Nostalgia: Born leader Phyllis ran Colchester dance school for nearly 40 years TODAY’S nostalgia spread shines the spotlight on a lady who created “so many memories for so many people” in Colchester. Phyllis Orrin (nee Manning) ran a dance school in the town for nearly 40 years, putting on countless shows and raising funds for worthy causes. Sadly, Phyllis died in July 2002, aged 83. However, son Peter made contact after spotting a picture of his mum in one of our recent archive photo collections celebrating the good folk of Colchester.
Performers - a Phyllis Manning Dance School show He says he was brought up attending and helping out at the various charity shows she organised.