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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...

No Forum Live next week (Monday 24 June) as the team will be taking a well-earned break after the exertions of Nudefest! Back on 1 July...

It was another lovely hot day at Nudefest yesterday with plenty going on and that chilled, community atmosphere was all around. Everyone will have their own highlight, but the crowd of people listening and dancing to Razzomo (we love the way Lucy and James strip off to perform) in the field in the sunshine, the Magic Teapot (we love the way the team strip off to perform) welcoming everyone to listen or to play /sing themselves, and our comedy night in a packed Cirque pavilion raising the rafters

...and the sun shone all day. We all love the activities and our happy community, but, boy, good weather makes it even better! And the site is bathed in sunlight as I write this too! That community spirit was exemplified again yesterday with groups of naked people trying their hand at willow crafting, relaxing in the sun listening to live music from Bud Martin (a two-hour set), buying drinks in the bar, taking advantage of the many food stalls, pushing themselves in the group fitness sessio

What a start! Over 400 guests arrived yesterday, with plenty more to come as the week progresses. Thanks to the volunteer team who checked everyone in, handed out wristbands and made sure everyone was pitched successfully. The bar and catering stalls opened at 5pm and we were off. With the number of people in the Cirque tent and those at home, the Forum Live was one of the most popular ever and we learned all about Nudefest, past and present. The 3 Sixties played toe-tapping numbers and we

...and so it starts, the UK's biggest Naturist event gets underway today. With its origins in 2007 and Cornwall, prompted by a nude visit to the world-famous Eden Project, 2024's festival will be the 18th year of Nudefest (though we missed one year because of lockdown). Hundreds of guests will descend through the day (myself included) on Thorney Lakes and get settled. The bar and food stalls are open from 5pm and the Forum Live will 'broadcast' live in the early evening, followed by a perfo

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...

The Forum Live hits the road! Next Monday's session will come from Thorney Lakes Camping and Caravan Park, the location for British Naturism's (and the UK's) biggest Naturist festival! I'll be chatting to Nudefest's organiser, BN's event manager Mark Walsh about the event and what's in store for guests in 2024. If the weather behaves we'll also do a tour of the site and show off the various venues where the huge range of activities will take place. Perhaps some guests will be wiling to spea

Busy? Yeah, me too. Little time to check this website for news from your favourite Naturist organisation? I can see some of you nodding.  Well, have you signed up for our weekly ezine? It's sent to your inbox every Friday morning and is packed with news, updates, looks forward, events and more, summarising the posts on the BN news pages.  There are also monthly newsletters to opt for, covering news and updates from your local area, and if you like, you can sign up to them all! It'

A PERSONAL POINT OF VIEW I took on the role of Volunteering Officer because I fundamentally believed that Naturism is beneficial to all and there was so much more that could be done, if only we had the volunteers that could make things happen. I have recently been looking back over the last 60 years of BN for an article to be published in the summer issue of the BN Magazine.  It has been an interesting voyage of discovery with so many great initiatives started and so many volunteers in

(I'm sorry folks - this one should have been posted yesterday, Saturday! AW) HELPING OTHERS TO GET ACTIVE We have a growing team of Regional Sports Officers.  Their role is to lead the development of the region's involvement in naturist sport and undertake the coordination, organisation, promotion and support of naturist sports activities, events and competitions within the region.  Key Activities include: Planning and delivery of regional sports activities, events and competit

BEACH LOVERS We have a growing team of Regional Beach Officers.  Their role is to ensure that information on our naturist beaches (such as suitable travel routes, parking, access, safety and facilities) is accurate, up-to-date and informative; as well as coordinating access to local beaches; promoting their use by naturists and the general public; maintaining contact with local authorities, landowners and others that manage access to beaches and lobbying for more signage. Our team of v

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...

Naked Shropshire and the North West Region of British Naturism are arranging an evening visit to the gardens, near Market Drayton in Shropshire,TF9 4EU on the evening of Wednesday 12th June. As in previous years tea and coffee will be on sale and you are welcome to take a picnic.  It's a beautiful place - come and enjoy it once again, as nature intended!  Find out more and book your place!

GREAT REGIONAL TEAMS Let us not forget the tremendous work undertaken by our Regional Teams, all of whom rely on volunteers.  Our Regional Teams are at the heart of British Naturism, organising an array of activities and events, promoting naturism and looking after the interests of members. In addition to admin roles and looking after clubs and members in each region, there are a wide variety of regional events taking place, as well as two regional meetings each year.  Local walks, nak

THANKING OUR VOLUNTEERS The contribution of volunteers is often unseen and unrecognised by many, visible only through the incredible impact of their volunteering.  So taking the time during Volunteers’ Week to recognise, celebrate and thank our incredible volunteers for all they contribute to our community, as well as the voluntary sector and society as a whole, has never been more important. Volunteers’ Week is a great opportunity to thank our volunteers.  If you would like to leave a

Hopefully, it hasn't escaped your notice that British Naturism is celebrating 60 years of existence in 2024. The British Sunbathing Association and the Federation of British Sun Clubs joined forces on the 10th June 1964 and so with an elegance that was entirely unplanned, exactly 60 years later on 10th June 2024, we'll talk about it on The Forum Live! I'll be joined by BN's Archivist, Brian Curragh and we'll chat about that merger and some of the events that led up to it and then saunter th

GET INVOLVED WITH THE BIG HELP OUT AT BN: SUNFOLK This year Volunteers’ Week will culminate in The Big Help Out, from Friday 7 to Sunday 9 June, where people across the UK will get the chance to experience a range of volunteer taster sessions.  Within BN we are holding our own BIG Help Out at British Naturism: Sunfolk with Work Party volunteers helping to get the site ready for its re-opening on the 28 June 2024. This is a great opportunity to contribute to the final stage of the re-de

Ladies - come and take advantage of a relaxing afternoon out at Lancashire Sun Club on 11 June and enjoy the grounds, the swimming pool, the hot tub and sauna.   The club has a large sunbathing area adjacent to the solar heated pool and extensive lawns for sunbathing, with sunbeds provided. Overnight stays are possible, there's free tea and coffee throughout and sandwiches and cake will available at 3.30 pm for a small charge. New to Naturism? - Not a problem! This is a perfect op

In April, we reported on a highly-successful first event at the Withington pool in Manchester - so successful in fact that we're hosting another on 9 June. It's great to get new venues for costume-free swimming and so do support it if you can! Who knows, it might become a regular venue! Find out more and book your place over on the BN events website.

The Burrows Gardens was developed by Craig Dalton from 1985 and has been open to the public since 2006.  The first Naturist visit was in 2012 and there have been visits most years since - and we're returning this year! The first event is this Saturday, 8 June from noon until 4pm. It is a fabulous five acre garden set in delightful Derbyshire countryside.  Immaculate lawns set off a variety of 'rooms' in the garden including Roman, Italian, Cornish and of course English garden themes. There

WHAT IS VOLUNTEERS’ WEEK? 2024 marks the 40th year of Volunteers’ Week (3-9 June), when British Naturism joins thousands of charities and voluntary organisations recognising the amazing contributions volunteers make to communities across the UK.  It is also an opportunity to inspire more people to make a difference.  So we hope to encourage you and others to get involved in volunteering in whatever way works for you. Volunteers’ Week was first established in 1984 so this this year we’r

It’s a Sunday evening and the usual stuff is on television. Yet another Deal or No Deal, Britain’s Got Talent and Countryfile. Why not do something different? writes LASER PRO, Andy Wyman. In the middle of Kent is a fabulous venue, Scotney Castle Gardens, and BN have booked it exclusively from 5.30pm on June 9th. If you’re riding the Brighton World Naked Bike Ride that day it’s only an hour away so you could make it a complete Naturist day. So what is special about Scotney Castle Gardens

Do you know somebody whose contribution to the cause of Naturism has been exceptional and whom you think BN should recognise by the award of a Certificate of Merit? The Executive Committee welcomes nomination for certificates of merit from members. Certificates are usually awarded at the AGM, and in order to allow the EC to give proper consideration to nominations we're asking for these no later than 15 July.   Nominees don't have to be members - indeed certificates have in the past be

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...