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‘Looking forward to chatting about my autobiography’ 150 150 mhamer

‘Looking forward to chatting about my autobiography’

Memoirs Of An Irish Comedian tells the heart-warming story of Jimmy's illustrious life and 50-year career.Jimmy Cricket is relishing the opportunity to talk to fellow Rochdalians about his autobiography at a local library.

Jimmy is visiting Heywood Library in Rochdale to reflect on Memoirs Of An Irish Comedian, which was published last year.

The audience with Jimmy takes place at 1pm on Saturday 7 September.

“[I’m] looking forward to chatting about my autobiography to my fellow Rochdalians,” Jimmy posted on social media.

“My thanks to @RochdaleLibrary and @JoanneEaves2 for organising the event!

“If you live local, I look forward to seeing you there!”

Jimmy’s autobiography tells the heart-warming story of his illustrious life and 50-year career in entertainment.

His forthcoming library appearance was the focus of an article in the Rochdale Observer (pictured below) at the weekend.

Jimmy's forthcoming appearance was the focus of an article in the Rochdale Observer at the weekend.

The book will be on sale at the library on the day and Jimmy – who was born in Belfast but has lived in Rochdale for many years – will sign purchased copies.

Tickets for the event are free but limited, so reserve your place as soon as possible.

To book, email heywood.library@rochdale.gov.uk or ring 01706 927260.

You can also call in at the library before noon on Friday 6 September to sign up (if there are still places available by then).

Jimmy is not charging members of the audience for the talk.

Live gigs

In lieu of a fee, he would be grateful if those attending could make a small donation to Mary’s Meals. This is optional.

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

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

The paperback version of Jimmy’s autobiography costs £11.99 at online retailer Amazon.

It is also available via eBook and audio formats.

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

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

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

 

 

Library talk event will benefit children’s charity 150 150 mhamer

Library talk event will benefit children’s charity

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

 

 

 

 

 

A library in the borough of Rochdale is the setting for an audience with famous funnyman Jimmy Cricket next month.

Jimmy is visiting Heywood Library to talk about his autobiography, Memoirs Of An Irish Comedian, released last year.

The event takes place at 1pm on Saturday 7 September.

His autobiography tells the heart-warming story of his illustrious life and 50-year career.

The book will be on sale at the library on the day and Jimmy will sign purchased copies.

Tickets for the event are free but limited, so make sure you reserve your place now!

Mary’s Meals

To book, email heywood.library@rochdale.gov.uk or ring 01706 927260.

You can also call in at the library before noon on Friday 6 September to sign up (if there are still places available by then).

Jimmy is not charging members of the audience for the talk,.

However, in lieu of a fee, he would be grateful if those attending could make a small donation to Mary’s Meals. This is optional.

Jimmy Cricket with his autobiography

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

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

The paperback version of Jimmy’s autobiography costs £11.99 at online retailer Amazon.

It is also available via eBook and audio formats.

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

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

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

‘Thrilled’ over Kindle sales of autobiography on Amazon 150 150 mhamer

‘Thrilled’ over Kindle sales of autobiography on Amazon

Jimmy Cricket is delighted with the number of people using Kindle to read his autobiography.

Kindle allows customers using an electronic device to access books purchased on Amazon.

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

Memoirs Of An Irish Comedian officially went on sale in April 2023.

Initially, it could only be bought as a paperback book (£11.99).

However, within weeks, it was also made available as an ebook priced £9.99 (unless you have subscribed to Kindle Unlimited, in which case it is free).

At the time, Jimmy laughed: “So you can help save the planet and have a giggle at the same time!”

And the famous funnyman has now revealed that sales of the Kindle version of his book are buoyant.

He said: “I’m thrilled that my autobiography Memoirs Of An Irish Comedian is going so well on Kindle.

“I’d like to thank everyone who has downloaded it.”

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

It can be bought at online retailer Amazon here and is also available via audio.

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: Autobiography also now available on Amazon Kindle!

Talking Pictures TV festival set to be a complete sellout 150 150 mhamer

Talking Pictures TV festival set to be a complete sellout

Looking forward to joining this great cast of fellow performers for @TalkingPicsTV this coming 20th July weekend!

The Festival of Film in which a host of top entertainers including Jimmy Cricket are starring is on the verge of being a sellout.

Talking Pictures TV and Renown Pictures, are hosting the two-day event, which begins on Saturday (20 July).

The  organisation posted this morning (17 July) on social media: “**STOP PRESS ALERT** We have just EIGHT weekend tickets left for our otherwise ‘sold out’ #TPTV Festival at the Savoy Theatre, Monmouth @monmouthsavoy for Sunday 21st July 11am-7pm only!

“First come, first served! Call 0808 178 8212 buff.ly/4bDcUMh.”

Veteran singer Tony Christie is also among the performers at The Savoy Theatre in Monmouth, Wales.

Northern Irishman Jimmy has performed at a Talking Pictures TV production previously, appearing alongside fellow comic Jimmy Tarbuck and actor Tim Healy in October 2022.

Speaking about the show this summer, he said previously: “Looking forward to joining this great cast of fellow performers for Talking Pics TV!”

Radio DJ Mike Read is one of the hosts for the weekend.

Tony Christie, now 80, found fame in the 1970s with songs such as (Is This the Way to) Amarillo.

A special Festival of Film later this year, staged by TV channel Talking Pictures, will feature a host of entertainers including comedian Jimmy Cricket and singer Tony Christie.In 2002, comedian Peter Kay used Amarillo on his TV show Phoenix Nights, leading to a resurgence in the song’s popularity.

Talking Pictures TV is an independent archive film and television channel.

It is available on Virgin 445, Freesat 306, Freeview or Youview 82 or on Sky digital satellite platform, channel 328.

Its website says: “Do you remember the thrill and excitement of Saturday Morning Pictures?

“Where heroes and villains and clowns and crooners, invariably in glorious black and white, would entertain you for hours?

“Now those glorious days return, and it’s not just for Saturday mornings.

“It’s 24 hours a day. Every day!”

Find out more about the TV channel here.

Renown Pictures Corporation is a British film distributor founded by producer George Minter in 1938.

Buy Jimmy’s autobiography!

Don’t forget that Jimmy’s official autobiography is on sale.

Jimmy Cricket with his autobiography

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

The paperback version costs £11.99 at online retailer Amazon. It is also available via eBook and audio.

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!

Meet the author: Library talk will focus on autobiography 150 150 mhamer

Meet the author: Library talk will focus on autobiography

Jimmy Cricket is visiting a local library later this year to talk about his autobiography, Memoirs Of An Irish Comedian.

Memoirs Of An Irish Comedian tells the heart-warming story of Jimmy's illustrious life and 50-year career.The famous comedian will appear at Heywood Library in his adopted hometown of Rochdale, Greater Manchester.

The event takes place at 1pm on Saturday 7 September.

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

The book will be on sale at the library on the day and Jimmy will sign purchased copies.

Tickets for the event are free but limited.

To book, email heywood.library@rochdale.gov.uk or ring 01706 927260.

You can also call in at the library by noon on Friday 6 September to sign up (if there are still places available by then).

Jimmy is not charging members of the audience for the talk, but in lieu of a fee, he would be grateful if those attending could make a small donation to Mary’s Meals. This is optional.

Jimmy Cricket with his autobiography

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 paperback version of the autobiography costs £11.99 at online retailer Amazon and is also available via eBook and audio formats.

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 sign it.

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

‘He returns exclusively, TV’s Irish comedy legend…’ 150 150 mhamer

‘He returns exclusively, TV’s Irish comedy legend…’

Wednesday 5th June at the Lyndene Hotel, live entertainment with personality vocalist Natalie Jaxx, vocal entertainer Stevie G, and "Come'ere There's More" he returns exclusively, TV's Irish Comedy Legend and Lyndene favourite Jimmy Cricket.

Comedy legend Jimmy Cricket heads up another eagerly awaited night of live variety entertainment at the Lyndene Hotel in Blackpool.

The evergreen Northern Irish entertainer is making his second appearance of the season at the popular seaside venue on Wednesday (5 June).

Jimmy is performing at the Lyndene for the ninth year.

The hotel posted on social media: “Wednesday 5th June at the Lyndene Hotel, live entertainment with personality vocalist Natalie Jaxx, vocal entertainer Stevie G, and “Come’ere There’s More” he returns exclusively, TV’s Irish Comedy Legend and Lyndene favourite Jimmy Cricket.
“Show starts at 7.00pm with Resident keyboard palyers Ray Bentley & Colin Marr, followed by two games of CASH Prize Bingo with Resident Compere Tom Collins.”

Jimmy has been a regular performer at the Lyndene over the past decade (apart from the enforced break due to Covid).

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 continuing success.

Jimmy’s other two shows there during the 2024 season are Wednesdays 4 September and 4 December.

Buy Jimmy’s autobiography!

Jimmy Cricket with his autobiography

A reminder that Jimmy’s official autobiography is 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.

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!

‘What a great evening of variety’ at Northop Golf Club 150 150 mhamer

‘What a great evening of variety’ at Northop Golf Club

What a great evening of variety entertainment @Northopgolfclub my thanks to organisers comic/writer/historian @JohnMartinComic and his lovely wife theatricalagent/manager/talentbooker @JoMartin_Mgmt with BGT finalist/juggler/comic @steveroylecomic & the great voice of LouiseRogan

A comedian who was a finalist in Britain’s Got Talent was among the splendid array of entertainers performing at a golf club in Wales.What a great evening of variety entertainment @Northopgolfclub my thanks to organisers comic/writer/historian @JohnMartinComic and his lovely wife theatricalagent/manager/talentbooker @JoMartin_Mgmt with BGT finalist/juggler/comic @steveroylecomic & the great voice of LouiseRogan

Steve Royle was third in the 2020 edition of BGT and also appeared as a juggler in the TV series, Phoenix Nights.

He joined famous funnyman Jimmy Cricket, fellow comic John Martin and singer Louise Rogan on stage at Northop Golf Club, Flintshire.

Jimmy posted on social media afterwards: “What a great evening of variety entertainment @Northopgolfclub.

What a great evening of variety entertainment @Northopgolfclub my thanks to organisers comic/writer/historian @JohnMartinComic and his lovely wife theatricalagent/manager/talentbooker @JoMartin_Mgmt with BGT finalist/juggler/comic @steveroylecomic & the great voice of LouiseRogan

“My thanks to organisers comic/writer/historian @JohnMartinComic and his lovely wife theatricalagent/manager/talentbooker @JoMartin_Mgmt with BGT finalist/juggler/comic @steveroylecomic & the great voice of LouiseRogan.”

Northop Golf Club is situated in stunning 247-acre parkland and is one of the most celebrated golfing venues in North Wales.
What a great evening of variety entertainment @Northopgolfclub my thanks to organisers comic/writer/historian @JohnMartinComic and his lovely wife theatricalagent/manager/talentbooker @JoMartin_Mgmt with BGT finalist/juggler/comic @steveroylecomic & the great voice of LouiseRogan
It offers a championship course and multiple teeing areas, making it a perfect location for golfers of all abilities.

Buy Jimmy’s autobiography!

Don’t forget that Jimmy’s official autobiography is on sale.

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

The paperback version costs £11.99 at online retailer Amazon. 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.

Additionally, it is 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!