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BN's online favourites, The Big Quiz and the Pub Chat are taking a well-earned break over the summer months. It's amazing to think we have had over two years of fun and friendship each and every Friday night with both activities but now with the pandemic on the wane and life returning to normality, we have taken the decision to rest for a couple of months and then return reinvigorated on 16th September 2022. Don't forget that there are still plenty of online events - including regular

Following successful evenings in summer 2021, we’re delighted that Sophie and her team at Houghton Lodge will be hosting further Naturist evenings in 2022. It's wonderful when the venues themselves decide to organise nude events! The gardens are a delightful mix of wooded areas, lawns and more formal areas with paths leading down to the river Test. The first event in which the gardens will be open exclusively for Naturists is next Wednesday, June 15th, at 5:30 p.m. and will run through

As we celebrate Pride month, we are all keenly aware that some sectors of society have not always experienced the support and welcome that we would expect in modern society, and that some sectors have experienced quite the opposite.  Although British Naturism would never condone any form of discrimination, there is imbalance in the demographic groups that make up our membership.  Young adults, parents, women and people of colour are all under-represented compared to national averages, and we hav

Once a quarter, we dedicate a Forum Live session where members meet and ask questions of British Naturism's Executive Committee. The next session will take place on Monday week, the 20th June at 7:30pm. The event is 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 we would welcome questions in advance

Happy Bank Holiday weekend and best wishes to Elizabeth II, by the Grace of God, of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland and of Her other Realms and Territories Queen, Head of the Commonwealth, Defender of the Faith, Or Queen Elizabeth! To mark her 70 years on the throne, there are some special Platinum Jubilee themed events, this weekend. Nudestock has been taking place all week in Doncaster and will  continue this weekend with an afternoon tea in the Green Barn. D

It’s June and my heating is still on. Disappointing, to say the least. Nevertheless, that’s no reason not to shed our clothes and fling ourselves into a pool, lake, sea, lido or some other body of water for the Great British Skinny Dip!  Remember, it’s not just about the joys of nude swimming and the chance to introduce hordes of friends, family members and colleagues to Naturism. We also need you to find suitable venues for dips and to host events. Whether you’ve got a venue in mind o

Next Monday (6th June), I will have the pleasure of welcoming a panel of new BN volunteers to the Forum Live. As you will have already seen from this morning's other news story, it's Volunteers' Week, and so such a session is well-timed (on purpose, actually, as I am sure you guessed...) I'll be asking our panellists to talk about their roles and the work they are doing, why they volunteered, what they hope to achieve, and how the organisation and members can support them.  We'll also

Volunteers’ Week takes place from the 1 – 7 June every year.  It's an opportunity to recognise, thank and celebrate the contribution volunteers make across the UK. Volunteers’ Week 2022 is a time to say thanks.  During an exceptionally difficult couple of years, people from all walks of life around the UK have taken the time to volunteer and make a huge difference to their communities – just as they do every year.  This is a time for us to come together and thank all volunteers for their in

Nudestock welcomes all naturists this week for a full week of naked caping, stay the week, few days or just book a day pass. This lovely farm in Doncaster transforms into a naked family friendly camping week, which is in the heart of the Yorkshire and East Midlands region. To me it signals the start of the summer and is the warmup event for Nudefest in July. The chance to dust off our tents and camping gear after the winter, and meet up with friends, in the beautiful Yorkshire countryside. A lai

Why not spend Saturday 4 June on an original Thames sailing barge? This is the ultimate Jubilee Weekend event! You’ll enjoy a relaxing, clothes-free buffet lunch followed by a 2-hour naked sail from Maldon in Essex, complete with a well-stocked bar. The £55 price includes lunch; drinks are extra. This event is BN member-only due to demand. More here: June 4 - Jubilee Weekend - Thames Sailing Barge – British Naturism (bn.org.uk). For those of you who’ll be in the Kent area the first wee

One issue of great importance to British Naturism – and Naturism more broadly – is how to attract more women. We’re all aware of the need to tackle thorny issues such as body positivity and the fear of being judged, that can dissuade women from joining - and enjoying - a clothes-free lifestyle. To get women talking about all this, Co-ordinator Helen Berriman has launched “Women in Focus.” This series of in-depth interviews delves into questions such as how women decide to get involved in Na

In next Monday's (30th May) The Forum Live session, we'll revisit the nationwide Dynamic Dunescape project, and hear once again from Julia Galbenu , from the National Trust who is the Engagement Officer for the Dynamic Dunescapes Project at Studland Bay.  She’ll bring us up to date with a presentation on how things are going and future plans. We also hope to bring in British Naturism volunteers who are working with the Dynamic Dunescapes team and learn more about how YOU can get involved. E

Nudestock welcomes all naturists next weekend for a full week of naked camping, stay the week, few days or just book a day pass. This lovely farm in Doncaster transforms into a naked family-friendly camping week, in the beautiful Yorkshire countryside. To me it signals the start of the summer and is the warmup event for Nudefest in July. The chance to dust off our tents and camping gear after the winter, and meet up with friends.  BN’s Eastern region will also host their first Lido swim of the

Next Monday’s Forum Live features an opportunity to get to know Jon Williams, one of the Directors of British Naturism.  Jon has been vice-Chair of British Naturism for some two and a half years, during which time the Executive Committee has benefited from his skill in chairing its regular meetings. The wider membership will have seen him chairing the AGM too.  More recently he has masterminded the development of plans to develop British Naturism: Sunfolk and bring it up to the standard we are a

British Naturism’s Pétanque tournament on 29 April to 2 May drew 21 teams and was a resounding success, Sports Director Ian Munt reports! The tournament is a seven-game, all-inclusive snake with the best two teams progressing to the final. There were five games on the Saturday and two on Sunday, followed by the final. This year it was organised by Barrie and Glynn Widdowson and hosted by Blackthorns Sun Club. Play began under a beautiful sunny sky.  Competition was sometimes fraught -

Join me next Monday, 16 May as I present an overview of the process, the marketing techniques, the resources, the trends, and more relating to our continuous drive to bring more Naturists into British Naturism membership - and the services and initiatives we provide to keep everyone renewing for years to come! Over the last couple of years our numbers have been increasing at a quicker rate but it is important to keep growing for a variety of reasons. Importantly, you'll also learn how you c

Swimmers and supporters piled into a competition swimming pool in Watford on the evening of 7 May for the highly anticipated British Naturism National Swimming Gala, and what an event it was!  There were 76 competitors, from young children to seniors. Many have swum competitively but a show of hands suggested that more hadn’t. A glitch with the pool’s timing equipment meant that the judges monitoring each swim lane had to keep the timing. Here’s Mark Bass: “The volunteer timekeepers an

As part of the Great British Skinny Dip, we're delighted to bring you another opportunity to enjoy this fantastic Art Deco outdoor pool complex as nature intended! There are sun-bathing terraces, a large grass lawn and a café offering a wide range of refreshments Come and join us on the evening of Saturday 28th May. More details here   

Snap up the last few remaining rooms for  Scotland's biggest Naturist weekend, The Gathering - 13th to 16th May, at Waverley Castle, Melrose.  We are looking forward to meeting members old and new. There is a full weekend of entertainment and the return of our world-famous Burns in the Buff supper on the Saturday night and the fabulous Reely Jiggered Ceilidh band. There will be plenty of activities - and remember to bring your towel for the swimming pool and enjoying the sun in the rear garden.

As we move into the summer season there are many opportunities to attend events and activities and practise Naturism with the wider community. However, we know that such a thing is a daunting prospect for many and that going to a first event on your own can be intimidating.  In The Forum Live Debate this month we will discuss this problem and examine both sides of the coin.  First, we will consider what tips we might give to solo members on how to quickly integrate into the event so they ar

Come and see British Naturism at the NEC! Volunteer Expo Live 6th and 7th May 2022   Volunteer Expo Live is the UK's national volunteering show to celebrate the power of volunteering and community! The last two years have shown us how important togetherness, community and supporting each other has been.  And that’s exactly what British Naturism is about, so we’re taking the opportunity to attend Volunteer Expo at the NEC, Birmingham on the 6th and 7th May 2022. Volu

Join BN for an evening cruise along the Dorset coast on Sunday, 29 May. We'll cast off from Bournemouth Pier on the Dorset Belle at 6pm, and have approximately three hours on board to make the most of a great summer evening.  The bar will be open for us on board throughout the evening and there will be a buffet included in the ticket cost. Find all the details and book your ticket!

As May approaches, the naked calendar is filling up. From afternoon swims to a full week of camping, there should be something for everyone this coming month! See below for all the details. Our National Pétanque competition starts us off this weekend, at Blackthorns, Bedfordshire. Please ensure that you have confirmed your attendance prior to arrival. This weekend you will also find a walk in Oxfordshire, our Women Uncovered monthly online chat and an Open Weekend at Hillside Club near Macc

Although the weather remains stubbornly chilly, it’s time to start giving serious thought to how you - and your friends, family and colleagues - might want to take part in a Great British Skinny Dip (or more than one!). It’s not just about flinging yourself naked into a pool, lake, lido, sea or some other body of water. Of course, that’s a fabulous way to participate in the GBSD, and the more companions you bring with you, the merrier! We’d love to have huge turnouts at all the events.

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, on- and off-line, including plenty of free content: Join in our online events - from yoga to a pub night, and interviews to fitness classes. There's something every day and 20 sessions every week! Check the live events we run and the calendar of regional events and swims Raise money for our national charity, British Heart Foundation