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Next Monday evening, 20 July, I'm delighted to let you know that my guest will be Jonathan Cowie Jonathan is the editor of Outdoor Swimmer magazine, the only printed magazine in the world dedicated to swimming outdoors. He is a year-round swimmer with a particular love of very cold water. He has competed in ice swimming competitions around the world, including a winter triathlon that involved skiing instead of cycling! He is a qualified open water coach with a particular love of introducing

So, how did you get into Naturism?  That's the topic for next Monday's session. It's always an interesting one, how each of us became aware of social nudity, the activities there were, the places to visit, the vast, global community of like-minded people. Some of us had to dragged kicking and screaming into it, some of us couldn't wait to be part of it. Many stumbled across a beach on holiday to discover that no one was wearing a costume or were introduced by a friend or relative. Whichever

Join Jooles this afternoon at 4pm for a brand new addition to our online programme. It's a fun way to help you gently introduce more exercise into your weekly routine in a relaxed and varied way. Book your place now.  Our online programme continues to grow, and to inspire, entertain, inform, get people fitter and bring them together. Naturists from all over the world are joining in.  Visit www.events.bn.org.uk/onlineevents to find out all about:  British Naturism Community Session

What a rollercoaster of a year it has been with events….! We were quick out of the starting blocks with our biggest and best Bournemouth event on record, swiftly followed up by a really successful Blackpool event, only to be faced, then, with the restrictions of the Covid-19 pandemic. What initially looked like a few bumps in the road turned into a completely unexpected roadblock... For a community organisation like British Naturism, events are an integral part of what we do and I am p

Ok, so it may be tricky to actually go on holiday these days, but we can at least talk about it! Next Monday (6 July) my guests will be members of the BN Holiday Advice team, and especially the team leader Andy Wyman.  We'll learn more about this FREE service to BN members, how it works and the kind of information the team can provide to help you have the greatest Naturist holiday ever! If you are new to the world of Naturist holidays (and there are opportunities around the world) it's

Don’t take our word for it…read what people have been saying recently about being members of British Naturism…   I think British Naturism provides a comprehensive service to naturists, especially those wishing to get together with other naturists. I had no idea before joining how much was available!   Both my wife and I have been members since 1984 and we want you to know we think the magazine is the best it has ever been.   The quality and level of contact via emai

It gives me great pleasure to ask you to make a date in your diaries to join me next Monday, 29th June, when I speak to Victoria Bateman Victoria is an academic economist and Fellow at the University of Cambridge, where her latest book was “The Sex Factor: How Women made the West Rich” (Polity, 2019). But she’s also known for using her body in art and protest, whether to challenge assumptions and stigma about women’s bodies, to confront sexism in economics, or to fight Brexit. She has

In 2024, British Naturism will celebrate its 60th birthday and we want to mark it in a big way. British Naturism was formed in 1964 when two societies - the British Sun Bathing Society and the Federation of British Sun Clubs - decided to combine forces. Naturism in the UK started well before that, of course, with some of the clubs still around today. It won’t be long before some of them celebrate turning 100! It’s a great excuse for a party and for members to feel proud of being the cu

What if simply being around naked people could give your child more realistic expectations of their bodies than those portrayed in glossy magazines?  What if they too could gain the physical benefits of increased Vitamin D levels and mental health benefits from  being out in the sunshine and experiencing increased levels of serotonin (the ‘happy hormone’)?  What if they could benefit from plenty of fresh air in a natural environment? What if your family could find something

The only thing better than curling up with a good book is discussing it with your friends. And how much better it would be to discuss it with your Naturist friends! We're pleased to announce a new online session - the BN Book Club, which will meet (virtually) every other Tuesday. There is no set book, but we will be discussing whatever novels, non-fiction, or graphic novels you have enjoyed recently and share recommendations. It starts next week, June 23rd. Please make sure you book yo

Who's got the perfect body?  a) everyone? b) no-one? Both answers are correct! Whatever our own hang-ups, lumps and bumps and worries about what we look like, we're all normal human beings. Being in the company of naked people allows you to see that we're all different and improves how you feel about yourself. Recent scientific research even confirms it. A lack of body confidence and the resulting low self-esteem is a big problem for the world at large, with people spending f

Our exciting and popular Monday night discussion/interview/presentation sessions continues next week and I'm delighted to announce that our guest on Monday 15 June will be Hector Martinez. In 2016, Hector and his girlfriend started NNG, one of the largest and fastest growing Naturist communities in Mexico.  In 2017, he created content to promote naturism on YouTube which was taken down by YouTube in May this year despite having 1.3 million subscribers and over 200 million views. 

Anyone who uses the internet regularly will know that you can't get away from people and companies trying to sell you things. There are some sites that feel like 99% advertising and 1% actual content. We also feature advertisements (although amongst some great content...) across the range of BN platforms and we want to encourage you to check them out. Advertising space is taken by Naturists for Naturists. Many are holiday resorts whose owners and managers have had a torrid time during the

Get ready for one of our occasional online event specials - Life Drawing For Fun, tomorrow afternoon, Saturday 6th June. Join artists David Armitage & Skye Bompas for an afternoon of life drawing & modelling. Our first session with David and Skye was incredibly popular and members can see the resulting drawings here (log in required) It's open to all and so get booking and check out all the other great events coming up. 

On Monday 8 June, we'll be hosting a session in which we will combine presentation, discussion and your questions on the subject of volunteering in British Naturism. The panel will include members of the policies and procedures working group. It follows the publication to members of our Volunteering Strategy Consultation. (Log in required). It promises to be another interesting session - educational and inspiring!  There is no charge for the Forum Live sessions. Visit our events w

Zut alors! My guest for The Forum Live next Monday 1st June will be Laurent Luft. Laurent is the president of the Association des Naturistes de Paris (ANP) (who also have a You Tube channel) and in charge of international relations for the FFN (Fédération Française de Naturisme). The ANP are an active group and from time to time we've featured information about their activities - including a naked visit to a well-known Parisian art gallery - in BN magazine. We'll be talking amongst the

Regular readers will be aware from our various stories, social media posts and newsletters that BN's online events have been the toast of the Naturist world, leading to huge media coverage and an increase in new members. Brought in as a response to the fact that we could not run actual events, the feedback has been that they successfully filled lockdown time and gave us all something to entertain and keep us fit. They've also helped to strengthen our community and allowed people to be in touch w

At British Naturism, despite the unusual circumstances, we're having a great time and we want everyone to come and be part of it! Online events We've launched a programme of online events with something that you can be involved in every day from the comfort of your own home - or wherever you may be! They include yoga, fitness, aerobics, a cooking workshop, meditation, discussions, guest interviews and brilliant gatherings like the weekly coffee morning and Naked pub where you can meet

Friday 13th of March 2020 proved to be an unusually auspicious day for naturism.  In a major new undertaking for British Naturism, we took over The Sun-Folk Society and its land and property.  This unprecedented move will secure the future of the Sunfolk site and its character, and will present opportunities which we expect will form a central tool in the advancement of naturism in the years ahead.  The property will in future be known as “British Naturism: Sunfolk”, and we aim to make the prope

Our programme of online events continues to stimulate, to attract new members (and new naturists) and to bring the media to our door. There's great news coming that they will continue after lockdown - look out for the announcement and further details. Earlier this week I was delighted to welcome Pat and Leticia from the Irish Naturist Association which attracted the largest audience yet for the Monday night Forum Live session. Next Monday, I'm talking to BN's events manager Mark Walsh,

The Great British Take Off, held on Saturday 16th May,  immediately established itself as an instant classic and one that will surely become an annual event.We ran a number of online sessions and were pleased to welcome hundreds of people who between them attended a naked fitness class, a naked yoga session and our special event, ‘Pimms On the Lawn’. Many of the attendees were brand new to British Naturism membership and in some cases, new to Naturism too. Some were inspired to join us having he

We're delighted to announce that our guests for the Forum Live discussions session on Monday 18 May will be Pat Gallagher, President, and Leticia Medina, Events Co-ordinator from the Irish Naturist Association. The session will start with a slideshow presentation and follow with the opportunity to ask questions. https://irishnaturism.org  I'm looking forward to it and to welcoming you all - please make sure you book for this session and all those happening this week! Pat Gal

I’ve got nothing on today, how about you? #greatbritishtakeoff And so the day arrives! Today’s the day that we encourage everyone to strip down to nothing to enjoy the liberated and exhilarating feeling that comes from being naked. If you can do it in the fresh air and sunshine then that’s great. If not, whack up the heating and do it indoors… We’ve loved the attention! The British media have not hesitated to promote this event far and wide. We’ve appeared on TV, contributed

I’ve got nothing on this Saturday, how about you? Only three days to go until The Great British Take Off on Saturday 16th May 2020, an initiative from British Naturism which will see people all around the country stripping down to nothing to enjoy the liberated and rewarding feeling that comes from being naked in the fresh air and sunshine. GBTO in the news It didn’t take long for the Great British Take Off to take off itself. Our press release was sent to our media contacts on Monday

I’ve been asked to write a few words  to ‘introduce’ myself to readers following my recent appointment as vice chairman. This role has been vacant for some time, so I have been able to step into this position without being formally elected, but I look forward to standing for election in line with our constitution in 2021 I’m proud to have been a member of British Naturism since the beginning of 2018. In this time, I’ve been lucky enough to meet and speak with many other members who have gi