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

Over Halloween, more than 90 guests attend SANER’s annual event ‘The Gathering’ in the historic city of Stirling at the King Robert hotel, writes Danny Callaghan. It’s on the site of the Battle of Bannockburn (1314), a date most Scots remember when we had a historic victory of the Auld Enemy the English. However this time no skirmishes were reported and our English guests returned home tired, happy but unscathed. The event saw ghosts, ghouls and witches and pumpkins galore.  A real scary si

Next Monday, 13 November, at 7:30 pm, BN's Women's Officer, Helen Berriman together with a team of women in Naturism will discuss some of the issues surrounding female participation and what men can do to help, including Naturist etiquette, how to discuss Naturism with spouses and partners, providing examples of best practice, and be available to answer any questions men may have.  With special guest Linda Weber from AANR and others.  A must watch/listen for all! Join the session on the nig

Consent: Stopping the Misuse of Intimate Images Among the many proposed bills outlined in the King’s speech yesterday was the indication of plans to deal with the creation of intimate images without consent.  The Online Safety Act has already criminalised revenge porn and upskirting but has left many circumstances where women in particular suffer from the ease of digital image creation that we live with today. The subject is of interest to Naturists due to the amount to time we spend n

It’s #TrusteesWeek!  The time of year when we celebrate the amazing contribution made by trustees for their charities, not-for-profit and voluntary organisations and recognise the difference they make. Trustees’ Week is an annual event held during November (this year 6-10 November 2023) to showcase the great work people do as trustees, directors and committee members and provide opportunities for everyone to get involved and make a difference.  This year’s theme is ‘Many voices. Working tog

This clothing-optional event is organised by the Naturist Outreach Group and has a theme of Black Tie, Diamonds and Tiaras and will be hosted by Liverpool Sun and Air Society on Saturday 11th November. It is open to all Naturist and non-Naturist partners. Guests can expect an evening of gourmet dining with a four course dinner, after which you can dance the night away to a fantastic live band. For those with energy to spare, the dancing will continue to the sounds of the house disco. All th

There can be precious few moments in life to beat the pride of being selected to represent your country at sport. To be able to do it nude is the icing on the cake. This weekend a team of swimmers from British Naturism competed against 11 European nations at the International Naturist Federation swimming gala in the Serbian capital of Belgrade, with Naturists from Canada and the US also in attendance. Despite base camp, a modern four star hotel, being in the centre of the city, the glisteni

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

Our swimming team sets off tomorrow for Belgrade, Serbia and the annual INF swimming gala. Our team of 15 swimmers will be accompanied by some supporters, all cheering the team on against competitors from other nations. Last year we finished second - we'll all be willing the team to take the top spot in 2023! The weekend, hosted by NOS, the Serbian Naturist federation, will also include opportunities for teams and supporters to socialise including a dinner and disco on the Saturday night. T

The promotion and protection of Naturism are core objectives of British Naturism and one of the major reasons for our existence.  We recently put out a call to members for prospective campaign ideas and received many great suggestions.  These ideas have now been distilled into six campaign proposals for 2024 that tackle different aspects of Naturism in different ways.  At the The Debate next week on The Forum Live we will talk through those ideas and more importantly discuss how they can be fine

Just released on the pan-European channel, Arte is a 90 minute documentary (divided into part 1 and part 2) subtitled 'A History of Nudism'. The programme does explore the history but it also looks at philosophy and contemporary attitudes and speaks to a variety of people including photographers, artists, nude event hosts and, of course, Naturists. Professor Keon West makes a number of appearances and references some of the work we did with him. There are subtitles and also no censorsh

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...   Halloween Bunkhouse W

We're off to Mexico next Monday, 30 October to meet Blaney and Steve, newly installed at the dreamy, get-away-from-it-all Naturist resort at Playa Sonrisa. We'll find out more about them, the resort, the local area and their plans for the future - maybe see some (dreamy, get-away-from-it-all) images too... Join on the night from the BN shop

The more that people know about Naturism, the better things will be for us all. Many people don’t know that they know a Naturist and assume that we are still that fringe minority on the edges of society. We understand the individual fears, possible complications and desire for an easy life, but we want to encourage you to help Naturism in the UK to become normal. It’s daunting, but our 'Just One Person' campaign encourages you not to stress. Talk to someone about your Naturism and that expe

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

We reported recently on the appointment of Colin Ratcliff as BN Vice-Chair and Anne Nisbet as BN International Director. You'll be pleased to know that next Monday, 23rd October, they will be my guests on the Forum Live. Don't forget that in addition to hearing about them and their plans, The Forum Live always comes with an opportunity for YOU to ask questions.  There is no charge to attend and the sessions are available to members of British Naturism and Naturist federations from arou

A meeting of the European Naturist Commission (EuNat) took place via Zoom on 7 October. The BN motion to allow same sex couples to compete in the annual International Pétanque Tournament was overwhelmingly supported with some 95% in favour of the change. BN International Director Anne Nisbet argued that as the INF-FNI already embrace Equality and Diversity in its statutes, logically this should also apply to the pétanque tournament. In the UK gender is irrelevant to participation in the BN

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 Oct

In November we are having a party in Blackpool. Live music from the incredible Boom (who are THE BEST band on the circuit) and 90’s party bangers with Step Club Party. Guests will also enjoy a get-up and glow theme with UV party on Saturday Night and a cocktail-making masterclass. It’s the first-ever BN event in Blackpool during the world-famous illuminations PLUS it's the Strictly Weekend in Blackpool so plenty of celebs to spot round the town too!

The Forum Live is truly a window on the world - last week Florida, this week Slovenia! I'm delighted to announce that my guest next Monday 16 October will be Maja Penko, the President of the Slovenian federation. I recently met Maja, in the flesh, as it were and I'm looking forward to talking to her - she is full of passion for Naturism and Naturism in Slovenia, and told me that - wait for it - they have more female Naturists in Slovenia than male. Look forward to hearing more about that and all

We are excited to announce the first ever Ladies-only BN Members' Holiday - to BHH Naturist Resort in the South of Fuerteventura, where there is all year round sunshine and more Naturist beaches than the other Canary Islands put together! The holiday runs for seven nights in April 2024, the price includes breakfast every day and activities will be arranged. Guests will organise their own travel. Find out all about it including how to book your place!

Naked Comedy is back! Another incredible line up for our Naked Comedy Nights on 21 November in London with Ben Van Der Velde, Marcel Lucont, Kate Lucas and Daman Bamrah. A Naked Comedy Night is exactly what you think it is - lots of Naked people in a warm social setting enjoying a great laugh! Find out more and book your place!

British Naturism is the UK member of the International Naturist Federation, the global organisation for Naturists that exists to represent, support and coordinate Naturist activity worldwide. If you are a BN member, you are automatically a member of the INF! You can find out more at inf-fni.com.  Their newsletter - Focus - is published every two months and provides an update as to what’s going on in the INF and beyond The latest issue is out now and is available from the BN website

We're sad to report that the Aquasol Family Naturist Club has closed following the decision of the pool trustees to change the start time of their swim, which meant that many of the club members could no longer attend. Don't despair! British Naturism are setting up a new club to continue the long tradition of a Naturist swim in Bristol which will meet every Wednesday at Jubilee Pool, Jubilee Road, Knowle, Bristol BS4 2LP from 9pm to 10pm. First one - tomorrow, Wednesday 11th October!

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