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Paul Burgum with fellow winner Leroy Allen

Gettting There (Slowly)

Well what a week or quite possibly what a couple of years with BCT! I haven’t had the chance to write a blog post for such a long time and …

Kai Freddie Burgum

The Sacred Olive Branch

I have no idea where this blog posting is going to go as it has been an amazing day at the naming ceremony of my nephew Kai Freddie Burgum. It …

Definitely battling molehills not mountains!

I am kinda forcing myself to write this blog piece as i always find that when i’m feeling down to read my past thoughts helps me to move forward. It …
Fred Crockett with his grandsons , last xmas together

4 Years On RIP Fred Crockett (Grandad)

It seems so weird that i was thinking about writing about my Grandad Fred Crockett, to mark the 4th year of his passing whilst fixing a bike puncture. My Grandad …

Feeling good with purpose

Sacrifice, Struggle & Dreams

I always wonder what is rational and what is boardering on the insane in pursuit of a goal or a dream. Ever since i took the decision to walk away …

Sunset on Brighton Beach

Happiness (Simple Really)

I have just returned from my daily, well twice, thrice daily sometimes walk with Meg. I was feeling quite subdued before the walk mainly due a slight relapse with alcohol …

Merry Xmas Everyone

I thought i would take the opportunity to write a christmas blog as i am aware that we so busy we have not had chance to think about the niceties …

19/11/2011 Just a couple

I have just returned from playing rugby for Billingham Lions against Blaydon Development squad. We were beaten in a tough game that was played in a really good spirit on …

19/11/2011 Climbing Mountains whilst fearing everything

I always vowed that i would write my block honestly, just i did on my walk. During my times on those long distance walks i would feel removed from the …

14/11/2011 – Writing Again

Welcome back to anyone who has ever read my blog before, i know this has mainly been during my charity walks. I actually find writing  so relaxing and it is great …

Paul Burgum

Paul is the BCT Aspire Managing Director and the founder of the original Billingham Charity Trophy. This Community Company aims to raise funds to help support the aspirations of young people in the Billingham & surrounding areas. This section of the BCT Aspire website is dedicated to Paul's own personl blog. We hope you enjoy Paul's journey!


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