WELLY wearing Irish comic Jimmy Cricket kept the crowds entertained at Oswaldtwistle Civic Theatre to raise funds for Hyndburn charities.

The well known entertainer was joined on stage by singing duo Smart Move in what was described by organisers as a fantastic night held to raise funds for several good causes.

Hyndburn Arthritic Care, Hyndburn Crossroads, Accrington and District Blind Society and Maundy relief will each receive £70 after the event which also featured performers David Wenzel and Mark Hartley.