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The next quarterly Ask the Executive session will take place Monday week, 11 March at 7:30pm. It's a chance for members to meet and ask questions of British Naturism's Executive Committee and hear from officers and other volunteer role holders. It's open to all British Naturism members and is expected to last an hour. Questions for the Directors and Executive Committee members on any relevant subject will be welcome. In this session, we'll spend some time introducing you to new BN Chai

Next Monday (4 March) I am delighted to be able to welcome a representative from one of the world’s premier Naturist holiday resorts, Vritomartis, on the beautiful island of Crete. Overlooking the Libyan Sea and the White Mountains, Vritomartis offers a tranquil and relaxing environment for its guests. Vritomartis Naturist Resort is the only naturist resort in Crete and has been working since 1992. We’ll hear about the history of the hotel and learn about the facilities it offers and the ac

Join host Helen Berriman, BN's Women's Officer, for a new episode of the podcast from British Naturism, dedicated to celebrating and empowering women in the Naturist community. Our podcast is created by women for women, although we warmly invite men to join us and listen as well. In each episode, we delve into insightful conversations, exploring various aspects of Naturism through the lens of womens' experiences. Whether you are a seasoned Naturist, new to the way of life or just intrigued,

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. Enjoy! And don't forget that we are always looking for reports on great gatherings for the magazine and elsewhere... Firstly, here's a list of bi

Following many successful group holidays for BN members to El Portús in Spain, we're delighted to bring you another - and booking is open! It runs for seven nights from 6 - 13 May 2024. Situated on Spain’s Costa Calida and nestling in a sheltered, south-facing bay, with spectacular mountain and sea views, El Portús is the prime Naturist holiday destination in Southern Spain,  right on a nude beach, with swimming pool, restaurant, bar and shop. The cosmopolitan city of Cartagena, with Roman

Next Monday (26 February) we bring you an update on the work of the International Naturist Federation and in particular, EuNat, the sub-committee that looks after all things European. The panel will consist of Anne Nisbet, BN's International Director, Edwin Kilby, former BN International Director and now INF-FNI Vice-President, regular The Forum Live guest Laurent Luft, INF European Assessor, and James Shuttleworth, recently appointed to the role of INF European Youth Officer. There's

It was a very busy week for British Naturism at the NEC, Birmingham where we seized the opportunity to speak to the 100,000 visitors to the Caravan, Camping and Motorhome Show 2024.  Our team of seven volunteer ambassadors engaged approximately 1440 guests in meaningful conversation, over the six days, distributed around 2400 Guides to Naturism, and 500 'Challenge 60' Log Books.  Our attendance delivers a number of objectives. The first is a chance to see and chat to British Naturism member

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. Enjoy! And don't forget that we are always looking for reports on great gatherings for the magazine and elsewhere... Firstly, this week - here's

Our popular Guide to Naturism has been updated for 2024 and is now available. It’s a comprehensive booklet that contains everything anyone needs to know about Naturism, covering all aspects in a brief and easily digestible way. Use it to persuade your friends to join BN, your colleagues to give social nudity a try, or your local leisure centre to host a skinny dip. We’ll be sending copies to clubs and swims, and taking piles of them to events for you to take away. We have printed many tho

Like many of us, BN member James Shuttleworth, the newly appointed International Naturist Federation European Youth Officer, came to Naturism gradually. Before joining, he watched a handful of documentaries around social nudity and the social and mental health benefits it can bring. However, this wasn’t  enough of a push to give it a go as there was a big question to be answered… Where do you start? The idea was put on the backburner until a random Google search, over lockdown, reintroduced it.

Naturists regularly tell us how much they love the peace and self confidence they find in nude recreation once they try it.  The challenge is how we help others searching for such things to find Naturism.  Similarly, many people are curious about Naturism but have questions they are too embarrassed to ask. To address these needs, we have launched “TheNakedTruth” social media video campaign.  These soundbites cover the fun and the benefits to be found in Naturism, answer commonly asked questio

Next Monday (19 February) on the Forum Live, we will be joined by Sorrel and Theo (pictured far left) from the Magic Teapot.   The Magic Teapot is a travelling acoustic music venue that first joined us at Nudefest in 2022 and proved an immediate hit.  They have come to several of our festivals since, serving tea and music and have truly immersed themselves in Naturist festival life.  Having already made it onto the cover of BN magazine including the current issue, Sorrel and Theo will share

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. Enjoy! And don't forget that we are always looking for reports on great gatherings for the magazine and elsewhere...   The Big Quiz Feb

The BN Team are back at The NEC in Birmingham for the spring Caravan, Camping & Motorhome Show from 13 - 18 February on stand 4049. Expected attendance is around 100,000 over the six days of the show and, as  in previous years, we expect to be busy talking to people and handing out the BN Guide to Naturism to the thousands of visitors, and answering their questions about Naturism. Maybe we'll see you there?  

Creating an inclusive environment where all feel welcome is essential to British Naturism, as it should be to all organisations. As a group that sometimes faces discrimination, we know how hurtful such views can be.  Consequently, we continually seek ways to improve inclusivity in all our activities and the arrangements we have to support diversity and this is an area where we can all contribute.  As a result, we will use The Forum Live Debate next week (Monday 12 February) to think about how we

We are delighted to announce the co-option of Colin Taylor as the new Chair of British Naturism. Colin’s recent retirement has freed up the time to commit to issues that he is passionate about and central to those is Naturism, which Colin says he has benefitted from greatly. Colin’s professional background was in the ambulance service as a Paramedic and latterly holding various posts within Quality and Safety, including Head of Risk Management. He was a school governor of a local primary sc

If you’ve ever wondered if Wales is a no-go area for Naturism, wonder no more! There are all kinds of events going on, and who better to talk about what’s happening in South Wales than Linda, BN’s SE Wales representative, part of BN's South West region. Says Linda, BN members enjoyed a great social calendar in 2023 that included “canal boat trips, a visit to Gilston Manor Gardens (where we were treated to a guided tour of the gardens and some of the manor house which was finished off with a

Wow!  What a weekend it was at The Suncliff Hotel Bournemouth for the first major BN LIVE event of 2024!  This was a fantastic short break that showered FUN and EXCITEMENT from the off. Eagerly we entered the premises, to see so many smiling faces greeting us as we approached reception.  The process was unbelievably smooth and so, with our dining preferences sorted and photo wristbands collected, the weekend had started.  Eventually, ‘Clothes-Off’ time arrived, signalling us to free ourselv

Join host Helen Berriman, BN's Women's Officer, for a new episode of the podcast from British Naturism, dedicated to celebrating and empowering women in the Naturist community. Our podcast is created by women for women, although we warmly invite men to join us and listen as well. In each episode, we delve into insightful conversations, exploring various aspects of Naturism through the lens of womens' experiences. Whether you are a seasoned Naturist, new to the way of life or just intrigued,

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. Enjoy! And don't forget that we are always looking for reports on great gatherings for the magazine and elsewhere...   Club Naturel Swim

Next Monday, 5 February, I will have the pleasure of talking to Ella Foote - author, editor and outdoor swimming expert. She is Editor at Outdoor Swimmer magazine, the world’s only monthly magazine dedicated to outdoor swimming.  She is also Director of Dip Advisor, a swim guiding business helping people enjoy wild water. Ella’s first book, How to Wild Swim: What to Know Before Taking the Plunge was published last year. Ella also teaches swimming to children and adults, is an Open Water Coach an

“Spring Break” means one thing to American college students: a trip to some sunny beach, days of partying - and general mayhem. For we Naturists, however, it means a fantastic four-day break in Blackpool packed with indoor and outdoor activities, with lots of opportunities for social nudity. This year’s 18-22 March Spring Break again takes place at the comfortable President Hotel, which overlooks the prom in North Shore. It offers gorgeous sea views from the restaurant and a cabaret lounge

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. Enjoy! And don't forget that we are always looking for reports on great gatherings for the magazine and elsewhere...   The Big Quiz Jan

Wishing all guests a great time at the 'Best of British' Naturist weekend at the Suncliff hotel in Bournemouth - our first big event of the year! An awesome weekend awaits with entertainment with a British pop focus and activities during the day. The hotel also has an indoor swimming pool, sauna, squash courts, mini gym, dance and fitness studio and plenty of space to dance and party! Stop Press: Two rooms have become available! Check out the booking pages for details.

British Naturism is a busy, active, meaningful organisation and does a huge amount of work in persuading the outside world to accept Naturism, to normalise nudity, and to encourage people to try it for themselves. We're really good at it! The more members we have the more we can do, and showing that our numbers are growing opens many doors.  Our Ipsos poll showed that there are millions of Naturists in the UK. Plenty of Naturists are active in clubs and swims around the UK. Why aren't they