Backup North West 2025 TV themed calendar out now

Backup North West have launched their 2025 calendar following the huge success of its 2024 fundraising initiative to support Bolton's young people who are homeless or at risk of becoming so.

This year the theme is TV characters ­— and the charity calendar features some familiar faces as they have never been seen before.

Maura Jackson as the Vicar of Dibley. Picture by Julie Lomax

The town's first citizen, Mayor of Bolton Cllr Andy Morgan and Mayoress Karen Holdsworth star as Worzel Gummidge and Aunt Sally.

Maura Jackson, CEO of Backup North West, said: "These two are always game for a laugh and supportive of the charity sector and Backup.

"Next with their version of The Apprentice you’ll find MPs for Bolton Yasmin Qreshi and Phil Brickell with Leader of the Council Nick Peel another long time supporter of Backup and Cllr Rabiya Jiva."

Maura herself appears as The Vicar of Dibley, who described the venture as a 'labour of love' adding "dressing up and acting silly was all in the name of fundraising"

Every penny raised is for young people who are homeless and in crisis this Christmas.

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Other favourites to look for include Del Boy and Rodney, Match of the Day and Ru Pauls drag race supported by Pride/Bolton's Rob Wright.

The Apprentice you'll find MPs for Bolton Yasmin Qreshi and Phil Brickell with Leader of the Council Nick Peel another long time supporter of Backup and Cllr Rabiya Jiva. Picture by Julie LomaxThe calendar was sponsored by Cura Accounting and Boo Coaching and Consulting.

The fabulous pictures were taken by Julie Lomax.

Last year, Backup North West sold a musical themed calendar in which Maura appeared as pop sensation Boy George.

The new TV The TV themed calendar is now available to buy at £10.00 each via the website or going to the Backup North West offices or events.