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Stars Come Out for Francis House 10: ‘A fabulous night’ 150 150 mhamer

Stars Come Out for Francis House 10: ‘A fabulous night’

Stars come out for Francis House: my thanks to organiser Jim Nicholas for the last great ‘Gala Charity Evening’ for #francishousechildrenshospice

The 10th edition of Stars Come Out for Francis House in aid of a south Manchester hospice was also the last in the series.

Oldham’s Queen Elizabeth Hall staged Wednesday night’s finale, which was described as a “fabulous night”.

Northern Irish comedian Jimmy Cricket was one of the entertainers on the night, while his friend Jim Nicholas was the compere as usual for the event.

Jimmy said that more than £250,000 has been raised through variety shows like these for Francis House over the years.

He posted on social media: “Hi friends, my thanks to organiser Jim Nicholas for the last great ‘Gala Charity Evening’ for #francishousechildrenshospice with their director (soon to retire), the Reverend #davidireland who accepted the last ‘Gala cheque’ which makes it a total of a quarter of a million raised over many years doing shows.

“Alongside onstage were fellow artistes #nicksalt and #tinasalt, known onstage as ‘Kimika’ with #petersarsfield and guitarist #justindaish 🎭 #liveperformance.”

Christine Pennington commented on Jimmy’s post: “We were there last night – it was brilliant.

“We’ve known Jim for a very long time he always puts his heart and soul into anything he does for charity 😉.

“He’s done his gala shows for a long time. also jimmy cricket you were so funny you are a lovely person as well 😄 always willing to help Jim with his shows.

“It was a fabulous night. These nights will be missed but I’m sure something else will come along.

“Thank you to everyone for their part last night.”

In addition to Jimmy’s unique brand of comedy, there were also live tribute acts.

Peter Sarsfield performed as Frankie Valli and Justin Daish was Hank Marvin.
Also starring were the laughter and music duo, Kimika.
Princess of Wales
Based in Didsbury, Francis House Children’s Hospice cares for children and young adults with life-threatening conditions.
It provides a home from home where families receive professional care, support and friendship.

Sister Aloysius and Fr Thomas Mulheran set up the Rainbow Family Trust in the early 1990s as a charity.

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

The late Diana, Princess of Wales, officially opened the seven-bedroom Francis House in November 1991.

Stars Come Out for Francis House show is back for 10th time 150 150 mhamer

Stars Come Out for Francis House show is back for 10th time

The Stars Come Out for Francis House show returns for a 10th time next week, with Jimmy Cricket among the performers.

The Stars Come Out for Francis House show returns next week, with Jimmy Cricket among the performers.

Jimmy and his friend Jim Nicholas, who hosts the event, are both long-standing supporters of  Francis House Children’s Hospice in south Manchester.

In addition to Jimmy’s inimitable brand of comedy, there are also live tribute acts.

Peter Sarsfield performs as Frankie Valli and Justin Daish is Hank Marvin.
Also starring are the laughter and music duo, Kimika.
Stars Come Out for Francis House 10 takes place on Wednesday 16 October at Queen Elizabeth Hall in Oldham.
It is a family show with unreserved seating.
Tickets cost £25 (with a £2.10 booking fee).
Book your tickets here.
Northern Irish entertainer Jimmy has raised more than half-a-million pounds for Francis House over the years.
That is thanks to countless touring shows and parish hall events across more than two decades.
Princess of Wales
Based in Didsbury, Francis House cares for children and young adults with life-threatening conditions.
It provides a home from home where families receive professional care, support and friendship.

Sister Aloysius and Fr Thomas Mulheran set up the Rainbow Family Trust in the early 1990s as a charity.

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

The late Diana, Princess of Wales, officially opened the seven-bedroom Francis House in November 1991.