by OpenCountry | Jan 6, 2022 | Open Country News
We were delighted to crown Yorkshire Wildlife Trust as the winners of the 2021 Good Access Scheme award for their commendable efforts in access improvement at their Ripon City Wetlands nature reserve. Our Harrogate Advisory Group chose the Trust to receive the award...
by OpenCountry | Oct 21, 2021 | Open Country News
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...
by OpenCountry | Jul 29, 2021 | Open Country News
Vacancy: Fundraising Officer We’d love to add to our small but dedicated team with the appointment of a new Fundraising Officer to work alongside our current part time Fundraising Officer. Here are the details: Based in Harrogate and/or Wakefield, with the...
by OpenCountry | Jul 2, 2021 | Open Country News
Meet Jonty, the inspirational amputee who is taking on multiple endurance events in aid of Open Country! Over 20 years ago Jonty had a serious car accident leaving him permanently disabled with injuries including an amputated left leg below the knee; titanium plates...
by OpenCountry | Jun 10, 2021 | Open Country News
Hot on the heels of the launch of our brand new Breakfree trails pack, we’re delighted to release the Second Edition of our Wakefield Countryside Directory. Designed by people with disabilities, for people with disabilities, the Directory aims to break down the...
by OpenCountry | Jun 2, 2021 | Open Country News
Volunteers’ Week takes place in June every year. It’s a chance to recognise the fantastic contribution volunteers make to our communities and say thank you. Volunteering is important; in 2019/20, there were around 163,000 voluntary organisations in the UK, most...
by OpenCountry | May 20, 2021 | Open Country News
We are really thrilled to be launching our first ever ‘Breakfree’ pack for the Wakefield district. Created to provide inspiration and information on accessible trails around the area, the packs are free to download on our website click here. Take a look at...
by OpenCountry | Apr 16, 2021 | Open Country News
We’re delighted to be back out with some of our groups this week after what feels like a lengthy winter hibernation. The sun shone for our Nature Force group’s first task, litter picking in Knaresborough. Four hours and 12 bags later, the stretch of path...
by OpenCountry | Apr 15, 2021 | Open Country News
Captain Tom was an inspiration to all during the darkest of times. A great example of someone who didn’t let their mobility get in their way of an adventure. To mark what would have been his 101st birthday on 30 April, Captain Tom’s family are inviting people...
by OpenCountry | Mar 23, 2021 | Open Country News
Exactly one year ago, as the first lockdown began, we could only imagine what the next few months held for everyone and what the future held for our small charity. With our activities well and truly stymied, it was hard to anticipate what we’d be able to say in...
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