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It’s goodbye X (formerly Twitter), hello Bluesky! 150 150 mhamer

It’s goodbye X (formerly Twitter), hello Bluesky!

Great to be on 'BlueSky' and everyone is welcome to join in on the fun!

Some ‘Bluesky’ thinking has resulted in Jimmy Cricket switching social media platforms.

Along with Facebook and LinkedIn, the famous funnyman also had a presence on X, formerly Twitter.

However, following a mistake by X which led to Jimmy’s account being accidentally deleted, he decided to use it as an opportunity to leave.

He said: “Great to be on ‘BlueSky’ and everyone is welcome to join in on the fun!”

Jimmy is on BlueSky using the handle (identity) of jimmycricketcomic.bsky.social

Clicking on this sentence will take you directly there.

You can follow Jimmy on his profile page by clicking on the + Follow button (towards the top right of the page).

The Bluesky logo

As with X, users can share short posts containing text, images, and videos on Bluesky.

Jimmy will be posting regular jokes on the platform, which is owned by Bluesky Social PBC.

It began in 2019 as a research initiative at Twitter, before becoming an independent company in 2021.

Development for the social app quickened in 2022 following Elon Musk’s controversial acquisition of Twitter, which has since alienated many people.

Bluesky launched as invitation-only service in February 2023 and then opened registrations in February 2024.

It reportedly reached 20 million users by November last year.

In the same month, it experienced its largest user exodus since Musk bought the platform in 2022.

You can also stay in touch with what Jimmy is doing on Linkehttps://www.nbcnews.com/tech/tech-news/x-sees-largest-user-exodus-musk-takeover-rcna179793dIn and also on Facebook here.

Read on this website: Memoirs Of An Irish Comedian: Hear chapter one now!

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!

Jimmy Cricket’s first gig of the new year is a sellout 150 150 mhamer

Jimmy Cricket’s first gig of the new year is a sellout

Jimmy Cricket is performing at St Joseph's Community Club in Brinscall, near Chorley in Lancashire - and the show is a sellout!Jimmy Cricket’s first show of 2025 is a sellout.

He is performing at St Joseph’s Community Club in Brinscall, near Chorley in Lancashire.

The event takes place on Friday 17 January.

St Joseph’s have posted a picture saying that the show is “sold out”.

On Facebook, a description of the club says: “In the centre of the village of Brinscall, serving its members and the community.

“Where there will be a warm welcome and a cold beer.”

Buy Jimmy’s 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.

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!

Lyndene Hotel: I’ll be back again next year, my friends! 150 150 mhamer

Lyndene Hotel: I’ll be back again next year, my friends!

 Jimmy Cricket @jimmy__cricket · Dec 4 Hi folks @LyndeneHotel tonight, my last gig at this ever popular Blackpool hotel, finishing off my ninth year! Will be back in 2025 to celebrate the 10th my friends! 🎭 laughteristhebestmedicine

Jimmy Cricket signed off with his last gig at Blackpool’s Lyndene Hotel for the year – and immediately looked forward to 2025!

The famous comedian performed at the seafront venue for the fourth and final time in 2o24 on Wednesday (4 December).

He said later on social media: “Hi folks, @LyndeneHotel tonight, my last gig at this ever popular Blackpool hotel, finishing off my ninth year!

“Will be back in 2025 to celebrate the 10th my friends! laughteristhebestmedicine.”

Excited

The hotel posted: “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 2025 ☘️
  • 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.

Great idea for a Christmas present…

If you’re looking to buy someone a special 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!