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...
by OpenCountry | May 17, 2022 | Open Country News
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...
by OpenCountry | Mar 10, 2022 | Open Country News
We’re on the look out for new Trustees to lead our dynamic charity at an exciting time in its development. Engaging, strategic, interested in the outdoors? If you recognise yourself in this description then our new Trustee roles might be for you. Please...
by OpenCountry | Mar 4, 2022 | Open Country News
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...
by OpenCountry | Feb 3, 2022 | Open Country News
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...
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...
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