A band has reformed after more than 30 years apart to raise money for a Thornbury charity.

The Inspiration, who performed as Moist Relief in the early 1980s, have recorded a charity single, Golden Sun, for Brain Tumour Support.

Garry Brandrick, brother of lead singer Marc, was diagnosed with a brain tumour in December 2017 and has received help from the charity.

In 2005 he set up a charity of his own, Ideal, to help people with a history of issues such as addiction, homelessness and offending to access employment and education. When not working, he loved wild camping.

Since the brain tumour Garry has had to step back to an advisory role at work because he can’t drive and finds it hard to use a keyboard.

He can no longer go wild camping on his own in case he has a fit and also has problems with short-term memory.

“People tell me how well I look,” said Garry. “It is often difficult for them to understand how devastating a brain tumour diagnosis is.

“I grew up in care, so I have always been independent. I didn’t think I needed support. But then Sarah, from Brain Tumour Support got in touch.”

Garry now receives 24/7 palliative care from close family. “Mates and family have been great but they will never really understand,” said Garry.

“With Sarah, the support is consistent and I know she is there whenever I need to speak to her. I have found the support very beneficial. I really value it.”

Garry’s brother Marc wanted to do something special to thank Brain Tumour Support for the help the charity has given Garry.

It wasn’t until Garry’s birthday celebration where Marc performed with some of his former band members that the idea to release a single struck him.

“We used to play together in the 80s,” said Marc. “We decided to make a new recording of a song that I wrote more than 30 years ago.

“We hope it raises a lot of money for a charity that makes a real difference.”

The single is available to download from Amazon (amazon.co.uk/Golden-Sun/dp/B07JZHZFN5/) and iTunes (Itunes.apple.com/gb/album/golden-sun-single/1440498017).