Join our team – we’re hiring!

Join our team – we’re hiring!

New opportunities for Barnsley’s folk! Thanks to funding from the National Lottery Community Fund “Know Your Neighbourhood”, Open Country are excited to be able to launch a new outreach project in Barnsley! To help us organise and run a range of...
Open Country is coming to Selby!

Open Country is coming to Selby!

We are pleased to be launching a new Tandem Club and Walking Group for people with disabilities in the Selby District! The new groups are launching in April and we are keen to hear from you if would like to get involved either as a volunteer or a disabled member. Open...
The Allotment Group returns!

The Allotment Group returns!

Our ‘Nature Connections’ Allotment Group starts up again this week and we are excited to get growing after a brief rest over the winter! The project, funded by Hey Smile Foundation, supports positive mental and physical wellbeing, and is part of a test and...
Wild Things!

Wild Things!

Hello and a warm welcome to the very first Wild Things blog, where we will share updates from our Wakefield Wild Things group and wildlife updates throughout the year. We have been busy sowing wildflower seeds. You may be wondering why we would sow seeds just before...
Lottery success for Wakefield!

Lottery success for Wakefield!

After a very successful pilot project, we are very grateful to gain National Lottery Community Fund backing to continue and grow our ‘Wild about Wakefield’ work.   We will be using the three-year Lottery funding, totalling almost £300,000, to help...
FREE fitness classes on Zoom

FREE fitness classes on Zoom

Thanks to funding from the NHS Together Fund, together with our partners at the Wakefield Recovery & Wellbeing College and Vibe Fitness, we have been able to deliver a range of fun, group fitness sessions over Zoom since October 2021. These weekly classes have...
Breakfree packs help Leeds get active

Breakfree packs help Leeds get active

We are thrilled to be launching the latest in our series of ‘Breakfree’ packs, this time sharing inspiration and information on great places to walk and cycle across the Leeds city region. The brand new packs are free to download on our website here...
Our impact 2020-21

Our impact 2020-21

We’re delighted to have published our Impact Report for 2020-21 outlining the ways in which we helped bring our members and volunteers closer to nature, despite the challenges of the pandemic. We’re really pleased with our achievements, helping to bring...
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