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August 08, 2023

Reed’s Bursary takes him to the British National Downhill Series

August 08, 2023/ JTYAF
Reed’s Bursary takes him to the British National Downhill Series

The JTYAF was delighted to support Reed with funding to help with mountain biking race entry fees for the coming season and we wish him every success.

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August 08, 2023/ JTYAF/
Award winners
August 06, 2023

FUS Take on the Dorset Plane Pull 2023

August 06, 2023/ JTYAF
FUS Take on the Dorset Plane Pull 2023

A team of staff, friends and family of Ferndown Upper School (FUS) are taking on the Dorset Plane Pull this year in aid of John’s Foundation.

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August 06, 2023/ JTYAF/
Fundraising
August 04, 2023

Emma's Black Mountains Trail Marathon raises over £800!

August 04, 2023/ JTYAF
Emma's Black Mountains Trail Marathon raises over £800!

Congratulations to Emma on completion of the Black Mountains Trail Marathon and the incredible £832.50 raised for the JTYAF!

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August 04, 2023/ JTYAF/
Fundraising, Thank you
August 01, 2023

Lady Captains' Triathlon Challenge, raises over £2000!

August 01, 2023/ JTYAF
Lady Captains' Triathlon Challenge, raises over £2000!

The Ferndown Golf Club Ladies Captain has kindly chosen John’s Foundation as her charity of support for 2023 and the ‘Triathlon with a Twist’ was her most recent fundraising event.

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August 01, 2023/ JTYAF/
July 29, 2023

Achieving Ambitions Stitch by Stitch

July 29, 2023/ JTYAF
Achieving Ambitions Stitch by Stitch

A lovely thank you recently received from a student at Ferndown Upper School.

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July 29, 2023/ JTYAF/
Award winners
July 11, 2023

Fly Fishing Day Nets over £500 for the JTYAF!

July 11, 2023/ JTYAF
Fly Fishing Day Nets over £500 for the JTYAF!

The 4th Fly Fishing Event organised by Paul Hooker in support of John’s Foundation (JTYAF) raised an amazing £501!

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July 11, 2023/ JTYAF/
Fundraising, Thank you
July 06, 2023

Duke of Edinburgh’s Silver Award

July 06, 2023/ JTYAF
Duke of Edinburgh’s Silver Award

Bursaries were awarded to two young people to help with their DofE Silver Expedition fees. Without this help it would have been financially impossible for them to take part.

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July 06, 2023/ JTYAF/
Award winners
July 03, 2023

Walk in the Woods

July 03, 2023/ JTYAF
Walk in the Woods

We were privileged to have the opportunity to join Barbara and Phil at their recent ‘Walk in the Woods’ Coffee Morning.

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July 03, 2023/ JTYAF/
Fundraising, Thank you
June 30, 2023

Representing GB at World Martial Arts Games

June 30, 2023/ JTYAF
Representing GB at World Martial Arts Games

A scholarship was awarded to a talented 13-year-old from Ferndown Upper School who has been selected for Team GB to compete in the World Martial Arts Games in Florida in July.

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June 30, 2023/ JTYAF/
Award winners
June 28, 2023

Junior Table Tennis Club

June 28, 2023/ JTYAF
Junior Table Tennis Club

The JTYAF was delighted to help to get things started for a Junior Table Tennis Club by funding the hall hire for one year. This ensures that children can take part regardless of financial constraints at home.

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June 28, 2023/ JTYAF/
Award winners
June 26, 2023

Lodge Donation

June 26, 2023/ JTYAF
Lodge Donation

The JTYAF was delighted to be selected by the Lodge of the Meridian for a fabulous donation of £250.00

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June 26, 2023/ JTYAF/
Fundraising, Thank you
June 23, 2023

Bursaries for Bournemouth Sea Cadets

June 23, 2023/ JTYAF
Bursaries for Bournemouth Sea Cadets

The JTYAF has supported 3 young people from Bournemouth Sea Cadets in recent months.  Two Cadets will be taking part in an Off-Shore Sailing Course and another an Off-shore Power Boat Course.

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June 23, 2023/ JTYAF/
Award winners
June 21, 2023

National Scout and Guide Youth Symphony Orchestra for Christchurch Scout

June 21, 2023/ JTYAF
National Scout and Guide Youth Symphony Orchestra for Christchurch Scout

A 16 year old musician from Christchurch Scouts has received a bursary to support her attendance for a week at the National Scout and Guide Youth Symphony Orchestra in Birmingham.

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June 21, 2023/ JTYAF/
Award winners
June 19, 2023

Big Birthday Support Raises Over £200!

June 19, 2023/ JTYAF
Big Birthday Support Raises Over £200!

Thank you to Clare and Peter for their kind support of the JTYAF at their joint Big Birthday Party.

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June 19, 2023/ JTYAF/
Fundraising, Thank you
June 17, 2023

National Air and Space Camp

June 17, 2023/ JTYAF
National Air and Space Camp

A 15 year old Air Cadet from 149 (Poole) Squadron who aims for a career in Air Traffic Control has been awarded a bursary from the JTYAF to further his ambitions.

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June 17, 2023/ JTYAF/
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June 14, 2023

Help for a Talented Musician

June 14, 2023/ JTYAF
Help for a Talented Musician

A 15 year old musician seeking to go to the next level as an oboeist has received a bursary from the JTYAF to contribute towards the cost of a new instrument.

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June 14, 2023/ JTYAF/
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June 12, 2023

Triathlon with a Twist

June 12, 2023/ JTYAF
Triathlon with a Twist

The Ladies Captain at Ferndown Golf Club has kindly chosen the JTYAF as her charity of support for 2023 and has organised a Triathlon Challenge with a difference as a fundraiser.

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June 12, 2023/ JTYAF/
Fundraising
June 09, 2023

Aiming for Grade 8 in Piano

June 09, 2023/ JTYAF
Aiming for Grade 8 in Piano

A student at Ferndown Upper School who is a talented pianist recently received a bursary to cover the cost of piano lessons and grading exams to support his development as a musician.

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June 09, 2023/ JTYAF/
Award winners
June 06, 2023

Amphibious Lodge Donates Over £1000

June 06, 2023/ JTYAF
Amphibious Lodge Donates Over £1000

The Amphibious Lodge 9050 chose John’s Foundation as their recipient charity for a donation of over £1000. We were absolutely thrilled.

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June 06, 2023/ JTYAF/
Fundraising, Thank you
May 30, 2023

Expedition to the Quantocks for DofE

May 30, 2023/ JTYAF
Expedition to the Quantocks for DofE

A 15 year old student at Wey Valley Academy has recently sent us a report about his expedition to the Quantocks for his Duke of Edinburgh’s Silver Award.

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May 30, 2023/ JTYAF/
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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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