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British Naturism has a fantastic job opportunity available - we are looking for a Customer Service Assistant to join our friendly, welcoming team. We care about our members and those wishing to find out more about Naturism, so it is essential that we provide excellent customer service.  The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, customer focused and a good communicator, plus a professional and confident manner is essential. This is a paid, part-time 12 month fixed-term contract with the oppo

Wednesday is Coffee Morning ! If you are breaking for elevensies tomorrow why not bring your cuppa along and join in. You will be able to sit chatting in a small group that is rotated every 15 minutes so you have a chance to meet other members, chat to old friends or even make new ones.  Did you know that we run over 100 online every month? You can find details of them all on  our events website. Choose from fitness classes and community sessions. The latter are free to BN members and membe

Last week we brought you news of how news of the proposed changes to clothes-optional sessions at Harrogate Turkish Baths led to high-profile media attention for British Naturism with an article about our recent successes in The Guardian. A mini-media storm ensued, with requests from websites, radio stations and TV programmes. For the third time in a year, we made the headline in the Daily Star. Yes, there were the usual puns, but you can't argue with the number of people who saw it. There

Tuesday morning's Chair Yoga is a gentle and calm class run by Georgia who has adapted traditional yoga so that those who need to sit on a chair or stand holding a chair are able to participate. The exercise includes stretching and yoga positions with controlled breathing, so that at the end of the session you will feel completely energised. Did you know that we run over 100 online every month? You can find details of them all on our events website. Choose from fitness classes and community

Ease yourself into Bank Holiday Monday by joining Jooles for GroovX Flow, a low intensity work out that focuses on balance, posture and coordination. Lovely relaxing music carries you through, and by the end of the class you feel stretched and mobile. A wonderful body experience benefitting joints, muscles and your back. Did you know that we run over 100 online events every month? You can find details of them all on our  events website. Choose from fitness classes and community sessions. Th

Sunday morning is your monthly chance to join Women Uncovered for a chat and catch up with other women in Naturism.  Feel free to discuss any topic in a calm and fun safe haven.  Bring your cuppa and be ready to share ideas and interests. Did you know that we run over 100 online events every month? You can find details of them all on our events website.  Choose from fitness classes and community sessions. The latter are free to BN members and members of other international Naturist federati

You do not need to be an artist to try Life Drawing.  BN members Andrew and Gill have attended a number of the Life Drawing sessions. They told us; "we have found these to be enjoyable and fun.   You don't need to have any experience, or even skills in art.   There is guidance and support from the two excellent tutors and the session is mostly hands on.   It involves a number of breakout rooms where we take it in turns to draw other participants.  So there is also an opportunity to be a model, w

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

Caroline takes you to the floor with Fitsteps.  This fitness class is an upbeat session of dance routines and moves. Suitable for all ages and abilities, but without the need for a partner, you can step your way to fitness and have some fun. What a great way to head towards the weekend! Did you know that we run over 100 online events every month? You can find details of them all on our events website. Choose from fitness classes and community sessions. The latter are free to BN members and

Enjoying Naturism as a family? Come and connect with other young Naturist families to enjoy an evening wind down and a good chat about ... whatever you like! Did you know that we run over 100 online events every month? You can find details of them all on our events website. Choose from fitness classes and community sessions. The latter are free to BN members and members of other international Naturist federations. Not a member? Join here!)

British Naturism received the news last week that Turkish Baths Harrogate were considering dropping single-sex sessions from its timetable. We understand there are seventeen such sessions each month and clothes-optional, as you would expect in such a facility. They’ve been running for years. Harrogate Borough Council, which runs the baths, said that mixed sessions would reflect “equality and balance”. It sounded to us as if an uneducated opinion about the simple human form was at work and n

Are you free tomorrow night and in need of a 'de-stress'?  Perhaps you would like to try something new to you.  Laughter Yoga is a completely different experience from a traditional yoga session.  This is a ‘let it all go’ class.  What is it all about?  Leave your inhibitions and stress at your front door, and be prepared to 'ho ho ho' and 'ha ha ha' with some free dancing, and actually force some laughter.   Apparently your body doesn't know the difference from spontaneous laughter to 'pre

A global event that takes place on Saturday 1st May and so if you are green-fingered (or even if you are not...) take the opportunity to get those essential gardening jobs done wearing sturdy boots, thornproof gloves...and nothing else! If gardening is not your thing, keep an eye out for the return of British Naturism's The Great British Take-Off on Saturday 22nd May. Launched during the first lockdown last year, it captured the imagination of the public and the media and led to a huge amou

Join Jooles for Groov X Stix tomorrow night as she leads you to bash out rhythms and beats with fun and fast routines set to music incorporating  your own ‘sticks’.  These can be drum sticks or anything that comes to hand, such as wooden spoons! Work up a sweat and beat out the stress! Did you know that we run over 100 online events every month? You can find details of them all on our events website. Choose from fitness classes and community sessions. The latter are free to BN members and m

Feel like trying something a bit different on Monday lunchtime?  All you need is a chair to join in Sarah’s ballet barre session, no ballet shoes are required. It's a super 40 minute ballet class giving you all the basic ballet moves taken at the barre. You will be bending into your plies, pointing into your tendus, circling those rond a jambes and, everyones favourite, feeling the length of your legs with your grands battements!  All the moves are taught so that you have good posture, strength,

Catherine guides you through 40 minutes of mindfulness meditation, freeing your mind and connecting with your body.  This is an immersive session of meditation on a journey of calm, relaxed imagery in nature and inner earth, with a focus on the significance of nature. A perfect gentle wake up to a Sunday morning. Did you know that we run over 100 online events every month? You can find details of them all on our events website. Choose from fitness classes and community sessions. The latter

Power Yoga is a combination of Asanas (yoga postures) and Pranyama (breathing exercises), which will help you to bring balance and peace to your body and mind and to synchronise your breath. You will flow through yoga postures, warming the body and allowing your mind to reconnect to your body and find inner peace. Georgia’s 45 minute session is for the more advanced yogis. By the end of the class you will feel totally stretched and energised.  This session is a wonderful wake up to the weekend!

Last weekend it was great to see a team of British Naturism volunteers readying Sunfolk for the season ahead. A few months ago, our Forum Live session created an overwhelming response from people willing to help and it was great to see the power of volunteering come to life. We had to take a pragmatic approach to the situation and create a covid-secure environment for it all to happen but it was well worth it – the main focus was on re-instating the beautiful sun-walk around the perime

It's the gift that keeps on giving... Recently we've brought you two pieces of news relating to BN's Women in Naturism co-ordinator, Donna Price, and her appearance on BBC Radio 4's Woman's Hour. Firstly, there was the interview itself and then how other BBC stations around the world published an article about it, translating Donna's words into a variety of languages. Now, a rather good six-minute recording is available on the BBC's Learning English website which uses a discussion abou

Once a week you have a chance to join British Naturism's virtual Big Quiz. It is a fabulous opportunity to meet old and new friends as you test out your knowledge.  Experience plenty of banter and fun as virtual teams come together to do their best to score the highest points. It's a great way to divert the mind from the weekly stresses and have fun, just before heading to the Naked Pub. Did you know that we run over 100 online events every month? You can find details of them all on our eve

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

Group Fitness - Thursday 1pm BST Are lunchtime workouts for you?  British Naturism’s personal trainer, Roy, puts you through your paces for 40 minutes.  If you are not familiar with bootcamps and circuit training, don’t worry!  Roy explains each set of exercises and then you are off, on three rounds designed to re-introduce you to every muscle in your body, with lots of short breaks to grab a drink and catch your breath!   The class is for medium to high ability but you are encouraged

Did you know that we run over 100 online events every month? You can find details of them all on our events website. Choose from fitness classes and community sessions. The latter are free to BN members and members of other international Naturist federations. (Not a member? Join here!) Over the next few weeks, we're going to pick a class or session every day and bring you the details to inspire you to take part! Each session we showcase will take place the following day, giving you time to

The buds are blooming, the days are already feeling much longer, and warmer weather is surely on its way. Spring is always particularly welcome among Naturists, and at British Naturism we’re making plans to ensure a vintage nude year ahead.  But if you are not a member, we'll be doing it without you!  So, we thought we’d post this reminder of what’s waiting for you when you join British Naturism, and all for less than £4 a month.   A thriving community: More and more people

As we announced recently, Gary and Noreen Kennedy jointly took on the role of Director without Portfolio. Next Monday (19th April) you will get the chance to get to know them better as they become our guests for the evening on The Forum Live. We'll learn how they came to Naturism and the work that they have been] doing to create a bigger and more active community in Northern Ireland, plus their ambitions for their time as Directors for British Naturism. Reserve you place now...