by OpenCountry | Oct 9, 2024 | Open Country News
As we settle down into Autumn, many of us will be looking forward to atmospheric walks, enjoying the sights and sounds of the changing countryside. But what if you are unable to get ‘out there’ in person, due to disabilities, lack of transport or bad weather? An...
by OpenCountry | Sep 24, 2024 | Open Country News
Open Country is proud of what we achieve each year, and we want to share some of our recent highlights with you. Our new ‘Impact Report’ highlights our successes, adventures and stories from 2023-2024, much of which we could not make happen without your...
by OpenCountry | Sep 20, 2024 | Open Country News
Our Chief Officer David Shaftoe enjoyed a splendid day at Pateley Bridge delivering a training course on disability and awareness – part of Open Country’s work with Nidderdale National Landscape’s ‘Access for All’ project. Representatives from organisations...
by OpenCountry | Sep 5, 2024 | Open Country News
A Yorkshire disability charity is inviting the community to share great examples of accessible outdoor places, for its annual Good Access Scheme awards We’re Open Country, based in Harrogate, with a hub in Wakefield, and we make this award to highlight...
by OpenCountry | Aug 15, 2024 | Open Country News
As part of Open Country’s mission to enable people with disabilities to access and enjoy the countryside the charity organises daily activities including five popular tandem clubs. The front riders are volunteers and the back riders (stokers) are members. ...
by OpenCountry | Jul 16, 2024 | Open Country News
We’re on a mission to help people with a disability to access and enjoy the countryside. We have been selected to support the formerly-named Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with an Access for All project, to improve accessibility for people of all...
by OpenCountry | Jul 5, 2024 | Open Country News
We’re looking for a new treasurer to join our skilled trustee board. We’d love to hear from anyone with a sound financial skill set to take on this pivotal volunteer role. We’ve been supporting people with disabilities to access and enjoy the...
by OpenCountry | Jun 11, 2024 | Open Country News
We’re collecting stories and experiences from our family of members, carers, volunteers, and trustees, which we will share monthly. Today, as part of #NationalBikeWeek, we’re spotlighting one of our amazing tandem club volunteers. Keen cyclist Ian Ladley...
by OpenCountry | May 17, 2024 | Open Country News
An entrepreneurial young pupil at Western Primary School, Harrogate, has raised much-needed funds for Open Country. Daniel, aged 9, was inspired to help the Harrogate-based Open Country, because of the work they do supporting local people with a disability to access...
by OpenCountry | May 16, 2024 | Open Country News
MAY is National Walking Month and Open Country is on a mission to help more people to enjoy the great outdoors with our accessible trails. Do you know about our ‘breakfree’ packs? They offer inspiration and guidance on great places to walk, wheel, stroll or cycle,...
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