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August 16, 2016

Jump Like a Tiger!

August 16, 2016/ Guest User
Jump Like a Tiger!

The JTYAF is extremely privileged to have the support of the Tigers Freefall Parachute Display Team and they recently organised a Tandem Skydive Day for our supporters. 

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August 16, 2016/ Guest User/
Thank you, Fundraising
August 16, 2016

Amazing Support at Sainsbury's Ferndown!

August 16, 2016/ Guest User
Amazing Support at Sainsbury's Ferndown!

We were overwhelmed with the support of all the customers at Sainsbury's Ferndown on our first charity weekend.  We did have a little help from Mickey Mouse and The Stig but raised an incredible £751 in donations! 

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August 16, 2016/ Guest User/
Fundraising, Thank you
August 03, 2016

JTYAF selected as Sainsbury's Ferndown Local Charity of the Year

August 03, 2016/ Guest User
JTYAF selected as Sainsbury's Ferndown Local Charity of the Year

We're proud to announce that the JTYAF has been selected as Sainsbury's Ferndown Local Charity of the Year!

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August 03, 2016/ Guest User/
August 03, 2016

Indian Adventure

August 03, 2016/ JTYAF
Indian Adventure

A member of the Dorset Expeditionary Society is set to take on a four week Indian adventure starting in New Delhi and then across the Himalayas. A member of the Dorset Expeditionary Society is set to take on a four week Indian adventure starting in New Delhi and then across the Himalayas. 

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August 03, 2016/ JTYAF/
August 01, 2016

New trumpet for talented musician

August 01, 2016/ JTYAF
New trumpet for talented musician

A talented young musician from the Dorset Youth Orchestra has been awarded with a new trumpet.

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August 01, 2016/ JTYAF/
July 29, 2016

The 100th Nijmegen Marches

July 29, 2016/ JTYAF
The 100th Nijmegen Marches

The JTYAF is pleased to support 22 Cadets from the Dorset and Wiltshire Wing Air Training Corps attending the 100th Nijmegen Marches.

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July 29, 2016/ JTYAF/
July 27, 2016

Fabulous Flute

July 27, 2016/ JTYAF
Fabulous Flute

A local young flute player has been awarded funds towards a new flute to help her achieve her Grade 8 and beyond. 

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July 27, 2016/ JTYAF/
July 25, 2016

A Career in Music

July 25, 2016/ JTYAF
A Career in Music

The JTYAF is proud to support talented teen Kirsty Lowless to pursue her ambition of becoming an recording artist through the Young Artist Development Programme with Basement Studio.

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July 25, 2016/ JTYAF/
July 21, 2016

Musical Theatre for Jessica

July 21, 2016/ JTYAF
Musical Theatre for Jessica

Jessica, a talented ex-pupil from Ferndown Middle School has been awarded funding to attend a 3 year BA (Hons) in Musical Theatre at the Arts Educational School London. 

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July 21, 2016/ JTYAF/
July 19, 2016

Cadet Camp in Cyprus

July 19, 2016/ JTYAF
Cadet Camp in Cyprus

The JTYAF are pleased to support an Air Cadet from 2397 Devizes to attend the Air Cadet Summer Camp in Cyprus.

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July 19, 2016/ JTYAF/
July 18, 2016

Team CFRC's Fan Dance Race

July 18, 2016/ Guest User
Team CFRC's Fan Dance Race

Cai Rolfe runs CR Fitness & Coaching and sets himself apart with his team challenges. Following last year's Bear Crawl Challenge, Cai took things a step further and encouraged a team of fitness enthusiasts to sign up for the Fan Dance.  

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July 18, 2016/ Guest User/
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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July 18, 2016/ Guest User/
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 15, 2016/ JTYAF/
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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July 11, 2016/ JTYAF/
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/
Thank you
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/
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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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About Us

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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Registered Charity Number: 1125277  .  Postal Address:  PO Box 7124  .  Ferndown  .  Dorset  .  BH22 2DB

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