I'm so glad Linda and I had tea with Colin in Whitby 'Met' last Friday.
At Hull 'Sea Fever' festival yesterday our friend wisely saved the sad news until we'd sung our final set... but in the survivors session we wished him God speed and dedicated 'Sweet Minerva' to him.
I've only known him for 5 years, from Warwick, Saddleworth and Whitby and will have to post my photo of him rescuing Linda from 'Paddleworth' this July.

His huge presence, his all encompassing hugs and his smiling eyes, twinkling, dancing and comforting, will be what I miss.
I will remember singing into the early morning outside the Arts Centre at Warwick '06.
There is a void now.
Rest easy Colin. You worked so hard for the pleasure of us all. Thank you.

Hazel. x.x. and Linda Kelly x.x.