Stand-up comedy, book talk and Q&A at library event
Jimmy Cricket’s autobiography will again be the focus of a library event in his adopted hometown of Rochdale later this week.
The Belfast-born comedian published Memoirs Of An Irish Comedian last year.
It tells the heart-warming story of his illustrious life and 50-year career as an entertainer.
In September, Rochdale Council invited him to give a talk at Heywood Library about the book.
And the afternoon went so well that they asked him to do another one on Saturday, this time in the town’s Central Library at Number One Riverside.
The council posted on social media: “Rochdale Library are excited to be hosting a free meet the author event for Jimmy Cricket on Sat 23rd November at 1pm.
“Tickets and more information are available via Eventbrite: eventbrite.co.uk/e/meet-the-aut
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“Jimmy will be discussing his life, which he has published as an autobiography entitled Memoirs of an Irish Comedian – Come ‘Ere There’s More.
“As Jimmy says himself in the book: ‘I hope it brings back warm memories for older readers, and gives a taste to younger readers of a form of entertainment that seemed to vanish before our very eyes.’
“Jimmy will also perform some stand-up comedy and take questions from the audience.
“If you wish to purchase Jimmy’s book, copies will be available on the day priced at £10 (cash only please), which Jimmy will be pleased to sign.”
The event, part of a series of talks organised by Rochdale Council entitled Meet the author, is free to attend.
In lieu of a fee, Jimmy would be grateful for a small donation towards the charity Mary’s Meals, though this is optional.
Poorest communities
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.
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