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We like to bring you news stories of forthcoming events - it spreads the word, encourages more people to book and shows just how vibrant the Naturist scene is in the UK. However - I'm happy to say - there are far too many to promote them all individually and so here is a complete list of all the events happening over just the next couple of weeks and big events taking place later. Enjoy! And don't forget that we are always looking for reports on great gatherings for the magazine and elsewhere...

Central Sun Club is coming soon! A team led by Marc Morris is launching the Central Sun Club, a ten-acre site accessible from Edinburgh and Glasgow that showcases the natural beauty of Scotland, including a small loch an. For the moment, Central Sun Club will be a back-to-basics site, that plans a grand opening next year. Marc and his colleagues say, “Join us in our mission to establish a new Naturist club in the heart of Scotland! This Sunday 29 September you can visit and see what it's al

Not long to go now until this great event at the fabulous Clover Spa! If you've not yet signed up, it's not too late! Find the details here

It's been another terrific year for our outreach projects - The Great British Skinny Dip and Naked Heart Walks - in partnership with our charity partner British Heart Foundation! Over 550 skinny dips took place in a variety of venues around the country, providing opportunities for everyone to enjoy costume-free swimming, including many newcomers. We were delighted to see new venues added too, including plenty who have never hosted nude swims before. Some are now running regular Naturist eve

It was a great privilege to be able to host the second BN Pride event at the newly refurbished British Naturism: Sunfolk in September, which around thirty people attended. For some it was the first time they had tried Naturism or even been to a pride event. The new look Sunfolk went down very well with many commenting on how lovely it was and those that had visited a long time before saying that it had not lost its charm. The weekend coincided with Bi Visibility Weekend too.  It is  importa

In the spring, we launched TheNakedTruth, a campaign aimed at raising awareness of Naturism through short soundbite videos shared on social media.  The initiative was spearheaded by Claire, our lead interviewer, who graced the cover of our latest magazine and has truly immersed herself in the project.  Over the past six months, we’ve spoken to a variety of people, covering topics such as personal testimonies, the benefits of Naturism, details about events, and answers to frequently asked questio

The weather on the way to BN’s 60th anniversary Jamboree in Hay-on-Wye, Wales on September 12 was, as it nearly always is when my partner Dave and I are en route to a nudie event, rotten. But – as also usually happens – by the time we arrived at our destination, Baskerville Hall, things were looking up, and they continued to look up as the days unfolded. It was our first Naturist festival, and it was a corker! Baskerville Hall was the perfect venue for the Jamboree, and it easily handled us

We like to bring you news stories of forthcoming events - it spreads the word, encourages more people to book and shows just how vibrant the Naturist scene is in the UK. However - I'm happy to say - there are far too many to promote them all individually and so here is a complete list of all the events happening over just the next couple of weeks and big events taking place later. Enjoy! And don't forget that we are always looking for reports on great gatherings for the magazine and elsewhere...

Back by popular demand! On 12th October come and enjoy a Virtual Golf evening with a buffet at the Pro Golf Centre in Milton Keynes. It's our second visit - last year most people who came had never tried golf before and really had a great time. No particular skills are required and there are plenty of staff on hand to help us all with our game. Find out more and book your place over in the BN shop

This weekend, British Naturism is set to host a special Pride event at Sunfolk, running from 20 to 22 September. Designed as a relaxed, inclusive gathering, the event is open to everyone - whether you're part of the LGBTQ+ community or simply looking to enjoy a welcoming, open atmosphere. Attendees will have the chance to meet new people, unwind, and connect in the sunshine. With the weather forecast predicting temperatures above 20°C, it’s the perfect time to enjoy the outdoor setting, com

Join us for something a little different: a naked quiz and social evening in a new-to-us modern, vibrant and popular café-bar in Bournemouth on Saturday 19 October. The cover charge for entry to the event and the quiz includes a welcome drink. The kitchen will also be open. The quiz will take up part of the social evening and will not only be fun and informal, but also help to get people mixing and talking. Whilst it is a first for us, the owner of the venue has lots of experience running s

...and we're back! The Forum Live, BN's weekly interview show starts again after a break over the summer months, at 19.30 next Monday 23 September.  Our guest will be Ronna Krozy, a key member of the American Association for Nude Recreation (AANR), a federation in the US that operates like BN does over here. Ronna has a long and illustrious history in 'nudism' in the States having held many, many different roles at club, regional and national level, in Advocacy and Public Relations wit

Our last full day here at Baskerville Hall was as full and exciting as any other, though sadly the weather turned a little and we even had some rain. It didn't dampen our spirits, though, with more fitness, yoga and crafts, plus games of frisbee golf and a treasure hunt around the house and grounds. Another quiz - partly focused on BN's 60 years - got us all thinking, and in a change to the usual routine, a BBQ was served for dinner.  Guests then packed into the nightclub once again to watc

Another lovely day on the English/Welsh borders, both in terms to the weather and the activities. We’re all enjoying the long tables in the restaurant which give us the chance to sit with different friends each mealtime or to make new ones. The bars are also great places for a similar community-spirit to be created. Guests could stick around at Baskerville Hall and get involved in fitness, yoga, lawn games and crafts or take advantage of the shuttle-bus to nearby Hay-on-Wye, famous for its

The weather is still behaving  and plenty of Jamboree guests took the opportunity to soak up some rays yesterday and compete (though not very seriously) in some games in the grounds of Baskerville Hall, such as Kubb and archery. After an early fitness session many took the shuttle bus at various intervals and enjoyed canoeing on the river Wye which looked stunning in the sunshine, with kingfishers and cormorants in evidence.  Our evening's entertainment was a 'Perfect Murder' provided by Mi

It's all rather good here at Baskerville Hall! Over 200 Naturists enjoying beautiful surroundings including a terrific view of the Black Mountains.  Day 1 kicked off with a meet and greet and 'Decades' music quiz and that frantic, euphoric dancing we alway witness at a BN event when a band takes to the stage, in this case, 'Boomin'', a three piece band from Wigan playing all the songs we know and love to dance to. The hotel is great - rather posh in an old-fashioned way, with sweeping

Over the past five years, British Naturism has had the privilege of collaborating with many incredible artists at its events, but every now and then, a relationship evolves into something much deeper.  One such example is the partnership with The Magic Teapot, a collective of artists who have become not only performers but integral members of the Naturist community.  One of the most prominent figures in this group is singer-songwriter Sorrel Nation, whose journey with British Naturism highl

We like to bring you news stories of forthcoming events - it spreads the word, encourages more people to book and shows just how vibrant the Naturist scene is in the UK. However - I'm happy to say - there are far too many to promote them all individually and so here is a complete list of all the events happening over just the next couple of weeks and big events taking place later. Enjoy! And don't forget that we are always looking for reports on great gatherings for the magazine and elsewhere...

Wishing all the guests at BN's 60th anniversary Jamboree a fabulous time! The venue is a new one to us - Baskerville Hall on the Welsh borders near Hay-on-Wye - and yes, as you may have deduced from the image, it is the place that inspired Conan-Doyle's famous Sherlock Holmes story... It's a packed programme of activity including live music, murder mystery evening, comedy, quiz, talks, crafts, and games and sports. Trips off the site include canoeing (sadly, not naked) down the nearby River

The Withington Pool in South Manchester has now become another addition to the BN North West Region’s list of skinny-dipping locations, This Edwardian venue is a stunning addition to our list of venues and the North West team are now attempting to schedule events there on a Monthly basis on the 3rd Sunday in each month - subject to lifeguard availability. The Swim now has a new time of 18.00 – 19.30. The next swim is this Sunday, 15 September! Book your place over in the BN shop! The event

While the rest of Scotland basked in warm sunshine, on the day of our Findhorn GBSD the beach was shrouded in a cool haar, writes organiser Alan Ellison. This didn’t deter 31 dippers from taking part in the second GBSD here. The air temperature of 15°C and water temperature 13°C meant that many only dipped briefly and got dressed promptly afterwards. Others lost track of the time while chatting in the water and stayed in a bit longer than they should but were quickly revived by a hot drink and a

About a month ago I posted a news story about the range and volume of the media attention BN had been paid over the last little while, well, it continues! Don't forget that members can find links to most of them (and post anything they find relating to nudity/Naturism in the press) on the Members' Forum.  A particular success has been the result of the press release we issued to local media outlets for the forthcoming visit to the Dorset Museum. It may be the silly season, or a slow news we

Naked Southampton Swim takes place at the Oaklands Community Pool in Southampton on a monthly basis - and starts again on Saturday 28 September from 18:30 - 20:00. The event is open to all - find out more and book your place over in the BN shop - and check out the swim dates for the rest of the year.

We are living through a global pandemic that affects our minds rather than our bodies.  We have built a society that undermines self-belief and afflicts young people in particular with suicide being the third leading cause of death among 15–29-year-olds.  There are good times and bad times which makes it even worse because somebody who cracks jokes in the pub might feel very differently behind their closed door. Gracie joined us at the EveryBody festival as part of #TheNakedTruth campaign a

Each year British Naturism invites nominations for individuals who have made outstanding contributions to Naturism and really made a difference.  Usually, those nominees will be from the UK and, indeed, the membership, but some contributions transcend international boundaries.  This is very much the case for Nick and Lins, better known as Naked Wanderings. Nick and Lins are among the most effective naturist influencers active today. Best known through their blog, started in 2017, their outp