Back in 2010, I was diagnosed with prostate cancer, had it removed using laparoscopic surgery with no chemo or radiotherapy. I have been clear ever since so decided to give something back to help others be as lucky as me. I have supported Prostate Cancer UK in the following ways:

PATIENT and PUBLIC PUBLIC INVOLVEMENT (PPI)

Volunteering directly for the charity in a number of ways including being on the small panel of patients responsible for reviewing applications for funding from organisations to support their research projects.

PLAY2SUPPORT

This is a social enterprise I set up originally to raise money through sporting activities, primarily around golf, my current sport of choice. It has since morphed to include other areas and types of activities. All the money raised goes to the charity either directly or through this Just Giving page.

PAUL'S TALKS

I have used my geographical, geological and historical knowledge to develop a range of interest talks, which I give to local WI, U3A and other groups.

* The Power of Plagues...How pandemics have changed the way we live our lives

* Building a Boundary...The history of the Anglo-Scottish border

* Tynedale...The landscape and history of the valley

* The Great Whin Sill...An intrusion into our landscape and our lives

* Jerusalem 1965...The Middle East and back by Post Office van

TOILET ROLL FUND

For the last few years, in the autumn, the essity mill, Prudhoe, has donated a pallet of toilet rolls to be used as prizes or to encourage donations. It has proved to be very successful, raising in excess of £1000 through this page and a previous sister page that is no longer available.

ALSTON MOOR GOLF CLUB PCUK COMPETITION

Back in 2017, Play2Support set up a charity 4BBB tournament at Stocksfield GC, which migrated to Alston Moor GC in 2019 and has been there ever since. Originally there was a separate Just Giving page (see above) but since Covid the club has taken over the running of the tournament and the income goes directly to the charity. To date the competition has raised in excess of £25,000. Play2Support is responsible for marketing and press releases within the region and supplying some toilet rolls for prizes!!