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Santa pays unseasonable visit to Jimmy Cricket’s Christmas CD recording! 150 150 mhamer

Santa pays unseasonable visit to Jimmy Cricket’s Christmas CD recording!

Jimmy Cricket with Father Christmas and the choir from St Patrick's RC Primary School in Rochdale

Father Christmas made an unseasonable visit in Rochdale recently when he went to see locally based comedian Jimmy Cricket recording songs for his new CD.

Much-loved entertainer Jimmy was in the middle of putting together the first few songs for his Christmas album at  the Gracieland Studio owned by Rochdale-born singer, song-writer and actress Lisa Stansfield.

Helping him with this was the St Patrick’s RC Primary School choir when Father Christmas stopped by with a special treat – a pair of Jimmy’s famous wellington boots!

This was the perfect gift, as the signature track of Jimmy’s Christmas CD is to do with his famous footwear – Santa bring my wellies back to me.

This CD will be released in September for the Christmas 2016 season and all proceeds are going to the Francis House Children’s Hospice in south Manchester.

Jimmy Cricket at the recording of his forthcoming Christmas CD

Jimmy, 70, said: “It was great that Santa took time out from his off-season to pay us all a visit during what was a very festive recording session, albeit in the middle of summer!

“Santa also landed with a pair of my wellies, which fitted the bill well as the title of the CD is just that!

“Also, I must thank the pupils and staff of St Patrick’s Primary School who all sang their socks off for the songs they are involved with in the album. Their enthusiasm and energy really stood out.

“Add in the sheer professionalism from everyone at Gracieland and this all bodes well for a great Christmas product.

“When it goes on sale in September, those who buy it will know they have made a much-needed contribution to such a worthy cause as Francis House.”

Featured in the photos are Jimmy, Father Christmas and members of the St Patrick’s RC Primary School  choir who are: Roisin Hassett, Ruby Loynd, Gaea Aparis, Liberty Reynolds, Jemima Qureshi and Franchezka Barandino.

* Jimmy’s Christmas CD in aid of the Francis House Children’s Hospice will be out from 1 September. It will be priced at £5 and be available for purchase from either the hospice direct or from the online shop at Jimmy’s website, www.jimmycricket.co.uk

Jimmy Cricket with the choir from St Patrick's RC Primary School in Rochdale

Christmas CD to raise money for Francis House 150 150 mhamer

Christmas CD to raise money for Francis House

Jimmy Cricket's Christmas CD will be called Santa bring my wellies back to me

Jimmy Cricket is to produce a Christmas CD in aid of Francis House Children’s Hospice.

It will be entitled Santa bring my wellies back to me, as this will be the signature track on the album.

All the songs have been written by famous entertainer Jimmy and will be recorded at the Gracieland Studio in Rochdale at the beginning of July.

The CD is to cost £5 and will be available from the 1 September, either by contacting Francis House direct or buying online at the shop page on this website through the PayPal facility on offer.

Jimmy, 70, said: “I am delighted I will be able to launch this CD because it has been in the pipeline for several years.

“I am thrilled to once more be raising funds for such a worthy cause. My association with the Francis House Children’s Hospice goes way back and I continue to support this valuable community asset whenever I can.”

Enjoying an afternoon tea at Healey Dell 150 150 mhamer

Enjoying an afternoon tea at Healey Dell

Healey Dell Tea Rooms

Jimmy Cricket recently visited the tea rooms at the Healey Dell Nature Reserve on the outskirts of Rochdale where he lives.

Jimmy Cricket at the Healey Dell Tea Rooms with Tim the manager

He was at the delightful Healey Dell Heritage Centre & Tea Rooms with Mrs Cricket as a treat for both of them and they enjoyed an afternoon tea consisting of sandwiches, scones and cakes.

The famous entertainer bumped into Tim, manager of the centre, while he was there (right).

Jimmy explained: “The reason for the visit stems back to my 70th birthday last October, as one of the gifts I received from the many wonderful presents I got was a voucher to these Dell Tea Rooms!

“Since my birthday, I have not had too many chances to use the voucher due to work commitments, but I managed to get there last Sunday and both I and Mrs Cricket had a wonderful afternoon.”

The Healey Dell Heritage Centre & Tea Rooms is a non-profit organisation run entirely by unpaid volunteers.

For more information about the tea rooms, visit http://www.healeydelltearooms.co.uk/home.html

Jimmy Cricket to perform in Spain, Cyprus & Ireland 150 150 mhamer

Jimmy Cricket to perform in Spain, Cyprus & Ireland

Pissouri Amphitheatre

Veteran comedian Jimmy Cricket is going international during the remainder of 2016.

Jimmy, 70, has plans to entertain in Spain during June, in Cyprus through September and in the Republic of Ireland in November.

His trip to the Costa Blanca during the first week of June involves appearances at The Emerald Isle and the Madhouse, both located in the Orihuela district of the Alicante region.

For more information on Jimmy’s appearances there, go to https://www.facebook.com/emeraldislelf and https://www.facebook.com/pages/Matrix-Madhouse/399223050228664

Then in September, Rochdale-based Jimmy will team up with Richard & Adam – who both featured in the 2013 series of Britain’s Got Talent – to tour some of the wonderful venues located in and around the lovely Mediterranean island of Cyprus.

The famous entertainer’s visit includes an appearance at the Pissouri Amphitheatre (pictured above) in the Limassol region of the island. For tickets to all of these Cypriot shows, please visit http://www.lyceumproductions.eu/

Jimmy will travel to County Donegal in the Republic of Ireland towards the backend of the year.

On Saturday 5 November, he will bring his stand-up comedy show to the Balor Arts Centre in Ballybofey.  He was last there eight years ago in the old venue, which has since been replaced by a brand new facility.

Belfast-born Jimmy is looking forward to returning to the venue as last time it was a full house! For tickets, please visit http://www.balorartscentre.finntech.ie/

Rochdale Observer continues build-up to birthday fun run 150 150 mhamer

Rochdale Observer continues build-up to birthday fun run

The Rochdale Observer published a story about Jimmy Cricket's charity fun run

Jimmy Cricket’s local newspaper has published a story about the famous entertainer’s charity fun run, which takes place on Sunday 18 October.

The Rochdale Observer report went in the 7 August edition of the paper and featured more build-up  to the special event, which will mark Jimmy’s 70th birthday.

The form for Jimmy Cricket's 70th birthday fun run

The 5K race  around the Cowm Reservoir in Whitworth, East Lancashire, will be in aid of his preferred charity, the Francis House Children’s Hospice in Manchester.

Rochdale-based Jimmy said: “Interest in the event is growing and this article features a local Rochdale lady who using my 70th birthday fun run as a goal in her quest to get healthier and lose weight!”

The entry fee to join Jimmy on this fun race is £4 to club runners and £6 to all others. An additional £1 will be charged to entrants who turn up on the day. Prizes will be awarded to all race finishers.

For more information and for a copy of the entry form, please contact Andy O’Sullivan at info@andemsrunners.co.uk

Alternatively, you can download the form above right by clicking on it, so it is on its own page, and then printing out (right click and print, or press “Ctrl” and “P”).

Fun run build-up covered by Athletics Weekly 150 150 mhamer

Fun run build-up covered by Athletics Weekly

The Rochdale Observer reported on Jimmy Cricket's forthcoming fun run

Jimmy Cricket has a new claim to fame after appearing in the Athletics Weekly magazine.

Athletics Weekly reported on Jimmy Cricket's forthcoming fun run

The publication devoted to all things relating to running published an article (right) earlier this month featuring Jimmy’s 70th birthday fun run that will be held in Whitworth, near Rochdale, on October 18.

It also reported on Jimmy’s visit to the location that will act as the starting point and finish line for the fun run – the Cock & Magpie public house.

The Rochdale Observer, Jimmy’s  local newspaper, also covered this ‘four months to go’ milestone (top).

Famous entertainer Jimmy said: “All this build-up coverage of my birthday fun run was quite remarkable and a big thanks should go to Andy O’Sullivan, who arranged this preview for me and who will be the race organiser for the event in the autumn.”The form for Jimmy Cricket's 70th birthday fun run

The 5K race will be in aid of his preferred charity, the Francis House Children’s Hospice in Manchester.

The entry fee to join Jimmy on this fun race is £4 to club runners and £6 to all others. An additional £1 will be charged to entrants who turn up on the day. Prizes will be awarded to all race finishers.

For more information and for a copy of the entry form, please contact Andy O’Sullivan at info@andemsrunners.co.uk

Or you can download the form above right by clicking on it, so it is on its own page, and then printing out (right click and print, or press “Ctrl” and “P”).

Fun run poster flags up birthday charity event 150 150 mhamer

Fun run poster flags up birthday charity event

The special poster publicising the charity fun run being organised to mark Jimmy Cricket's 70th birthday in OctoberA special poster has been produced to publicise the 5K charity fun run being organised to mark Jimmy Cricket’s 70th birthday in October.

The event is being arranged in Jimmy’s adopted hometown of Rochdale in Greater Manchester by a seasoned run organiser called Andy O’Sullivan, who is not only associated with the local Rochdale Harriers running club, but who has also been awarded the MBE for all the fundraising he has done over the years.

Famous Northern Irish entertainer Jimmy will turn 70 on 17 October 2015 and his birthday race will take place the following day.

The location of the start will be the Cock & Magpie pub in Whitworth, near Jimmy’s beloved Healey Dell Nature Reserve where he is often spotted walking and taking in the beautiful surroundings.

He will be there in person to start the race off at 11.30am, with the route planned to take in two laps of Cowm Reservoir, ensuring the race will be a true 5K.

Jimmy said:  “A big thank you to Rachel –  one of the charity’s trainee fundraisers – for producing a nice flyer for the event (above right).

“Naturally, I will be on hand to start the race off outside the Cock & Magpie public house and welcome back the winners after two laps of this stunning water feature. I will also hand out the prizes in the Cock & Magpie once all runners are safely back home.”

All proceeds from the fun run will be donated to one of Jimmy’s favourite charities, which is the Francis House Children’s Hospice in Manchester.

The entry fee to join Jimmy on this fun race is £4 to club runners and £6 to all others. An additional £1 will be charged to entrants who turn up on the day. Prizes will be awarded to all race finishers.

For more information and for a copy of the entry form, please contact Andy O’Sullivan at info@andemsrunners.co.uk