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May 15, 2017

Canadian Culture for Cadet

May 15, 2017/ Admin
Canadian Culture for Cadet

An experienced cadet in the Dorset and Wiltshire Air Training Corps is due to travel to Canada for the International Air Cadet Exchange.

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May 12, 2017

Camping for Scouts

May 12, 2017/ Admin
Camping for Scouts

The JTYAF is pleased to help First Ferndown Scouts with the purchase of camping and sporting equipment. 

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May 10, 2017

Sailing in Scotland

May 10, 2017/ Admin
Sailing in Scotland

A dedicated member of the 7 Overseas (Jersey) Squadron Air Cadets is due to take part in a sail training expedition in Scotland.

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May 08, 2017

African Adventure

May 08, 2017/ Admin
African Adventure

A member of Dorset and Wiltshire Wing Air Cadets is travelling to Mozambique and Swaziland in summer 2018 as part of a World Challenge trip.

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May 05, 2017

Ecuador adventure for young explorer

May 05, 2017/ Admin
Ecuador adventure for young explorer

A young member of the Dorset Expeditionary Society is venturing to the High Andes of Ecuador this summer to increase his leadership skills ready for Naval Officer selection this September.

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May 02, 2017

Future leaders jet to the USA

May 02, 2017/ Admin
Future leaders jet to the USA

Twins studying at Ringwood Sixth Form College have been selected to attend the Global Young Leaders Conference in Washington DC and New York this summer.

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April 24, 2017

Junior Leaders Ghana Exped 2017

April 24, 2017/ Guest User
Junior Leaders Ghana Exped 2017

A group of ten Qualified Junior Leaders has been selected to travel to Ghana on a 3 week JTYAF funded volunteering expedition working with the locally based charity Village by Village.

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March 27, 2017

Lewis is off to the USA to play Basketball!

March 27, 2017/ Guest User
Lewis is off to the USA to play Basketball!

Lewis had an award from the JTYAF almost 5 years ago and he got in touch with us recently to tell us all about his achievements.

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March 15, 2017

Take Four - Bournemouth Sea Cadets

March 15, 2017/ Guest User
Take Four - Bournemouth Sea Cadets

t's the first year that the JTYAF has supported Bournemouth Sea Cadets and Royal Marine Cadets and we have recently received four applications for funding from them.

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March 13, 2017

CPR Training For Christchurch Scouts

March 13, 2017/ Guest User
CPR Training For Christchurch Scouts

The JTYAF has recently funded a CPR Manikin Instructor Package as a central resource for Christchurch District Scouts.

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March 13, 2017

Kent International Jamboree

March 13, 2017/ Guest User
Kent International Jamboree

The Kent International Jamboree takes place every four years and welcomes Scouts and Guides from across the globe to take part in seven days of fun, friends and adventure.  The JTYAF will be helping with the cost for two boys from Christchurch District Scouts so that they can join in the fun.

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February 25, 2017

Student's Duke of Edinburgh Award

February 25, 2017/ JTYAF
Student's Duke of Edinburgh Award

The JTYAF is pleased to sponsor his hiking equipment to help him pass the expedition stage of the award. 

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February 25, 2017

Expedition to Ecuador

February 25, 2017/ JTYAF
Expedition to Ecuador

A young member of The Dorset Expeditionary Society is embarking on an adventure along with four other members in Ecuador this July.

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January 29, 2017

Les Misérables in London

January 29, 2017/ Guest User
Les Misérables in London

A group of girls from Colehill Rangers enjoyed a trip to London over the Christmas period.

They watched the popular musical Les Misérables in the West End, enjoyed time in Covent Garden, Camen Market and the fabulous Winter Wonderland in Hyde Park.

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January 17, 2017

Children's Adventure to Osmington Bay

January 17, 2017/ Guest User
Children's Adventure to Osmington Bay

A group of young children from Parley First School were taken to Osmington Bay Adventure Centre to take part in a range of outdoor activities.

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January 17, 2017

A Trip to New York City

January 17, 2017/ Guest User
A Trip to New York City

Catherine, a third year Fashion student from the University for the Creative Arts is set to enjoy a trip to New York City to purchase fabric for her final collection.

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December 12, 2016

John Thornton Music Scholarships

December 12, 2016/ Guest User
John Thornton Music Scholarships

Pete and Linda Thornton were delighted to be invited to present awards to six young musicians from the Coda Fiddle Orchestra (CFO) at a recent concert at St Clements Church Hall. 

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November 30, 2016

These Boots Are Made For Walking!

November 30, 2016/ Guest User
These Boots Are Made For Walking!

The JTYAF was delighted to support a young man from Ferndown Middle School funding his subscription to the Air Training Corps and also helping with the cost of boots and the equipment he needed to take part.

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November 30, 2016/ Guest User/
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November 30, 2016

Helping Hands

November 30, 2016/ Guest User
Helping Hands

The JTYAF has recently awarded funding to three local young people so that they could receive the 1:1 care and assistance that they needed to go on holiday with their Brownie, Guide and Beaver Scout friends.

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October 29, 2016

Rugby Tour to South Africa

October 29, 2016/ Guest User

A local young man will be travelling to South Africa in 2017 on a 3 week Rugby Tour.  A fantastic opportunity for him to not only play rugby but to gain an insight into the social and political history of the country and the JTYAF is delighted to contribute to his trip.

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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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