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...
We’re recruiting!

We’re recruiting!

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...
Channel challenge for Jonty!

Channel challenge for Jonty!

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...
Helping to unlock the countryside for all

Helping to unlock the countryside for all

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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