News stories from the JTYAF about award winners, fundraising activities, sponsorship, events and general good news about what the JTYAF has been doing.
The party goers included, Absolutely Fabulous, Bully from Bulls Eye, Geri Halliwell, Amy Winehouse, Freddie Mercury and even Madge Harvey from Benidorm complete with mobility scooter!
Read MoreThe popular six piece band, Groovemeister, played to almost 300 party goers and with everyone on the dance floor it certainly was a night to remember.
Read MoreIt's sure to be a fantastic evening with Burlesque Performers providing an array of scintillating presentations, smouldering sensuality and a splash of sexual spice!
Read MoreOur 4th Companion Dog Show was a great success with pooches travelling far and wide to join us on the day.
Read MoreBrian Oliver raised an amazing £600 with his recent Cocktail Party!
Read MoreA great time was had by all down at the Old Bull and Bush for the Amberwood House BBQ.
Read MoreSince 2009 the JTYAF has seen a great many teams support the charity by pulling a 35,000Kg Boeing 737 50 metres.
Read MoreThe JTYAF VIP Hospitality Day at the Bournemouth Air Festival 2015 was a roaring success.
Read MoreThe Screwball Rally will take Adam and his team on a 1500 mile journey through France, Luxembourg, Liechtenstein and Italy.
Read MoreOn Saturday they took on a 46 Mile Challenge at Sainsbury's in Ferndown. As if 46 miles wasn't enough they also carried 40 lb of kit and a rifle (not a real one)!
Read MoreFourteen fearless participants took part in a ‘Jump with the Tigers’ early on Sunday morning 2nd August, at Airfield Camp Netheravon, raising more than £6,000 for the JTYAF.
Read MoreElisabeth starts the challenging Nijmegen March in Holland today.
She’s part of a team from the Dorset and Wilts Wing Air Cadets who have been supported to do this adventure by the JTYAF for several years.
Read MoreAsOne Theatre Company has presented the JTYAF with a cheque for £300 from their theatre production of 'Passion.'
Read MoreTasha is taking on the challenge of 12,000ft skydive to jump with the Tigers in aid of the JTYAF in August.
Tasha is the owner of Cortex Hair Design in Southbourne and was a classmate of John's at school.
Read MoreA group of five Bournemouth University Public Services students rode 300 miles to raise funds for the JTYAF and smashed their target amount with an amazing £664 in sponsorship!
Read MoreCouncillor Steve Lugg, newly appointed Chairman of East Dorset District Council, has recently declared a year of support for two charities. The John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation (JTYAF) was privileged to be chosen as one of these charities and would like to thank Cllr Lugg for his continued support.
Read MoreThe 15 mile route started at the Barley Mow Inn at Colehill and took cyclists along the beautiful East Dorset country lanes to finish where they started, back at the Inn. Families, leisure cyclists and several experienced riders took part.
Read MoreA brave team are taking on the difficult Tough Mudder Challenge on 22nd August in aid of the JTYAF.
Michelle was a school friend of John's and has recruited some friends to join her - Daniel Whittle, Lena Garrett and Anthony Organ.
Read MoreAs part of National Care Home Day on Saturday Amberwood House Care Home in Ferndown hosted a commemoration of the ‘Battle of Waterloo,’ the proceeds of which will be donated to the John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation.
Read More13 members of staff from Douch Family Funeral Directors have raised over £1,200 for the JTYAF by trekking 30 miles for a sponsored walk.
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
The JTYAF is supported by the following businesses, we are very grateful for their generosity.
