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October 26, 2015

Guitar Hero

October 26, 2015/ admin
Guitar Hero

Nicholas Andreou, a student from Ferndown Upper School has been awarded funds to help him pursue his dream career as a professional musician. 

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October 21, 2015

Canal Trip for Girl Guides

October 21, 2015/ admin
Canal Trip for Girl Guides

They will plan and budget for the trip, develop teamwork and leadership skills and have the opportunity to meet Girl Guides from other areas.

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October 21, 2015

Archery Awards for Air Cadets

October 21, 2015/ admin
Archery Awards for Air Cadets

Dorset and Wilts Wing Air Training Corps have been awarded funds to buy archery equipment for the cadets in Dorset and Wilts Wing.  

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October 20, 2015

Local Scouts attend the 23rd World Scout Jamboree in Japan

October 20, 2015/ admin
Local Scouts attend the 23rd World Scout Jamboree in Japan

The JTYAF recently supported three local Scouts in attending the 23rd World Scout Jamboree in Japan. Rebecca, George and Robert all had a great time.

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October 19, 2015

Trombone Talents

October 19, 2015/ admin
Trombone Talents

A young musician from Ferndown Middle School has received support from the JTYAF so that he can continue with his lessons.  

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September 30, 2015

Adventures in South Africa for St Pauls Church

September 30, 2015/ admin
Adventures in South Africa for St Pauls Church

A group from St Pauls church Throop have just got back from an exciting trip to South Africa. Here's their diary from their trip:

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September 29, 2015

George's Diary: A Trans Andes Expedition

September 29, 2015/ admin
George's Diary: A Trans Andes Expedition

George has recently returned from his Trans Andes expedition and has written to tell us all about his fabulous trip. 

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September 23, 2015

Taekwondo Champ Competes Internationally

September 23, 2015/ admin
Taekwondo Champ Competes Internationally

A young member of Weymouth Taekwondo Club has been awarded a grant so he can pursue his passion and represent Great Britain. 

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September 21, 2015

Snowdonia and Isreal: Travel Awards for 2 Air Cadets

September 21, 2015/ admin
Snowdonia and Isreal: Travel Awards for 2 Air Cadets

A local Air Cadet from 171 Squadron (Christchurch) has been awarded a grant to help towards achieving his bronze Duke of Edinburgh Award.

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September 16, 2015

Elliott Learns about the World of Film Production

September 16, 2015/ admin
Elliott Learns about the World of Film Production

Over the past few months Elliott Beauchamp has been working towards an exciting media project, supported by the JTYAF. 

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September 14, 2015

Lewis Takes Gold at The World Transplant Games

September 14, 2015/ admin
Lewis Takes Gold at The World Transplant Games

Lewis Brimble has just returned from the World Transplant Games in Argentina after winning a gold medal in the Badminton Singles Competition.

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September 07, 2015

Max's voyage with the Tall Ships Youth Trust

September 07, 2015/ admin
Max's voyage with the Tall Ships Youth Trust

Max was welcomed aboard the Challenger Yacht as a Crew Member where he spent four days voyaging the seas with the Tall Ships Youth Trust. 

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September 04, 2015

Cameron's trip to Borneo

September 04, 2015/ admin
Cameron's trip to Borneo

During his time in Borneo, Cameron participated in a number of projects to benefit the rural communities.

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August 18, 2015

Zak and Shannon visit Thailand

August 18, 2015/ admin
Zak and Shannon visit Thailand

Zak and Shannon spent 2 weeks at the Wildlife Friends Foundation of Thailand and helped animals who previously worked for the trekking and domestic industries and were rescued and moved into the sanctuary.

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August 12, 2015

Two talented musicians

August 12, 2015/ admin
Two talented musicians

Two talented musicians have been awarded funds to pursue their passion in music, one for the violin and one for playing the guitar. 

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August 12, 2015

Summer Camp in Cyprus

August 12, 2015/ admin
Summer Camp in Cyprus

A valued Air Cadet from 171 Squadron (Christchurch) Air Training Corps has been awarded funds to travel to the ATC Summer Camp Akrotiri in Cyprus.

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August 12, 2015/ admin/
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August 09, 2015

Exciting Awards for Girl Guides

August 09, 2015/ admin
Exciting Awards for Girl Guides

A Girl Guide has been awarded funds to support her passion for swimming and another girl guide has been awarded funds to pursue her passion of music.

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August 09, 2015/ admin/
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July 15, 2015

French and German Fire Cadet Visit

July 15, 2015/ admin
French and German Fire Cadet Visit

The Dorset Fire and Rescue Service Cadets Scheme have been awarded funding for the 3rd year running for the European Exchange visit where Dorchester Fire Cadets selected from the recent 20-week course will host French and German Fire Cadets. 

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July 15, 2015/ admin/
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June 22, 2015

Outdoor pursuits for pupils at Parley

June 22, 2015/ admin
Outdoor pursuits for pupils at Parley

Pupils at Parley First School have enjoyed a school trip to Leeson House Outdoor Pursuit Centre to participate in a range of activities including coastal walking and orienteering as part of a grant from the JTYAF.

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June 19, 2015

Brownies go to Isle of Wight

June 19, 2015/ admin
Brownies go to Isle of Wight

The 3rd Ferndown District Brownies have been awarded a grant by the JTYAF to support a PGL adventure trip to the Isle of Wight. We look forward to seeing the exciting activities the Brownies have been up to upon their return.

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June 19, 2015/ admin/
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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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