Yesterday from Folkestone GeraldPauly Coldplay tickets Coldplay play Wembley, Hampden Park and Lancashire County Cricket Club in September next year, some very big gigs indeed, and Ticketmaster will have some special packages here. Regular tickets also go on sale at 9.30am today.ColdplayColdplayColdplayC... <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/11765/Coldplay+tickets">more</a>... -0.2796,51.5558,0 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 Simple Simon's: GONE! Simple Simon's has reopened as "The Parrot". Still very similar, less independent beers on the bar and more Youngs, as that's who owns it now. Had a brace of pints there yesterday afternoon and it was very nice. They now sell bottles of beer at the b... <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11407/Simple+Simon%27s%3A+GONE%21">Rated 5.68/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11407/Simple+Simon%27s%3A+GONE%21">more</a>... 1.0827,51.2823,0 Lost! Not Lost the TV show, I haven't actually thought about that since watching the fairly rubbish end of series four and writing that subject line. No, actually lost, some people I met yesterday who did not know where they were.My walk from work to the s... <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/11384/Lost%21">more</a>... 1.0376,51.0906,0 I bought a thing This is what I bought at the boot fair yesterday, but was too traumatised to write about because of squished finger:It's a valet like this one, but a bit nicer I think. It looks older than it is and I've no idea what wood it's made out of, it's been ... <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/11378/I+bought+a+thing">more</a>... 1.1675,51.0866,0 Portchester weekender Spent a smashing weekend in Portchester as it was Mum's birthday yesterday. Headed over Friday afternoon on the train, meeting up with Andy on the way in The Golden Lion. Not a great pub but a good evening anyway and some nice pints of HSB and a chat... <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/11351/Portchester+weekender"><img alt="Portchester weekender" src="http://static.flickr.com/47/129574428_cbc63362c1_m.jpg" /></a> <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/11351/Portchester+weekender">Rated 5.04/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/11351/Portchester+weekender">more</a>... -1.1152,50.8379,0 Did you see Folkestone on TV last night? The town looked nice on The Culture Show, I'm glad. That's why I was looking up The Culture Show yesterday when I mentioned the Ricky Gervais stuff, to find out when this feature was on, must have got distracted before I found it or I'd have plugge... <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/11341/Did+you+see+Folkestone+on+TV+last+night%3F">more</a>... 1.1654,51.0802,0 See Ricky Gervais directing Karl Pilkington in his new film here on The Culture Show, only for a couple more days though, get in quick. Look for the little bald caveman.More details on Ricky's movie blog on www.rickygervais.com.My neighbour told me yesterday there's a thing on Steve Wright's radio show called... <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/11336/See+Ricky+Gervais+directing+Karl+Pilkington+in+his+new+film">Rated 3.57/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/11336/See+Ricky+Gervais+directing+Karl+Pilkington+in+his+new+film">more</a>... -0.1311,51.5227,0 Psst, wanna buy a Tracey Emin? A GREAT day around Folkestone today, it was the start of the Triennial and there was tonnes to see. Number one activity was hunting down the Tracey Emin's before they got stolen. She'd cast several bronze sculptures of abandoned baby clothes that she... <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/11326/Psst%2C+wanna+buy+a+Tracey+Emin%3F">Rated 4.78/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/11326/Psst%2C+wanna+buy+a+Tracey+Emin%3F">more</a>... 1.1867,51.0786,0 Leas Club / strip club Story in one of the freesheets today about STRIPPERS at the Leas Club! That's going to send the soon to be no more venue off with a bang isn't it? It's male strippers, and it's for charity, a ladies night fund raiser for breast cancer, which puts a n... <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11324/Leas+Club+/+strip+club">Rated 4.23/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11324/Leas+Club+/+strip+club">more</a>... 1.1773,51.0775,0 Canterbury, yesterday Went to Canterbury yesterday, ate lunch, came home. That was about it really. Got some Thai food in The Hobgoblin. My jungle curry was pretty good, very hot too, but Clare didn't like her Pad Thai chicken.Yeah, not the most interesting thing for you ... <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/11308/Canterbury%2C+yesterday">Rated 5.53/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/11308/Canterbury%2C+yesterday">more</a>... 1.0767,51.2808,0 Great live music at The Good Intent, John Street, Rochester. Great gig at the Good Intent, John Street, Rochester, yesterday lunchtime, Sunday 1st June.A wonderful welcome from Karen and the guvnor, and two long sets from Andy Smythe, singer songwriter on vocal, guitar and piano, accompanied by Barry Targett o... <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11299/Great+live+music+at+The+Good+Intent%2C+John+Street%2C+Rochester.">Rated 5.07/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com/m/11299/Great+live+music+at+The+Good+Intent%2C+John+Street%2C+Rochester.">more</a>... 0.5042,51.3822,0 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 Plane crash latest and insider scoop, from your Kent correspondent Nope, sorry, it's miles away, about as far from us as you can be and still be in Kent. BBC news on the crash here.We were in Canterbury yesterday when we saw this, in a pub of all places. We were due to be heading home at this time but someone got t... <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/11124/Plane+crash+latest+and+insider+scoop%2C+from+your+Kent+correspondent">Rated 3.07/10</a> on <a href="http://www.folkestonegerald.com">Folkestone Gerald</a> <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/11124/Plane+crash+latest+and+insider+scoop%2C+from+your+Kent+correspondent">more</a>... 1.0833,51.2785,0 Mighty Easter weekender, with The Cure Hope you've all had as good an extended weekend as I have. As is usual when I've been off for a few days and not written up just went on immediately, I'm starting to forget it all. We're up now, on the last day of our five day break and I have a few ... <a href="http://www.clarkeology.com/m/11103/Mighty+Easter+weekender%2C+with+The+Cure">more</a>... -0.2843,51.5575,0 Barfly Coldplay Barfly session was today, I was there... cosy.... <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 5.03/10</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