by OpenCountry | Jul 16, 2024 | Open Country News
We’re on a mission to help people with a disability to access and enjoy the countryside. We have been selected to support the formerly-named Nidderdale Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty with an Access for All project, to improve accessibility for people of all...
by OpenCountry | Jul 5, 2024 | Open Country News
We’re looking for a new treasurer to join our skilled trustee board. We’d love to hear from anyone with a sound financial skill set to take on this pivotal volunteer role. We’ve been supporting people with disabilities to access and enjoy the...
by OpenCountry | Jun 11, 2024 | Open Country News
We’re collecting stories and experiences from our family of members, carers, volunteers, and trustees, which we will share monthly. Today, as part of #NationalBikeWeek, we’re spotlighting one of our amazing tandem club volunteers. Keen cyclist Ian Ladley...
by OpenCountry | May 17, 2024 | Open Country News
An entrepreneurial young pupil at Western Primary School, Harrogate, has raised much-needed funds for Open Country. Daniel, aged 9, was inspired to help the Harrogate-based Open Country, because of the work they do supporting local people with a disability to access...
by OpenCountry | May 16, 2024 | Open Country News
MAY is National Walking Month and Open Country is on a mission to help more people to enjoy the great outdoors with our accessible trails. Do you know about our ‘breakfree’ packs? They offer inspiration and guidance on great places to walk, wheel, stroll or cycle,...
by OpenCountry | Apr 30, 2024 | Open Country News
Welcome to the first in a regular series of posts – Voices of Open Country We’ll be talking to our members, volunteers, supporters and staff to find out more about them, their connection to Open Country and and the difference our charity makes to people....
by OpenCountry | Apr 24, 2024 | Open Country News
A sell-out audience at Harrogate’s West Park Hotel was held in rapt attention as ice swimming champion, open water swimmer extraordinaire, and amputee Jonty Warneken spoke at a fundraising event for Open Country. Record-breaking Jonty – the first amputee to complete...
by OpenCountry | Mar 19, 2024 | Open Country News
Are you passionate about the outdoors and eager to support disabled individuals in accessing and enjoying the countryside? Open Country – a dynamic Yorkshire charity – is seeking a dedicated Volunteer Treasurer to play a pivotal role in our journey of...
by OpenCountry | Mar 6, 2024 | Open Country News
“Small changes can make an enormous difference to improving access for all. It is important to remember that any barrier – however well intentioned – will be a barrier to someone.” – David Shaftoe, Open Country We’ve been delighted to...
by OpenCountry | Feb 27, 2024 | Open Country News
There is a chance for people to share an inspirational evening with para swimmer Jonty Warneken in Harrogate this April. Jonty was the first amputee to swim the North Channel from Northern Ireland to Scotland solo and his story is one of bravery and overcoming...
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