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Not just one guest, nor two, but a whole panel! Our guests on The Forum Live next Monday (3rd May) will be the instructors of the British Naturism Naked Fitness classes. We'll be asking them to tell us about their classes and about themselves ... we'll also be showing a short clip of each class so that you know what to expect if you've been thinking about giving them a try... British Naturism's online events have been a huge success and people all around the world have been joining in. Betw

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

Fully refreshed from a Christmas and New Year break, the Forum Live returns next Monday, 10th January with a panel of guests made up of recently recruited BN volunteers to both national and regional roles. Come and meet them, learn about their roles, why they volunteered, what they hope to contribute to the organisation—and to achieve, and how you the members can support them. We'll hear about other current Volunteering opportunities too and there will be the usual time set aside for questi

On next week's Forum Live (30 Jan), I'll be joined by a panel of our online naked fitness tutors. Regular visitors to BN's website will know that our online classes were the big success of the lockdowns, gaining us massive media coverage and new members, including many from overseas! Sessions are divided into 'Community' which are free to attend for BN members and those from overseas federations, and 'Naked Fitness' which are open to all, but attract a small fee.  Whether you are a reg

British Naturism is a busy, active, meaningful organisation and does a huge amount of work in persuading the outside world to accept Naturism, to normalise nudity, and to encourage people to try it for themselves. We're really good at it! The more members we have the more we can do, and showing that our numbers are growing opens many doors.  Our Ipsos poll showed that there are millions of Naturists in the UK. Plenty of Naturists are active in clubs and swims around the UK. Why aren't they

It's one of the UK's most popular beaches used by Naturists, such use going back many decades. BN also works in partnership with landowners the National Trust and other stakeholders to ensure everyone can spend a fabulous day there. Next Monday's (14 October) Forum Live we'll talk all things Studland with the National Trust's Visitor Operations and Experience Manager Emma Wright, Dorset Coast Forum Officer Elaine Snow, and members of the BN South West team who represent us in matters relati

It's not just thrown together, you know - following this story posted yesterday, please join me on Monday 13 May when my guest will be BN's Events Manager, Mark Walsh. We'll talk through all the events that BN is hosting, bring you as up to date as we can with the activity programmes, tell you about the venues - which includes a new one for 2024 - and, for those who have not been to any of them before (or even any Naturist event) what to expect. We'll have the usual Q&A session too so t

No Forum Live next week (Monday 24 June) as the team will be taking a well-earned break after the exertions of Nudefest! Back on 1 July...

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

Those who attended the online BN AGM on Sunday 4 October will know that the in-depth discussions, ensuing debates and uplifting and informative presentations caused us to run out of time before the Q&A session could begin. Therefore, we’ve decided that The Forum Live next Monday (12 October) will be dedicated to the session we all missed. The event is open to all British Naturism members and is expected to last an hour. Questions on any relevant subject will be welcome. To help us

Next Monday, 28th September, the Forum Live online session will be dedicated to our fully-illustrated, content-packed quarterly publication for members - BN Magazine. As the magazine editor, I'll be slipping in the 'guest' chair for the evening and hope to be joined by other people who make significant contributions to turning texts, pictures, ideas, news, graphics, research, suggestions, reports, promotions and more, into the beautiful journal that lands every three months on your doormat.

Next week (9 December) on the Forum Live we will hear from key people who attended the recent International Naturist Federation (INF) Congress in Mexico. Two meetings took place - in sweltering heat - and we'll look at what was discussed in both, what decisions were made and how it all shaped the future of global Naturism. Join the session on the night over in the BN shop

Membership numbers at British Naturism are rising and are at their highest number since 2014. Thanks to everyone who has joined, renewed and/or come back after an absence. Thanks also to those of you who are spreading the word about Naturism (and British Naturism) and bringing more people to this wonderful world. British Naturism is garnering praise all over the world from Naturists for the way we have handled the crisis, engaged with our community and provided online events and other resou

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 protest comes to town. This environmental campaign has been riding since 2004 and sees thousands of participants in cities around the world. The London ride regularly attracts over 1,000 riders, but that’s small compared with Portland in the USA where they sometimes get over 10,000. According to the WNBR global wiki, there are over 200 cities in 35 countries that have h

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

Going abroad this summer? No, me neither. That needn't stop you taking a Naturist holiday in this green and pleasant (and hopefully hot and sunny) land. Next Monday (26 April), my guests on the Forum Live will be Michael and Fiona Discombe (pictured below), managers of Max's Garden, a Naturist retreat and campsite in West Sussex. I'll be chatting to them about their Naturist life and finding out more about what Max's Garden and the area has to offer the Naturist holidaymaker - including a p

We're off on our virtual travels next Monday, 27th June, as we welcome a panel of BN members who own apartments or regularly visit Vera Playa in the Almeria region of southern Spain. We also hope to hear from someone from Vera Playa Club hotel. Vera Playa, as the name suggests, refers principally to the long, sandy nude beach, but a little town has grown up around it, including the hotel, many apartment blocks in 'urbanisations', restaurants, cafés and other entertainment. As you can see fr

Last week I was interviewed on BBC Radio 5 Live and the presenter asked me, 'Where do you do it?' - which was easily answered as I was standing stark naked talking to her over the phone line - but made me think about how varied a community we are in terms of that question. I know there are some of us who spend as much time as they possibly can without clothes and others who only strip off on sunshine holidays. There are a huge number of different locations that we all use and, to a certain exten

Next week's The Forum Live (22 May) will be hosted by BN's Women in Naturism coordinator, Helen Berriman. It will be an opportunity to hear from women and share your opinions on our campaign to introduce more women to Naturism. Join the session on the night from the BN shop   In the meantime, here's Helen's article from the latest BN Magazine - arriving on your doorstep in early June! Naturism means something different to each of us. For me it’s about freeing myself from body

Join Helen Berriman, BN's Women's Officer on Monday April 22, as she discusses the inaugural Ladies only clothing optional holiday in Fuerteventura having just returned.   A unique and liberating experience for those who are looking to embrace their bodies in a safe accepting environment. For many women, the idea of being completely nude in front of strangers may seem daunting or even terrifying, however, for others it can be a powerful and empowering way to break free from societal norms and ex

There's an EC meeting next Monday night - it's usually a Thursday but we're meeting earlier because of the BN AGM the following Sunday. I'm unavailable, therefore, but BN's Women in Naturism co-ordinator, Helen Berriman will host a session. Helen says: 'The forum on Monday is women in focus.  We will be speaking to women that have already contributed and we'll be encouraging others to take part in the future.  We will discuss issues that women face in Naturism.' Join the session o

Next Monday, 13 November, at 7:30 pm, BN's Women's Officer, Helen Berriman together with a team of women in Naturism will discuss some of the issues surrounding female participation and what men can do to help, including Naturist etiquette, how to discuss Naturism with spouses and partners, providing examples of best practice, and be available to answer any questions men may have.  With special guest Linda Weber from AANR and others.  A must watch/listen for all! Join the session on the nig

Are you inspired by the stories of real Naturist women? Do you want to connect with others who share your passion for empowerment and change?   Join BN's Women's Officer Helen Berriman and guests on Monday 28th October for a special episode of the BN Forum Live as they dive deeper into the powerful themes explored in the "Women in Focus" podcast! They’ll discuss episodes, share insights, and celebrate the diverse experiences of women in Naturism.  Whether you’re a long-time listener or new

In next Monday's (7th June) The Forum Live, we throw the spotlight on naked walking.  It's a growth area, with the number of organised walks and walkers increasing in recent years. We'd obviously like to see more and so we encourage you to attend and find out how to volunteer to be an official BN walk leader, or host an event - and what to expect if you join one - and especially how to deal with 'close encounters'. We'll cover the legal situation and hear from regular naked walkers abo

Although British Naturism as an organisation does a lot of work to promote Naturism and organises many events centrally or through the Regions, every member has the opportunity to create their own activity.  Many members are motivated to organise small gatherings; a question is how do we make best use of those as a community and how do individuals avoid risk when doing so? In March we used The Forum Live Debate to identify both benefits and risks associated with member-led gatherings.  We