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July 19, 2019

Poole Goes Vintage

July 19, 2019/ Guest User
Poole Goes Vintage

Poole Goes Vintage was a fabulous celebration of Vintage-ness which transported hundreds of visitors back to the 1940’s-1960’s with live music, dancing, fashion shows, memorabilia and iconic motors.

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June 30, 2019

8 Week Animation Course

June 30, 2019/ Admin
8 Week Animation Course

A young man with ambitions of a career in computer graphics and digital art, has been awarded a bursary to fund an 8-week animation course.

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June 30, 2019/ Admin/
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June 30, 2019

Cookery Course for Aspiring Chef at Chewton Glen

June 30, 2019/ Admin
Cookery Course for Aspiring Chef at Chewton Glen

The JTYAF has funded a cookery course, ‘Make it With Me’ at the Chewton Glen, where she will be able develop her skills and take another step along the path to achieving her ambitions.

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June 30, 2019

Electric Tricycle to Make a World of Difference

June 30, 2019/ Admin
Electric Tricycle to Make a World of Difference

A local young boy who suffers from cerebral palsy has received an award from the JTYAF to help with the cost of an electric tricycle.

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June 30, 2019

New Bike Repair Business

June 30, 2019/ Admin
New Bike Repair Business

A young man from Christchurch Learning Centre with an avid interest in bikes has been supported with JTYAF funding to start his own business.

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June 30, 2019/ Admin/
Award winners
June 12, 2019

£4,000 raised in 24 hours thanks for CrossFit Bournemouth!

June 12, 2019/ Admin
£4,000 raised in 24 hours thanks for CrossFit Bournemouth!

Martyn Lever and his team at CrossFit Bournemouth deserve a huge thank you.  They recently took on a 24-hour cycling challenge to raise funds for the JTYAF covering a distance of 2,347,517 metres and raised almost £4000! 

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June 12, 2019

Camping for Cadets

June 12, 2019/ Admin
Camping for Cadets

East Dorset Scout District is holding a District Camp where their young people will join together and take part in a whole range of activities and challenges. 

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June 12, 2019

The Wheels on the Bus

June 12, 2019/ Admin
The Wheels on the Bus

Beaucroft Foundation School have used this year’s funding to contribute towards the purchase of a Variety minibus. 

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June 12, 2019/ Admin/
June 12, 2019

Swimming Course

June 12, 2019/ Admin
Swimming Course

A local young lady who aims to become a swimming teacher has received funding to cover a STA Swim Teachers Course. 

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June 12, 2019

Reach for the Stars!

June 12, 2019/ Admin
Reach for the Stars!

The JTYAF is helping a Cadet to attend a Meteorological Course where he will complete a Level 3 Certificate in Meteorology.

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June 12, 2019

Marine Cadet Camp

June 12, 2019/ Admin
Marine Cadet Camp

Bournemouth Sea Cadets are taking part in an annual Marine Cadet Camp where they will develop their leadership skills and gain many other qualifications. 

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June 12, 2019

Taekwondo Champs in Turkey

June 12, 2019/ Admin
Taekwondo Champs in Turkey

A local young man who is a member of the GB Taekwondo Squad has been selected for the European Championships in Turkey.

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June 12, 2019

Exam Boost for Students

June 12, 2019/ Admin
Exam Boost for Students

In addition to the awards already given out to Ferndown Upper School students we have recently provided funding for the purchase 10 Exam Reader Pens.

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June 05, 2019

A Good Day for a Spot of Fishing

June 05, 2019/ Guest User
A Good Day for a Spot of Fishing

Paul Hooker organised another great day at Holbury Lakes Trout Fishery.

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June 05, 2019/ Guest User/
Thank you, Fundraising
May 30, 2019

JTYAF Funds Horserenity for Little Girl

May 30, 2019/ Guest User
JTYAF Funds Horserenity for Little Girl

Horserenity is an equine assisted learning centre providing help for children and adults with their challenges, giving them space and time outdoors with horses

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May 30, 2019/ Guest User/
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May 30, 2019

Dorset & Wilts Wing Air Training Corps take part in the 103rd Nijmegen March

May 30, 2019/ Guest User
Dorset & Wilts Wing Air Training Corps take part in the 103rd Nijmegen March

This is the 9th consecutive year that the charity has supported the Dorset & Wilts team to take part in the Nijmegen March, making the challenge accessible to more than 150 Air Cadets over the years.

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May 30, 2019/ Guest User/
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May 16, 2019

Win a VIP trip to Aston Martin HQ

May 16, 2019/ Admin
Win a VIP trip to Aston Martin HQ

We delighted to be selling raffle tickets for £1 each for a lucky winner to attend the Aston Martin HQ as a guest of the Aston Martin Owners Club (“AMOC”). Tickets can be purchased online by clicking on the button below or through Linda or Pete directly.

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May 16, 2019/ Admin/
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April 29, 2019

West End Kid

April 29, 2019/ Guest User
West End Kid

A talented young lady pursuing her dream to follow a career in the performing arts, has recently auditioned and been selected for West End Kids.

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April 29, 2019/ Guest User/
April 29, 2019

JTYAF Funded Ghana Expedition 2019

April 29, 2019/ Guest User
JTYAF Funded Ghana Expedition 2019

The 10 Qualified Air Cadet Junior Leaders (QJL’s) pictured above with Air Commodore Dawn McCafferty (centre left) and the Officer Commanding the Junior Leaders Course (centre right) were selected for this year’s JTYAF funded Expedition to Ghana.

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April 29, 2019/ Guest User/
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April 29, 2019

Junior Leaders Course 20 Raised over £25,000 for the JTYAF!

April 29, 2019/ Guest User
Junior Leaders Course 20 Raised over £25,000 for the JTYAF!

The Qualified Air Cadet Junior Leaders (QJLs) on Course 20 are pictured above at their graduation dinner at the Lynford Hall Hotel. This outstanding group of young people raised an incredible £25,000+ for the JTYAF and we can’t thank them enough for their continued support of John’s Foundation.

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April 29, 2019/ Guest User/
Fundraising, Thank you
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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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