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Lytham show features a comedian, a priest and ‘Elvis’ 150 150 mhamer

Lytham show features a comedian, a priest and ‘Elvis’

Hi folks what a great night at the #StarofTheSea Parish Centre in Lytham with my great friends, organisers, Sharon and Mia and Stef alongside #CannonFrPeter with Elvis impersonator/compere Jim Nicholas and coming out of comedy retirement for the evening, my son, Fr Frankie Mulgrew

Jimmy Cricket teamed up with his son, comedian-turned-priest Fr Frankie Mulgrew, and “Elvis” for a show by the seaside.

The popular entertainer was performing at the parish centre of Our Lady Star of the Sea in Lytham St Annes, Lancashire.

He said on social media after Saturday’s (14 June) event: “Hi folks! Great night in Lytham, with organisers Sharon and Stef and Mia with my great friend Elvis impersonator/compere Jim Nicholas and sharing the stage with my son Fr Frankie Mulgrew who came out of comedy retirement for the night! 😂🎭.”

A reminder that Jimmy’s official autobiography is still on sale.
Memoirs Of An Irish Comedian tells the heart-warming story of Jimmy’s illustrious life and 50-year career.

The paperback costs £10 and can be bought at online retailer Amazon here, also being available in eBook and audio formats.

Signed copies (£13.99 including postage and packing) can be purchased on this website here.

It is also available at Jimmy’s live gigs for £10 where he will sign it.

One pound from the sale of every book goes to Mary’s Meals.

The charity supports feeding projects in some of the world’s poorest communities.

The Jimmy Cricket Story is the famous comedian's official autobiography

 

Memoirs Of An Irish Comedian now just £10! 150 150 mhamer

Memoirs Of An Irish Comedian now just £10!
The Jimmy Cricket Story is the famous comedian's official autobiographyJimmy Cricket’s autobiography, Memoirs Of An Irish Comedian, is now even better value than ever!

The book tells the heart-warming story of Jimmy’s 50 golden years in showbusiness – in his own words.

It has a high rating on retail platform Amazon, where it is currently available for £10.

One reviewer wrote: “Brings back memories of days gone by. A true comedian & gentleman. Highly recommend.”

Another purchaser reflected: “Jimmy’s story is wonderful.

“It is personal without being egotistical, detailed without being dull, funny in all the right places!”

And one person described it as the “the ultimate feel-good book”.

Additonally, it is available in ebook format on Amazon priced £9.99 (unless you have subscribed to Kindle Unlimited, in which case it is free – Amazon Kindle allows users to read ebooks purchased on Amazon.)

Mary’s Meals

Jimmy will sign copies of the book at his live shows, where they are also available for the discounted price of £10.

And there is also the opportunity for people to purchase a signed copy of Memoirs Of An Irish Comedian on Jimmy’s website.
Go to the Shop section of the site and follow the instructions towards the bottom of the page.
The cost is £10, plus £3.99 for postage and packaging.

One pound from the sale of every book goes to Mary’s Meals.

The charity supports feeding projects in some of the world’s poorest communities where hunger and poverty prevent children from gaining an education.

Also read: Jimmy talks about his book here

Mary’s Meals: 20 years serving global communities

From bingo caller to 50 Golden Years in showbiz!

 

Special anniversary marks return to Blackpool hotel 150 150 mhamer

Special anniversary marks return to Blackpool hotel

Jimmy Cricket celebrates a special milestone at the Lyndene Hotel when he returns there next week.

Jimmy Cricket celebrates a special milestone when he performs at the Lyndene Hotel on Wednesday (5 March).

It will be the start of the comedian’s 10th season doing shows at the Blackpool seafront venue.

The Lyndene says it has a “long history of selecting Blackpool and beyond’s top acts for a year-round programme of music, comedy and variety”.

And it posted late last year: “We are delighted to announce that Jimmy will be returning to the Lyndene in 2025 to continue his residency with us here in Blackpool!

“2025 will mark 10 years of Jimmy appearing here at the Lyndene and we couldn’t be more excited to see what he has in store for you all!
“To join us for one of his shows, why not look at the dates below and then give us a call?”
  • Wednesday 5 March ☘️
  • Wednesday 4 June ☘️
  • Wednesday 3 September ☘️
  • Wednesday 3 December ☘️
📞 01253 346779
📧 reservations@lyndenehotel.co.uk

Jimmy Cricket completes his ninth season at his favourite Blackpool hotel next week.

The Lyndene sits proudly at the heart of the famous Lancashire seaside resort.

Its nightly entertainment every day of the year is another major part of its ongoing success.

The hotel starred as the Le Ponderosa in the second series of Peter Kay’s TV hit comedy Phoenix Nights.

Jimmy’s autobiography still on sale

Jimmy can be proudly seen below right showing off a copy of his official autobiography, which is still on sale.

Memoirs Of An Irish Comedian tells the heart-warming story of Jimmy’s illustrious life and 50-year career.

The paperback costs £11.99 and can be bought at online retailer Amazon here. It is also available via eBook and audio.

Jimmy Cricket with his autobiography

Signed copies (£15.99 including postage and packing) can be purchased on this website here.

It is also available at Jimmy’s live gigs for £10 where Jimmy will also sign it.

One pound from the sale of every book goes to Mary’s Meals.

The charity supports feeding projects in some of the world’s poorest communities.

Also read: Jimmy Cricket’s signed autobiographies now available by post!

Memoirs Of An Irish Comedian: Hear chapter one now! 150 150 mhamer

Memoirs Of An Irish Comedian: Hear chapter one now!

Jimmy Cricket with his autobiography

You can listen to the opening chapter of Jimmy Cricket’s autobiography on his website now – for free!

The Northern Irish comedian published Memoirs Of An Irish Comedian in April 2023.

It tells the heart-warming story of Jimmy’s illustrious life and 50-year-plus career.

The paperback costs £11.99 and is for sale at online retailer Amazon here.

It is also available via eBook and audio.

To help give people a flavour of the book, the audio version of chapter one – read by Jimmy – is available on his website.

He said: “Why not have a listen folks! My audio autobiography is available on Amazon Kindle or audiobook!”

Click on the arrow below to listen (the reading of chapter one lasts for just over seven-and-a-half minutes).

Or go to the homepage of Jimmy’s website and see the link towards the top.

Signed copies of the paperback (£15.99 including postage and packing) can be purchased on this website here.

It is also available at Jimmy’s live gigs for £10 where Jimmy will also sign it.

One pound from the sale of every book goes to Mary’s Meals.

The charity supports feeding projects in some of the world’s poorest communities.

It began by feeding 200 children in Malawi.

Today, it feeds 2,279,941 hungry children every school day across 20 countries.

The charity is named in honour of Mary, the mother of Jesus, who brought up her own child in poverty.

Also read: Jimmy Cricket’s signed autobiographies now available by post!

Five-star ratings for Memoirs Of An Irish Comedian

The Comedians: Show is ‘back by popular demand’ 150 150 mhamer

The Comedians: Show is ‘back by popular demand’

Jimmy Cricket and three fellow Northern Irish comedians are teaming up again for two special shows in February.

Belfast-born Jimmy is joining Roy Walker, Gene Fitzpatrick and Adrian Walsh for the events.
They perform at the Grand Opera House in Belfast on Saturday 1 February and then at the Millennium Forum Theatre & Conference Centre in Derry the following day.

The Grand Opera House website says: “Northern Ireland has produced some great comedy acts and at this evening of classic comedy, you can enjoy some of the finest.

“Roy Walker of Catchphrase fame, Jimmy Cricket – Come Here There’s More – Gene Fitzpatrick – the star of the County Dow – and the comedy master that is Adrian Walsh.

“Musical accompaniment and laughter from the comedy showband legends Clubsound.”

David Hull Promotions say the show features “Ireland’s cream of the crop”.
It adds:”Back to good old-fashioned variety show days.
“All this talent on one stage in one night.
“Back by popular demand.”
Find out more on the following pages:
Buy Jimmy’s autobiography!

A reminder that Jimmy’s official autobiography is still on sale.

Memoirs Of An Irish Comedian tells the heart-warming story of Jimmy’s illustrious life and 50-year career.

The paperback costs £11.99 and can be bought at online retailer Amazon here. It is also available via eBook and audio.

Jimmy Cricket with his autobiography

Signed copies (£15.99 including postage and packing) can be purchased on this website here.

It is also available at Jimmy’s live gigs for £10 where Jimmy will also sign it.

One pound from the sale of every book goes to Mary’s Meals.

The charity supports feeding projects in some of the world’s poorest communities.

Also read: Jimmy Cricket’s signed autobiographies now available by post!

Prime Minister Keir Starmer features on 2024 Christmas card 150 150 mhamer

Prime Minister Keir Starmer features on 2024 Christmas card
Jimmy Cricket’s Christmas card portrays Prime Minister Keir Starmer as a not-so-good Good King Wenceslas!
Jimmy Cricket's Christmas card portrays Prime Minister Keir Starmer as a not-so-good Good King Wenceslas.
The well-known carol Good King Wenceslas relates to a tenth-century king of Bohemia (modern-day Czech Republic) who braved harsh winter weather to help a poor peasant on the Feast of Stephen (Boxing Day).
Jimmy’s card has him out in the snowy weather peering through a window at Starmer, who is wearing a crown.
The writing on the card says: “Good Keir Starmer last looked out on the feast of Stephen.
“He had his heating up full pelt while the rest of us were freezing!”
The Labour government provoked a national outcry in September by announcing that millions of pensioners would lose winter fuel payments.
It meant that payments were restricted to all but the poorest pensioners.
Northern Irish comedian Jimmy has traditionally created his own customised Christmas card over the years.
Popular reality TV show Strictly Come Dancing was the theme in 2023.

Jimmy was superimposed next to one of the BBC programme’s contestants, TV presenter Angela Rippon.

On the card, Angela appears to be lifting the comedian’s right leg high off the ground.

Jimmy jokes: “Aww she’s pulling my leg folks!”

Strictly Come Dancing is a dance contest show in which celebrities partner professional dancers to compete in mainly ballroom and Latin dance.

His 2022 card focused on the fact that the UK had three prime ministers that year.

And the 2020 one featured Dominic Cummings’ controversial trip to Barnard Castle during the first coronavirus lockdown.

It showed Jimmy dressed as Father Christmas telling Cummings: “They are the strongest glass we make in Lapland, Dominic!”

Naughty list

Jimmy also chose a political theme for his 2019 Christmas card – the way Westminster MPs behaved over Brexit.

It showed him telling her majesty the Queen that all members of parliament are on the naughty list.

(Tradition has it that Father Christmas – also known as Santa Claus – has two lists: the naughty list and the nice list.

He checks over his list twice. If you are nice you get presents. If you are naughty you get a lump of coal in your stocking.)

Former PM Johnson reportedly apologised to the Queen after the Supreme Court ruled his decision to prorogue (suspend) Parliament earlier that year was unlawful.

Read the full story: Christmas card features naughty MPs and the Queen

In 2012, he picked a picture of Usain Bolt and Mo Farah, which was one of the iconic images from the London Olympics.

The followed year, it was a photo associated with the theft of his concrete wellies, which was widely covered in the media.

And his 2014 card (above) featured a sketch which took place during that year’s Comic Relief event.

Jimmy Cricket's Christmas card features the Only Fools and Horses’ sketch staring regular cast members David Jason and Nicholas Lyndhurst, plus special Comic Relief guest David Beckham

The card recalled the Only Fools and Horses charity scene starring regular cast members David Jason and Nicholas Lyndhurst.

In addition, it featured former England and Manchester United footballer David Beckham.

Famous entertainer Jimmy was included on the card as if part of the get-together and referenced his famous Mammy!

Have a Selfie with an Elfie!

Why not get into the Christmas spirit early and listen to Jimmy Cricket’s new festive song? It’s called Have a Selfie with an Elfie!

It tells the story of an elf called Edward who decides to strike out on his own and leave Lapland to go out into the big wide world where he gets a job doing meet and greet in a large department store.
However, he soon gets homesick and pines for his fellow elves.
Then, when Christmas Eve comes, none other than Father Christmas turns up to take him home on his sleigh.

Have a Selfie with an Elfie - Christmas song for all the family

But not before he has helped Santa deliver all his presents to all the boys and girls on the way.
The perfect Christmas present!

If you’re looking for last-minute Christmas present, then look no further than Jimmy’s official autobiography!

Memoirs Of An Irish Comedian tells the heart-warming story of Jimmy’s illustrious life and 50-year career.

The paperback costs £11.99 and can be bought at online retailer Amazon here. It is also available via eBook and audio.

Jimmy Cricket with his autobiography

Signed copies (£15.99 including postage and packing) can be purchased on this website here.

It is also available at Jimmy’s live gigs for £10 where Jimmy will also sign it.

One pound from the sale of every book goes to Mary’s Meals.

The charity supports feeding projects in some of the world’s poorest communities.

Also read: Jimmy Cricket’s signed autobiographies now available by post!

Have a Selfie with an Elfie – ‘a Christmas song for all the family’ 150 150 mhamer

Have a Selfie with an Elfie – ‘a Christmas song for all the family’

Have a Selfie with an Elfie - Christmas song for all the family

Why not get into the Christmas spirit early and listen to Jimmy Cricket’s new festive song? It’s called Have a Selfie with an Elfie!
It tells the story of an elf called Edward who decides to strike out on his own and leave Lapland to go out into the big wide world where he gets a job doing meet and greet in a large department store.
However, he soon gets homesick and pines for his fellow elves.
Then, when Christmas Eve comes, none other than Father Christmas turns up to take him home on his sleigh.
But not before he has helped Santa deliver all his presents to all the boys and girls on the way.
Jimmy said: “I wrote the words in song form in August of this year
and a lovely, young songwriting couple called Angus and Cath McGregor put music to it with a modern feel.
“They brought in a studio producer called Ed to put the finishing touches to it – you can find it on the homepage of my website here.”
He added that it was a “Christmas song for all the family”.
Great idea for a Christmas present…

If you’re looking for a stocking filler for Christmas, then look no further than Jimmy’s official autobiography!

Memoirs Of An Irish Comedian tells the heart-warming story of Jimmy’s illustrious life and 50-year career.

The paperback costs £11.99 and can be bought at online retailer Amazon here. It is also available via eBook and audio.

Jimmy Cricket with his autobiography

Signed copies (£15.99 including postage and packing) can be purchased on this website here.

It is also available at Jimmy’s live gigs for £10 where Jimmy will also sign it.

One pound from the sale of every book goes to Mary’s Meals.

The charity supports feeding projects in some of the world’s poorest communities.

Also read: Jimmy Cricket’s signed autobiographies now available by post!