Bridget’s trip to Nepal
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Bridget was one of 6 Qualified Junior Leaders selected to participate in an expedition to Nepal and Mount Everest Base Camp last November. Here is her letter about her adventures there.
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Nijmegan – 100 miles in 4 days
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24 Dorset and Wiltshire Air Cadets have been awarded funding to support The Nijmegan International Four Days March. It is the largest multi-day walking event in the world with Royal Patronage with more than 42,000 participants walking 100 miles over 4 days in Nijmegan and the surrounding area.
Read MoreBournemouth School’s 30 miles for JT
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Pupils from Bournemouth School completed a 30 miler in 6 hours 31 minutes in support of the John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation.The inspiration came from their teacher Kevin Lindsay whose brother is a serving Major in the Royal Marines and the JTYAF was a natural charity to support.
Read MoreDaniel completes the London2Brighton Challenge
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A very big thank you to Daniel Nye who completed the London2Brighton Challenge - the 100k Ultra Marathon, in aid of the JTYAF by crossing the finish line at 2110hrs on Saturday 23rd May 2015. The challenge took Daniel just under 15 hours and consisted of 100k (62 miles) over rough terrain and steep hills. He has raised over £700, which is a fantastic achievement.
Read MoreBlack belt for taekwondo champ
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A talented 10-year old student at Ferndown Middle School has been awarded a grant to support his passion of taekwondo. He has already achieved his Black belt in Team Tigers and a green belt in Juniors. His dream is to compete at international level.
Read MoreGeared up for Duke of Edinburgh
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Various young people in the local area spanning from Weymouth to Gillingham have been awarded grants towards their Duke of Edinburgh Awards.
A pupil from Wey Valley School is using the grant to purchase equipment for an 18-week Army preparation course at Kingston Maurward College working towards his DoE Gold Award and hopes to pursue a career in the forces.
Read MoreJohn Thornton Music Awards 2015
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JTYAF Trustee, Maurice Patterson MBE, was delighted to present the John Thornton Music Awards to seven talented musicians from the Dorset Youth Orchestra at a performance at The Royal Bath Hotel.
Read MoreWhat An Honour! The Imperial War Museum takes JT's Diary.
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'War Story' is the Imperial War Museum's (IWM) project to build a collection of material relating to the personal experiences of members of the British Armed Forces who have served in Afghanistan.
Read MoreJTYAF Hospitality at the Bournemouth Air Festival
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The Bournemouth Air Festival now recognised as one of the top ten air shows in the world returns to its stunning seafront setting from 20th-23rd August. This year’s John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation VIP Hospitality Day will be held on Sunday 23rd August.
Read MoreFUS Students Will be Work Ready!
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Ferndown Upper School celebrated the grand opening of the CEIL (Center of Excellence for Industrial Liaison) on Wednesday 29th April.
Read MoreDawn to Nurse in Sri Lanka
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Dawn Keates is a nursing student at Bournemouth University and will be travelling to Sri Lanka with Work the World to take up a student nursing placement in a hospital which caters for a huge population surrounding the city.
Read MoreJTYAF Funded Ghana Expedition for Air Cadet Junior Leaders
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Congratulations to the fifty nine Air Cadet Junior Leaders on Course XVI who have recently completed their demanding course with, Test-Phase, a week long assessment.
Read More30 Miles for JT's 30th
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John would have been 30 years old on April 12th and here at the JTYAF we thought that it was a fitting tribute to take on a 30 mile challenge in his memory. The final test on the Royal Marine Commando Course is a 30 miler, across Dartmoor with kit, so 30 miles is quite a significant distance for Royal Marines.
Read MoreAir Cadet Junior Leaders Course XVI Raises an Incredible £24,500!
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The Air Cadet Junior Leaders on this year's course XVI have raised an incredible £24,500 for the John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation. A huge amount which will make a massive difference to the opportunities that the charity can provide for young people in the coming year.
Read MoreDaniel Takes On An Ultra Marathon For JTYAF
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Daniel Nye, who in the past has run the Paris Marathon, numerous triathlons and most recently the Nice Ironman has entered the London 2 Brighton Ultra Marathon to raise funds for the JTYAF.
Read MoreRebecca Represents the South West in Japan
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Rebecca Elfes has been selected as one of only 18 Girl Guides to represent the South West at the World Scout Jamboree in Japan this July.
Read MoreSports Scholarship Available For Local Athletes
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Applications are invited from young sportsmen and women living in the Bournemouth area, to apply for a financial scholarship to help them to develop their talents.
Read MoreCalling All Snooker Fans!
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The John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation (JTYAF) has recently received two VVIP tickets (stage seating) worth £160 for the Snooker Legends exhibition at Lakeside, Frimley Green on Sunday 15th March.
Read MoreRoyal Marine Richie Puttock takes on the London Marathon
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Royal Marine Richie Puttock will be taking part in this year's London Marathon on behalf of the Royal Marines Association and the John Thornton Young Achievers Foundation.
Read MoreMatt Takes on the Toughest Footrace on Earth!
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Matt Everett will be taking on the toughest footrace on earth, the Marathon Des Sables in aid of the JTYAF and Prostrate Cancer UK.
The Marathon Des Sables takes Ultrmarathons to a new level. 156 miles across the Sahara Desert under the scorching Moroccan sun in just 5/6 days.
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