As May approaches, the naked calendar is filling up. From afternoon swims to a full week of camping, there should be something for everyone this coming month! See below for all the details.
Our National Pétanque competition starts us off this weekend, at Blackthorns, Bedfordshire. Please ensure that you have confirmed your attendance prior to arrival. This weekend you will also find a walk in Oxfordshire, our Women Uncovered monthly online chat and an Open Weekend at Hillside Club near Macclesfield in Cheshire who invite BN members to join them in their woodland haven.
Great British Skinny dips are now appearing on the calendar too! It used to be one day, but why not spread them out to give us all a chance to try as many new places as possible, away from the traditional seaside skinny dips, and pool. The traditional Lidos are making a statement on the calendar. I haven’t personally been to a lido since I was a little girl, I thought they had all disappeared. I can’t wait to try a few this summer, there was always something magical about a lido! Peterborough Lido tickets are already on sale for the summer if you want to get a head of the trend!
Coming up soon is a weekend hosted by Liverpool Sun and Air Society for Solo Naturists. By Solo, we mean single travellers who for whatever reason, are single, married, have a significant other, but practice Naturism on their own. This is a chance to meet up with other Naturists in a beautiful setting. There is also the National Swimming Gala - your chance to represent Great Britain at the INF international gala, later in the year!
Mid May, we head up to the SANER region to Scotland and the team at Melrose for The Gathering. The final overnight event for May will be the week-long Nudestock in Doncaster.
The Summer does seem quite a while off, as the tulips and cherry blossoms are just in bloom, though with the absence of big events the last few years, events are selling out quickly. Please consider booking events well in advance. I’m told that Nudefest Day tickets are now on limited availability. After my experience at the first naked fitness weekend at Sunfolk last weekend, I will be encouraging more people to book and join us in July, apparently, they have already booked more for the second weekend in July, beating the attendance last weekend. Even with the clouds hiding the sun, come July the weather should be amazing. After an enjoyable day and wanting to stay longer, this woman of creature comforts, has also booked in for a night Glamping, at the end of the month. It’s taken four years of being a naturist, and I’m finally starting to earn my camping badge! Nudestock 2023, may be on my calendar soon!
Have a lovely bank holiday weekend.
Amanda
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British Naturism Pétanque Tournament
Fri 29 April - Mon 2 May
The British Naturism National Pétanque Tournament is being held at Blackthorns Sun Club this weekend. Open to all BN members and club members. Please register in advance, contact Roni on 07879 714455 or Email: pro@blackthorns.org.uk
Naturist Walk - Christmas Common, Watlington
Fri 29 Apr 2022, 12:30 - 17:30
Join the BN Eastern region and Milton Keynes Naturist Meet and Greet Group for a 7.2 mile circular naturist walk starting at/returning to Christmas Common, near Watlington, Oxfordshire.
Women Uncovered monthly Online Chat
Sun 1 May 10.30
The monthly coffee morning returns this Sunday 1 May, at 10.30am, open to all women. Join in for a naturist topic and a catch up. Available via the BN shop.
Hillside May Day Social
Sun 1 May, 11:00 - 17:30
Hillside welcomes all BN Visitors to this event. For an invitation, please contact the Membership Secretary, in advance. Weather permitting the day will include outdoor games and activities, Badminton, Pétanque (Boules), Mölkky, Swingball, Table Tennis. Afternoon BBQ (bring your own food). Evening Quiz with prizes.
Liverpool Sun and Air Solo’s Weekend
Sat 6 May to Mon 8 May
A weekend of fun and sociable activity for Naturists on their own.
BN National Swimming Gala
Sat 7 May 2022, 17:30 - 22:00
The National Gala is open to British Naturism Members and guests from BN Naturism members clubs. It takes place in a 25m, 8-lane sort-course competition pool featuring starting blocks and electronic timing.
The Gathering
13 May – 16 May 2022
The Gathering in Melrose is now only two weeks away,13th May to 16th May. There are still a limited number of rooms available including twin rooms for single occupancy for a small supplement. The world-famous Burns in the Buff Supper is back followed by a Ceilidh and a full programme of activities including visit to local swimming pool. Snap up these last few spaces now!
Nude Cruise from Bournemouth Pier
Sun 29 May 2022, 18:00 - 21:00
Tickets still available for this fabulous boat trip on the South Coast. Casting off from Bournemouth Pier guests will have approximately three hours on board to make the most of a great summer evening. The bar will be open throughout and a buffet is including in the price.
Nudestock, Doncaster
Sat 28 May - Sun 5 June 2022
Organised by the volunteers in the Yorkshire & East Midlands region at Candy Farm near Doncaster. Nudestock is a week-long budget camping event featuring daytime fun and games plus live entertainment.
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Highland Walking Weekend
27 May - 30 May 2022
This event sold out a while ago but a space has become available unexpectedly. Join BN for a long weekend in the remote Scottish Highlands.
Don't forget, there are always plenty of Naturist swims happening week in and week out around the country. Use the following links to find out more about them and all events in May including walks, naked dining and garden visits.
Events run by British Naturism - events.bn.org.uk
All other events (you can add your own!) - bn.org.uk/calendar
Online events - 20 each week - shop.bn.org.uk/pages/online-home
The Great British Skinny Dip - greatbritishskinnydip.co.uk
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