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September 17, 2019

Amsterdam for Young Violinist

September 17, 2019/ Admin
Amsterdam for Young Violinist

A young Violinist has recently travelled on tour to Amsterdam with the Wessex Youth Orchestra where she was able to play infront of an international audience.

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September 10, 2019

Off Shore Boating Course for Sea Cadets

September 10, 2019/ Guest User
Off Shore Boating Course for Sea Cadets

The JTYAF is delighted to support 3 cadets from Bournemouth Sea and Royal Marine Cadets to take part in an Off-shore Boating Course early next year

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September 10, 2019

Support for Budding Fashion Designer

September 10, 2019/ Guest User
Support for Budding Fashion Designer

A young student with an ambition to become a fashion designer has been supported to take those first important steps towards a career.

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August 20, 2019

Expedition in Sierra Nevada - Biggest Challenge So Far

August 20, 2019/ Guest User
Expedition in Sierra Nevada - Biggest Challenge So Far

A local young lady has now completed her Duke of Edinburgh’s Gold Award Expedition in Sierra Nevada, thanks to a little help from the JTYAF.

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August 20, 2019/ Guest User/
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August 20, 2019

The 'St Michael's Crew' aboard a Challenger Yacht

August 20, 2019/ Guest User
The 'St Michael's Crew' aboard a Challenger Yacht

In June, the St Michael’s ‘Crew’ - 10 intrepid Year 8 pupils - embarked on a five day voyage abpard a Challenger Yacht with the Tall Ships Youth Trust. The JTYAF was delighted to support this fabulous experience.

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August 20, 2019/ Guest User/
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July 25, 2019

Trip to NASA for Gold D of E Students

July 25, 2019/ Guest User
Trip to NASA for Gold D of E Students

The JTYAF is delighted to contribute towards the cost of a trip to the USA and NASA for another group of 5 students from Victoria Education Centre.

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July 25, 2019/ Guest User/
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July 24, 2019

Ladies Football Star

July 24, 2019/ Guest User
Ladies Football Star

Our most recent award has gone out to a young lady who at just 12 years old has already proved her ability as a footballer and an inspirational figure for other young girls.

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July 24, 2019/ Guest User/
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June 30, 2019

8 Week Animation Course

June 30, 2019/ Admin
8 Week Animation Course

A young man with ambitions of a career in computer graphics and digital art, has been awarded a bursary to fund an 8-week animation course.

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June 30, 2019/ Admin/
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June 30, 2019

Cookery Course for Aspiring Chef at Chewton Glen

June 30, 2019/ Admin
Cookery Course for Aspiring Chef at Chewton Glen

The JTYAF has funded a cookery course, ‘Make it With Me’ at the Chewton Glen, where she will be able develop her skills and take another step along the path to achieving her ambitions.

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June 30, 2019/ Admin/
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June 30, 2019

Electric Tricycle to Make a World of Difference

June 30, 2019/ Admin
Electric Tricycle to Make a World of Difference

A local young boy who suffers from cerebral palsy has received an award from the JTYAF to help with the cost of an electric tricycle.

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June 30, 2019/ Admin/
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June 30, 2019

New Bike Repair Business

June 30, 2019/ Admin
New Bike Repair Business

A young man from Christchurch Learning Centre with an avid interest in bikes has been supported with JTYAF funding to start his own business.

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June 30, 2019/ Admin/
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May 30, 2019

JTYAF Funds Horserenity for Little Girl

May 30, 2019/ Guest User
JTYAF Funds Horserenity for Little Girl

Horserenity is an equine assisted learning centre providing help for children and adults with their challenges, giving them space and time outdoors with horses

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May 30, 2019/ Guest User/
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May 30, 2019

Dorset & Wilts Wing Air Training Corps take part in the 103rd Nijmegen March

May 30, 2019/ Guest User
Dorset & Wilts Wing Air Training Corps take part in the 103rd Nijmegen March

This is the 9th consecutive year that the charity has supported the Dorset & Wilts team to take part in the Nijmegen March, making the challenge accessible to more than 150 Air Cadets over the years.

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May 30, 2019/ Guest User/
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April 29, 2019

JTYAF Funded Ghana Expedition 2019

April 29, 2019/ Guest User
JTYAF Funded Ghana Expedition 2019

The 10 Qualified Air Cadet Junior Leaders (QJL’s) pictured above with Air Commodore Dawn McCafferty (centre left) and the Officer Commanding the Junior Leaders Course (centre right) were selected for this year’s JTYAF funded Expedition to Ghana.

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April 29, 2019/ Guest User/
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March 27, 2019

Students Flying High at Ferndown Upper School

March 27, 2019/ Guest User
Students Flying High at Ferndown Upper School

One of the best days of the year for the John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation is meeting the students and presenting awards at the annual ceremony at Ferndown Upper School.

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March 27, 2019/ Guest User/
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March 20, 2019

Poole Air Cadet - to Qualify in the Pool

March 20, 2019/ Guest User
Poole Air Cadet - to Qualify in the Pool

A young Seargent at 149 (Poole) Squadron Air Training Corps is soon to take part in an STA Level 2 Swim Teachers Course thanks to the JTYAF.

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March 20, 2019/ Guest User/
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March 20, 2019

Tour of Amsterdam with the Wessex Youth Orchestra

March 20, 2019/ Guest User
Tour of Amsterdam with the Wessex Youth Orchestra

A talented young musician from Wessex Youth Orchestra has recently been supported to take part in a tour of Amsterdam this summer.

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March 12, 2019

Boating Qualifications for Bournemouth Sea & Royal Marine Cadets

March 12, 2019/ Guest User
Boating Qualifications for Bournemouth Sea & Royal Marine Cadets

Bournemouth Sea & Royal Marine Cadets are heading to Weymouth in May to gain their qualifications in sailing and power boat handling.

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March 12, 2019/ Guest User/
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March 12, 2019

Bournemouth Youth Marching Band to perform the Last Post

March 12, 2019/ Guest User
Bournemouth Youth Marching Band to perform the Last Post

The Bournemouth Youth Marching Band has been honoured by an invitation to perform in the Last Post Ceremony at the Menin Gate.

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March 12, 2019/ Guest User/
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March 10, 2019

Duke of Edinburgh's Gold Award Expedition

March 10, 2019/ Guest User
Duke of Edinburgh's Gold Award Expedition

Since January the JTYAF has already supported 13 young people with funding for registration fees, equipment and expedition costs, giving them the opportunity to complete their Duke of Edinburgh’s Awards.

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March 10, 2019/ Guest User/
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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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