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July 18, 2016

JTYAF at the British Beach Polo Championships

July 18, 2016/ Guest User
JTYAF at the British Beach Polo Championships

The John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation was honoured to be chosen as the charity to benefit from the recent British Beach Polo Championships at Sandbanks.

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Thank you, Fundraising
July 15, 2016

Badminton for Bethany

July 15, 2016/ JTYAF
 Badminton for Bethany

A young badminton enthusiast was funded by the JTYAF for an Under 17s Inter County Badminton tournament in Nottingham. 

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July 13, 2016

Elgar House Raises £650

July 13, 2016/ JTYAF
Elgar House Raises £650

Pupils from Bournemouth School’s Elgar House raised over £650 during April to be shared between the JTYAF and The Steve Bernard Foundation.

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July 13, 2016/ JTYAF/
July 11, 2016

On the Bus

July 11, 2016/ JTYAF
On the Bus

28 Year Four pupils from Parley First School were able to travel to Canford School in the new JTYAF branded minibus to take part in a Cricket Festival organised by the English Cricket Board.

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June 30, 2016

Thank you to Bournemouth & Poole College Students Union

June 30, 2016/ Guest User
Thank you to Bournemouth & Poole College Students Union

A huge thank you to Bournemouth & Poole College Students Union who chose the John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation as their first 'Charity of the Year' for 2015/16 and raised an impressive £450 with their donations.

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June 30, 2016/ Guest User/
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June 29, 2016

Cadet Camp in Cyprus

June 29, 2016/ Guest User
Cadet Camp in Cyprus

A cadet from 2358 Ferndown ATC Squadron recently returned from a trip to RAF Akrotiri in Cyprus. Here’s a report of his time there. 

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June 29, 2016/ Guest User/
June 29, 2016

Machine versus Beast!

June 29, 2016/ Guest User
Machine versus Beast!

The John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation is thrilled to have been chosen as the charity of support for the British Beach Polo Championships 2016.

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June 29, 2016/ Guest User/
June 27, 2016

CRFC Fan Dance Team Take on Pen-y-fan

June 27, 2016/ Guest User
CRFC Fan Dance Team Take on Pen-y-fan

It's almost challenge time for Cai Rolfe and his CRFC Fan Dance Team.  On Saturday 2nd July they will be heading off to Pen-y-fan in the Brecon Beacons to take on the 'Fan Dance Race.' 

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June 27, 2016/ Guest User/
June 27, 2016

Trailer for bike transport

June 27, 2016/ Guest User
Trailer for bike transport

The JTYAF is pleased to support the Dorset and Wiltshire Air Cadet Wing with the purchase of a trailer to transport mountain bikes across the country.

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June 27, 2016/ Guest User/
June 23, 2016

Ex Ferndown Pupil Travels Down Under

June 23, 2016/ Guest User
Ex Ferndown Pupil Travels Down Under

 

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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June 23, 2016/ Guest User/
June 21, 2016

Harry Potter Tour for Beaucroft

June 21, 2016/ Guest User
Harry Potter Tour for Beaucroft

 

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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June 21, 2016/ Guest User/
June 16, 2016

Going for Gold!

June 16, 2016/ Guest User
Going for Gold!

 

A young person from Gillingham Youth and Community Centre is working towards her gold Duke of Edinburgh award.

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June 16, 2016/ Guest User/
June 14, 2016

Tuneful Talent

June 14, 2016/ Guest User
Tuneful Talent

A talented young musician has been awarded a JTYAF bursary to purchase sheet music to aid her performances with large orchestras.

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June 14, 2016/ Guest User/
June 13, 2016

The JTYAF needs your vote!

June 13, 2016/ JTYAF
The JTYAF needs your vote!

The John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation has been shortlisted as one of the three nominated charities for Sainsbury’s Ferndown Local Charity of the Year.  

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June 13, 2016/ JTYAF/
June 12, 2016

Barclays Strong Person 2016

June 12, 2016/ Guest User
Barclays Strong Person 2016

The JTYAF was delighted to be selected for the second time as one of the recipient charities for the Barclays Strong Person 2016 Competition.

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June 12, 2016/ Guest User/
June 10, 2016

Hattrick of awards

June 10, 2016/ Guest User
Hattrick of awards

A local young person is soon to complete their gold Duke of Edinburgh award.

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June 07, 2016

New cookers for campers

June 07, 2016/ Guest User
New cookers for campers

Two 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.

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June 07, 2016/ Guest User/
June 02, 2016

Outdoor Adventure

June 02, 2016/ Guest User
Outdoor Adventure

The JTYAF is pleased to sponsor a young boy towards his silver Duke of Edinburgh award.

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June 02, 2016/ Guest User/
June 01, 2016

Chairman of EDDC supports the JTYAF

June 01, 2016/ Guest User
Chairman of EDDC supports the JTYAF

Councillor 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.

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June 01, 2016/ Guest User/
June 01, 2016

Jazz by the Sea

June 01, 2016/ Guest User
Jazz by the Sea

The 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.

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June 01, 2016/ Guest User/
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The 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.


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