News stories from the JTYAF about award winners, fundraising activities, sponsorship, events and general good news about what the JTYAF has been doing.
Stuart Strachen and George Navrady-Pitcher will be representing Dorset and Wilts Wing of the Air Training Corps on International Exchanges to Canada and Hong Kong.
Read MoreTom Edgeley, Daniel Wallis and Elliott Record will be travelling to Sweden to take on the Kungsleden Trail as part of their Duke of Edinburgh's Gold Award.
Read MoreA team of ten Air Cadets from 633 (West Swindon) Squadron will be undertaking an expedition to the Pyrenees with the aim to summit the third highest mountain in the region, Mount Perdu.
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A pupil at Ferndown Middle School has recently qualified to compete at National level in Trampolining. A remarkable achievement but particularly for this young person. Following a serious injury three years ago they have returned to the sport at National level and aim to achieve International Competition standard by 2015. This inspirational young athlete has shown incredible courage, determination and total committment to their sport. We are extremely pleased to be able to support them with funding for a specialised personal trainer to help rebuild strength, flexibility and stamina.
George Kelly is currently a second year student at Bournemouth and Poole College and is aiming to go to Southampton University to study Marine Biology. He has requested support from the JTYAF to help with costs to take part in a marine biodiversity conservation project in Madagascar with 'Frontier.'
Read MoreThe JTYAF funding awarded to the Air Cadets Junior Leaders Course in 2014 will support two projects and benefit ten Qualified Junior Leaders (QJLs) from Course XV.
Read MoreThe JTYAF has provided funding for the Dorset and Wilts Wing civilian team of 12 Air Cadets to take part in the Nijmegen Marches.
Read MoreThe Bournemouth Youth Handbell Team (BYHT) has recently received a concert tour invitation to Milan and the JTYAF is delighted to be able to support them by part funding the expenses for five of the performers.
Read MoreEmily Cooper is a Guide at St Leonards and has been given a fantastic opportunity to join a once in a lifetime trip with her school. She is extremely busy raising funds to pay for a place on a volunteering expedition to Borneo and the JTYAF is happy to contribute towards her equipment costs.
Read MoreThe JTYAF is delighted to be able to help the local Guides and Brownies and has already made a whole range of awards in 2014, supporting some fantastic opportunities.
Read MoreStephanie Garlick is taking on the challenge of Mount Kilimanjaro, the highest mountain in Africa, to raise money for 'CLEFT.'
Read MoreA recent visit to Marwell Zoo by Brownsea Class from Beaucroft Foundation School was a great success. The pupils enjoyed a ride on the Land Train, had lunch with their friends and were excited to be able to get up close to the animals.
Read MoreThe John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation was honoured to be invited to present awards at the end of season concert for the Dorset Music Service County Ensembles.
Read MoreThe John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation has supported the Coda Fiddle Orchestra for five years, providing music scholarships for students who have been assessed as showing above average ability.
Read MorePresenting awards to the students at Ferndown Upper School (FUS) is the best day of the year for the John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation (JTYAF).
Read MoreWinter sports are certainly in the news at the moment with GB achievements in the Winter Olympics and we have recently made one of our first awards of 2014 to support a local young lady who is determined to get to the next Games in 2018.
Read MoreThe JTYAF is delighted to be able to encourage the uptake of music lessons for orchestral instruments by offering bursaries which will cover lessons for three terms and also exam fees.
Read MoreThe four Qualified Junior Leaders (QJL’s) selected for this years JTYAF funded expedition to trek to Everest Base Camp, were Joseph Champion, Christopher Cresswell, Callum Reid and Roderick Mountain.
Read MoreThe JTYAF was privileged to provide the funds for a life changing volunteering project for six Air Cadet Junior Leaders (JL's) from Course XIV.
Read MoreAlec Cottrell is an outstanding cadet from 2185 (Wareham) Squadron and has recently completed a competitive selection process for a place on a Qualified Aerospace Instructors Course (QAIC) with the Air Cadets.
Read MoreThe 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.
Registered Charity Number: 1125277 . Postal Address: PO Box 7124 . Ferndown . Dorset . BH22 2DB
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