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  1. Thanks to everyone who sent in their ‘lockdown’ images for our Summer 2020 issue. We’ve put together a big feature and crammed in as many as we can. So many of you told us it was a goal of yours to be pictured in BN magazine - glad to oblige! There are a large number of terrific features this time - covering the Solstice, discovering Naturism and BN, taking family to events and on holiday, Naturism as the solution to body-confidence, the legality of sunbathing in the garden, naked walking and mo
  2. British Naturism members will soon be receiving their copy of BN223, our Spring magazine and the first issue for 2020, read about: ·         A first naturist experience at the Alton Towers weekend ·         The huge amount and variety of events planned during 2020 ·         Health and well-being featuring naked yoga classes with an update from Leeds Naturists Yoga. ·         A BN member’s journey from newbie to nudie ·         A Naturist woman’s appearance on the Naked P
  3. British Naturism members will soon be receiving their copy of BN222, the Winter 2019 issue of our members magazine. It’s an extended issue so that we could fit everything in…read about: Our new relationship with the British Heart Foundation and in particular the Naked Heart Walk The huge amount and variety of events planned for 2020 Health and well-being via naked runs and naked yoga classes Updates from our campaigns including Women in Naturism and Sue’s report of wa
  4. Dip into our Autumn magazine, packed with reports celebrating the best of the Naturist year so far and inspiring highlights to come…   Inside, you’ll find: Visitor reports from NKD, the second outing for our youth and family festival; A look back at our biggest and best Nudefest yet; Accounts from around the country – from the 7th annual Gathering in Scotland, to the Brighton World Naked Bike Ride; An update on our resurgent Women in Naturism campaign; The reve
  5. Our Summer issue is now out… Highlights include: A round up of recent events including our record-breaking roller-coaster ride in Blackpool, National swimming gala, ‘Kiss and Tell’ and Royal Academy museum visits and our canal trip Women in Naturism - Leann swims for charity and Jooles and her team prepare to row the Atlantic naked A review of Channel 4’s Naked Beach An introduction to our new Families Officer Shân Three adult Naturists tell their stories
  6. Welcome to BN219! The first edition of the year and – wait a minute! Something’s different. The magazine looks super slick! That’s right, we’ve given the pages a makeover and, as (we hope) you’ll see, they look much better. It’s a new look for a new year*. *Definitely something to let your non-subscribing friends know about…     Highlights of this spruced-up Spring edition of the BN Magazine include: A packed news section including - Beating Brexit Blues by making
  7. Welcome to BN218: the feature-tastic final publication of a year that will go down in BN history as one of the biggest and best yet. Highlights of this winter edition of the BN Magazine include: A whole host of fantastic features ranging from Sue’s thoughts on becoming a Naturist; notes on a big year for BN and The Great British Skinny Dip; and Eastbourne’s many Naturist activities. From Skinny Dipping to Swimming Galas: Team BN bring home their biggest medal haul yet Looking
  8. Welcome to BN 217 - reflecting back on a quite incredible season, and packed full of the latest news, views and reviews from the world of Naturism and BN.  Included in this feature packed edition, we have: Great features including newcomer Lili, giving us her experiences and thoughts on Naturism and body image; Taylor competing in his first naked 5K; and a comprehensive list of the many benefits of Naturism Our usual round up of event reviews, including the new NKD Festival, Nudesto
  9. As always our members' quarterly magazine s a great read, full of news, views and reviews, all brought to life with full colour throughout.   If you are a member of BN you can download a digital copy - as well as all BN magazines back to 2004. In this issue we're covering: Get fit, get naked - we take a look at the many different opportunities there are to keep fit - from cycling to Yoga to Tai-Chi, there's a whole new world out there! A review of our Bournemouth and Blackpool weekends
  10. Welcome to BN 215 - fresh from the presses, and full of Naturist news, views and reviews!  If you are a member of BN you can download a digital copy - as well as all BN magazines back to 2004.  With spring round the corner, this issue not only looks back over recent events, but looks forward to the season ahead, and some of the big BN initiatives we are developing this year.  In this issue: We catch up on event reports, including Alton Towers 2017, the clothing optional performance of
  11. Welcome to another fun and feature filled edition of BN Magazine, which will be dropping onto your doormats soon, and is available for download by members. It is packed full of all the news and views from the world of British Naturism, the national organisation representing Naturists and Naturism in the UK.  Of course, this is the issue where we look back and reflect upon a summer season well spent, but it's also an upbeat forward look to what promises to be another spectacular year in 2018.
  12. BN 213 is now at the printers and will be despatched around the end of September. Prepare yourselves for a real treat - the issue is packed with the usual wide range of news, views and articles that show the vibrancy and fun of our world. In this issue: Catch up on a summer of fabulous events, including reports from Nudefest, The Gathering and the World Naked Bike Rides, among many others.  Looking ahead, check out our great events calendar for the next few months, including our range
  13. So, what delights do we have to occupy you in this issue?  Our articles include:  ”Don't put off till tomorrow what you can do today”, an appeal to those contemplating taking their first faltering steps into Naturism; What do non-Naturists actually think of us?  It's so rare to see anyone naked in public, is it any wonder that people reach for their phones to call the police?; Ever wanted to try naked hiking? The joys of enjoying the countryside free of clothing and a useful guide to be
  14. Your full colour round up of all that makes Naturism special is now available - yes BN211 for Spring 2017 is out.. In this edition: Health and fitness - a special feature on those innovators who are moving Naturism in new and exciting directions by introducing new activities to our world, such as naked Yoga, running and exercise classes. Alton Towers? Don't mind if we do! Read all about the fantastic 10th BN weekend enjoying the wonderful facilities and atmosphere. We meet ou
  15. The roar of the presses and the smell of ink can only mean one thing - yes, BN210 is out now! As ever it's a great read that captures all that makes Naturism special.  From the smiling faces on the cover, right through to the back pages, it's packed full of news, reviews and articles of interest.  Some of this issue's highlights (and there really are lots!) are: Full reports from a summer of great events - we've got Nudefest, Bare all for Polar Bears and Party in the Stark, among several
  16. It's here!  The latest issue of BN Magazine is packed full of features, reviews and experiences from the world of Naturism - and with a season like no other behind us, there is a huge amount to read!  In this issue we have: Thought provoking articles on what's it like being a child in Naturism; why are we not using the media properly to get rid of the 1960s attitudes; young Nina on working and living in the nude at Finca Natura and the recently launched 'Children Deserve Better' report. The
  17. BN208 is out now! As ever, it's a packed read, full of news, views and reviews, including: Updates on our ground-breaking Great British Skinny Dip weekend Event reports from Blackpool, Bournemouth and the National Swimming Gala Great feature articles Details of forthcoming events from the packed 2016 calendar. Reports on the recent BN members' holidays to Gran Hotel Natura and Rotterdam A focus on southern Europe and UK holidays - including a new resort
  18. As ever, BN 207 is a real treat, packed with news, reviews and updates from the Naturist world and richly illustrated with colour photographs. In this issue: Catch up on recent events in our full reports from Alton Towers and the international swimming gala. Find out more about our flagship 'Women in Naturism' campaign and how you can help. The Great British Skinny Dip is happening this 'Septembare'! There's an update about how this event is shaping up and how you can help t
  19. The winter issue of BN Magazine is now out! It’s free to members. As always, it's a great read and is full of news and views from the world of Naturism. In this issue: The Great British Skinny Dip Event reports, including Nudefest and 'Bare All for Polar Bears'. Big Days Out in 2016 as it stands at present A new photographic project about Naturism by fashion photographer Amelia Allen Campaigning update Travel, including France, the Czech Republic, Thaila
  20. BN205, the Autumn 2015 edition of our magazine, is packed full of news, views and features from the fabulous world of Naturism. With event reports, articles, holiday information, along with a comprehensive guide to clubs, swims and events, it is a great read, from cover to cover. In this issue, we have a full report from our recent highly successful 'Women in Naturism' weekend, along with one couple's experience of telling their friends about their Naturism. Regular columnist Roni also offe
  21. BN204, Summer 2015 is another comprehensive review of the world of Naturism both at home and abroad, with news, views, articles and features, holiday and event reports and the most detailed listing anywhere of big and small events, clubs, swims, contacts and more. Articles and features include an overview of our Women in Naturism promotion and more stories from ladies about how they found Naturism – plus a male perspective; a focus on Naturism as everyday conversation in which we give you t
  22. Our first issue of 2015 is, as ever, jam packed with great articles from the world of Naturism. You’ll find information – and brilliant articles - on our promotional initiatives including the very special ‘Women in Naturism’ project, our professionally created academic health and wellbeing survey, and the return of the Great British Skinny Dip. Holidays this time focuses on Spain and her islands, with a wide range of places and locations being reported on, with plenty of great pictures. The
  23. · We feature a round up of many of the fantastic events of the summer including Nudefest · Read an in-depth interview with Laura Dodsworth, founder of the Bare Reality project · Find out about the three new BN Members’ Holidays announced for 2015 – open for booking now · France is our featured destination – be inspired by others’ holiday stories · We report from the INF Congress in Ireland Plus more features and articles, news and information from the UK and beyond,
  24. After the euphoria of our 50th Anniversary issue, the magazine that starts our second 50 years is now out! BN201 is full of good stuff about Naturism in the UK and beyond. We feature long haul holidays – to North and Central America, and the Caribbean to name a few, plus reports on hiking in Germany and the BN Members’ Holiday to El Portús. There is a round-up of many of the great Naturist events that have already taken place this summer and the story of how BN overturned the
  25. In celebration of our 50th anniversary, BN200, the summer 2014 issue of our quarterly magazine is a ‘souvenir’ edition with a special cover and a big section dedicated to the anniversary, which includes a timeline of our history. We’re trialling some new layouts and have completely refreshed and revised the listings section to make it easier to find events, clubs and contacts. In addition, there’s a great feature interview with Ruth Rogers from body image champions Body Gossip, articles from tw

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