by OpenCountry | Oct 11, 2023 | Open Country News
We’re increasingly aware that disabled people want the same ability to access ‘Bluespace’ (or ‘water‘, as we used to call it!) as anyone else. This might, for example, be the ability to access canal boats, have ramped access to wild swimming opportunities or to enjoy...
by OpenCountry | Aug 2, 2023 | Open Country News
With thanks to the National Lottery Community Fund’s Know Your Neighbourhood scheme, Open Country have been able to start a new satellite project from Wakefield in Barnsley district. The two-year funding has allowed us to recruit Bob Mawson, our new...
by OpenCountry | Apr 24, 2023 | Open Country News
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...
by OpenCountry | Apr 14, 2023 | Open Country News
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...
by OpenCountry | Feb 27, 2023 | Open Country News
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...
by OpenCountry | Oct 31, 2022 | Open Country News
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...
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