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...
by OpenCountry | Jun 2, 2021 | Open Country News
Volunteers’ Week takes place in June every year. It’s a chance to recognise the fantastic contribution volunteers make to our communities and say thank you. Volunteering is important; in 2019/20, there were around 163,000 voluntary organisations in the UK, most...
by OpenCountry | May 20, 2021 | Open Country News
We are really thrilled to be launching our first ever ‘Breakfree’ pack for the Wakefield district. Created to provide inspiration and information on accessible trails around the area, the packs are free to download on our website click here. Take a look at...
by OpenCountry | Apr 16, 2021 | Open Country News
We’re delighted to be back out with some of our groups this week after what feels like a lengthy winter hibernation. The sun shone for our Nature Force group’s first task, litter picking in Knaresborough. Four hours and 12 bags later, the stretch of path...
by OpenCountry | Apr 15, 2021 | Open Country News
Captain Tom was an inspiration to all during the darkest of times. A great example of someone who didn’t let their mobility get in their way of an adventure. To mark what would have been his 101st birthday on 30 April, Captain Tom’s family are inviting people...
by OpenCountry | Mar 23, 2021 | Open Country News
Exactly one year ago, as the first lockdown began, we could only imagine what the next few months held for everyone and what the future held for our small charity. With our activities well and truly stymied, it was hard to anticipate what we’d be able to say in...
by OpenCountry | Jan 8, 2021 | Open Country News
Covid-19 has turned the world on its head and changed the way we work. 2021 has begun with another lockdown so once again we are moving all our activities on line until we can get #OutThereTogether again. Below is our list of Zoom activities offering exercise, nature...
by OpenCountry | Jan 7, 2021 | Open Country News
National walking and cycling charity Sustrans are the winners of our prestigious Good Access Scheme award for 2020. Mike and Rosslyn from the charity attended a glittering Zoom ceremony just before Christmas to accept the award from members of our illustrious Ripon...
by OpenCountry | Dec 10, 2020 | Open Country News
It’s fair to say that at Open Country, we’re not always the first to embrace new technology and often prefer a more traditional (and somewhat slower) pace of life that perhaps the digital age doesn’t provide us with. However, we’re always keen...
by OpenCountry | Dec 3, 2020 | Open Country News
Thursday 3rd December is International Day of People with Disabilities, the worldwide celebration of the contribution of people of all abilities. It is also a reminder of the importance of removing barriers for all people living with disability, both visible and...
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