Aspiration and Excellence at Ferndown First School
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The JTYAF was delighted to pay a visit to Ferndown First School recently to hear all about the planned use of the charity funding for 2017.
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Ferndown Upper School Awards 2017
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The John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation (JTYAF) was delighted to present scholarships and bursaries to forty-six outstanding young people from Ferndown Upper School.
Read MoreLes Misérables in London
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A group of girls from Colehill Rangers enjoyed a trip to London over the Christmas period.
They watched the popular musical Les Misérables in the West End, enjoyed time in Covent Garden, Camen Market and the fabulous Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park.
Read MoreCalling all runners!
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We're searching for runners to take place in this year's Bournemouth Marathon Festival in aid of the JTYAF.
Read MoreChildren's Adventure to Osmington Bay
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A group of young children from Parley First School were taken to Osmington Bay Adventure Centre to take part in a range of outdoor activities.
Read MoreA Trip to New York City
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Catherine, a third year Fashion student from the University for the Creative Arts is set to enjoy a trip to New York City to purchase fabric for her final collection.
Read MoreBournemouth School Combined Cadet Force Band raises £900!
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Bournemouth School Combined Cadet Force Band raised an incredible £900 for the John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation with just two performances.
Read MoreFestive Fun at Sainsbury's raises £2600!
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The JTYAF was privileged to be invited into Sainsbury's Ferndown as their Charity Partner on one of the busiest shopping weekends of the year. It was a fantastic three days which really brought the local community together for one great cause - to help local young people.
Read More£85K for Awards in 2017
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The John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation (JTYAF) is delighted to announce that £85,000 has been allocated for awards to local young people in 2017.
Read MoreChildren release Christmas song
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'Is it true what they say about Christmas' is a beautiful song released by the children's choir at Wimborne St Giles First School and is available to buy on CD.
Read MoreJohn Thornton Music Scholarships
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Pete and Linda Thornton were delighted to be invited to present awards to six young musicians from the Coda Fiddle Orchestra (CFO) at a recent concert at St Clements Church Hall.
Read MoreBest of British Party Raises £1000!
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The Best of British Party organised by JTYAF Trustee, Joe Barnett, together with his wife Mel and Lucy and Gary Wooding is now an annual event and a great favourite at Parkstone Yacht Club.
Read MoreChristmas Competition!
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Find 7 hidden stockings on our website to spell the name of one of Santa's reindeer! Just browse our pages to find the red stockings. Each one has a special letter on it.
Read MoreThese Boots Are Made For Walking!
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The JTYAF was delighted to support a young man from Ferndown Middle School funding his subscription to the Air Training Corps and also helping with the cost of boots and the equipment he needed to take part.
Read MoreHelping Hands
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The JTYAF has recently awarded funding to three local young people so that they could receive the 1:1 care and assistance that they needed to go on holiday with their Brownie, Guide and Beaver Scout friends.
Read MoreClimbing High at Hampreston First School
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The JTYAF is supporting Hampreston First School for the first time this year and was absolutely thrilled to hear that they would be using their award towards an outdoor climbing wall for the children.
Read MorePoetry in Motion
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Joanna has gained her Gold Duke of Edinburgh award by trekking 60km over 4 days.
Read MoreYoungsters to take part in Duke of Edinburgh awards
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Three local lads are due to complete their Duke of Edinburgh awards. The JTYAF is pleased to be able to help these young people to gain valuable experiences and valuable skills on their expeditions.
Read MoreJordan's Jujitsu in Canada
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Jordan recently travelled to Canada where he was asked to compete in Jujitsu at the Jitsu Internationals 2016.
Read More21 days in the jungle!
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The JTYAF is pleased to support a young member of the Dorset and Wiltshire Fire Cadets on a trip to Costa Rica & Nicaragua with World Challenge.
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