OVER the last year the toll of the coronavirus pandemic has stretched far beyond the physical impact of the disease, with lockdowns, shielding and isolation affecting many people’s mental health. Some have found their confidence battered to the point where they are reluctant to resume routine activities like shopping or meeting with friends. In Skipton a new organisation has emerged to help, with assistance aimed at gently re-acclimatising people to familiar activities while enjoying life outdoors. The Ground Yourself in Green project has grown from the Skipton Step into Action group, which was appointed as a community support organisation by North Yorkshire County Council at the start of the pandemic.