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By:mhamer
March 4, 2017
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Party marks Lancashire priest’s 75th birthday

Jimmy Cricket with wife May and Fr David Lupton

Comic Jimmy Cricket with his wife May and Fr David Lupton at the birthday party

Jimmy Cricket recently participated in a special birthday celebration for a friend who is a Catholic priest based in the Lancashire market town of Rawtenstall.

Fr David Lupton was celebrating his 75^th birthday and has been the parish priest at St James The Less Roman Catholic church in Rawtenstall for a number of years. Rawtenstall is a town nestled between North Manchester and the east Lancashire town of Burnley.

Jimmy got to know Fr Lupton through his good friend and fellow comedian, Dusty Young, who has been a member of the parish for more than 20 years. Indeed it was Dusty who put together the entertainment segment for this memorable birthday lunch held for Fr David in the parish centre.

The afternoon started with a special service in the church, followed by everyone then moving next door and having a sit-down buffet meal, which Dusty’s wife, Carole, helped to cook and prepare. After the lunch, Jimmy assisted in keeping the good cheer going alongside Dusty and his wife, May, who sang a few songs.

Fr Lupton could not be kept away for the grand finale for which he joined in (above), capping off a momentous day for him, his family and close friends.

Jimmy Cricket with fellow comedian Dusty Young and Fr David Lupton

Jimmy with fellow funnyman Dusty Young and Fr Lupton

By:mhamer
July 24, 2014
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Show packed to the rafters! Photo slideshow https://www.jimmycricket.co.uk/wp-content/themes/blade/images/empty/thumbnail.jpg 150 150 mhamer mhamer https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/e3e9e71d9bef1ab16642587b224d590b?s=96&d=mm&r=g July 24, 2014 July 24, 2014

Show packed to the rafters! Photo slideshow

A collection of photographs from Jimmy Cricket’s show at Darwen Library Theatre earlier this summer has been published on Facebook.

Vivien Nan Coyle posted the images of the well-known Northern Irish entertainer’s visit to the Lancashire venue at the start of June.

Jimmy was appearing in an afternoon show, which turned out to be a tremendous occasion as the theatre was packed to the rafters!

Vivien is pictured with Jimmy in the first photo of the slideshow below and he can also be seen in two images with Winnie Geddes.

The majority of the remaining pictures are of Jimmy in action and also with the show’s host, Glen South.

Jimmy said: “I really enjoyed performing at Darwen and was thrilled that Vivien was able to post this photo montage on her Facebook page.”

By:mhamer
July 16, 2014
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A retired fireman and The Original Wag https://www.jimmycricket.co.uk/wp-content/themes/blade/images/empty/thumbnail.jpg 150 150 mhamer mhamer https://secure.gravatar.com/avatar/e3e9e71d9bef1ab16642587b224d590b?s=96&d=mm&r=g July 16, 2014 July 16, 2014

A retired fireman and The Original Wag

Jimmy Cricket is mentioned in the foreword of a new book by a Rochdale-born novelist.

The famous entertainer was presented with his own personal copy of The Original Wag by author Graham Ashworth. Jimmy features in the book and his contribution is also acknowledged.

Graham was a firefighter with Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue service before retiring in 2009. His first novel was Man O’ The World, which was released in 2013 and The Original Wag is his second.

Amazon, the popular retail website, says: “Both books mirror extraordinary life through the medium of fictional biographies. Nostalgia, humour and a gritty way of life feature prominently to create a welcome journey down Memory Lane.”

Graham now lives in Rossendale, Lancashire, with his wife Dawn. He is currently working on a third novel, the details of which will be revealed shortly, and is a regular contributor to Rossendale’s Life magazine.

Belfast-born Jimmy, who has lived in Rochdale for many years, said: “I wish Graham the very best with this book as it has an interesting theme and I hope many people get to read it!”