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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 c

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 weeks. Enjoy! And don't forget that we are always looking for reports on great gatherings for the magazine and elsewhere...   Himalayan Gardens Clothing

BN's SANER region (Scotland and Northern England, incorporating Northern Ireland) are delighted to invite you to a return visit to the incredible Jupiter Artland garden, near Edinburgh Jupiter Artland - as you can see from Andy's stunning image - is a feast for the eye with quirky artworks, woodland walks, fantastic earthwork mounds and meadow areas. The event takes place on the evening of 6 August - find out more and book your tickets over in the BN shop. ...and whilst we're nort

Supporting and protecting the rights of Naturists from legal challenges is one of the central and most recognised purposes of British Naturism. Nudity is lawful in the UK without malign, compounding factors, but we know that people can attract the attention of the authorities due to misunderstanding of the law.  For many years members have benefited from the services of BN members Peter and Christine Wright as the in-house legal team. They have, among other things, operated a helpline

Next week's the Forum Live (3 July) will be broadcast live from Thorney Lakes Caravan and Camping Park in Somerset, the location for British Naturism's annual Flagship event, Nudefest! This year, the festival runs from 3 - 9 July and on Monday night, at the end of the first day when we hope to have all the arrivals settled in and anticipating a terrific activity and fun-packed week ahead, I'll tour the site, showing you what's there and what to expect, as well as chatting to members of the

Eco Beach - Lanzarote Michelle Braddock of Lanzarote Retreats, tells BN ... We’d been creating and managing holiday accommodation in Lanzarote for nearly 15 years when the opportunity arose to acquire an old restaurant in the Naturist resort of Charco del Palo. There was something about the building and its location right next to the ocean that spoke to us. And before we knew it, we were midway through a renovation to turn the site into a luxury, eco villa that would fit with our exist

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 weeks. Enjoy! And don't forget that we are always looking for reports on great gatherings for the magazine and elsewhere...   Open Water Swim June 23

This summer, thousands of people across the UK will be taking the plunge and skinny dipping to raise money for British Heart Foundation (BHF) while experiencing the exhilaration  of being naked. They will improve their mental and physical health and well-being, boost their body confidence, and reduce their stress. They will also have great fun! The Great British Skinny Dip is a campaign by British Naturism (BN) aimed at raising funds for the BHF, and: Promoting greater understanding o

Nudefest - the biggest Naturist event in the UK! Since its inception in 2007 as a small, weekend event, Nudefest has become the UK's biggest Naturist festival, attracting hundreds of people each year for a week of full-on fun and excitement, among like-minded people. This year, it runs from 3rd to 9th July at Thorney Lakes Caravan and Camping Park, Langport, Somerset.   The packed programme includes: Masses of live music, comedy acts and entertainment including silent di

Valley Club in Harrogate were delighted to welcome a number of BN members to their recent BN Boules Taster Day. An abundance of cake helped fuel the players through a morning of tuition under the expert guidance of Nigel, the club’s Sports Secretary, before a closely fought singles tournament which saw Caroline crowned winner. Club members were delighted to have the opportunity to show off their extensive grounds and to welcome visitors to the event Visitor Nick Holland said "I ha

Celebrate World Sand Dune Day - this Saturday, 24 June - by joining us on a walk through the dunes in the Naturist area behind Studland beach, led by National Trust volunteers, to learn about the Dynamic Dunescapes project and see the landscape and its flora and fauna from a new perspective! We’ll hear about how the area is being managed and conserved, and have the chance to remove some invasive mosses under supervision, so if possible bring gardening gloves and a small trowel.  This will be fol

Our quarterly update about what BN's management team have been concerned with lately. Don't forget the quarterly 'Ask The Executive' session which takes place on The Forum Live next Monday, 26th Arrivals and departures We welcomed Nick Mayhew- Smith to the Executive Committee as Clubs Officer. This is a key position within the leadership team which we have been keen to fill, and having somebody with Nick’s experience and knowledge on board to oversee and improve the relat

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. Join in our online events - from yoga to a pub quiz, and interviews to fitness classes. There are around 60 each month! 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

If you haven't bought a ticket yet for this fabulous naked garden visit on 21st June, then here's a reminder! Located in glorious countryside on the North Staffordshire, Shropshire and Cheshire borders, the garden is both formal and informal, hosting a network of paths that invite the visitor to explore and discover the intimacy and tranquility of the garden. Find out more including how to book over in the BN shop   Photo by Annie Spratt on Unsplash

Here's information on not one, but two boat trips coming up  in BN's SANER region. River Forth The first is our popular river Forth trip on the 15th July where guests will sail under the three iconic bridges spanning the River Forth at South Queensferry for a two hour Naturist afternoon on the Forth Princess with both enclosed heated saloon and open decks to enjoy the afternoon sunshine.  There is a bar on board and live entertainment. Details and booking over in the BN shop

Following a successful group holiday for BN members only in Gran Canaria in April this year, we're pleased to launch a NEW group holiday to El Portús in Spain.  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, plus a spa where group members get a 20% discount.  The cosmopolitan cit

The next quarterly Ask the Executive session will take place Monday week, 26 June 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. To help us manage the session and to provide the best possible answers

I'm delighted to say that my guests next Monday 19th June on the Forum Live will be Nick and Lins, globally-renowned Naturist bloggers! It's the third time we've been fortunate enough to have their participation and we look forward to hearing more about their recent naked adventures including travels and experiences in South Africa, Thailand and even Bali! Find out more about Naked Wanderings at nakedwanderings.com. Join the session on the night over in the BN shop

Our crowdfunding campaign to help finance the hot tub, sauna and associated facilities at Sunfolk has just closed, so I wanted to give members a quick update on how we got on. I’m delighted to confirm that the campaign has been a real success, attracting over 100 separate donations, and raising just over £40k - slightly more than the target we had set ourselves and I want to say thanks on behalf of the Sunfolk project team for the most generous support of this latest initiative. Personally,

Join the LASER team and Naturist Ramblers on 22 June for a return visit to the Mill Arms, Dunbridge, for an evening of dinner and skittles. We’ll have exclusive use of the pub’s function room, with its own bar and toilets – meaning you can be naked throughout the evening. Choose from a two- or three-course menu ahead of the event, with vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options available. And - if you’re inclined to spend the night - the pub has six rooms available on 21 and 22 June, with fu

Many of you will be familiar with Rodgers and Hammerstein’s musical “Carousel” and its famous song, “June is Busting Out All Over.” Well, June is indeed busting out all over—not just in my veggie patch, but on the BN Great British Skinny Dip calendar! I count 19 so far, some regular swims, some occasional. That doesn’t mean we couldn’t use more! We’re still lookin’ at you for suggestions for venues and events. Several of this month’s swims are behind us, but here’s what’s ahead - inclu

SANER Sport, in conjunction with TANDO Naturist club, are hosting not one, but two badminton events on Saturday 10 and 24 June 2023.  Roundnet/Spikeball and volleyball are also available, as are the facilities of TANDO club. On the 24th, there is also a mini-skinny dip at Druridge Bay. Find all the details, including how to book can be found at: Saturday 10th June - https://www.bn.org.uk/calendar/event/7804-outdoor-badmintonsport-tando/ Saturday 24th June -https://www.bn

Join us on next week's The Forum Live (Monday 12th June) when we take a look at the wide range of activity coming up this summer in two of our regions - the North West and the South West. Regional organisers Ron O'Hare and Andy Dyer and members of their respective teams will provide information about what to expect - and inspire you to come along. There are beach days, clubs events, sport gatherings, swims, walks, bike rides and camping and hotel breaks. Who knows, you might also be in

The NKD festival held last weekend served as a timely reminder of the power and the potential that can be found within the organisation. Young British Naturism (YBN) is a subgroup of 18-35 year olds within British Naturism to support the interests of younger members and has exhibited much growth over the last seven years.  Nowhere is the growth more evident than in NKD itself.  Launched in 2018, NKD initially depended on subsidy plus patronage from seasoned members as there simply weren’t e

We're delighted to welcome organisers from various UK rides to next Monday's (5th June) Forum Live and look forward to finding out more about the history of the event, what it takes to put them on - and what to expect in 2023. It’s not every day the streets of London are full of naked cyclists - but it is once a year when the World Naked Bike Ride comes to town. This environmental campaign that embraces body freedom has been riding since 2004 and sees thousands of participants in cities aro