BN Magazine
All BN magazines since Autumn 2004, in downloadable PDF format
If you want to find articles that have appeared in other recent issues click the link for the On-line BN Magazine Index.
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BN 241 Autumn 2024
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The Autumn issue of our members' magazine is out now!
As always, it's chock-full of news, information, listings and fully illustrated features and articles.
Contents include:
All the events you can look forward to and a round-up of everything that’s been happening – including Nudefest BN in the media – We're as busy as bees spreading the word! Women in Naturism: "My Word, My Way" helps women express what Naturism means to them Sunfolk reopens! British Bodies, French Film: Annebella Pollen dishes on her part in a new nudie documentary 100 Years in the Nude: BN's Nick Mayhew-Smith on a century of club naturism in the UK Sports Round-up: All the latest on BN's sports activities In travel, we visit Rhodes, the Dominican Republic, Spain, St Martin and Portugal …and loads more!
BN241 will soon be landing on the doormats of members of British Naturism who can also download a digital version. There's even a topic open for you to share your views with other members (log in required).
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BN 240 Summer 2024
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The Summer issue of our members' magazine is out now!
As always, it’s chock-full of news, information, listings and fully illustrated features and articles – and easier-to-read text.
Contents include:
All the events you can look forward to and a round-up of everything that’s been happening – including the fantastic BN National Swim Gala BN’s 60th: How it all began, what we’ve achieved, and birthday greetings from around the world! #TheNakedTruth: the opportunities and challenges of social media Why don’t all Naturists join BN? A new campaign Women in Naturism – and a report on the Ladies-Only holiday in Fuerteventura Certificates of Merit 2024: Who’s your hero? Sports Round-up: All the latest on BN’s sports activities In travel, we talk Thailand, Southern Europe, Mexico…and lots more. BN240 will soon be landing on the doormats of members of British Naturism who can also download a digital version. There's even a topic open for you to share your views with other members (log in required).
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BN 239 Spring 2024
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The Spring issue of our members' magazine is out now!
As always, it’s chock-full of news, information, listings and fully illustrated features and articles – and easier-to-read text.
Contents include:
All the events you can look forward to and a round-up of everything that’s been happening – including the Bournemouth Weekender, The Gathering and Tank Space Spielplatz: Going strong after 96 years! I.T’s All Happening: Everything you need to know about BN’s online presence BN’s fabulous 2024 campaigns "Now is the Time" to volunteer! Sports Round-up: All the latest on BN’s sports activities In travel, we talk Lanzarote, France, Spain, Portugal…and so much more. BN239 will soon be landing on the doormats of members of British Naturism who can also download a digital version. There's even a topic open for you to share your views with other members (log in required).
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BN 238 Winter 2023
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The Winter issue of our members' magazine is out now!
As always, it’s chock-full of news, information, listings and fully illustrated features and articles – and easier-to-read text.
Contents include:
All the events you can look forward to and a round-up of everything that’s been happening – including the EveryBody Festival and Nudefest A Stella Opportunity: BN works with a global brand to make promotional films Challenge 60: Things you can do to help us celebrate 60 years of British Naturism! Year in Review: Mark Bass looks back at BN’s 2023 activities and progress Liverpool Sun & Air Society Hits 90! Just One Person: the latest successes from our “word of mouth” campaign In travel, we talk European adventures – and Amanda and Andrews’ Big Naked Honeymoon BN238 will soon be landing on the doormats of members of British Naturism who can also download a digital version. There's even a topic open for you to share your views with other members (log in required).
Our quarterly magazine is just one of the many benefits a BN membership provides. If you’re not a member yet, why not make today the day you join us?
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BN 237 Autumn 2023
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The Autumn issue of our members' magazine is out now!
As always, it’s chock-full of news, information, listings and fully illustrated features and articles – and easier-to-read text.
Contents include:
All the events you can look forward to and a round-up of everything that’s been happening – including NKD and the Windermere weekend Naked Heart Walks – a resounding success Exciting plans for BN’s 60th anniversary! His Story: Mark and Ian on how Naturism has changed their lives Sports Round-up: All the latest on BN’s sports activities How Visible Are You?: Volunteers are helping to bring Naturism to the wider public In travel, we talk adventures in South East Asia – and much more.895 downloads
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BN 236 Summer 2023
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The Summer issue of our members' magazine is out now!
As always, it’s chock-full of news, information, listings and fully illustrated features and articles – and easier-to-read text.
Contents include:
All the events you can look forward to and a round-up of everything that’s been happening – including Bournemouth and Blackpool Weekend. Naked Education: Channel 4 programme confronts body issues and acceptance Think of the children!: New study finds nudity in childhood has lifelong benefits Lancashire Sun and the White House Naturist Club turn 90! A new Naturist club launches in North Wales Sports Round-up: Everything you need to know about BN’s sports activities Sunfolk redevelopment in full swing In travel, we talk nudie adventures in Spain, Mexico, Greece, France and lots more BN236 will soon be landing on the doormats of members of British Naturism who can also download a digital version. There's even a topic open for you to share your views with other members (log in required). Our quarterly magazine is just one of the many benefits a BN membership provides. If you’re not a member yet, why not make today the day you join us?
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BN 235 Spring 2023
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The Spring issue of our members’ magazine is now out!
As always, it’s chock-full of news, information, listings and fully illustrated features and articles.
Contents include:
All the events you can look forward to and a round-up of everything that’s been going on - including last year’s Alton Towers weekend Book Review - Sheila Maycock reviews Naked Feminism - breaking the cult of female modesty by Victoria Bateman The Power of BN Sunfolk: How having our own site benefits Naturism Sports Round-up: Everything you need to know about BN sporting activities Freewilding and Festivals: How Neil Cox cycled 1000 miles for Naturism, Nature and Mental Health! You are Not Alone: Hints and tips for coming to a naked event on your own In travel, we talk small campsites, venues in New Zealand, Croatian sailing boats – and other enticing nudie holiday choices BN235 will soon be landing on the doormats of members of British Naturism who can also access a downloadable digital copy now. There's even a topic open for you to share your views with other members.
Our quarterly magazine is just one of the many benefits a BN membership provides. If you’re not a member yet, why not make today the day you join us?
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BN 234 Winter 2022
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BN234 – Winter 2022
The Winter issue of our members’ magazine is now out!
As always, it’s chock-full of news, information, listings and fully illustrated features and articles.
Contents include:
All the events you can look forward to NKD – How one family’s first trip turned out to be a Naturist joy for parents and kids A Stocking Full of Baubles: A roundup of the fun stuff BN members have been up to lately British Heart Foundation - an update on our charity partnership - and venues for 2023! Naturism and Mental Health, Part 6: – The Value of Play Women in Naturism – converts Amanda and Sarah tell their stories The Ipsos survey finds 6.75 million Naturists in the UK! In travel, we talk naked spas – and some other gorgeous holidays to consider BN234 will soon be landing on the doormats of members of British Naturism, who can also access a downloadable digital copy now. There’s even a topic open for you to discuss it with other members.
Our quarterly magazine is just one of the many benefits a BN membership provides. If you’re not a member yet, why not make today the day you join us?
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BN 233 Autumn 2022
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BN 233 Autumn 2022
The Autumn issue of our members' magazine is now out!
It’s full of news, information, listings and fully illustrated features and articles.
Contents include:
All the events you can look forward to Skinny-dips, Nudefest and a heatwave mean BN is in the media spotlight again! Bursting with Activity: All the fun stuff BN members have been up to recently Naturism and Mental Health, Part 5: Who Am I? British Heart Foundation – a Naked Heart Walk in Cheshire and more Laura and Steven’s journey to their NKD wedding Happy anniversary to Sungrove Club and TANDO! In travel, we bring you more tantalising holidays to consider in Spain, The Netherlands and France BN233 will soon be landing on the doormats of members of British Naturism who can also access a downloadable digital copy now. There's even a topic open for you to discuss it with other members.
Our quarterly magazine is just one of the many benefits a BN membership provides. If you’re not a member yet, why not make today the day you join us?
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BN 232 Summer 2022
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The Summer issue of our members' magazine is now out!
It’s full of news, information, listings and fully illustrated features and articles.
Contents include:
All the events you can look forward to Putting the Record Straight - British Naturism in the media Women in Naturism – Celebrating International Women’s Day – and two inspiring stories! Naturism and Mental Health – Part Four: Shame Caron’s story – how Naturism and the British Heart Foundation helped her fight a serious heart condition Volunteer Connect! – Helping British Naturism thrive – and meeting our new volunteers Strengthening British Naturism’s Regions A look back at some smashing recent events In travel, we bring you loads of tempting holidays to consider BN232 will soon be landing on the doormats of members of British Naturism who can also access a downloadable digital copy now. There's even a topic open for you to discuss it with other members. (Log in required for both)
Our quarterly magazine is just one of the many benefits a BN membership provides. If you’re not a member yet, why not make today the day you join us?
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BN 231 Spring 2022
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The Spring issue of our members' magazine is now out!
It’s full of news, information, listings and fully illustrated features and articles.
Contents include:
All the events you can look forward to Women in Naturism – three fabulous articles including BN’s new Women in Naturism co-coordinator talking about her journey – and her family chimes in! Brian’s life-changing Naked Heart Walk Naturism and Mental Health – Part Three: Noticing What people are saying about British Naturism Edwinstowe swim celebrates 25 years BN Sunfolk redevelopment plans green-lighted A look back at some fabulous recent events In travel, we bring you another cornucopia of tempting holidays to consider BN231 will soon be landing on the doormats of members of British Naturism who can also access a downloadable digital copy now. There's even a topic open for you to discuss it with other members. (Log in required for both)
Our quarterly magazine is just one of the many benefits a BN membership provides, so if you’re not a member yet, why not make today the day you join us?
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BN 230 Winter 2021
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The Winter issue of our members' magazine is now out!
It’s full of news, information, listings and fully illustrated features and articles.
Contents include:
All the events you can look forward to in 2022 Women in Naturism – Denise and Sally share their stories Naturism & Mental Health – Part Two Book Reviews – Cinema au Natural and A Year in the Life – Adventures in British Subculture Nudity on the Small – and Smaller - Screen Anniversaries - Invicta Sun Club Hits 75, Sunfolk turns 90 A report from the INF Congress in Slovenia Future Plans – and a Look Back at a Fantastic Summer In travel, we bring you a variety of tempting holidays to scope out BN230 will soon be landing on the doormats of members of British Naturism who can also access a downloadable digital copy now. There's even a topic open for you to discuss it with other members. (Log in required for both)
Our quarterly magazine is just one of the many benefits a BN membership provides, so if you’re not a member yet, why not make today the day you join us?
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BN 229 Autumn 2021
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The Autumn issue of our members' magazine is now out!
It’s full of news, information, listings and fully illustrated features and articles.
Contents include:
All the events you can look forward to #stopbodyshaming – ‘Love us as we are!” say French Naturist Federation A successful summer of skinny dips, walks and other events Nudefest is back, and what a festival it was! Inaugural Naked Heart Walk raises over £25,000 for British Heart Foundation Women in Naturism – stories about embracing our bodies and convincing our husbands Getting Naked is a Liberating Experience - journalist Laura Bill visits British Naturism Sunfolk Happy 90th Anniversary to the American Association for Nude Recreation! Mental Health During Lockdown – how we all benefitted from being part of the Naturist community Georgia – our new customer service assistant In travel, we bring you tales from three UK Naturist gems BN229 will soon be landing on the doormats of those who opt to receive it by post. Members of British Naturism can download the digital version now! You can also find an index of articles and features from previous issues.
Our quarterly magazine is just one of the many benefits a BN membership provides, so if you’re not a member yet, why not make today the day you join us?
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BN 228 Summer 2021
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BN228 - Summer 2021
The Summer issue of our members magazine is now out! It’s full of news, information, listings and fully-illustrated features and articles.
Contents include:
All the events you can look forward to To Harrogate … and beyond! British Naturism hits the headlines again… The Great British Skinny Dip - relaunching for 2021 Dynamic Dunescapes - save the sand dunes! A new project for us all to get behind. Western Sunfolk - 86 years young! From Scrubland to state-of-the-art Naturist Club - Heritage Club celebrates its 80th Anniversary Maz - our new Equality and Diversity officer In travel, we cover resorts and beaches in Mexico and Spain and bring you a BIG feature on great places for Naturists in the UK BN228 will soon be landing on the doormats of those who opt to receive it by post. Members of British Naturism can download the digital version now! You can also find an index of articles and features from previous issues.
Our quarterly magazine is just one of the many benefits a BN membership provides, so if you’re not a member yet, why not make today the day you join us?
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BN 227 Spring 2021
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The Spring issue of our members magazine is now out! It’s full of news, information, listings and fully-illustrated features and articles.
Contents include:
British Naturism role in the Hate Crime review Missing our clubs in lockdown Aneta telling her friends about Naturism British Heart Foundation and the Great British Skinny Dip My Naturist Family Life, by Adrian Events to look forward to - and reports on some that have been happening - especially online. Volunteering with BN In travel, we cover Fuerteventura, Spain, France and the world’s biggest resort in Argentina, as well as round up of some of the best British beaches to enjoy this summer. BN227 will soon be landing on the doormats of those who opt to receive it by post. Members of British Naturism can download the digital version now!
Our quarterly magazine is just one of the many benefits a BN membership provides, so if you’re not a member yet, why not make today the day you join us?
Check out all the amazing things British Naturism are doing! goodtimes.bn.org.uk
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BN 226 Winter 2020
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The Winter issue of our members magazine is now out and it’s another winner!
You’ll find features on:
a family summer at British Naturism Sunfolk how British Naturism successfully keeps the profile of Naturism high in the media Naturist walking and how you could become a volunteer walk leader an article originally published in ‘Hertfordshire Life’ magazine about Spielplatz the relaunch of the British Naturism shop an update from our youth group, Young British Naturism the work being done behind-the-scenes by the British Naturism management our Campaigns, including Women in Naturism, Just One Person, the Great British Skinny Dip and our charity of the year, British Heart Foundation reports of online events and a few ‘actual’ ones France and Croatia in the travel section, with a round up of an unusual year from the UK’s Naturist Caravan and Camping club, Suntreckers a comprehensive directory of clubs, swims and contacts …and masses of news from the nude and not-so-nude world.
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BN 225 Autumn 2020
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The Autumn issue of our members magazine is now out and it’s another winner!
You’ll find features on:
two new pieces of scientific research relating to social nudity the results of our interview of naked Cambridge academic, Victoria Bateman, BBC Sheffield’s third series of ‘The Naked Podcast’, a great article originally published in ‘Outdoor Swimming’ magazine about skinny dipping, the success of the social media campaign ‘Get Naked Australia’ the work being done behind-the-scenes by the British Naturism management our Campaigns, including Women in Naturism, Families and Just One Person, Volunteering for British Naturism, reports of events Brighton, Cornwall, Crete and Mexico in the travel section …and masses of news from the nude and not-so-nude world.
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BN 224 Summer 2020
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BN 224 Summer 2020
Thanks to everyone who sent in their ‘lockdown’ images for our Summer 2020 issue. We’ve put together a big feature and crammed in as many as we can. So many of you told us it was a goal of yours to be pictured in BN magazine - glad to oblige! There are a large number of terrific features this time - covering the Solstice, discovering Naturism and BN, taking family to events and on holiday, Naturism as the solution to body-confidence, the legality of sunbathing in the garden, naked walking and more. President Mark Bass reports on BN’s acquisition of the Sunfolk site and lays out some of our plans, and also tells us about his TV appearance - naked on the sofa. We also introduce our new Vice Chairman, Jon Williams and you’ll find details of forthcoming events (cross your fingers that they can happen…)
Our travel section is different this time as our usual crop of holiday reports didn’t materialise (no surprise) and so we’ve brought you a variety of pieces.
As usual, there’s loads of interesting news from the nude and not-so-nude world and our Directory provides details and contact information for clubs, swims, other venues and our key people.
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BN 223 Spring 2020
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BN 223 Spring 2020
British Naturism members will soon be receiving their copy of BN223, our Spring magazine and the first issue for 2020, read about:
A first naturist experience at the Alton Towers weekend The huge amount and variety of events planned during 2020 Health and well-being featuring naked yoga classes with an update from Leeds Naturists Yoga. A BN member’s journey from newbie to nudie A Naturist woman’s appearance on the Naked Podcast BNs Strategy - Looking Into the Future Naturist travel and holiday opportunities in Spain and her islands, as well as a Croatian cruise and a beer bath in a Polish spa! …and much more! Of course, you’ll also find all the latest Naturist news, updates from BN on progress and venue listings.
BN223 is available for our members to download right now, and will soon be landing on the doormats of those who opt to receive it by post.
Our quarterly magazine is just one of the many benefits a BN membership provides, so if you’re not a member yet, why not make today the day you join us?
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BN 222 Winter 2019
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BN 222 Winter 2019
British Naturism members will soon be receiving their copy of BN222, the Winter 2019 issue of our members magazine. It’s an extended issue so that we could fit everything in…read about
Our new relationship with the British Heart Foundation and in particular the Naked Heart Walk The huge amount and variety of events planned for 2020 Health and well-being via naked runs and naked yoga classes Updates from our campaigns including Women in Naturism and Sue’s report of walking 65 kilometres without clothes Reports and pictures from recent events Naturist travel and holiday opportunities in France. Of course, you’ll also find all the latest Naturist news and venue listings and plenty more besides.
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BN 221 Autumn 2019
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Dip into our Autumn magazine, packed with reports celebrating the best of the Naturist year so far and inspiring highlights to come…
Inside, you’ll find:
Visitor reports from NKD, the second outing for our youth and family festival; A look back at our biggest and best Nudefest yet; Accounts from around the country – from the 7th annual Gathering in Scotland, to the Brighton World Naked Bike Ride; An update on our resurgent Women in Naturism campaign; The revealing results of our recent survey of families in Naturism; An overview of the work planned by our new Campaigns Task Force Ideas for long-haul holidays - including destinations in the Caribbean, US and New Zealand Of course, you’ll also find all the latest Naturist news, updates, articles and features, event and venue listings and plenty more besides.
BN221 is available for our members to download right now, and will soon be landing on the doormats of those who opt to receive it by post.
Our quarterly magazine is just one of the many benefits a BN membership provides, so if you’re not a member yet, why not make today the day you join us?
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BN 220 Summer 2019
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Our Summer issue is now out…
Highlights include:
A round up of recent events including our record-breaking roller-coaster ride in Blackpool, National swimming gala, ‘Kiss and Tell’ and Royal Academy museum visits and our canal trip Women in Naturism - Leann swims for charity and Jooles and her team prepare to row the Atlantic naked A review of Channel 4’s Naked Beach An introduction to our new Families Officer Shân Three adult Naturists tell their stories of growing up with Naturist parents Two travel sections - Southern Europe with holiday reports from Greece, Lanzarote, and Italy, and the UK with features on some of the great places for a ‘staycation’ … plus a packed news section, a huge guide to events yet to come and comprehensive listings of clubs, swims and other places. We’ve also made some changes to the print version - and it’s looking smarter than ever! Definitely one to leave on the coffee table…
BN Magazine is available to members only and issued four times a year as part of the annual subscription. If you are not a member, you can join us and get your own copy through the post and as a download and many other benefits.
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BN 219 Spring 2019
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BN 219 - our Spring magazine
Welcome to BN219! The first edition of the year and – wait a minute! Something’s different. The magazine looks super slick! That’s right, we’ve given the pages a makeover and, as (we hope) you’ll see, they look much better.
It’s a new look for a new year*.
*Definitely something to let your non-subscribing friends know about…
Highlights of this spruced-up Spring edition of the BN Magazine include:
A packed news section including - Beating Brexit Blues by making a stand…in the nude; We all know it, but just in case you don’t: GBSD is racing towards a new date; Illustrated reports of events including Nudefest and Alton Towers Say it Loud, Say it Clear – an update on the BN Strategy; Women in Naturism – Mel discovers a whole new world; An update from with a rebrand for Young British Naturism Club Birthdays: Getting older but ever-young at heart; The joys of volunteering; Event Roundup: BN’s gatherings discussed - and there’s loads of them! The rewards of working together; Living a life of leisure: focus on Spain ...and much, much more besides, all richly illustrated in full colour!
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BN 218 Winter 2018
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BN218 - Your Winter Magazine
Welcome to BN218: the feature-tastic final publication of a year that will go down in BN history as one of the biggest and best yet. Highlights of this winter edition of the BN Magazine include:
A whole host of fantastic features ranging from Sue’s thoughts on becoming a Naturist; notes on a big year for BN and The Great British Skinny Dip; and Eastbourne’s many Naturist activities. From Skinny Dipping to Swimming Galas: Team BN bring home their biggest medal haul yet! Looking to the future: the shape of BN to come. The YBN resurgence continues: Pam’s first year with YBN and Ed’s Naked Mileage. Another step in the right direction: legal success in Scotland. Full Event Report Roundup including the BN National Convention, Women’s Day and Windermere Woodland Weekend. Big Days Out: take a look at our new-look BN Events website! Our members’ very unique experiences of holidaying throughout France, from Rekha and Stephen’s experience of riding around France on a tandem bicycle to Luke’s guide to Beaches on the Cote d’Azur. ...and much, much more besides, all richly illustrated in full colour!
BN Magazine is available to members only and issued four times a year as part of the annual subscription. If you are not a member, you can join us and get your own copy through the post and as a download and other benefits as well.
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