by OpenCountry | Sep 11, 2025 | Open Country News
Our chief officer David Shaftoe has been interviewed on BBC York ahead of next weekend’s make A Difference awards, where he is a finalist for a ‘green award’. Hear him talk about Open Country and why it is such a special organisation with...
by OpenCountry | Sep 3, 2025 | Open Country News
A Yorkshire disability charity is inviting the community to share great examples of accessible countryside places and resources, for its annual Good Access Scheme awards Open Country, based in Harrogate, with hubs in Wakefield and Teesside, makes its award each...
by OpenCountry | Aug 18, 2025 | Open Country News
Oh what a night! 35 tandems, 70 riders, and a beautiful summer’s evening to celebrate our 35th anniversary. We had representatives from all our our tandem clubs – Harrogate, Ripon, Wetherby, Selby, York, Wakefield and Teesside – setting off from...
by OpenCountry | Jun 16, 2025 | Open Country News
A Yorkshire-based charity that helps people with disabilities access the great outdoors is celebrating a major milestone – 35 years of service. Open Country which began life as a small pilot project in Harrogate, is marking its 35th birthday this year – and inviting...
by OpenCountry | Jun 6, 2025 | Open Country News
An innovative partnership aimed at making Nidderdale more accessible to people with disabilities has reached a significant milestone with the completion of a major project. The ‘Access for All’ initiative, a collaboration between Nidderdale National...
by OpenCountry | Apr 9, 2025 | Open Country News
We’re still ‘buzzing’ after the official launch of our new electric minibus at Knaresborough. A special ribbon-cutting ceremony was held at Conyngham Hall riverside, with the support of local MP Tom Gordon and key partners including John...
by OpenCountry | Feb 11, 2025 | Open Country News
We had some very gratifying findings from Open Country’s recent members’ survey 2024, and some of the key results are shown in our snapshot image. 100% of those who responded say they have fun, and feel safe and supported when out with Open Country. 98%...
by OpenCountry | Jan 23, 2025 | Open Country News
2025 is a really exciting year for us! As well as celebrating 35 years of helping people with disabilities to access and enjoy the countryside, we’re expanding! Our team took a trip north together to see our new hub – in Teesside. We’ve found a space...
by OpenCountry | Jan 10, 2025 | Open Country News
It may feel like a long time ago, however, before Christmas we held our AGM at Community House, in Harrogate. We had a full house, welcoming representatives from Open Country’s members, volunteers, trustees and staff, with the chance to reflect on successes and...
by OpenCountry | Dec 4, 2024 | Open Country News
A Harrogate-based charity has started work on a new accessible path through beauty spot Fishpond Wood, Bewerley, near Pateley Bridge. Open Country – which helps people with disabilities to access and enjoy the countryside – has a team of members from its conservation...
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