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A Redditch group, featuring former members of Ocean Colour Scene, are releasing a charity single about their recently-departed friend while raising money for the hospice that cared for her.

Now, instead of inviting Merrymaker, from Astwood Bank, in for an interview - or simply playing their track - we decided to organise an extra special gig performing their new single to the patients at Primrose.

Adam Barry and Dan Sealey, who make up the band, were moved to write the song for Ona's family because of the impact she had on their lives: 鈥淲hen we told the family we wanted to do a charity single they asked straightaway if we could do it for Primrose Hospice.

"The family spoke so highly of everyone at Primrose. She was so young and such a great spirit and great support. It seemed like the natural thing to do really."

Evergreen is the lead single taken from the band鈥檚 EP which was released earlier this month.