Lone+Star+Comedy+moves+to+the+Tower+Theatre">more</a>... 1.1390,51.0795,0 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 Has the Red Lion recently reopened? I just heard today that the Red Lion has been closed for the past three months, and is all spanking new after a major refit and cleanup. I've been avoiding that place for a long time, obviously long enough not to notice it'd be out of action for that... <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11235/Has+the+Red+Lion+recently+reopened%3F">Rated 6.76/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11235/Has+the+Red+Lion+recently+reopened%3F">more</a>... 1.0833,51.0704,0