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July 29, 2025

Forest School Sessions

July 29, 2025/ JTYAF
Forest School Sessions

The JTYAF is delighted to support access for young children and families who might not otherwise have the opportunity to benefit from the unique experiences that Hayley’s Child in the Wild Forest School offers.

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July 29, 2025/ JTYAF/
Award winners
July 25, 2025

Ultimate Land’s End to John O’Groats Solo Endurance Cycle for the JTYAF

July 25, 2025/ JTYAF
Ultimate Land’s End to John O’Groats Solo Endurance Cycle for the JTYAF

Dan will be taking on the ultimate '40 for JT' Charity Challenge in support of the John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation (JTYAF). A solo endurance cycle from Land’s End to John O’Groats of 1040 miles!

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July 25, 2025/ JTYAF/
Fundraising, Sponsorship
July 19, 2025

Air Cadet to attend Remembrance Camp

July 19, 2025/ JTYAF
Air Cadet to attend Remembrance Camp

A 14-year-old Air Cadet from Lyneham Squadron will be attending a Remembrance Camp this November, supported by the JTYAF.

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July 19, 2025/ JTYAF/
Award winners
July 16, 2025

Colour Rush at West Moors Middle School

July 16, 2025/ JTYAF
Colour Rush at West Moors Middle School

West Moors Middle School students recently supported the 40 for JT Challenge with a ‘Colour Rush’ Fun Run. We were absolutely delighted to receive a cheque for an incredible £1830.54!  What a fantastic fundraising achievement. We can’t thank the students enough for their support.

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July 16, 2025/ JTYAF/
Fundraising, Thank you
July 13, 2025

Ferndown Upper School Student to go to National School's Championships

July 13, 2025/ JTYAF
Ferndown Upper School Student to go to National School's Championships

A 14-year-old student from Ferndown Upper School has been selected as one of only 32 athletes to represent Dorset at the National Schools’ Championships in Birmingham.

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July 13, 2025/ JTYAF/
Award winners
July 10, 2025

Rucksacks For D of E

July 10, 2025/ Linda Thornton
Rucksacks For D of E

The JTYAF supported two students from Budmouth College with the funds to buy rucksacks

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July 10, 2025/ Linda Thornton/
Award winners
July 07, 2025

Success for the Boscombe Youth Fiddle Orchestra

July 07, 2025/ JTYAF
Success for the Boscombe Youth Fiddle Orchestra

The Boscombe Youth Fiddle Orchestra, proudly supported by the JTYAF, achieved remarkable success at this year’s Bournemouth Performing Arts Competition, which is now celebrating its 95th season.

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July 07, 2025/ JTYAF/
July 01, 2025

Talented Trampolinist Representing England in Portugal

July 01, 2025/ JTYAF
Talented Trampolinist Representing England in Portugal

The JTYAF is honoured to support this talented trampolinist to attend an international competition, the Scalabis Cup in Portugal.

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July 01, 2025/ JTYAF/
Award winners
June 30, 2025

JTYAF Honoured with a High Sheriff's Award

June 30, 2025/ JTYAF
JTYAF Honoured with a High Sheriff's Award

The JTYAF was honoured to receive a High Sheriff’s Award at the recent Fete on the Field event in Ferndown.

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June 30, 2025/ JTYAF/
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June 17, 2025

Paul's 8th Curry Night at the Cinnamon Ferndown

June 17, 2025/ JTYAF
Paul's 8th Curry Night at the Cinnamon Ferndown

Huge thanks to Paul and Alam for the 8th JTYAF Curry Night at the Cinnamon. These curry nights are a big favourite with our supporters and this one was another resounding success

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June 17, 2025/ JTYAF/
Fundraising, Thank you
June 15, 2025

Support for Talented Musician

June 15, 2025/ JTYAF
Support for Talented Musician

The JTYAF was absolutely delighted to support a talented young musician by contributing towards a new clarinet.

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June 15, 2025/ JTYAF/
Award winners
June 09, 2025

A Visit to the Ancient Technology Centre for Edison Class

June 09, 2025/ JTYAF
A Visit to the Ancient Technology Centre for Edison Class

The JTYAF was delighted to support a trip to The Ancient Technology Centre in Cranborne. Despite facing challenging weather conditions, with persistent rain, the visit proved to be a valuable learning experience for the students.

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June 09, 2025/ JTYAF/
Award winners
June 03, 2025

Gorsemoor Scouts Take to the Water

June 03, 2025/ JTYAF
Gorsemoor Scouts Take to the Water

The JTYAF has supported Gorsemoor Scouts by contributing towards the cost of twelve Royal Yachting Association courses that have been booked with Poole Sea Scouts, which include the Powerboat Level 1 certification and a two-day Youth Dinghy Sailing course.

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June 03, 2025/ JTYAF/
Award winners
June 01, 2025

Olympic Ambitions for Talented 17 Year Old

June 01, 2025/ JTYAF
Olympic Ambitions for Talented 17 Year Old

The JTYAF is delighted to support a talented 17 year old cyclist with funding towards the cost of a new track bike ready for the European and World Track Championships.

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June 01, 2025/ JTYAF/
Award winners
May 30, 2025

Beaucroft's Marathon Challenge Raises £4700!

May 30, 2025/ JTYAF
Beaucroft's Marathon Challenge Raises £4700!

Joe Barnett, Co-Headteacher at Beaucroft Foundation School & College, told us, "It was a wonderful event - an amazing team taking on a marathon challenge for a wonderful charity that has a long-standing connection with Beaucroft."

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May 30, 2025/ JTYAF/
Thank you, Fundraising
May 30, 2025

Bournemouth Youth Handbell Team on Tour

May 30, 2025/ JTYAF
Bournemouth Youth Handbell Team on Tour

The Bournemouth Youth Handbell Team is embarking on a Concert Tour to the beautiful city of Barcelona, where they will delight audiences at three distinguished venues, including the magnificent Basilica de la Sagrada Familia.

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May 30, 2025/ JTYAF/
Award winners
May 02, 2025

The 40 for JT Challenge: Powerlifting for a Cause

May 02, 2025/ JTYAF
The 40 for JT Challenge: Powerlifting for a Cause

The 40 for JT Challenge has inspired some incredible activities, and Paul, a former British and European Powerlifting Champion, certainly rose to the occasion. As the head of the Purbeck Powerlifting Club, Paul and his team of dedicated powerlifters took on the ambitious challenge of bench pressing 40 tonnes in just 30 minutes.

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May 02, 2025/ JTYAF/
Fundraising, Thank you
May 02, 2025

JTYAF Vintage Afternoon Tea: A Community Triumph

May 02, 2025/ JTYAF
JTYAF Vintage Afternoon Tea: A Community Triumph

The JTYAF Vintage Afternoon Tea was a truly fantastic community effort and a hugely successful event raising almost £2,500 for John’s Foundation

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May 02, 2025/ JTYAF/
Thank you, Fundraising
May 02, 2025

Celebrating a Musical Journey

May 02, 2025/ JTYAF
Celebrating a Musical Journey

In 2019, a talented young musician, received an award from the JTYAF to support her development in music. We are thrilled to share an update on her progress.

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May 02, 2025/ JTYAF/
Award winners
April 23, 2025

Mayor of Ferndown's 40K Birthday Ride for JTYAF Challenge

April 23, 2025/ JTYAF
Mayor of Ferndown's 40K Birthday Ride for JTYAF Challenge

Councillor Terry Cordery, the Mayor of Ferndown, cycled 40 kilometers for John’s Foundation on his 87th birthday!

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April 23, 2025/ JTYAF/
Thank you, Fundraising
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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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