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Facebook photo recalls Macmillan fundraiser 150 150 mhamer

Facebook photo recalls Macmillan fundraiser

Jimmy Cricket and Mick LockeJimmy Cricket was reminded of a charity show held in Carlisle more than two years ago by a photograph posted recently on Facebook.

The famous Northern Irish comedian is pictured with Mick Locke at the concert, which was called LW Rock4Macmillan and took place at the Shepherd’s Inn.

Jimmy headlined the 2012 edition of the event which is an annual fundraiser organised by Carlisle-based Kelvin Wood, with all proceeds donated to the Macmillan Cancer Support charity.

Topping the bill at a memorial concert 150 150 mhamer

Topping the bill at a memorial concert

Jimmy and Kelvin (who is pictured far left) singers Big D and Micky Diamond and host Ryan Dollard

Jimmy and Kelvin (who is pictured far left) with singers Big D and Mickey Diamond and host Ryan Dollard

Jimmy Cricket, who has been spending two days a week during the summer performing in Eastbourne, was at the other end of the country at the weekend.

The Rochdale-based entertainer topped the bill in the third annual LW Rock 4 Macmillan concert at The Shepherds Inn & Auctioneer in Carlisle.

All proceeds raised at the event, held in memory of Lance Wood who died in 2009 from liver cancer, were donated to Macmillan Cancer Support.

Lance’s son, Kelvin J Wood, organises the show and also appeared as he is the lead singer of an indie rock band from Carlisle called The Mass.

Gretna Social Club hosted the first two annual events but its popularity has grown so much that Kelvin was forced to switch to a larger venue.

Other acts appearing alongside Jimmy and Kelvin’s band included singers Big D and Mickey Diamond.

The  evening was hosted by local ITV reporter Ryan Dollard.

Jimmy said: “The show raised hundreds of pounds and everyone had a fabulous time!”

Jimmy starred in the third annual LW Rock 4 Macmillan concert at The Shepherds Inn & Auctioneer in Carlisle

Jimmy starred in the annual LW Rock 4 Macmillan concert at The Shepherds Inn & Auctioneer in Carlisle