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November 15, 2016

Colehill Rangers Celebrate Centenary

November 15, 2016/ JTYAF
Colehill Rangers Celebrate Centenary

Girl Guiding celebrates its Centenary this year so the Colehill Rangers are celebrating with a weekend away in London.

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November 15, 2016

Trailer for Ten Tors

November 15, 2016/ JTYAF
Trailer for Ten Tors

The JTYAF is pleased to help towards the cost of a trailer for The Gryphon School to use for their Ten Tors Duke of Edinburgh expeditions.

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November 15, 2016

Moonlands of India expedition 2016

November 15, 2016/ JTYAF
Moonlands of India expedition 2016

We were pleased to be able to sponsor Luke's walking boots which helped him on his expedition across India.

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October 29, 2016

Rugby Tour to South Africa

October 29, 2016/ Guest User

A local young man will be travelling to South Africa in 2017 on a 3 week Rugby Tour.  A fantastic opportunity for him to not only play rugby but to gain an insight into the social and political history of the country and the JTYAF is delighted to contribute to his trip.

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October 29, 2016/ Guest User/
Award winners
October 28, 2016

Christchurch Learning Centre - Take Three!

October 28, 2016/ Guest User
Christchurch Learning Centre - Take Three!

The JTYAF has recently awarded bursaries to 3 students from Christchurch Learning Centre to help them to take a step on the journey towards achieving their ambitions.

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October 28, 2016/ Guest User/
Award winners
October 21, 2016

Cobham Donates an incredible £5000+!

October 21, 2016/ Guest User
Cobham Donates an incredible £5000+!

Cobham Mission Systems Charity Committee has really helped the JTYAF to make a difference with a fantastic donation of £5128.43!  Huge thanks to Cobham for their generosity which will be used towards the 5 year lease of the JTYAF 16 seater mini bus. 

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October 21, 2016/ Guest User/
Fundraising, Thank you
October 21, 2016

Footie Fun at Beaucroft

October 21, 2016/ Guest User
Footie Fun at Beaucroft

The JTYAF has recently supported the purchase of two trampettes and a football table for the Post-16 students at Beaucroft Foundation School and they are absolutely delighted with their new additions!  

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October 21, 2016/ Guest User/
October 20, 2016

Michael Lanning Sports Scholarship

October 20, 2016/ Guest User
Michael Lanning Sports Scholarship

The Michael Lanning Sports Scholarship. Applications are being invited from young sportsmen/women living or training in Christchurch.

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October 20, 2016/ Guest User/
October 20, 2016

Peter Just Keeps On Running!

October 20, 2016/ Guest User
Peter Just Keeps On Running!

Peter Lemon is a bit of a machine when it comes to running and we were absolutely delighted when he took on the Bournemouth Marathon for the JTYAF raising a fantastic £125.

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October 20, 2016/ Guest User/
Thank you, Fundraising
October 19, 2016

JTYAF - "Making A Difference" Cash for Kids Awards 2016

October 19, 2016/ Guest User
JTYAF - "Making A Difference" Cash for Kids Awards 2016

The JTYAF is absolutely delighted to announce that the charity has been chosen as "Making a Difference" at the prestigious Cash for Kids Awards Ceremony at the Hilton Hotel in Bournemouth

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October 19, 2016/ Guest User/
October 18, 2016

Support from Co-Op

October 18, 2016/ Guest User
Support from Co-Op

We're delighted to be chosen as the charity of the year for 3 local Co-Ops.

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October 18, 2016/ Guest User/
October 04, 2016

Can we be your First Fiver?

October 04, 2016/ Guest User
Can we be your First Fiver?

The #FirstFiver campaign was set up to coincide with the launch of the new £5 notes, with charities asking people to donate their first new five pound note to a charity.

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October 04, 2016/ Guest User/
October 04, 2016

Cadet Camp for Future RAF Medic

October 04, 2016/ Admin
Cadet Camp for Future RAF Medic

A young carer and Air Cadet is due to attend Cadet Camp in Cyprus.

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October 04, 2016/ Admin/
September 30, 2016

Sainsbury's Supporting JTYAF

September 30, 2016/ Guest User
Sainsbury's Supporting JTYAF

The success of the JTYAF has only been made possible by our trustees, volunteers, donors and supporters. It's been a team effort. The support we received at our Sainsbury's collecting day recently, just shows what can be achieved when we all work together. 

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September 30, 2016/ Guest User/
Fundraising, Thank you
September 29, 2016

International Air Cadet Exchange

September 29, 2016/ Guest User
International Air Cadet Exchange

William, an Air Cadet from Dorset and Wiltshire Wing recently attended the International Air Cadet Exchange in Canada. Here's a report of his time there.

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September 29, 2016/ Guest User/
September 26, 2016

Air Cadets Junior Leaders - Ghana 2016

September 26, 2016/ Guest User
Air Cadets Junior Leaders - Ghana 2016

The JTYAF recently funded an expedition to Ghana where eight Qualified Air Cadet Junior Leaders (QJL's) spent three weeks working with the UK based charity Village by Village.

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September 26, 2016/ Guest User/
Award winners
September 22, 2016

Hall & Woodhouse Community Chest Awards

September 22, 2016/ Guest User
Hall & Woodhouse Community Chest Awards

The JTYAF was absolutely thrilled to have been one of the 28 organisations nominated to receive a share of £24,000, donated by Hall & Woodhouse at their Community Chest Award Presentations. Competition was tough and the JTYAF was honoured to have been selected.

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September 22, 2016/ Guest User/
September 20, 2016

NASA & Much More in Florida

September 20, 2016/ Guest User
NASA & Much More in Florida

Six students from Victoria Education Centre, many of whom have life limiting conditions, have been given a once in a lifetime opportunity to visit Florida in 2017.

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September 20, 2016/ Guest User/
Award winners
September 20, 2016

Exxon Mobil Charity Award

September 20, 2016/ Guest User
Exxon Mobil Charity Award

The JTYAF was thrilled to be invited to a presentation event with Exxon Mobil at their Fawley Refinery. 

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September 20, 2016/ Guest User/
Fundraising, Thank you
September 20, 2016

Indian Adventure gets Gold

September 20, 2016/ Guest User
Indian Adventure gets Gold

Noah recently returned from an expedition to India and this is what he told us about his trip and the difference his award has made to him. 

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September 20, 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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