Such very sad news.

We have known Colin since mid seventies when we met him at Whitby. Have fond memories of him at dance workshops in the old Church House and at evenings down at the Spa and latterly at The Metropole where he was an institution.

You always new that when walking up to the Met that the first face you would see would be Colin's with his welcoming smile.

Was chatting with him at the final concert at the Met only a few weeks ago, a warm very kind hearted man who always had time for everyone.

B&J