2008-08-27UTC08:09:52Sandbanks Restaurant, The Pavilion, Wear Bay Road - Sat 23rd AugI haven't written one of these reviews for a while and, to be honest, I wondered whether I ever would again. There are only so many times you can be bothered to write something about crap food served by people who don't give a damn about good food o... <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11540/Sandbanks+Restaurant%2C+The+Pavilion%2C+Wear+Bay+Road+-+Sat+23rd+Aug">Rated 7.03/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2008-08-13UTC05:57:55Tree blown down in front of KalalaYou wouldn't want to have been sat outside The Bank Bar today. Came across this on my way home today, looks like it can only just have happened. If you have a dinner booked at Kalala tonight, I think you'll be using the side entrance...... <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11511/Tree+blown+down+in+front+of+Kalala"><img alt="Tree blown down in front of Kalala" src="http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3278/2560500877_ab3d883ebb_m.jpg" /></a> <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11511/Tree+blown+down+in+front+of+Kalala">Rated 8.62/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2008-08-01UTC08:35:51Just too late for the weekly mailout (again) Folkestone FringeFrom Folkestone Fringe:at georges house gallery:the king and I, private view friday1st august, 7pm30 years after his death, elvis presley still has a firm hold on the collective imagination and this still continues to grow as younger people discover ... 2008-04-20UTC05:24:30Yesterday's house huntA trip to Canterbury yesterday, an early start, four houses to see. First one was a bit further out than we first thought, up Whitstable Road, though not an insurmountable distance to Canterbury West. The house is at the end of a cul-de-sac, so you h... 2008-01-27UTC07:18:07Two completely different properties this weekSaw two houses yesterday in Canterbury, wildly different, and they highlight the fact that we want somewhere exactly in between, which is something that does not exist, at least within our budget...First house was in Vernon Place, and though we're id... <br /><a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/10901/Two+completely+different+properties+this+week">Rated 5.04/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2008-01-19UTC08:14:53Second house-hunting trip around CanterburySaw five houses today in Canterbury, have a map with details of the things we saw. Clare's out tonight with Jenny, so it's a prime opportunity for me to do some fiddling about with maps and things, so sorry if it breaks. Not that you'll be on the com... 2007-11-26UTC07:04:43Why park sensibly...A note left on the siter in law's car when it was parked outside our house earlier...WHY PARK SENSIBLY WHEN YOU CAN PARK LIKE AN IGNORANT AND BLOCK A EMERGENCY ENTRANCE. POLICE NOTIFIED HOPEFULLY OBSTRUCTION TICKET (BEFORE) YOUR (something) RETURN.We... 2007-08-03UTC09:58:28Free acoustic showcase double bill at Chambers, 16th AugustImportant news, I have an acoustic showcase DOUBLE BILL coming up at chambers on THURS AUG 16th: CREATIVE ECLECTIC presents: In the upstairs coffee shop 7.30-9.30pm the internationally renowned guiarist and composer LEE WESTWOOD performing his enchan... <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/10374/Free+acoustic+showcase+double+bill+at+Chambers%2C+16th+August"><img alt="Free acoustic showcase double bill at Chambers, 16th August" src="http://static.flickr.com/56/129479951_df7576bf79_m.jpg" /></a> <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/10374/Free+acoustic+showcase+double+bill+at+Chambers%2C+16th+August">Rated 8.7/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2006-11-29UTC01:15:58I thought things looked funny from the train last nightLooking out of my window I could see lots of lorries queued up in the dark, I thought it was the entrance to the tunnel but wondered why I'd not noticed it before... Seems the M20 was closed last night, Operation Stack came into effect:Motorists were... 2006-11-10UTC11:34:08Transport updatesJourney times have been much better since Monday. If I race out of the door here at six, I get a train at Cannon Street that gets me home without changing for eight fifteen. Bit boring travelling on my own, but I'm plodding on with these book, and re... 2006-09-12UTC08:01:11RE: Videos of Folkestone: SECRET TUNNELS!Facinating. I've walked by that entrance many time and wondered what it was. Isn't it going the wrong way for a channel tunnel!2006-02-24UTC01:31:08Forbach Orchestra 15th AprilWe are quite lucky to have an opportunity like this because the orchestra, consisting of 85 musicians, are currently French National Champions at their class and the conductor is internationally recognized. They are putting on the concert free of ch... <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/4679/Forbach+Orchestra+15th+April"><img alt="Forbach Orchestra 15th April" src="http://farm2.static.flickr.com/1392/638384072_55e1c71c64.jpg" /></a> <br /><a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/4679/Forbach+Orchestra+15th+April">Rated 4.73/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a>2005-02-28UTC11:47:49Blood on the tracks (nearly)BBC reports a man spotted on the tracks of the channel tunnel... There was three hours delay while the power was turned off and the was searched for... Police officers and Eurotunnel staff later found the man who had boarded a train near the terminal... 2004-09-01UTC11:25:24Richard BransonHe walked up to the front and was ushered straight in, like he owned the place. ahem.2004-08-04UTC03:10:20Noel & Liamstanding nr the entrance, looking pretty cool2004-05-11UTC11:48:13The most offensive thing in London...... is that huge Jesus statue above the entrance of Selfridges. How nightmarish is that - turning a department store into a 22nd century church? As if that terrible Mel Gibson flick hadn't given enough Jesus to us for this year already. The end is ne... 2004-02-28UTC04:19:25Male Cast Members of CorrieMe 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 ... 2003-12-23UTC01:29:18Britney SpearsWas supposed to be a public signing by the former princess of pop, however too many popettes turned up, so they had to close the store. A simple wander round the back to find the goods entrance, and waiting posse of pap's soon allowed a tantalising g... 2003-12-10UTC09:52:13Squirrel vs MagpieJust about got the sites back up by the end of yesterday, this has unfortunately meant rushing through the new design barfly (see it here), which doesn't quite work, which has led to a lot of complaints, ah well, needs must or something. This will al... 2003-11-28UTC09:32:31Very popular with Shoreditch typesGot a couple of pairs of tickets to each of the following PlayLouder nights at the ICA next week, if you can tell me:Which of these artists is really performing on one of these nights?Thursday 4 December (Doors 7pm, buy tickets here)Gold Chains, Roll... 2003-10-27UTC01:42:43Not the flat for meThis flat in Kingsnorth Gardens was nice, and interestingly laid out, but not quite right for us... In an estate agent stylee, the house featured an entrance hall, leading to the shared hall of the house (there are two other flats), and all other roo... 2003-08-07UTC09:20:11The Gurkha ChefNow this is how I like my night's out to be organised, good work Dave!A table is booked for 8.30pm on Thursday 7th August at the Gurkha Chef in Winchester. The address of this restuarant is 17 City Road, and is a short walk from the train station or... 2003-08-01UTC02:48:04Noel, his bird and Edith BowmanNoelly G was walking into the venue at the VIP entrance. Edith Bowman walked past at the bar.2003-04-04UTC06:59:01Sigur RosWe spotted them from the bar (we were looking across the street)they were walking to the back of the restaurant when they realized it wasn't and entrance and then walked all the way back to the front where we were sitting right by the door waiting on... 2003-04-03UTC04:02:01Turin BreaksWalking into the north entrance of the park. <br />March 2003. A sunny day. They were wearing combats, and I only recognised them because they were together. 2003-02-20UTC10:32:58Download FestivalThis Download Festival is looking good, who's up for it? Two day metal festival 31st of May and 1st of June at Donington Park... Headliners are Limp Bizkit and Iron Maiden, also featuring Marylin Manson and the Deftones so far, many more to be announ... 2001-06-26UTC04:39:05Professor Heinz WoolfOn more than one occasion the Heath Robinson of 1980s TV has been observed heading to and from Ealing Broadway railway station, presumably because his own egg powered travelling apparatus is currently being serviced. The Heinz Woolf fans amongst you... 2001-05-09UTC12:55:08Fred DurstI was walking swiftly past all that smelly stuff that surrounds the entrance to all department stores when I noticed the red-capped one trying out the foundation. I think he wants to be like Wes! Try coloured make-up Fred...2000-11-20UTC11:25:36Cocks go in Feet FirstEveryone's favourite gypsy hardcore nutters get to ACTUALLY be on the guestlist of Feet First at Camden Palace next week, rather than just trying it on by pretending to be other more famous bands...See them PLAY next Tuesday, 28th of November, it is ...