Ex Ferndown Pupil Travels Down Under
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An ex pupil from Ferndown Upper School is now studying Chemistry at the University of Warwick and is travelling to Monash University in Australia as part of her degree.
Read MoreNews stories from the JTYAF about award winners, fundraising activities, sponsorship, events and general good news about what the JTYAF has been doing.
An ex pupil from Ferndown Upper School is now studying Chemistry at the University of Warwick and is travelling to Monash University in Australia as part of her degree.
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Pupils from Beaucroft Foundation School went on a spell-binding tour of the Harry Potter Film Studios in Watford in March.
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A young person from Gillingham Youth and Community Centre is working towards her gold Duke of Edinburgh award.
Read MoreA talented young musician has been awarded a JTYAF bursary to purchase sheet music to aid her performances with large orchestras.
Read MoreThe John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation has been shortlisted as one of the three nominated charities for Sainsbury’s Ferndown Local Charity of the Year.
Read MoreThe JTYAF was delighted to be selected for the second time as one of the recipient charities for the Barclays Strong Person 2016 Competition.
Read MoreA local young person is soon to complete their gold Duke of Edinburgh award.
Read MoreTwo teams from The Gryphon School will take part in Ten Tors Challenge during 2016 and the JTYAF is pleased to support their adventure by providing new modern cooking equipment.
Read MoreThe JTYAF is pleased to sponsor a young boy towards his silver Duke of Edinburgh award.
Read MoreCouncillor David Shortell has been elected as the new Chairman of East Dorset District Council and has chosen to continue the support given by Cllr Steve Lugg, last years EDDC Chairman, to the JTYAF.
Read MoreThe recent 2016 Bournemouth Jazz Festival was the best ever, with a fantastic programme of live jazz events. The JTYAF was delighted to fund a series of Jazz Workshops.
Read MoreAdam Plant is a great friend of the JTYAF and when he recently took part in the Screwball Rally, he used it as a sponsored event and raised over £1000 for the charity.
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The JTYAF is proud to be selected as the recipient charity for the British Beach Polo Championships at Sandbanks on 8th & 9th July 2016.
Read MoreAmanda Curtis is fundraising for the John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation by taking on the Moonlight Colourthon on 2-3rd July.
Read MoreThe John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation was honoured to be chosen as the recipient charity for a Concert by two superb British Men's Choirs which raised an incredible £1481!
Read MoreA talented teenager from Ferndown Jitsu Club has been selected to represent Ferndown and the GB squad at the Jitsu Internationals 2016 in Toronto, Canada.
Read MoreA voyage with the Tall Ships Trust. A 14-year old boy from Bournemouth has been awarded with a Summer Academy Voyage with The Tall Ships Trust.
Read MoreA local Girl Guide from 1st West Moors Rangers has been selected to attend a 2-week international trip to Canada in Summer 2017.
Read MoreWimborne Rotary Club donated a fantastic £750 to the JTYAF. This funding was the proceeds of their Santa Fun Run at Badbury Rings.
Read MoreA year of fun with Cllr Steve Lugg, Chairman of East Dorset District Council, raised a fantastic £1944 for both of his chosen charities, the JTYAF and PASHA.
Read MoreThe JTYAF supports young people from a wide range of youth organisations providing them with scholarships and bursaries to support their personal development and the pursuit of their ambitions.
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The John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation (JTYAF) was set up in memory of John Thornton who was tragically killed in Afghanistan in 2008.
The JTYAF provides opportunities for young people to help them to develop as individuals and fulfil their ambitions in life as John was able to do.
Registered Charity Number: 1125277 . Postal Address: PO Box 7124 . Ferndown . Dorset . BH22 2DB
The JTYAF is supported by the following businesses, we are very grateful for their generosity.