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We're delighted to welcome Mr Jonathan Webb MB ChB FRCS (Orth) as the new President of Young Bristol. He's currently working between the Bristol Nuffield Chesterfield Hospital and the Fortius Clinic in London as a consultant orthopaedic surgeon, specializing in all types of knee surgery.

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Jonathan also keeps himself busy with his varied charitable interests. These include the Society of Merchant Venturers, the Society of St Stephens' Ringers, and the University of Bristol campaign for resource.

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While he was training to be a surgeon, Jonathan played rugby in the amateur days. He won 33 caps for England, playing for Bristol University, Bristol, and Bath. During this period, England won 2 grand slams and reached the final of the 1991 Rugby World Cup. Jonathan was awarded the Rothmans Player of the year award in 1992. In 2011, Jonathan joined the RFU Council. Now, he represents World Rugby and sits on the Board of the RFU. Besides, he also chairs the Medical Advisory Committee and the Concussion Risk Management Group.

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The team at Young Bristol is pleased to have Jonathan join us at such an exciting time. We're looking forward to his involvement in our 90th year and beyond!

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Image by Sophie Whitby - https://www.flickr.com/photos/149585074@N04/31090285040/

We are delighted to welcome Mr Jonathan Webb MB ChB FRCS (Orth) as the new President of Young Bristol. Currently working between the Bristol Nuffield Chesterfield Hospital and the Fortius Clinic in London as a consultant orthopaedic surgeon, he specialises in all types of knee surgery.

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Jonathan is also kept busy with his varied charitable interests which include the Society of Merchant Venturers, the Society of St Stephens' Ringers, and the University of Bristol campaign for resource.

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Whilst training to be a surgeon Jonathan played rugby in the amateur days, winning 33 caps for England, playing for Bristol University, Bristol and Bath. During this time England won 2 grand slams and reached the final of the 1991 Rugby World Cup. In 1992 Jonathan was awarded the Rothmans Player of the Year award. In 2011 Jonathan joined the RFU Council, he is now the World Rugby representative and sits on the Board of the RFU. He also chairs the Medical Advisory Committee and the Concussion Risk Management Group.

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The team at Young Bristol are pleased to have Jonathan join us at such an exciting time and we look forward to his involvement in our 90th year and beyond!

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Image by Sophie Whitby - https://www.flickr.com/photos/149585074@N04/31090285040/

"Young Bristol has come a long way since opening its first Boys Club in 1928. Now in 2018, our charity is turning 90, still going strong and has plenty planned to celebrate.

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Today is the reveal of our new logo, which emphasizes the 90 years of community-based youth provision Young Bristol is proud to have achieved.

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Throughout 2018, we will be holding a number of events to commemorate this achievement. We will be launching a 90th-year appeal, which will help to raise funds for an entirely new programme that the charity will be undertaking by the end of the year. Our youth clubs across Bristol will be holding their own events, raising funds within their communities and our fundraising committee will be hosting a celebration dinner.

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In true Young Bristol style, our supporters will also be raising funds through amazing physical tests, including running the London Marathon, climbing the equivalent height of Everest at Red Point and completing the 100-mile canoe test in Wales.

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To express our gratitude to our supporters, we will also be hosting a reunion event to bring past and present club members together, as it is the members, volunteers, and staff across the club network that make Young Bristol special.

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We are proud and humbled to be entering our ninetieth year and are looking forward to the events that will enable us to continue our vital youth work across the city. We are also extremely grateful to all our supporters who have helped us to be where we are today."

Young Bristol has come a long way since opening its first Boys Club in 1928. Now in 2018, our charity is turning 90, still going strong and has plenty planned to celebrate. 

​

Today is the reveal of our new logo, which emphasizes the 90 years of community-based youth provision Young Bristol is proud to have achieved. 

​

Throughout 2018, we will be holding a number of events to commemorate this achievement. We will be launching a 90th-year appeal, which will help to raise funds for an entirely new programme that the charity will be undertaking by the end of the year. Our youth clubs across Bristol will be holding their own events, raising funds within their communities and our fundraising committee will be hosting a celebration dinner. 

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In true Young Bristol style, our supporters will also be raising funds through amazing physical tests, including running the London Marathon, climbing the equivalent height of Everest at Red Point and completing the 100-mile canoe test in Wales. 

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To express our gratitude to our supporters, we will also be hosting a reunion event to bring past and present club members together, as it is the members, volunteers, and staff across the club network that make Young Bristol special. 

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We are proud and humbled to be entering our ninetieth year and are looking forward to the events that will enable us to continue our vital youth work across the city. We are also extremely grateful to all our supporters who have helped us to be where we are today.