We are extremely grateful to Cllr Toni Coombs for organising a Twelfth Night Celebration in support of John’s Foundation.

Saturday 4th January 7-10.30 at Crane Valley Golf Club

Tickets £40 per person to include a 3 course meal

Please email Toni at verwoodtoni@btinternet.com to book your tickets and payment can be made as detailed above.

This is sure to be a fun evening as this celebration marks the end of the Christmas season and was traditionally, a time for feasting, games, and merrymaking. One of the key features is the "King Cake," which contains a hidden bean or pea. The person who finds it is crowned the "King" or "Queen" for the night, leading the celebrations.

Before dark Wassail (spiced apple punch) is prepared. The villagers would gather in the orchard after dark with the Wassail in hand and proceed to bang pots, shoot off guns and make a racket to ward of any evil spirits lurking around on the last night of Christmas. The commotion was thought to help wake up the trees from their winter hibernation. The trees were blessed thanks and urged with rhyming chants to produce an even better crop in the new year. The most venerable tree was ‘toasted’ with a piece of wassail soaked bread and placed in its branches.

The Ferndown Christmas Lights will be switched on Saturday November 30th at 5pm under the clock tower.

The Christmas in Ferndown Event will be a free public event opeing at 11am, with entertainment for all the family including: market stalls, food stalls, Santa’s Grotto (in the Barrington Centre), music, children’s fairgroud rides and the big light switch on at 5pm.

The JTYAF will be there with lots of children’s pocket money toys.

Thank you to Ferndown & West Parley Rotary Club and their President for all their help and support this year.

Our very first Alternative Quiz Night

Friday 25th October 7pm for 7.30pm – 10pm

Venue - Ferndown Upper School, Cherry Grove, Ferndown

 We are delighted to join forces with our friends at the Steve Bernard Foundation for this Head-to-Head Alternative Quiz Night

SBF v JTYAF

 Quiz Master – Jacques

Teams of 6 maximum - £30 per team

• Bring your own drinks/nibbles/picnic

• A trophy for the winning charity and prizes for the winning team

To register your interest please phone Pete on 07792 121 645

Join us for the Bournemouth Air Festival Patrons ~Annual Air Festival Dinner

in association with the John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation

We are delighted to be joined by VIP guests from both the Royal Navy

and Royal Marines

Saturday 31st August

Cumberland Hotel

Arrival drink 7.30pm

Dinner 8pm

Fireworks 10pm

Tickets £80.00 per person

To include arrival drinks by the pool

3 course dinner

Half bottle of house wine per person

Each table will be hosted by a senior officer from the Royal Navy/Royal Marines

Bumper Raffle and Silent Auction - military themed prizes

Please contact Pete on 07792 121 645 for more details and tickets

The Dorset Plane Pull is one of our favourite events and involves teams of no more than 20 people pulling a Boeing 737, weighing in at 35,000Kg, a distance of 50 metres in the quickest time possible.

Organised by Richard Griffin, and Peter and Kyrie Feltham this will be the 15th Dorset Plane Pull and it is sure to be a fantastic event.  If you think you have what it takes and fancy something a bit different, get a few mates together and enter as a team. Alternatively why not register as an individual.

You don’t have to pull to enjoy the event, watching is just as much fun as taking part. The day plays host to a number of other activities including BBQ, stalls, live entertainment and even something for our younger spectators.

Come along, spread the word, support the teams. Invite your friends and family to come and join in the fun.

To find out more visit:  www.planepull.co.uk and also like the Dorset Plane Pull page on Facebook which will keep you up to date with all their news.

Register your interest by completing the form below:

The Fabulous Land Girls are reliving the glory days of ABBA especially for the JTYAF at the Barrington Centre, Ferndown, on Saturday 17th August.

A journey back through the 70’s will include many other hits too, so dust off those platforms and get out your flares, for an afternoon of musical nostalgia. This extremely popular duo is certain to get the audience singing along and tea and cake is also included. Tickets will sell fast.

£11 per person to include tea and cake.

Tickets will be available shortly at the Barrington Centre or direct from the JTYAF. For more information please phone Pete on 07792121645

We’re delighted to be able to invite you to our very popular Charity Curry Night at the Cinnamon Restaurant in Ferndown. Huge thanks to Paul for organising this, his 7th Charity Curry Night, for the JTYAF with exclusive use of the restaurant.

A buffet meal will include :-

• 2 meat main dishes

• vegetarian main dish

• poppadoms

• rice

• side dish

• coffee

Tickets are £28 per person and this includes a donation to the charity.

Raffle tickets will also be available on the night - great prizes to be won.

Tickets are limited so please don’t delay - contact Pete to book your place.

Pete 07792 121645

The most recent review on Trip Advisor says it all…….

Fantastic food!

We were visiting the area & were recommended Cinnamon , - and what a fantastic meal we had there! Lovely warm welcome- superb menu & excellent choices of Indian beer ! We tried Bangla beer for the first time & it was excellent! Our meal was really delicious, - we had yummy poppadoms, Chicken Biryani, chicken Masala with sag aloo & peshawari nan & all served in very attractive crockery. Can definitely recommend 100% & look forward to visiting again!

The Bournemouth Air Festival, the largest aviation event of its kind, returns to the UK’s best beach destination from the 31st August– 3rd September 2023.   This year’s John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation Hospitality Day will be held on Sunday 3rd September and we would like to thank Hildon’s Water for their continued support of this event.

We are offering a stunning VIP experience at the heart of Bournemouth's premier event hosted by the Bayside Restaurant. Why not treat yourself, or buy tickets as a gift for someone special?

The Air Festival Hospitality marquee is the only hospitality venue located on the beach directly under the central flight line, providing the perfect setting to watch the action.

Luxurious package includes:

• Exclusive marquee and viewing area

• Glass of bubbly on arrival     

• Two course lunch      

• Afternoon cream tea

• Access to VIP bar and viewing decking throughout the day

• Private toilets

• There may also be the opportunity to meet passing display teams who pop into the marquee for refreshments!

  Ticket Price Sunday 3rd September - £105
  Click link below to purchase tickets direct from See Tickets

  Please Note - At the top of the page directly underneath the title ‘Daytime Hospitality Marquee Tickets,’ there is a space to add code JTYAF2023 - this code ensures that the charity receives a small commission on the tickets

The Dorset Plane Pull is one of our favourite events and involves teams of no more than 20 people pulling a Boeing 737, weighing in at 35,000Kg, a distance of 50 metres in the quickest time possible.

Organised by Richard Griffin, and Peter and Kyrie Feltham this will be the 13th Dorset Plane Pull and it is sure to be a fantastic event.  If you think you have what it takes and fancy something a bit different, get a few mates together and enter as a team. Alternatively why not register as an individual.

You don’t have to pull to enjoy the event, watching is just as much fun as taking part. The day plays host to a number of other activities including BBQ, stalls, live entertainment and even something for our younger spectators.

Come along, spread the word, support the teams. Invite your friends and family to come and join in the fun.

To find out more visit:  www.planepull.co.uk and also like the Dorset Plane Pull page on Facebook which will keep you up to date with all their news.

Phone Pete on 07791 121 645 or you can register your interest by completing the form below.

Register your interest by completing the form below:

A celebration of the King’s Coronation is being organised by Ferndown Town Council and will be taking place at King George V Playing Fields in Ferndown. The JTYAF is delighted to have been invited to join in the fun.

We’ll be having our stall with games for the kids, crowns to colour, flags and lots more.

Please come along and say hello.

More details to follow.

The John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation is fast approaching its 15th Anniversary and the first event to mark the occasion will be a Vintage Afternoon Tea at the Barrington Centre, Ferndown on Saturday 22nd April. 

Guests will enjoy dainty sandwiches, scones with jam & cream, cakes and little sweet treats, together with unlimited tea.  A scrumptious afternoon tea is not all that is on offer, guests will also be treated to a nostalgic trip down memory with the fabulous ‘Land Girls.’  This talented duo is sure to get everyone singing along as they provide an uplifting 1940’s experience with songs from The Andrews Sisters to Vera Lynn and lots in-between.

 This is an event not to be missed! 

Tickets are just £12.50 per person or £15 to include a glass of Prosecco.

Available direct from the Barrington Centre . Buy yours today, or why not treat someone special?  https://barringtoncentre.co.uk/events

We are extremely grateful to Rodda’s who are kindly donating Rodda’s Cornish clotted cream and Tiptree strawberry jam, to support our event.

All proceeds will be supporting local young people, providing them with the financial help they need to achieve their ambitions and really develop as individuals.  Enjoy a fabulous Vintage Afternoon Tea and support a great local charity in the process.

The very popular JTYAF Curry Night is back for the sixth time.

Huge thanks to Paul for organising this great event and thanks must also go to Alam and the Cinnamon Indian Restaurant for their continued support.

5 Course Buffet

£27.50 per person which includes a donation to the JTYAF

 includes

Poppadom & chutneys, starter, main, rice and naan

Dietary requirements catered for but please advise when booking

You’ll be guaranteed a superb meal at the Cinnamon Ferndown, and you’ll be supporting a fabulous local charity too.

There will also be an exciting raffle with the chance to win some great prizes.

Tickets available from

Pete on 07792 121 645

Join us on Sunday 19th December 2022 to run / walk 2 miles, in fancy dress!

Take part wherever you are!

Entry fee – Sponsorship or a Donation

Organise your Santa Suit

There will be prizes for the ‘Best Dressed Santa’ and ‘Best Dressed Mini Santa.’ So be sure to make a stunning costume. If you’d rather be an elf, a snowman or a reindeer that’s fine too, whatever you fancy, as long as it’s in keeping with the Christmas theme.

Choose your route

No matter where you are, you can take part solo or make it a family challenge. Just choose your 2 mile route and off you go. Whatever you do, please make sure you adhere to the Government Covid-19 guidelines as your health and safety is the most important thing.

Get Sponsorship or Donate

Why not setup your own online fundraising page? Any fundraising that you are able to do right now, however limited, will make a huge difference to the JTYAF.

If you want to take part but do not wish to raise funds through sponsorship, then please make a donation to the JTYAF. Visit JTYAF's JustGiving page

Get on social

Use the hashtag #jtyafsantarun to share a selfie of you, or you and your family completing your challenge and we’ll send you a certificate of achievement and thanks.

Prizes to be won.

To register your interest please complete the form below.

Register your interest!

Please join us for the Ferndown Golf Club Christmas Fayre.

Everyone is welcome and there is so much on offer it will be well worth a visit.

• Glass jewellery and goods

• New & preloved boutique

• Handbags

• Christmas cards and decorations

• Artwork

• Amazing cake - sealed bids

• Books and jigsaws

• Home produce

• Champagne raffle

• Tombola

• Ferdown Ferret

• Putting competition

• Guess the Tees in a jar

• Cheese tasting

…….and the JTYAF will be there too!

Huge thanks to the Ladies Captain at Ferndown Golf Club for choosing the JTYAF as her charity of support for this event.

Huge thanks to St Peter's Community Choir for choosing the JTYAF as one of their charities of support for their upcoming Christmas Concert.

There's nothing like a Christmas concert to get you in the festive mood and let's face we'll all need a bit of help this year!

The venue is De La Salle Theatre, St Peter's School, Southbourne and it takes place on Sunday 27th November 2022 at 3pm. Come and join in with some carols!

Tickets £7 per person - follow the link below.

The Bournemouth Air Festival now recognised as one of the top ten air shows in the world, returns to its stunning seafront setting from 1st to 4th September.   This year’s John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation Hospitality Day will be held on Sunday 4th September.

We are offering a stunning VIP experience at the heart of Bournemouth's premier event hosted by the Bayside Restaurant. Why not treat yourself, or buy tickets as a gift for someone special?

The Air Festival Hospitality marquee is the only hospitality venue located on the beach directly under the central flight line, providing the perfect setting to watch the action.

Luxurious package includes:

• ·         Exclusive marquee and viewing area·    

•      Glass of bubbly on arrival·        

• Two course lunch·        

• Afternoon cream tea

• ·         Access to VIP bar and viewing decking throughout the day

• ·         Private toilets

• ·         There may also be the opportunity to meet passing display teams who pop into

  the marquee for refreshments!

  Ticket Price Sunday 4th September - £95
  Click link below to purchase tickets direct from See Tickets

  Please Note - At the top of the page directly underneath the title ‘Daytime Hospitality Marquee Tickets,’ there is a space to add code JTYAF22 - this code ensures that the charity received a small commission on the tickets

Daytime Menu for Sunday 4th September 2022

 Buffet (served 12noon – 2.30pm)

 Chicken cacciatore - chicken breast baked in Smokey tomato & olive sauce

Roasted fish of the day with pil pil & lime sauce

Middle eastern lamb kofte with tahini & yoghurt dressing

Spanish omelette with peppers, potato & garlic (V)

Roasted peppers, stuffed vine leaves & slow-cooked butter beans (Vg)

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Potato salad with broad bean & mint (V)

Green beans, chopped egg, sesame, radish & soy (V)

Tomato & onion panzanella with a basil and sun-dried tom dressing (Vg)

Green salad with French dressing (Vg)

Mixed grains with lemon, herbs & pickles (Vg)

 Freshly baked mixed bread rolls and butter

 Dessert

 Trio of French cheeses, crackers & grapes

Gateau of the day with fresh strawberry and fruit coulis

Vegan vanilla cheesecake with fruit and coulis

 Cream Tea (served 4pm)

Plain and fruit scones with Devon clotted cream and finest quality jam

 Drinks

Tea and coffee will be available throughout the day from 12 noon until 5pm (all other drinks will be available from the bar)

The Dorset Plane Pull is one of our favourite events and involves teams of no more than 20 people pulling a Boeing 737, weighing in at 35,000Kg, a distance of 50 metres in the quickest time possible.

Organised by Richard Griffin, and Peter and Kyrie Feltham this will be the 13th Dorset Plane Pull and it is sure to be a fantastic event.  If you think you have what it takes and fancy something a bit different, get a few mates together and enter as a team. Alternatively why not register as an individual.

You don’t have to pull to enjoy the event, watching is just as much fun as taking part. The day plays host to a number of other activities including BBQ, stalls, live entertainment and even something for our younger spectators.

Come along, spread the word, support the teams. Invite your friends and family to come and join in the fun.

To find out more visit:  www.planepull.co.uk and also like the Dorset Plane Pull page on Facebook which will keep you up to date with all their news.

Phone Pete on 07791 121 645 or you can register your interest by completing the form below.

Register your interest by completing the form below:

Join us for our Family Fun Day at The Barrington on Sunday 14th August from 12pm - 4pm. A great day out for all the family and free entry for all!

There will be live music, dance workshops, children's entertainment, games, competitions and much more! There will be refreshments, ice cream and a full bar service.

The JTYAF will be there with a stall and some fun games for the children. We look forward to seeing you.

The Fete has been confirmed

Very exciting news to share. The 'Fete on the Field' is going ahead on 18th June 2022

It is sure to be a fantastic family event for all to enjoy.

The JTYAF will have a stall so please come along and say hello. Lots of pocket money toys for the kids and much more, but we’ll let you know a bit nearer the time.

JK House Training is kindly organising a Coastal Tab taking in some of the amazing scenery on the Purbecks which JT loved so much.

Trek 15 miles in a loop across the unforgiving Purbeck hills, steep slopes, narrow paths and tough stairs, push yourself to the max as you take in the breath-taking scenery along the Jurassic coast.

Join us on this walk around the stunning Purbecks on 11th June, looping around to the Royal Marine Commando’s Memorial where we will lay poppies in memory of John Thornton. Raising funds as you walk for two brilliant charities the JTYAF and MYTime Young Carers.

Make a real difference to young people, give them the opportunities they deserve and help them to reach higher. Helping 2 local charities recover and continue their outstanding work with young adults and children:

Register your interest by completing the form below:

The grounds at King George V Playing Fields will host a community picnic on Friday 3rd June between 1pm-4pm with lots of entertainment for the kids, bouncy castles and stalls. The JTYAF will be there with a stall and we’ll have lots of fun and freebies for the children.

The celebrations will continue from 7pm with live music, a bar and food stalls, then ending with a fantastic firework display at 10pm.

• 1.00pm – Picnic & Entertainment on King George’s playing field

• 7.00pm – Entertainment & Fireworks – King George’s playing field

Watch this space for more information on these events.

You can find more information about the The Queen’s Platinum Jubilee celebrations on www.platinumjubilee.gov.uk and www.royal.uk/platinumjubilee/.