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Back to Blackpool hotel for more celebration party performances 150 150 mhamer

Back to Blackpool hotel for more celebration party performances

The Lyndene Hotel is marking Jimmy Cricket's special anniversary with a celebratory drink during dinner.

Jimmy Cricket’s next appearance at the Blackpool hotel where he is celebrating a decade of performances is just around the corner.

The Northern Irish comedian is currently in his 10th year entertaining at the popular Lyndene.

Like other performers, he does two separate shows – one in each of the venue’s two lounges – on the nights he is there.

Rochdale-based Jimmy has dubbed the Lyndene as his “second home” as he has made so many appearances since 2015 at the seafront hotel.

And the Lyndene is marking the special anniversary with a complimentary drink during dinner.

He returns there on Wednesday 3 September for the third of four visits during 2025.

Lyndene Hotel in Blackpool

The Lyndene said on social media: “🥳In celebration for 10 years exclusively at the Lyndene Hotel, during dinner everyone receives a complimentary glass of prosecco to celebrate with him 🥂🍾.

“To help Jimmy and us celebrate this momentous milestone, book in today by contacting us on:
📞 01253 346779
📩 reservations@lyndenehotel.co.uk
Jimmy’s last show of the year at the ywill be on Wednesday, 3 December.

See all Jimmy’s booked events here.

Also read: And there’s more… yet another season at the Lyndene!

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 £10 and can be bought at online retailer Amazon here, also being available in eBook and audio formats.

Signed copies (£13.99 including postage and packing) can be purchased on this website here.

It is also available at Jimmy’s live gigs for £10 where he will 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.

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

 

Memoirs Of An Irish Comedian now just £10! 150 150 mhamer

Memoirs Of An Irish Comedian now just £10!
The Jimmy Cricket Story is the famous comedian's official autobiographyJimmy Cricket’s autobiography, Memoirs Of An Irish Comedian, is now even better value than ever!

The book tells the heart-warming story of Jimmy’s 50 golden years in showbusiness – in his own words.

It has a high rating on retail platform Amazon, where it is currently available for £10.

One reviewer wrote: “Brings back memories of days gone by. A true comedian & gentleman. Highly recommend.”

Another purchaser reflected: “Jimmy’s story is wonderful.

“It is personal without being egotistical, detailed without being dull, funny in all the right places!”

And one person described it as the “the ultimate feel-good book”.

Additonally, it is available in ebook format on Amazon priced £9.99 (unless you have subscribed to Kindle Unlimited, in which case it is free – Amazon Kindle allows users to read ebooks purchased on Amazon.)

Mary’s Meals

Jimmy will sign copies of the book at his live shows, where they are also available for the discounted price of £10.

And there is also the opportunity for people to purchase a signed copy of Memoirs Of An Irish Comedian on Jimmy’s website.
Go to the Shop section of the site and follow the instructions towards the bottom of the page.
The cost is £10, plus £3.99 for postage and packaging.

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 where hunger and poverty prevent children from gaining an education.

Also read: Jimmy talks about his book here

Mary’s Meals: 20 years serving global communities

From bingo caller to 50 Golden Years in showbiz!

 

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

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!

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!

Stand-up comedy, book talk and Q&A at library event 150 150 mhamer

Stand-up comedy, book talk and Q&A at library event

Jimmy Cricket's autobiography will again be the focus for a library event in his adopted hometown of Rochdale later this week.

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

Vanish

“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

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: My first library gig must have gone well because…

 

Mary’s Meals: ‘What better way to start the festive season!’ 150 150 mhamer

Mary’s Meals: ‘What better way to start the festive season!’

What better way to start the festive season!

An evening featuring festive music and a talk from Mary’s Meals founder Magnus MacFarlane-Barrow takes place later this month.

The event, A Very Joyful Christmas, is at St Bede’s College in Manchester on Saturday 23 November.

Tickets cost £12, which includes refreshments.

Mary’s Meals supports feeding projects in some of the world’s poorest communities where hunger and poverty prevent children from gaining an education.

Jimmy Cricket, who is a big supporter of the charity, said: “With Christmas coming soon, why not put this one in the diary for 23rd November @StBedesCollege Manchester!

“Attentees on the evening will help to feed & educate 2.5 million children from around the world @MarysMeals.

“What better way to start the festive season!” 

The Sacred Heart Choir is providing the festive music on the night.

Inspiration

Book your ticket for the event online here, ring 0800 698 1212 or email info@marysmeals.org

One pound from each sale of Jimmy’s autobiography Memoirs Of An Irish Comedian, go to Mary’s Meals.

It grew out of a charity called Scottish International Relief (SIR).

SIR was set up after Magnus MacFarlane-Barrow and his brother Fergus took aid from their home in Argyll, Scotland, to Medjugorje, Bosnia-Herzegovina, during the conflict in 1992.

The Mary’s Meals campaign itself was born in 2002 when Magnus visited Malawi during a famine and met a mother dying from AIDS.

When Magnus asked her eldest son Edward what his dreams were in life, he replied simply: “I want to have enough food to eat and to go to school one day.”

That moment was a key part of the inspiration which led to the founding of Mary’s Meals.

The charity began by feeding 200 children in Malawi.

Today, it feeds more than two million hungry children every school day in 20 countries.

The charity is named in honour of Mary, the mother of Jesus, who brought up her own child in poverty.

Also read: Mary’s Meals: Charity marks memorable milestone

‘Thrilled’ over Kindle sales of autobiography on Amazon