Hi everyone, Peter Vincent here. I’m setting up this GoFundMe to support our wonderful friend and comedy colleague, Junior Simpson.

Emma, Junior’s wife, recently contacted Manford’s to share some very difficult news. Following a series of strokes, Junior has been diagnosed with vascular dementia and has had to retire from performing and writing.

There will be a fundraising gig in due course, but if there’s one thing the comedy circuit has always done brilliantly, it’s look after its own. Junior has given so much to this industry over the years. Now it’s our turn to show up for him and his family.

If you’re able to contribute, no matter the amount, it will make a real difference. And if you can’t, simply sharing this page will help enormously.

Let’s rally round and do what we do best.

Thank you.