Charity helping people with disabilities to access and enjoy the countryside through activities and information provision. We'd love your support to help us.
Yorkshire, UK
Joined May 2010
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Help our partners at @whiteroseforest plan for the future by taking part in this short survey.
The @Whiteroseforest partnership is developing the long-term plan to guide tree planting and management in North and West Yorkshire over the next 25 years. We're inviting everyone to help shape the plan and #Haveyoursay by 28 January via this short survey: online1.snapsurveys.com/wrfp
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 yesterday to see our new hub - in Teesside.
ALT Three people stand outside a building with a sign saying Tees Valley Wildlife Trust. They are wearing hats with the words Open Country and are smiling.
If the weather is preventing you from getting out this week, why not experience the joy of a virtual outing with our audio walks? Available on you tube youtube.com/@opencountry... or on our website. Perfect escape without leaving home.
#Disability
#Yorkshire
#OutThereTogether
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Our offices in Wakefield and Harrogate will be closed from Tuesday 24th December to Monday December 6th - so all our hard working team can have a well-earned rest!
We look forward to seeing you in '25 for more adventures, countryside activities, fresh air, and fun.
Keep a look out for our latest newsletter which will be arriving in your inboxes and letterboxes very soon - with some exciting updates! If you want to receive a copy, email info@opencountry.org.uk or fill in the form here. opencountry.org.uk/
If you're at #HarrogateChristmasMarket this afternoon, come and have a go on our tombola - it's jam-packed with prizes for all ages.
Every £1 raised helps fuel miles more countryside adventures for local people with disabilities!
We're on the charity stall near the cenotaph.
We were delighted to be invited to take part in a podcast with 'The Messed Up Counsellor' Ian Wallace in Wakefield. Ella and Ian chatted about the barriers and challenges of disability and Open Country's services. #OutThereTogether
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Fancy a sauna and wild swim at @PoolBridgeFarm ? A cut and finish at @Wills&Parker, or an afternoon exploring with @photowalksyorks
It's the Open Country online auction! Perfect for Christmas presents - or simply to treat yourself.
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We had a splendid day for our annual Good Access Scheme conference and awards, hosted by @wentworth_woodhouse near Rotherham - last year's winners.
Delegates met to share experiences and knowledge, to make our outdoor spaces as accessible as possible.
We presented this year's award to @DebbieNorth29 @AccessTheDales_ for making all-terrain vehicles available to borrow at popular outdoor locations in the dales
#Disability
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#OutThereTogether
If you want to see more of our photos of daily activities, find out more about our services and our impact, please come and say hi on Facebook. We are @OpenCountryYorkshire
Below are some of our Wakefield weekend walkers tackling Stoodley Pike
It's World Kindness Day and we're showing gratitude for all the big and small acts of kindness which we come across in our day-to-day work.
Thanks to our members, volunteers, activity officers, supporters and funders!
#WorldKindnessDay #disability #yorkshire #OutThereTogether
At the end of #InternationalStressAwarenessWeek, we'd like to invite you all to enjoy a moment of calm with us.
Images taken from some of our recent adventures.
And breathe . . .
Fantastic opportunity to join Open Country as we embark on new adventures in #Middlebrough #Teesside #Disability #OutThereTogether
Teesside Project Officer with @OCyorkshire full-time for two years based in Teesside c-js.co.uk/3UD4O0x
Come and join us in our new project in Teesside!
#Jobs advertised today from: @BordersForest @viaeastmidlands @OrgResCent @OCyorkshire @WolvesCouncil @NatureScot @wildlifebcn @nationaltrust CP Operations Ltd @thelandtrust See: c-js.co.uk/CJSJobs
Have you seen our ‘Breakfree’ Trails with information on local places to walk and cycle for everyone?
Free packs created with wheelchair users in mind, but also perfect for families, cyclists, and those with limited mobility.
#OutThereTogether #Disability #Yorkshire #Accessible
To get your breakfree pack (covering #Harrogate, #Wakefield or #York) T: Open Country on 01423 507227 and we'll post one to you or download the full range on our website ww.opencountry.org.uk