What is the origin of Bingo Lingo “Little Jimmy”?
What is the origin of Bingo Lingo "Little Jimmy"? "Little Jimmy" is the lingo for Number 1 in Bingo. Contrary to popular belief, Little Jimmy was not the inspiration for the Bingo Lingo Call Little Jimmy, Number 1. The term was first recorded in 1900, 72 years before "Long Haired Lover From Liverpool" was a hit. While many believe that "Little Jimmy" is a more recent bingo call originating in the 1970s from Little Jimmy Osmond1, who had the UK Christmas number one hit in 1972 with "Long Haired Lover from Liverpool", this is not the case. At just nine years and eight months old, Jimmy Osmond became the youngest person to have a number [...]
Compass Group Raise Money for Alzheimer’s Society
Compass Group, One Retail Hire Monet Bingo Machine to Raise Money for Alzheimer's Society Add a spark of fun to your event with our professional bingo machine rental services, crafted to deliver excitement and connection. Our state-of-the-art Monet Bingo Machine fully customisable with your branding, guarantees an effortless and memorable bingo experience for any gathering. We were delighted to partner with Compass Group, One Retail, at their annual managers’ conference, where bingo served as a refreshing break from training and information sessions. Using our Monet Bingo Machine, they created a vibrant atmosphere that raised over £700 for the Alzheimer’s Society. We provided the machine, vintage bingo balls, all bingo tickets, and pens/dabbers, ensuring a seamless event. The [...]