Santa pops by to visit Jimmy’s Christmas CD recording

Jimmy Cricket's Christmas CD

An unseasonal visit from Father Christmas occurred in Rochdale last week as Santa paid a visit to the Gracieland recording Studios where the locally based comedian Jimmy Cricket was recording songs for his new Christmas CD.

Jimmy was in the thick of putting together the first few songs for the album at this local recording studio owned by Lisa Stansfield. Helping him with this was the St Patrick’s 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 infamous footwear.

This CD is all set to 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 will continue to record for this album at Gracieland at the beginning of August in preparation for the CD’s launch at the start of autumn.

Jimmy 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 sung 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.”