by OpenCountry | Feb 11, 2025 | Open Country News
We had some very gratifying findings from Open Country’s recent members’ survey 2024, and some of the key results are shown in our snapshot image. 100% of those who responded say they have fun, and feel safe and supported when out with Open Country. 98%...
by OpenCountry | Jan 23, 2025 | Open Country News
2025 is a really exciting year for us! As well as celebrating 35 years of helping people with disabilities to access and enjoy the countryside, we’re expanding! Our team took a trip north together to see our new hub – in Teesside. We’ve found a space...
by OpenCountry | Jan 10, 2025 | Open Country News
It may feel like a long time ago, however, before Christmas we held our AGM at Community House, in Harrogate. We had a full house, welcoming representatives from Open Country’s members, volunteers, trustees and staff, with the chance to reflect on successes and...
by OpenCountry | Dec 4, 2024 | Open Country News
A Harrogate-based charity has started work on a new accessible path through beauty spot Fishpond Wood, Bewerley, near Pateley Bridge. Open Country – which helps people with disabilities to access and enjoy the countryside – has a team of members from its conservation...
by OpenCountry | Nov 26, 2024 | Open Country News
Please join us for our Annual General Meeting next month, either in person at the address below, or virtually on this link. Buffet to follow! https://us02web.zoom.us/j/89925813761… NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN OF THE TWENTIETH ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING OF OPEN COUNTRY To...
by OpenCountry | Nov 21, 2024 | Open Country News
Open Country held its Good Access Scheme conference and awards, hosted by Wentworth Woodhouse near Rotherham – last year’s winners. Delegates from many local and regional organisations met to share experiences, knowledge, questions and good practice, with...
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 | 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. ...
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