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As the weather (hopefully!) starts to improve again, beach days right here in the UK start to become more of an option – and the BN Shop is ready to help you show your support for Naturism with our range of beach towels. Available in the BN colours of orange, grey and white they feature a choice of slogans which show your support for Naturism. There’s even one to remind your fellow beach goers that a towel really is ‘everything you need for the beach’. You’ll also find sun hats and wat

It's a hard life partying all day and having to get up the next morning to do it all again! Wednesday was brilliant - entertaining speakers, great discussion sessions, fabulous comedy and music and so much more. And it was warm enough  (just!) for us to stay unclothed for most of the day. Today we look forward to another busy schedule - the problem for most guests is fitting it all in! The usual wellness classes are enhanced with the addition of group fitness and Zumba, the circus roll

Oh dear. It happened. After a 2022 with hedge-to-hedge sunshine, yesterday was dire. It rained all day. It was the only thing that was dire, however, we still enjoyed the company of like-minded people for various activities and partied hard in the evening. There's quite a bit of blue sky as I write this and the anoraks of Tuesday have been replaced with bare skin, ready for the day ahead. It's a full programme with a regional chat, craft session and photography workshop, circle dancing and

We didn't see much of the sun that hung enticingly over the site yesterday morning, but the blustery wind and occasional squalls couldn't dampen our spirits! Thanks to the 16-strong volunteer team around 400 new arrivals were successfully pitched, across four separate fields, with or without power depending on requests. We watched with awe as the piano dome was constructed and with relief when the bar opened at 5pm. After a lively 'Forum Live' with a live studio audience, The Amazing Blues

The sun has risen, the morning mist has cleared, the flags are flying, and we are at the dawn of Nudefest 2023! It is already hot in Somerset and the gates are about to open.  The schedule is packed throughout the week and we look forward to seeing you all very soon.

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