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Elvis impersonator raises £200,000 for Francis House 150 150 mhamer

Elvis impersonator raises £200,000 for Francis House

DJ and Elvis Impersonator Jim Nicholas has raised an incredible £200k over 25 years by collecting at his performances

 

 

 

 

 

 

DJ and Elvis Presley impersonator Jim Nicholas has raised an amazing £200,000 over 25 years for Francis House Children’s Hospice.

Jim, who is a good friend of comedian Jimmy Cricket, has raised the funds by collecting at his performances.

Northern Irish funnyman Jimmy has also brought in a lot of money over the decades for the hospice.

Francis House is based in south Manchester.

Both entertainers feature in the latest edition of the charity’s newsletter (above).

‘Wonderful cause’

Jimmy, 74, tweeted: “Our thanks, (mine and Jim Nicholas), for the lovely article in the@FrancisHouseCH winter newsletter.

“It has been a pleasure working on behalf of your wonderful cause over the years!”

His pal Jim says in the newsletter: “From day one when I first went to Francis House and saw the families, I felt that I wanted to do everything I could for them.

“Without Francis House these families would be stuck.

“If I can entertain people and they enjoy what I’m doing, and if that helps in some small way, I’m happy to do it.”

Jim, who is from Swinton in Salford, Greater Manchester, is also the impresario behind Jimmy’s variety shows for Francis House.

The pair were introduced many years ago by Sister Aloysius and have remained close friends and showbiz partners ever since.

Christmas CD

The Stars Come Out for Francis House charity gala has taken place at the Oldham Coliseum eight times.

In addition, there are plans for an October 2020 performance.

A few years ago, Jimmy hit upon the idea of original Christmas numbers to sell at his shows with profits donated to Francis House.

The CD is Santa bring my wellies back to me.

The name of the CD relates to the theft several years ago of concrete wellington boots (below right).

‘Happy Christmas everyone!’

The late Sir Ken Dodd had given them to Rochdale-based Jimmy.

The wellies were given by Ken Dodd to Jimmy CricketJimmy said: “With Christmas ‘19 beckoning my goal is to reach 2,000 copies and that would mean we’ve raised £10,000 for Francis House.

“A big thank you to those of you who’ve bought one and a Happy Christmas everyone!”

Francis House said: “Help Jimmy reach his goal of selling 2,000 copies to raise £10,000!

“‘Santa Bring My Wellies Back To Me’ can be purchased for £5 plus £1.95 p&p from Francis House by calling 0161 443 2200.

“Or go to www.francishouse.org.uk/getinvolved/shop/online-shop/”

You can also buy the CD here at Jimmy’s own website.

And there’s more… there’s a special Christmas offer on at present from Jimmy!

Christmas ‘jam’ night benefits Francis House 150 150 mhamer

Christmas ‘jam’ night benefits Francis House

Great night at the Christmas Jam night at St Vincent’s Parish Hall with Jonathan Young, Mrs C. and our friend Moureen, with help from Kath on tea’s and coffee’s and Pauline who organised the raffle for @FrancisHouseCH

One of Jimmy Cricket’s favourite charities benefited from the famous funnyman’s Christmas ‘jam’ night.

The event, hosted by the popular Northern Irish entertainer and his wife May Marion every couple of months, takes place in the lounge area of St Vincent’s parish centre in his home town of Rochdale.

It started about a decade ago as an opportunity for Jimmy and other performers to try out new routines and is still going strong.

As a result, the famous entertainer has nicknamed those who regularly support these evenings as ‘Jimmy’s Jammers’.

At every event,  there is a raffle and the selling of refreshments, with all proceeds donated to a chosen charity.

Francis House Children’s Hospice, based in south Manchester, was the beneficiary of the Christmas ‘jam’ night on Tuesday (3 December).

Jonathan Young from The Bachelors, a great friend of Jimmy’s, also appeared at the event.

Jimmy, 74, tweeted: “Great night at the Christmas Jam night at St Vincent’s Parish Hall with Jonathan Young, Mrs C. and our friend Moureen.

“With help from Kath on tea’s and coffee’s and Pauline who organised the raffle for @FrancisHouseCH”

The popular entertainer has raised around half-a-million pounds for the Didsbury charity over the years.
That is thanks to countless touring shows and parish hall events over almost two decades.
Care, support and friendship
Francis House cares for children and young adults with life-threatening conditions.
It provides a home from home where families can receive professional care, support and friendship.

The Rainbow Family Trust was set up in the early 1990s as a charity by Sister Aloysius and Father Thomas Mulheran.

They were concerned about the lack of palliative care for the families of children with a short life expectancy.

Opened by Princess Diana

As a result, the seven-bedroom Francis House opened in November 1991, with Diana, Princess of Wales, officially doing the honours.

It was only the fifth children’s hospice built in the UK and the world.

Find out where Jimmy is performing and his other forthcoming shows by viewing all his tour dates on this website.
It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas… 150 150 mhamer

It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas…
Jimmy Cricket @jimmy__cricket · 12h It’s Turkey and Tinsel time and looking a lot like Christmas at @LyndeneHotel tonight folks with their wonderful residents!
Jimmy Cricket helped to get the Christmas season well and truly up and running at his favourite Blackpool hotel.
The well-known comedian did his latest shows in the Lyndene at the Lancashire seaside resort on Wednesday (20 November).

The hotel is one of Blackpool’s unique locations as it welcomes tourists and visitors all year round.

After the summer and illuminations seasons end each year, it is straight into the Lyndene’s Christmas season with turkey and tinsel stays.

Jimmy Cricket @jimmy__cricket · 12h It’s Turkey and Tinsel time and looking a lot like Christmas at @LyndeneHotel tonight folks with their wonderful residents!

Jimmy, 74, put the photo montage above on social media.

 

He also tweeted: “It’s Turkey and Tinsel time and looking a lot like Christmas at @LyndeneHotel tonight folks with their wonderful residents!????”

Jimmy has been doing regular shows at the Lyndene Hotel for the past few years.

Several acts usually perform twice per night, once each in different lounges at the hotel.

You can see the rest of Jimmy’s Lyndene dates for 2019 below.

The Lyndene offers more than 141 fully equipped and tastefully decorated en suite bedrooms.

Its website says: “Our hotel offers three newly refurbished licensed bars and two magnificent air conditioned, sea view cabaret lounges.

“The Lyndene Hotel offers superb compered entertainment EVERY NIGHT of the year.”

Jimmy Cricket's Lyndene Hotel dates in 2019

Jimmy announced earlier this year that he is to spend a FIFTH season at the Lyndene Hotel.

See next year’s dates below and visit the hotel’s website here.

Find out where Jimmy is performing and his other forthcoming shows by viewing all his tour dates on this website.

Returning to what has become my second home working alongside many talented singers and old friends like @MALFORDUK , my thanks goes to Claire @TowerTopEnts and @LyndeneHotel the Manager Paul, and all the Team members for their hospitality and support over the last four years

Lyndene Hotel: Christmas acts revealed at Blackpool hotel 150 150 mhamer

Lyndene Hotel: Christmas acts revealed at Blackpool hotel

Jimmy Cricket is billed as “TV’s Irish comedy legend” in the Lyndene Hotel’s Christmas line-up.

Jimmy Cricket headlines the Lyndene Hotel's Christmas line-up

The Blackpool hotel has revealed its festive acts on a sparkling poster (above).

Jimmy tweeted: “Sharing the new poster from @TowerTopEnts for Christmas, hosted @LyndeneHotel this festive season!????”

A poster shows the Halloween Week acts at the Lyndene Hotel in Blackpool

The famous entertainer will perform on three nights during December – 11, 18 and 31.

He also appears during Halloween week at the popular seaside resort (see right for poster).

Before then, Jimmy is back at the Lyndene Hotel after a break over the summer on Wednesday 4 September.

You can see the rest of his dates at the hotel for 2019 below.

The Lyndene, perched on the seafront, is one of Blackpool’s unique locations as it welcomes tourists and visitors all year round.

Its Twitter account says it is a “beautiful 140 ensuite bedroom seafront hotel offering entertainment every evening, 3/4 atistes nightly, inc top tribute acts”.

Jimmy, who turns 74 in October, performs in two separate lounges on the same night, along with the other artists.

Other acts include comedian Carl Schofield, a Vintage with Style show from CJ Stewart and Stars in Their Eyes winner Peter Sarsfield as Frankie Valli.

Jimmy Cricket's Lyndene Hotel dates in 2019

Jimmy announced earlier this year that he is to spend a FIFTH season next year at the Lyndene Hotel.

The Belfast-born comedian, who lives in his adopted hometown of Rochdale, has at least two shows almost every month in 2020.

That is apart from December, when he performs three times, and February when he has none.

See next year’s dates below and visit the hotel’s website here.

Tour dates

You can check room availability and book here.

Or you can ring the hotel directly on 01253 346779.

Find out where Jimmy is performing and his other forthcoming shows by viewing all his tour dates on this website.Returning to what has become my second home working alongside many talented singers and old friends like @MALFORDUK , my thanks goes to Claire @TowerTopEnts and @LyndeneHotel the Manager Paul, and all the Team members for their hospitality and support over the last four years

Early 2019 return to the Lyndene Hotel on Blackpool’s Promenade 150 150 mhamer

Early 2019 return to the Lyndene Hotel on Blackpool’s Promenade

2019 and back @LyndeneHotel in one of my favourite resorts BlackpoolJimmy Cricket was back at one of his favourite entertainment venues only two days into the new year.

The popular Northern Irish entertainer posted on social media: “2019 and back in one of my favourite resorts Blackpool.”

Jimmy, 73, has done shows regularly over the past few years at the busy hotel on the Promenade in Blackpool – see below for his 2019 schedule there.

Jimmy Cricket at the Lyndene Hotel

The Lyndene, which is perched on the seafront, is one of Blackpool’s unique locations as it welcomes tourists and visitors all year round.

Find out where Jimmy is performing and his other forthcoming shows by viewing all his tour dates on this website.

Visit the hotel’s website here.

Jimmy Cricket's Lyndene Hotel dates in 2019

A Merry Christmas from Jimmy and Mrs Cricket! 150 150 mhamer

A Merry Christmas from Jimmy and Mrs Cricket!

My Christmas card 2018, wishing all my social media friends a Merry Christmas ? with Love and Best Wishes from me and Mrs C.

Jimmy Cricket has sent seasonal greetings from himself and his wife May to all his social media followers.

The famous entertainer posted a goodwill message on both his Twitter and Facebook accounts.

His Twitter posting read: “My Christmas card 2018, wishing all my Twitter friends a Merry Christmas ? with Love and Best Wishes from me and Mrs C. x”

Merry Christmas to staff & fellow acts at Lyndene Hotel in Blackpool 150 150 mhamer

Merry Christmas to staff & fellow acts at Lyndene Hotel in Blackpool

My last performance here tonight at the #LyndeneHotel for 2018. Merry Christmas ? to all the Staff and fellow performers! See you all in January next year 2019!

Jimmy Cricket finished his 2018 season at a popular hotel in Lancashire – but will be back there early in the New Year.

Much-loved Northern Irish comedian Jimmy, 73, has done shows regularly over the past few years at the hotel on the Promenade in Blackpool and has a host of performances lined up there during 2019 – see all the dates below.

Jimmy Cricket at the Lyndene Hotel

Tweeted Jimmy: “My last performance here tonight at the#LyndeneHotel for 2018. Merry Christmas ? to all the Staff and fellow performers! See you all in January next year 2019! ?”

The Lyndene, which is perched on the seafront, is one of Blackpool’s unique locations as it welcomes tourists and visitors all year round.

Find out where Jimmy is performing and his other forthcoming shows by viewing his tour dates on this website.

Visit the hotel’s website here.

Jimmy Cricket's Lyndene Hotel dates in 2019