Open Country

Diane cut the ribbon to officially launch the bus, with her children Sarah and Andrew.

Charity celebrates arrival of new minibus named in tribute to volunteer

Open Country's adventure club members go paddleboarding in Wakefield.

Wakefield disability charity celebrates 25 years

Nicky Serlin died suddenly on Christmas Day.

'It's important he's always remembered' Family's charity walk in memory of Nicky

Open Country is thrilled to be launching their 'Breakfree' pack for the Wakefield district. Created to provide inspiration and information on accessible trails around the area, the packs are free to download.

Breakfree packs aim to help people with disabilities enjoy Wakefield countryside

- More than 200 people objected to Penny Appeal's application to build a business centre in Thornes Park, Wakefield. Picture taken in July2022.

Penny Appeal charity wins fight to open business centre in Thornes Park

Some of the Wakefield Tandem Club riders enjoying a longer ride to St Aidan’s Nature Park.

Wakefield disability charity on the hunt for volunteers to pedal tandem bicycles

The plan was opposed by more than 200 objectors and local councillors. Picture Scott Merrylees

Charity's bid to overturn decision on ’24-hour call centre’ in Wakefield park

Open Country enjoying another accessible spring garden outing

Charity that helps wheelchair users go for days out gets lottery cash

More than 200 people have objected to plans which they claim could pave the way for Thornes Park becoming a home to a round-the-clock call centre.

Protest over charity's plan to build '24-hour call centre' in Thornes Park

Jean and Sylvia crocheting together,

Blind charity showcases members’ craft skills at demo day at The Ridings

Some of the Wakefield Weekend Outings group members enjoying the sounds, sights and smells of the seabirds at Bempton Cliffs.

Charity helps disabled people in Wakefield district to enjoy the countryside

Joolz and Dave Turner of Open Country

There is still time to nominate your Wakefield District Unsung Heroes

After 11 full work days, over 80 tonnes of hardcore totalling at least 560 barrow loads, the project is now complete. The new wider, more compacted path will offer wheelchair users, parents and carers with prams and people with mobility issues a more accessible route around the woodland.

Pathway heroes make Wakefield woodland accessible for all

Ella Dixon, Wild About Wakefield Project officer, launches the Wakefield Breakfree pack with help from members and volunteers.

Book of trails for Wakefield district parks is launched

Open Country giving wheelchair users access to the countryside

Wakefield wheelchair users get access to the countryside through ‘Open Country’

The Wakefield Countryside Directory for People with Disabilities
A charity has produced a countryside directory to help people with disabilities in Wakefield get out and about more.
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Outdoor project in need of volunteers

Access group's Nostell launch

OUTING: Wild About Wakefields walking group during a visit to RSPB St Aidans on January 9.

Wild About Wakefield seeks new members

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