Remembrance Parade in the Somme for 40 Cadets
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The JTYAF is delighted to contribute towards the transport costs for 40 cadets from 878 Squadron Air Training Corps, to travel to Achiet le Grand in the Somme.
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East Dorset Scouts - Happy Campers!
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The JTYAF has recently supported East Dorset Scouts with funding to buy a new marquee for their scouting nights away. The new mess tent will provide a larger area for cooking and eating and provide a space for activities at night and in rainy weather.
Read More'Venture-Adventure' - Air Cadet's Exercise Mountain Storm 2023
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Exercise Mountain Storm 2023 will take place in Banff, Canada, in August this year. This incredible two week trip with the Air Cadets, involveds a six day wilderness expedition and a whole range of outdoor adventure activities, including white water rafting.
Read MoreCongratulations to JT Music Scholars!
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John Thornton Music Scholars Joseph, Emma and Adam scooped up the prizes in the Violin Grade 6 & 7 solo class at this year's Bournemouth Music Competitions Festival.
Read MoreFerndown Upper School - Young Achievers
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The JTYAF was delighted to have the opportunity to meet the Award Winners at Ferndown Upper School, for the first time since the Covid pandemic. Bursaries and scholarships were presented to the students during an Awards Assembly, which was the perfect opportunity to celebrate their considerable achievements.
Read MoreAir Cadet's GCSE Spanish Trip
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A young Air Cadet has recently received a bursary to help with the cost of a GCSE Spanish trip to develop his language skills and understanding of the Spanish culture.
Read MoreOff Shore Sailing Course
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A 13 year old Sea Cadet has recently received a bursary to contribute towards the cost of an Off Shore Sailing Course.
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Read MoreGirlguiding - Help for Young Leader
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The JTYAF has this year expanded its support of Girlguiding to include the whole of Dorset and we were delighted to get our first application for 2023
Read MoreFollowing Isabella's Progress
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The JTYAF is delighted to continue to support Isabella and last year helped with the expenses of attending the British Para-Swimming Winter National Meet 2022.
Read MoreThank you from Beaucroft
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We recently received a lovely thank you from the Headteacher at Beaucroft Foundation School on behalf of all the students.
Read MoreInternational Competition with Double Mini Tramp Squad
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The JTYAF was delighted to support this very talented young lady who was selected to compete in Portugal with the England Double Mini Trampoline Squad.
Read MoreOops Wow Messy Art on Hive Beach
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Summer is an extremely distant memory, so we thought we’d capture a bit of sunshine as we reflect on the fabulous Oops Wow Messy Art on Hive Beach which the JTYAF supported last year.
Read MoreJTYAF Award Beaucroft Foundation School £5000
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Pete Thornton was delighted to present Beaucroft Head Teacher, Joe Barnett, with a cheque for £5,000, which will support enrichment activities for his students.
Read MoreUniform for Performing Arts School
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A young man with ambitions to become a dancer with a ballet company has received a bursary to help him with the cost of essential uniform to attend a Performing Arts School
Read MoreOsmington Bay Adventure
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A young lady from West Moors Middle will be able to join her school friends on a residential trip to Osmington Bay PGL thanks to the JTYAF.
Read MoreBursary for Talented Swimmer
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A talented 17 year old has recently recieved a JTYAF bursary to help with the cost of swimming skins and goggles.
Read MoreTalented Young Organist Achieving his Ambitions
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A talented young organist from the Air Training Corps recently attended an Organists Summer School with the help of the JTYAF and we were delighted to hear how his award has helped him to progress his musical career.
Read MoreCelebration of Achievement at The Gryphon School
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The JTYAF was honoured to be invited to the The Gryphon School in Sherborne to help present the DofE, and Ten Tors Achievement Awards 2022.
Read MoreJubilee Fund supported Beaucroft's New Stage
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Beaucroft’s new Jubilee Stage was part funded by the Jubilee Fund made available by the John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation. This fund was set up to commemorate the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee and has awarded £34,000 to 6 local schools to fund special enrichment projects.
Read More3 Golds + 1 Silver for Award Winner Isabella!
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We were delighted to hear that Isabella competed in her first para Swimming Event of the season, at The South East and South West Para Swimming championships in Bristol and gained 3 gold medals and 1 Silver!
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