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Come and enjoy a celebratory weekend at British Naturism: Sunfolk! On Saturday, 3 Sept, we're marking 90 years of Naturism at the Sunfolk site. Among other activities, we'll have a BBQ (including vegan variety) cake, tea, coffee and fizz! On Sunday, we'll be hosting a Great British Skinny Dip at 1pm - but come for the day and make a donation to British Heart Foundation during your visit. We're also pleased to announce that we're extending the season at British Naturism: Sunfolk. W

...and we're back! After a well-earned summer break, British Naturism's online interview/chat session, The Forum Live returns next Monday 5 September at 19:30. I'm delighted to announce that our first guest of the season will be Jane Mulkerrins. Jane is Associate Editor at The Times Magazine, where she commissions, edits and writes features and interviews. She also regularly contributes to Times Radio. She spent a decade in New York 2010-2021, reporting from across the US and North America

Join us at the Centre for computing history in Cambridge for an evening of naked retro gaming.  We will have access to all of the hands-on gaming consoles and computers the museum has on display. Exclusive access to the three public areas of the museum - The Foyer, 80s Classroom and Main Gallery including the Game Zone. 'Party style' music and lighting will be provided in the Main Gallery.  Unique BIG SCREEN gaming features not normally available during a normal museum visit.

British Naturism is very proud to announce the appointment of Meleasha as our new Equality and Diversity Officer.  As a minority group ourselves, Naturists are well aware of the challenges that minorities face and that we must all strive to achieve equal treatment for all. The historical discrimination suffered by members of the LGBTQ+ community and People of Colour far exceeds anything that Naturists have endured and we know that, sadly, that discrimination still exists if you scratch the

The British Naturism news and ezine team is taking a summer break next week and so here’s an overview of the bigger events into the beginning of September.   Don’t forget that you can find information on all events in the following places:   Events run by British Naturism - events.bn.org.uk All other events (you can add your own!) - bn.org.uk/calendar Online events - shop.bn.org.uk/pages/online-home The Great British Skinny Dip - greatbritishskinnydip.co.uk

First: I miss last week’s sun and heat! Second: Grey skies and cooler breezes shouldn’t put us off skinny-dipping. It’s not too late to organise events, and more are being added all the time. Nor is too late to jump – au naturel - into some body of water. If ya can’t swim outdoors, swim indoors! Interestingly, more venues have begun running their own events, a very good sign that interest in naked swimming is growing. And the third random thought is this: If you’re thinking you’d love

Here’s this week’s digest of forthcoming events. Whilst we, our plants and our wildlife could do with some rain, it’s certainly the kind of weather when clothes can become a distant memory… so make the most of it.   Don’t forget that you can find information on all of our events in the following places: Events run by British Naturism - events.bn.org.uk All other events (you can add your own!) - bn.org.uk/calendar Online events - shop.bn.org.uk/pages/online-home The

As an outdoor swimmer, I appreciated the article in this month’s Outdoor Swimmer magazine titled, “Nude in Bude.” It talked about the author’s trip to the South West Skinny Dip at Summerleaze beach and was extremely positive about the fun and benefits of cossie-free swimming. While this event raises money for a charity other than the British Heart Foundation, the article pointed readers to BN’s Great British Skinny Dip website. I enjoyed the piece so much – including for the fact that its accomp

Thanks to everyone who has already signed up for the forthcoming Naked Heart Walks at the Secret Nuclear Bunker, Essex (pictured), next Thursday 18th August, and Hole Park, Kent on 27th August. It's not too late to book your place to not only have a great, nude day out, but to raise valuable funds for our charity partner British Heart Foundation. There's an entry fee aimed at covering the costs of putting on the events with an encouragement (not a commitment) for each walker to raise o

There's another hot weekend on the way, and if you are looking for a cool, back to nature way to spend it, look no further than our annual weekend on the banks of Lake Windermere in the Lake District. It's a two-night, laid-back camping break with meditation, walks, skinny-dipping and live music.  Fine out all the details and book your place now!

Here’s our usual reminder of what’s happening very soon…   The Great British Skinny Dip Loads happening - check out our dedicated news item   Garden visit Gibberd Garden, Essex Sat 6th August, 11:00   World Naked Bike Ride Romford, Essex 6th August 11:45   Walk Bury St Edmunds Sun 7 Aug 2022 10:00   Beach Day Studland Beach Day Sunday 7th  10:30   Festivals & Camping Windermere weeke

As many of you will have read recently, there have been 100 Great British Skinny Dips listed in 29 separate venues so far this year. That’s a huge milestone, and it shows BN outreach is working. Let’s keep that momentum going! I myself took advantage of the great weather this past weekend to visit the beach at Budleigh Salterton. No dipping took place (by me, at any rate, still recuperating from eye surgery), but I got the chance to see some amazing Devon cliffs and an unusual pebble beach.

It has been great to see healthy levels of interest from BN members and other Naturists in our range of merchandise, offered for sale on our shop website where you will find branded clothing, towels, mugs, flasks and sports bottles, tea towels and even doormats. There's even a gift card option for you to treat the Naturist in your life. As we expected, our new range of print-on-demand towels have proved very popular, and it has been great to see your pictures of them gracing different beach

Regular website visitor will be fully aware of British Naturism's outreach project, The Great British Skinny Dip which aims to: Encourage acceptance and participation in Naturism across the nation and beyond Promote greater understanding of Naturism and Social Nudity Promote the benefits of naturism including body confidence and wellbeing Raise Funds for the British Heart Foundation So far this year, we're listing exactly 100 dips in 29 separate venues - most of t

Here’s an overview of all the events happening soon - including this weekend! Get stuck in to camping, skinny dips, walks, bike rides, garden visits, boat trips, fitness weekends and a variety of regular swims!   Camping Sunnybroom - walking and camping Fri 29 Jul - Mon 01 Aug 2022 British Naturism: Sunfolk All season   The Great British Skinny Dip Check out the latest news and events - new events added this week!   Walks Natram Walk Fr

As the summer progresses, the Great British Skinny Dip calendar continues to fill up with a range of events. Besides the many recurring swims, there are newly added dips at Arundel Lido – and a growing number of beach days. Check it out!   August 4 A ladies-only clothes-optional swim at Racehub, Leicestershire   August 7 Arundel Lido, Arundel and also taking place on September 3   On August 13 there’s Corton Beach Day, Lowestoft St Anne

We may be past the peak of the heat, but there are still plenty of Naturist events to go to!   Great British Skinny Dips Check out the forthcoming events - some this weekend!   Camping Sunnybroom - walking and camping Fri 29 Jul- Mon 01 Aug 2022 British Naturism: Sunfolk All season   Walks Stark Trekkers walk South Downs near Wilmington Fri 22 Jul 2022, 11:30-16:00 North Marston Naturist Walk Fri 22 Jul 2022, 12:30  

British Naturism's online events have been the envy of the Naturist world and we've grabbed the headlines many times for how our innovation during lockdown caused our membership to rise, including inspiring many stuck-at-home Naturists from outside the UK to join us to be able to take part. Our online events continue; the 'community' sessions are available to members of Naturist federations (like BN) and the fitness classes  are open to all. Even session leaders need to take holidays and so

We've got a treat for you for our last The Forum Live session before we take a break for the summer. Next Monday (25th July) I will be talking to author Sophie Pavelle. Sophie was a hugely entertaining - and popular - guest speaker at Nudefest a few weeks ago.  I'll be talking to Sophie about her debut book 'Forget Me Not: finding the forgotten species of climate change Britain' (Bloomsbury Publishing). It's a serious subject and of interest to Naturists, and follows Sophie's journey in a r

If there was ever a great time to plan/attend a Great British Skinny Dip, this is it. Some of you may have hesitated to jettison your clothes and leap into a pool, lido, a river, the sea or some other suitable, safe venue out of fear of developing goose bumps. Fear no longer! Enjoy the feel of cool water on your naked skin on a hot day.  Looking for somewhere to dip? Why not try one of these? 21 July  Race Hub

After months of planning and preparation our first Naked Heart Walk takes place next week - at the stunning Adlington Hall and Gardens in Cheshire. Tickets are still available - and the weather is looking good for a walk without hot sticky clothes in a country garden! Don’t forget the others in Essex and Kent A chance for other walks next week include three Natram walks, in Kent and Sussex. The Eastern region will be walking in Buckinghamshire next Friday. The heatwave makes skinny-dip

Every club wishes to be successful and deliver a great experience for all visitors.  A challenge that many face is in working out what to prioritise and how to deliver it on limited resources.  We will use this session to cover two aspects of running a successful Naturist club.   First, we will gather ideas of what people look for in a club, essentially a members’ wish list.  Secondly, we will devise a strategy that would allow a club to deliver the major features at a practical level.  Hop

If there was ever a great time to plan/attend a Great British Skinny Dip, this is it. Some of you may have hesitated to jettison your clothes and leap into a pool, lido, a river, the sea or some other suitable, safe venue out of fear of developing goose bumps. Fear no longer! Enjoy the feel of cool water on your naked skin on a hot day.  Looking for somewhere to dip? Why not try one of these? July 16  Spectrum Swim, Birmingham St Anne’s Beach, Lytham Saint Anne's Beacon

All good things come to an end, even great, spectacular things like British Naturism's Nudefest. Amongst all the other wonder yesterday - fitness, sports, workshops and talks, the magic teapot (pictured), and three live music acts, we hosted possibly the largest naked picnic ever staged with loads of red, white and blue and a visit from ER II. If that wasn't enough, a helicopter and four parachutists landed in the field.  Today gives guests a chance to draw breath, with fewer activitie

Time flies when you're having fun, which means that I shouldn't be surprised it's Saturday already!  It was a seriously hot and sunny day yesterday and we made the most of it right into the evening when we danced the night away. As you will see from the image, some of our guests even dressed in homage to their heroes, Piano Jam.  The sun's already high in the sky today. There's the usual programme of fitness, meditation and sports, workshops and talks, a hands-on reptile experience, sl