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It’s #TrusteesWeek!  The time of year when we celebrate the amazing contribution made by trustees for their charities, not-for-profit and voluntary organisations and recognise the difference they make. Trustees’ Week is an annual event held during November (this year 4-8 November 2024) to showcase the great work people do as trustees, directors and committee members and provide opportunities for everyone to get involved and make a difference. It’s a time to celebrate the achievements o

Many people don’t even know they know a Naturist, and assume that we are still that fringe minority on the far edges of society. In fact, we are their next-door neighbours, their work colleagues, the people on the next table in the pub, in the aeroplane seats in the row in front, in the car hire queue behind them at the airport … everywhere. We completely understand the fear of adverse reactions, but want to encourage you to help Naturism in the UK to grow and become normal. While it remains hid

On a day that the news is full of US Presidential elections, I'm delighted to announce that on next Monday's The Forum Live (11 November) I'll be talking to another recently elected US President! My guest will be Linda Weber, no stranger to The Forum Live (and a BN member), but this time in her new role as President of the American Association for Nude Recreation (AANR), an organisation that operates in the US rather like BN over here. We'll find out more about Linda, the roles she has fill

Each year, we invite nominations for the Merit Awards, which recognise exceptional contributions to British Naturism or Naturism as a whole. These contributions may be sustained over time or more focused and recent, but they all share one common factor: they are exceptional. This year, we awarded five Merit Awards, four of which were presented at the AGM, and one at the EveryBody Festival. Let us applaud these contributors and thank them for their invaluable work.   Nicolas de Cor

We like to bring you news stories of forthcoming events - it spreads the word, encourages more people to book and shows just how vibrant the Naturist scene is in the UK. However - I'm happy to say - there are far too many to promote them all individually and so here is a complete list of all the events happening over just the next couple of weeks and big events taking place later. Enjoy! And don't forget that we are always looking for reports on great gatherings for the magazine and elsewhere...

Join host Helen Berriman, BN's Women's Officer, for a new episode of the podcast from British Naturism, dedicated to celebrating and empowering women in the Naturist community. Our podcast is created by women for women, although we warmly invite men to join us and listen as well. In each episode, we delve into insightful conversations, exploring various aspects of Naturism through the lens of womens' experiences. Whether you are a seasoned Naturist, new to the way of life or just intrigu

Recently we brought you the news that Naturist bloggers Nick and Lins of Naked Wanderings had visited the UK - I'm pleased to report that they will be my guests on next week's The Forum Live (4 November). We'll talk about their time in England, the making of the three films and their attendance at BN's Every Body festival plus hear about their time at the INF Congress in Mexico and learn about where they will be going next! Join the session on the night, over in the BN shop. Places are

On a mild October night, forty members and guests arrived to warm greetings from some of the BN SW team and Ed, the owner, and his staff, an event that had been some considerable time in gestation, the idea having  emerged in a chance conversation over a year ago between a couple of members attending the Bournemouth weekend and Ed, the owner of Flirt café-bar, a vibrant and inclusive venue in the centre of town, writes Howard Dymock. Welcome drinks collected from the bar, the quirky but com

We're always delighted when non-Naturist organisations run clothes- or costume-free activities and here's another that we're pleased to tell you about. As part of the very first ten day 'Loch and Land' festival, Visit Inverness Loch Ness are hosting a skinny-dip in Loch Ness as part of the 'Feel Good Finale' on the last day, Sunday 3 November. It's a full morning of activity - with the swim followed by yoga, axe-throwing and archery, and a rural sauna. Sadly, only the dip is nude, but it's

We like to bring you news stories of forthcoming events - it spreads the word, encourages more people to book and shows just how vibrant the Naturist scene is in the UK. However - I'm happy to say - there are far too many to promote them all individually and so here is a complete list of all the events happening over just the next couple of weeks and big events taking place later. Enjoy! And don't forget that we are always looking for reports on great gatherings for the magazine and elsewhere...

40 swimmers and supporters will be heading to Le Havre in northern France tomorrow for this year's International Naturist Federation Swimming Gala, being hosted by the Fédération Française de Naturisme, says team leader and BN Sports Officer, Ian Munt I cant wait to catch up with all of our team again and put all our training into practice. Last year, with a smaller team, we took bronze and so are hoping for better this time round! As well as the competition, the weekend includes socia

We are heading back to the lovely Magnolias Natura, located in the south of Gran Canaria with all-year-round sunshine, perfect for Naturism! Our hosted BN Member breaks are a great way to meet like-minded British Naturism members and treat yourself to an all-important holiday. Our latest break is from Saturday 26th April for seven nights, in a one-bedroom bungalow with breakfast, daily. Airport transfers can be arranged - you will need to book your own flights to the island. Find

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

Globally-renowned Naturist bloggers, Nick and Lins (nakedwanderings.com) recently spent time in the UK and made three films about Naturism and nude activities. They also came to our Every Body festival and wrote a great blog about it. We also presented them with a British Naturism Certificate of Merit for services to Naturism. British Naturism were delighted to be given the opportunity to be the sponsors for the trip: Nick and Lins have over 100,000 subscribers to their You Tube channels, 2

We like to bring you news stories of forthcoming events - it spreads the word, encourages more people to book and shows just how vibrant the Naturist scene is in the UK. However - I'm happy to say - there are far too many to promote them all individually and so here is a complete list of all the events happening over just the next couple of weeks and big events taking place later. Enjoy! And don't forget that we are always looking for reports on great gatherings for the magazine and elsewhere...

Tickets have been selling well for this inaugural Saturday night social - don't miss out! Full menu and bar available - and plenty of good, nude company! Find out everything you need to know here

Regular readers will remember that in the last mention of our new swim at Withington baths, we referred to how it is looking likely that it would become a regular venue... well, that is looking even more likely now with swim dates reserved at the pool until the end of the year! Look out for more news in 2025. In the meantime, please do reserve your place for this Sunday's swim in this beautiful venue.

As we move into the colder months, it's time to look ahead to 2025 and take our Naturism campaigning to the next level! One of the big success stories this year has been TheNakedTruth, our social media campaign tackling common questions about Naturism. Now, we want YOU to help us build on that success! Join us at The Debate next week (Monday 21 October) as we discuss: 🔍 What do we wish people knew about Naturism? 💡 How can we introduce new ideas to spread the positive message of Natur

We like to bring you news stories of forthcoming events - it spreads the word, encourages more people to book and shows just how vibrant the Naturist scene is in the UK. However - I'm happy to say - there are far too many to promote them all individually and so here is a complete list of all the events happening over just the next couple of weeks and big events taking place later. Enjoy! And don't forget that we are always looking for reports on great gatherings for the magazine and elsewhere...

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 including a lot of free content. Join in our online events - from yoga to a pub quiz, and interviews to fitness classes. Read over one thousand articles on our news pages about a wide variety of Naturist and Naturist-related subjects Visit goodtimes.bn.org.uk and discover how amazing and vibrant our community is. Learn about our many ca

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

What a huge success it was for British Naturism when we held a naked visit to The Dorset Museum and Art Gallery in Dorchester in September! 45 eager members of British Naturism attended, together with 20 non-members, many of whom who said they would be looking for similar events in the future, writes Keith Bowman. It all started early in 2024 when member Ed thought the museum would be an ideal venue to hold a private viewing for Naturists - and he couldn’t have been more right. He had visit

As mentioned last week, tonight's The Forum Live was reserved for follow up and extra time for questions following yesterday's Annual General Meeting - but we managed to conduct all the business in the time allotted. The Forum Live will take a break tonight, therefore. Look out for news later in the week as to what to expect next Monday...  

Join host Helen Berriman, BN's Women's Officer, for a new episode of the podcast from British Naturism, dedicated to celebrating and empowering women in the Naturist community. Our podcast is created by women for women, although we warmly invite men to join us and listen as well. In each episode, we delve into insightful conversations, exploring various aspects of Naturism through the lens of womens' experiences. Whether you are a seasoned Naturist, new to the way of life or just intrigued,

We like to bring you news stories of forthcoming events - it spreads the word, encourages more people to book and shows just how vibrant the Naturist scene is in the UK. However - I'm happy to say - there are far too many to promote them all individually and so here is a complete list of all the events happening over just the next couple of weeks and big events taking place later. Enjoy! And don't forget that we are always looking for reports on great gatherings for the magazine and elsewhere...