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Join me again next Monday (15 January) as I talk to Jason Hatherill, owner of the pre-eminent Naturist resort in the Canary Islands, Magnolias Natura. Jason was born in the UK and was a teacher in the east end of London for 23 years.  In 2015 he moved to Gran Canaria in search of something different and a quieter life. In 2016 he became the co-owner and Director of Mareu Hoteles and leads a team of thirty staff in two holiday resorts one of which is Magnolias Natura - a nude resort since 20

We're pleased to let you know that the British Naturism National Swimming Gala will take place in Hertfordshire on Saturday 20th April. Booking will be open soon, but please mark your diaries! This year, the swimming competition (for which you can qualify to represent your country!) will also include other activities - our new 'Festival of Sport'. Details will be announced soon.   Image by Mark Berry

Talking about Naturism and being open about our involvement in it helps to normalise social nudity.  Many people report feeling relieved that people around them know - and can be a real confidence-booster.  Bringing the subject up and knowing what to say can still sometimes be difficult and so we have created this set of suggestions to help you. In Part 1 we identified a range of ways that you can introduce Naturism into conversation if you wish.  Now, in Part 2, we cover the sort of positi

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,

Have you ever wanted an otherworldly Naturist experience?  On the 4th February, that is exactly what we will be doing as British Naturism takes over Tank Space, the UK’s foremost water photography studio.  Tank Space features a 10,000L dive tank where you can be photographed underwater and a 380sqft rain area so you can literally go dancing naked in the rain, but the rain is warm and it will be captured on camera.  Based near Mansfield, Tank Space is frequently used for music videos and televisi

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

...and we're back... next Monday, 8th January, I will have the pleasure of talking to the BN Naked Fitness team. We'll hear about how the classes became an instant hit during lockdown with Naturists from around the world delighted to feel part of a community (and keep fit and healthy) from wherever they were. We'll talk to class leaders about the sessions they run and how YOU can get involved. In the meantime, don't forget 'Super Saturday' on 6th January when you can sample all the classes

Talking about Naturism and being open about our involvement in it helps to normalise social nudity.  Many people report feeling relieved that people around them know - and can be a real confidence-booster.  Bringing the subject up and knowing what to say can still sometimes be difficult and so we have created this set of suggestions to help you. It includes three parts - look out for parts 2 and 3 soon! Part 1: Good ways to introduce Naturism into conversation Here are a few ideas that

New Year > New You? It is time to get motivated for 2024! We have given you six days to empty your cupboards of Christmas treats. Now it's time to treat yourself and get fit and healthy for the New Year. This Saturday 6th January we are hosting a FREE day of Naked Fitness sessions so that you can try an online Naked Fitness class and see what works for you.   09:15 - Meditation with Katherine 10:00 -

2024 is here and it is a big year for Naturism and British Naturism.  This year is the 60th anniversary of British Naturism and the centenary of club Naturism in the UK.  There is a lot going on this year to mark these milestones. Look out later this week for a news story about our big 2024 events! But we don’t have to wait for summer to get involved! Naturism is about coming together as a community to make our lives better by shedding our clothes. To support that goal, we have created Chal

Don’t forget all the wonderful things you can get from the UK's National Naturist Organisation. There is plenty going on within our community including a lot of free content. Read over one thousand articles on our news pages about a wide variety of Naturist and Naturist-related subjects Visit goodtimes.bn.org.uk and discover how amazing and vibrant our community is. Learn about our many campaigns, including inspiring, first-person stories from Women in Naturism Book your plac

Hey! Don't forget to bid for fantastic holidays in the BIG Sunfolk Silent Auction - it closes on 24th December! Find out all about it here

Just so that you don't all show up when it's not happening, here's a note to let you know that the Forum Live is taking a break for Christmas and the New Year and will return to a screen near you on Monday 8th January 2024. It's been a packed year of sessions in 2023 - 45 Monday nights in total (and one Thursday) with guests and topics including authors, podcasters, holiday resorts, overseas Naturists and representatives of other federations, debates, updates/presentations/discussions on a

The purpose of British Naturism is to protect and promote Naturism.  Such a simple statement is easy to communicate but lacks the specific detail we need to guide our activities.  We can expand on the sentiment by defining both the overall Vision and more detailed Mission of British Naturism as follows: British Naturism Vision Statement The Vision of British Naturism is that: Naturism is widely accepted throughout the UK. The benefits of Naturism are understood and the opportuniti

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... PLEASE CHECK BEFORE YOU GO T

Continuing our theme this week of exciting things to look forward to in 2024, we're delighted to launch a brand new event, in a new location for Naturism, to celebrate 60 years of British Naturism! Booking is now open for a four-night break in September at Baskerville Hall on the Welsh/Herefordshire border. There's 130 acres of grounds, a swimming pool, a sauna and even a night club! It's also the first time (that I can recall) that a BN event offers guests the choice of hotel accommodation

I know you're all eager to hear news of how the redevelopment of the BN site at Sunfolk, just north of London is progressing and to hear about plans for 2024, and so next Monday 18 December we'll be dedicating the last Forum Live of the year to that very subject. I hope to be introducing a panel of BN members involved with the project and future planning, bringing their expertise and knowledge, and covering past, present and future of this landmark BN project that all of us - and Naturism i

2024 marks the 60th anniversary of British Naturism/CCBN, an organisation that sprung from the unification of the British Sun Bathers Association and the Federation of British Sun Clubs.  The history of Naturism in the UK goes back even further and 2024 marks the centenary of Sunlight League and formation of The Camp in Wickford, Essex, the first Naturist Club in the UK. This longevity is achieved by one thing – the members who practise Naturism.  For this reason, the first activity we are

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 Dec

Over the last five years we have seen an increase in openness about Naturism.  Historically, people didn’t want to be photographed in a Naturist environment for fear that somebody might see, these days we find most people at events are not only happy but keen to be in pictures that might be used publicly to share this part of their lives.  We know that many people are open about Naturism with friends, family and colleagues, but we all know some friends that are not.  Moreover, the IPSOS poll tol

We are very excited to announce a new opportunity to compete for some incredible holiday prizes! Regular readers will be aware that most of the structural work to redevelop British Naturism: Sunfolk is now approaching completion.  I know that many people are already planning for the reopening and that excitement is not restricted to individuals alone.  Many of our long-standing partners are keen to be involved as the potential of the Sunfolk project is being spoken about around the world.

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 Dec

After a busy year, it's time for an update! Most readers will know that BN has been working with national charity British Heart Foundation for a few years now, and collaborating on two initiatives aimed at raising funds and introducing more people to the wonderful world of social nudity, namely the Great British Skinny Dip and Naked Heart Walks. So next Monday, 4 December, I'll be talking to members of the BN/BHF team and hear about successes in 2023 and what we can look forward to in 2024.

Hosted and supported by our friends at The Naturist Foundation, next year’s tournament will take place from May 3rd to May 6th. It will be a full weekend of entertainment alongside the play. The Naturist Foundation have been redeveloping the playing area through the autumn with the lanes having been increased to championship size. A large grassed area has been added and there will be a marquee close by, in case the weather is inclement. All members of British Naturism and of British Na

The summer and autumn of 2023 have seen some major changes to the British Naturism Executive with many new additions and several people reaching the end of their term.  As a result, several long-term projects have reached fruition this year, so it is a good time to look back at what has happened.   Engagement Over three years we have been building communication, both with members and with other interested bodies. Our eZine now reaches 10,500 subscribers every week, includi