Kind-hearted brothers from a popular Norwich band are donating all proceeds from their new album to East Anglia’s Children’s Hospices (EACH).
Glen and Owen Spooner, from Sons of Mark, have printed just short of 100 copies and are supporting EACH because they are friends with three families whose children received end-of-life care at The Nook.
Their album, which comprises 15 songs and is simply called Sons of Mark, is being released in memory of Kayla Buttle, Amber Sheehy and Maisie Lossau.
“We’re so excited and want to raise as much as we possibly can,” said Glen.
“If we need to order more discs, that’s what we’ll do.
“The songs have been ready for a while, but it’s taken time to get everything else sorted and over the line.
“There are lots of new ones on the album and hopefully people find it uplifting.
“We’ll be selling it at our gigs and every single penny will go to EACH.
“This album is also in memory of Kayla, Amber and Maisie – three amazing children whose families we’re friends with and have the pleasure of spending time with.
“We chose the front-cover design with them in mind, in terms of the colours and butterfly symbol.”
The album features the poignant song Kayla’s World, which Glen, 36, and Owen, 34, released in Kayla’s memory last July.
The brave seven-year-old had the rare condition neuroblastoma and died in May 2025.
Glen and Owen are well known on the local music scene for their feelgood acoustic performances and harmonies, and their album also includes the single Our Fine City – a nod to their love of Norwich City.
The brothers are determined to raise as much as possible for EACH after paying a visit to The Nook. They also gave their time to perform at a fundraising carol service at Norwich’s St Peter Mancroft Church before Christmas.
“I’m not sure what I was expecting on the day we visited the hospice,” said Owen.
“I’d be lying if I said I was looking forward to going there, because I thought it would be a very sad experience.
“However, from the moment we arrived, it was clear the families felt relaxed and were being so well looked after and supported. They were there together, and it was a different experience to what I was expecting.”
Glen said he was equally impressed after visiting The Nook.
“We were blown away by the experience – by the staff, the facilities and everything about the place,” he added.
“We’ve also had conversations and worked with other families that have received care and support, so we know it’s an unbelievable charity.
“Everyone speaks so highly of the difference it makes, so we thought ‘what can we do to help?’
“We want to make more people aware of the amazing work EACH does.
“They need to know that this great charity needs support and only exists with help from the public.”
Glen and Owen will be selling the album at upcoming gigs, and it can also be ordered by making contact via the band’s Facebook and Instagram pages.
