by OpenCountry | Feb 21, 2019 | Open Country News
Open Country celebrated the launch of its brand new wheelchair accessible minibus. Members of the charity gathered together with staff, volunteers, trustees and funders to celebrate the arrival of the new minibus. Russ Piper, Chief Executive of Sovereign Health Care,...
by OpenCountry | Jan 21, 2019 | Open Country News
We are delighted to have received the Gold Award in the Wildlife Friendly Garden Awards for our efforts to increase the wildlife value of our plot at the Jubilee Allotments near Knaresborough. Harrogate District Biodiversity Action Group’s award scheme recognises the...
by OpenCountry | Dec 20, 2018 | Open Country News
As the winter draws in this is especially relevant to all our groups as we continue our raft of countryside activities come rain, hail or snow. As usual, our calendar of activities is jam-packed over the next few months with activities including wildlife watching,...
by OpenCountry | Dec 9, 2018 | Open Country News
Rodley Nature Reserve near Leeds has been presented with Open Country’s Good Access Scheme award. The Award celebrates the efforts of the volunteers in opening up the wetland area to wheelchair users and people with a disability. The team has spent the last few months...
by OpenCountry | Nov 13, 2018 | Open Country News
Yes it’s true, between them our tandem clubs have cycled over 24,500 miles this season – that’s once around the world! Tonight we will be celebrating this amazing achievement at our annual ‘End of Tandem Season Meal’ at the Mercure Hotel in Wetherby. All five Open...
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