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Events this weekend - and beyond!

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. Enjoy! And don't forget that we are always looking for reports on great gatherings for the magazine and elsewhere...
 
The Big Quiz
January 19
Test your knowledge in this friendly quiz.
Online
 
Ladies Only Swim
January 19
Ladies only, clothing optional, privately owned pool with Jacuzzi, sauna & showers. Limited to 20 places
Norfolk
 
WSC Chepstow Swim
January 19
The WSC swim, sauna and steam room sessions takes place every Friday night.
Monmouthshire
 
Watford Swims
January 19
Join us at our Friday night swim to enjoy 'The WNSC Friday Feel Good Factor'! 
Hertfordshire
 
Naked Pub Night
January 19
INA & INF members welcome to our virtual bar to socialise with like-minded naturists.
Online
 
MNSC Swim
January 20
A couples & single ladies friendly swim plus sauna & steam rooms.
Suffolk
 
South Forest swim at Edwinstowe
January 20
Family swim with pools, flume, sauna & Jacuzzi, but pre book and limited to 60 attendees.
Nottinghamshire
 
Wirral Nats.
January 20
Early evening swim with ample facilities including main pool, water slide, sauna & steam rooms.
Cheshire
 
Spectrum Swim
January 20
Club meets most Saturdays at the Morris Centre in Birmingham: please contact the club before attending.
West Midlands
 
Southampton Swim
January 20
Family friendly evening swim, 6.30 to 8.30.
Hampshire
 
Mildenhall Swim
January 20
Swim 4.30 to 6pm with use of sauna.
West Suffolk
 
Ryedale Swim
January 21
Fortnightly swim, 3 to 5pm.
North Yorkshire
 
Nudie Dudie Swim
January 21
Swim starts at 3.30 at Llantwit Major Leisure Centre.
South Glamorgan
 
Noah’s Ark Swim
January 21
Weekly Sunday swims plus extra weekly activities, including Yoga, Pilates and life drawing.
Surrey
 
Forth Naturists Swim
January 21
Family swim with 25m & children’s pools, sauna & steam rooms plus sports hall.  Refreshments available.
East Lothian
 
South Wales Meet & Greet
January 21
Meals are available but please book by Friday 6pm, prior to event.
South Glamorgan
 
Torbay Sun Club @ Lamorna
January 21
Join us for an evening swim in Kingsteignton.
Devon
 
Potteries Swim
January 21
Over 18, then join us for a swim in a pleasant, friendly environment.
Staffordshire
 
Milton Keynes Meet-and-Greet
January 21
Meet on the third Sunday of the month, either Wetherspoon’s or we visit local naturist clubs.
Buckinghamshire
 
Sunday Swim
January 21
Scotland’s weekly naked swim, Turkish, sauna & yoga plus relaxation area.
Lanarkshire
 
Dover Swim
January 21
Evening swim at Dover Leisure Centre.
Kent
 
The Chat
January 23
Join us for an hour of chat and banter.
NI online
 
SANER Catch-up Call
January 24
Want to know what is happening or want to make a suggestion, then join our Zoom catch-up call.
Online
 
Bristol Naked Swim
January 24
We meet every Wednesday from 9 ‘till 10, everyone welcome to swim & chat.
Avon
 
Manchester Male Naturist Swim
January 25
All men welcome, regardless of sexuality or difference, to our Thursday evening swims.
Manchester
 
The Big Quiz
January 26
Test your knowledge in this friendly quiz.
Online
 
WSC Chepstow Swim
January 26
The WSC swim, sauna and steam room sessions takes place every Friday night.
Monmouthshire
 
Watford Swims
January 26
Join us at our Friday night swim to enjoy 'The WNSC Friday Feel Good Factor'! 
Hertfordshire
 
Naked Pub Night
January 26
INA & INF members welcome to our virtual bar to socialise with like-minded naturists.
Online
 
BN Squash Competition
January 27 & January 28
Book for each day and enjoy the hotel facilities but book before January 17.
Dorset
 
Torbay Sun Club @ Lamorna
January 27
Join us for an evening swim in Kingsteignton.
Devon
 
Sleaford Swim
January 27
Small pool, gym, squash courts, sauna & steam room.
Lincolnshire
 
NW Worsley Swim
January 27
Family friendly swim and meet up with sauna & steam rooms, massage & café.
Greater Manchester
 
Wirral Nats.
January 27
Early evening swim with ample facilities including main pool, water slide, sauna & steam rooms.
Cheshire
 
Spectrum Swim
January 27
Club meets most Saturdays at the Morris Centre in Birmingham: please contact the club before attending.
West Midlands
 
Noah’s Ark Swim
January 28
Weekly Sunday swims plus extra weekly activities, including Yoga, Pilates and life drawing.
Surrey
 
Severn Vale NSC
January 28
Two pools, cascading water feature, floats & beach balls are available, plus a sauna & steam rooms.
Gloucestershire
 
Sunday Swim
January 28
Scotland’s weekly naked swim, Turkish, sauna & yoga plus relaxation area.
Lanarkshire
 
Dover Swim
January 28
Evening swim at Dover Leisure Centre.
Kent
 
BN Squash Competition
January 27 & January 28
Book for each day and enjoy the hotel facilities but book before January 17.
Dorset
 
Bristol Naked Swim
January 31
We meet every Wednesday from 9 ‘till 10, everyone welcome to swim & chat.
Avon
 
Manchester Male Naturist Swim
February 1
All men welcome, regardless of sexuality or difference, to our Thursday evening swims.
Manchester
 
The Big Quiz
February 2
Test your knowledge in this friendly quiz.
Online
 
WSC Chepstow Swim
February 2
The WSC swim, sauna and steam room sessions takes place every Friday night.
Monmouthshire
 
Watford Swims
February 2
Join us at our Friday night swim to enjoy 'The WNSC Friday Feel Good Factor'! 
Hertfordshire
 
Naked Pub Night
February 2
INA & INF members welcome to our virtual bar to socialise with like-minded naturists.
Online
 
Sunnybroom Swim
February 3
Join us on the first Saturday of the month, year round.
Aberdeenshire
 
South Forest Swim
February 3
Early evening swim but book in advance as places limited to 60 people.
Nottinghamshire
 
Spectrum Swim
February 3
Club meets most Saturdays at the Morris Centre in Birmingham: please contact the club before attending.
West Midlands
 
Cardiff Coffee Group Meet Up
February 4
A clothing optional event to drink tea/coffee, chat & enjoy arts & crafts.
Glamorgan
 
ESN Swim at Seaford
February 4
A Sunday afternoon swim.
East Sussex
 
Ryedale Swim
February 4
Fortnightly swim, 3 to 5pm.
North Yorkshire
 
Noah’s Ark Swim
February 4
Weekly Sunday swims plus extra weekly activities, including Yoga, Pilates and life drawing.
Surrey
 
Forth Naturists Swim
February 4
Family swim with 25m & children’s pools, sauna & steam rooms plus sports hall.  Refreshments available.
East Lothian
 
Torbay Sun Club @ Lamorna
February 4
Join us for an evening swim in Kingsteignton.
Devon
 
Potteries Swim
February 4
Over 18, then join us for a swim in a pleasant, friendly environment.
Staffordshire
 
Sunday Swim
February 4
Scotland’s weekly naked swim, Turkish, sauna & yoga plus relaxation area.
Lanarkshire
 
Dover Swim
February 4
Evening swim at Dover Leisure Centre.
Kent
 
My thanks to David Smith for putting the list together... 
 
Photo by Hansjörg Keller on Unsplash

Naked Heart Walks - save the dates!

Leave your clothes behind and feel the breeze on your skin as you raise vital funds for the British Heart Foundation.
We've hit the ground running in 2024 with no less than five Naked Heart Walks already on the calendar - booking will open soon - keep an eye for details.
Get ready for:
Powderham Castle - Devon - Saturday 18 May
Leonardslee Gardens - W. Sussex - Saturday 15 June
Himalayan Gardens - Yorkshire - Saturday 29 June
NEW for 2024! Cwm Weeg Gardens - Powys - Saturday 6 July
Bishampton - Worcester - Sunday 21 July 
We're looking to build the programme and so if you have an idea for a venue, please let us know!
All Naked Heart Walkers will receive:
• A BHF medal at the end of the walk.
• A fundraising pack and regular emails to keep them on track.
• Full support from the British Heart Foundation to help them reach their target.
Heart and circulatory diseases are the world’s biggest killers, and they can affect any of us, including you. But thanks to the research the British Heart Foundation is funding, there is hope. By backing the brightest scientific minds, we have the power to find treatments and cures that could make the difference between your parents living to old age or not, your friend making it to graduation or not, your sister being a phone call away or not.
These events are bold, just like our ambition to fund the science that keeps millions of hearts beating. From the bottom of our hearts, thank you for signing up for the Naked Heart Walk and fundraising.
 
Image: Tim Linter

How to Talk about Naturism - part 3

Talking about Naturism and being open about our involvement in it helps to normalise social nudity.  Many people report feeling relieved that people around them know - and can be a real confidence-booster.  Bringing the subject up and knowing what to say can still sometimes be difficult and so we have created this set of suggestions to help you.
In Part 1 we identified a range of ways that you can introduce Naturism into conversation if you wish. In Part 2, we covered the sort of positive messages to include when trying to explain the appeal of Naturism to people you meet and now in Part 3 we look at how to handle the questions that people might ask.
 
Part 3: Dealing with challenges that might arise in conversation
Although we know that Naturism is great, people will sometimes challenge that view in conversation.  The challenges often come from misunderstandings of what Naturism is really about.  Although we want to talk about the positives of Naturism, it is useful to have good answers ready if challenged.
 
Naturism is Lawful
Simply being naked in a public place is not against the law, contrary to popular belief.  To put it simply, if it is lawful to do something clothed, it is also lawful to do it naked.
Naturists do understand that people have a range of views and want everybody to enjoy a good life.  For this reason, Naturists often choose to limit their activities to spaces that are private, are commonly used by Naturists, or where they will not frequently encounter others.  For example, many Naturists walk naked in the open countryside but would not do so in a busy town centre.  We make this choice because we are considerate and place high value on respecting the choices and feelings of others, rather than because it is not allowed.
 
Naturism is not about Sex
Despite what people imagine, a gathering of naked people does not make for a sexually charged environment.  People pay the fashion industry large amounts of money for suggestive clothing and undergarments because it is tease and suggestion that is sexy, not simple nudity. You won’t find provocative clothing at Naturist events, making them LESS sexualised than clothed gatherings.
 
Naturism is not Embarrassing
Once in a Naturist place, you soon get used to being amongst naked people and forget that nobody is wearing clothes.  It’s the clothed people that stand out.  What you look like is irrelevant.  No one stares at you or judges your appearance – it’s all about feeling good about yourself.  Nudity is not normally mandatory, and people will put something on if the weather turns colder.
 
Children in Naturism are Happy, Well-Adjusted, and Safe
Young children don’t care if they are wearing clothes or not, it’s adults who make them get dressed.  Children of Naturist families grow up with a better understanding of what people really look like and enjoy a relaxed, outdoor life.  Children are safer in Naturist environments as they are never allowed to attend unaccompanied, always being supervised by parents or guardians. Many adult Naturists today grew up in Naturist families and now bring up their own families with the same values.

The Forum Live Debate – Our goals and plans for 2024

The Forum Live Debate has been the engine behind much of what British Naturism is doing.  In the second half of 2023 alone we discussed prospective campaigns, discussion that led to us launching several new campaigns for this year, many of which are already well developed.  We discussed how to talk about Naturism, a discussion that was distilled into the recent set of articles and will soon be available in the downloads.

We kick off 2024 by thinking about personal aspirations.  What are our individual aims for 2024?  For some that might be involvement with some of the campaigns to promote Naturism.  For others it might be a new adventure on a big holiday.  or going to a new event or even that you are looking forward to or returning to.  Of course, there is also Challenge 60 to mark our 60th anniversary. Are you taking part in the challenges, and which is the one you are most excited about?

Sharing our thoughts will hopefully allow us to inspire each other and share tips for how to get the most out of experiences.  
See you there - join the session on the night over in the BN shop
 

Eventbrite Report a 32% Surge in the Appetite for Naked Events

The 2023 Eventbrite marketing report has revealed a fascinating surge in interest in nude recreation.
Eventbrite is a global ticketing platform selling 300 million tickets per year for events ranging from music festivals to marathons to charity fundraisers - including our own Naked Heart Walks. As such, it is one of the largest mainstream ticket providers.
Eventbrite’s 2023 analysis of trends reported “UK events mentioning the word ‘naked’ (like naked yoga, for example), jumped 32% in attendance” from January 2022 to 2023.
While British Naturism events have seen similar growth in interest over this period, our own data are modest in scale and effectively report interest within the existing Naturist community.  Obtaining information on the views of the wider public can be difficult and often relies on anecdotes.  The Eventbrite data are large scale and cross-sectional, and this rare insight reports a change in attitude across society.
The change comes as no surprise as people seek to reclaim their bodies and find solutions to their personal discontent with the skin they live in.  Mental health difficulties are at an all-time high and people are increasingly finding that shedding their clothes to spend time with others and reconnect with their bodies can provide part of a solution.  During the interval covered by the Eventbrite analysis, our own work with media such as The Guardian reported the appetite for nude events. It seems that event organisers have been recognising the demand and that people have seized the opportunities.
We would not be surprised to see the number of events grow even further next year. Features such as Channel 4’s Naked Education really highlighted how much we can gain by accepting our bodies. Spending time naked is good for us and as it becomes more common, we can only hope that those positive effects are seen across society.

Events this weekend - and beyond!

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. Enjoy! And don't forget that we are always looking for reports on great gatherings for the magazine and elsewhere...
 
The Big Quiz
January 12
Test your knowledge in this friendly quiz.
Online
 
WSC Chepstow Swim
January 12
The WSC swim, sauna and steam room sessions takes place every Friday night.
Monmouthshire
 
Watford Swims
January 12
Join us at our Friday night swim to enjoy 'The WNSC Friday Feel Good Factor'! 
Hertfordshire
 
Naked Pub Night
January 12
INA & INF members welcome to our virtual bar to socialise with like-minded naturists.
Online
 
Wigton Swim
January 13
A monthly skinny dip at the Wigton Pool, booking advised
Cumbria
 
Sleaford Swim
January 13
Small pool, gym, squash courts, sauna & steam room.
Lincolnshire
 
TROC Monthly Swim & Gym
January 13
Monthly swim with available gym, please bring appropriate footwear & a towel.
Tyne & Wear
 
Wirral Nats.
January 13
Early evening swim with ample facilities including main pool, water slide, sauna & steam rooms.
Cheshire
 
Spectrum Swim
January 13
Club meets most Saturdays at the Morris Centre in Birmingham: please contact the club before attending.
West Midlands
 
Bircotes Swim
January 13
Swim or just stand in the shallow end & chat; play table tennis or badminton, or use the sauna.
South Yorkshire
 
Noah’s Ark Swim
January 14
Weekly Sunday swims plus extra weekly activities, including Yoga, Pilates and life drawing.
Surrey
 
Severn Vale NSC
January 14
Two pools, cascading water feature, floats & beach balls are available, plus a sauna & steam rooms.
Gloucestershire
 
Northampton Sun Group
January 14
Access to two swimming pools, a sauna, steam room, a plunge pool and Turkish hot rooms.
Northamptonshire
 
Sunday Swim
January 14
Scotland’s weekly naked swim, Turkish, sauna & yoga plus relaxation area.
Lanarkshire
 
Dover Swim
January 14
Dover Leisure Centre 8.30 to 9.30.
Kent
 
Bristol Naked Swim
January 17
We meet every Wednesday from 9 ‘till 10, everyone welcome to swim & chat.
Avon
 
Manchester Male Naturist Swim
January 18
All men welcome, regardless of sexuality or difference, to our Thursday evening swims.
Manchester
 
The Big Quiz
January 19
Test your knowledge in this friendly quiz.
Online
 
Ladies Only Swim
January 19
Ladies only, clothing optional, privately owned pool with Jacuzzi, sauna & showers. Limited to 20 places
Norfolk
 
WSC Chepstow Swim
January 19
The WSC swim, sauna and steam room sessions takes place every Friday night.
Monmouthshire
 
Watford Swims
January 19
Join us at our Friday night swim to enjoy 'The WNSC Friday Feel Good Factor'! 
Hertfordshire
 
Naked Pub Night
January 19
INA & INF members welcome to our virtual bar to socialise with like-minded naturists.
Online
 
MNSC Swim
January 20
A couples & single ladies friendly swim plus sauna & steam rooms.
Suffolk
 
South Forest swim at Edwinstowe
January 20
Family swim with pools, flume, sauna & Jacuzzi, but pre book and limited to 60 attendees.
Nottinghamshire
 
Wirral Nats.
January 20
Early evening swim with ample facilities including main pool, water slide, sauna & steam rooms.
Cheshire
 
Spectrum Swim
January 20
Club meets most Saturdays at the Morris Centre in Birmingham: please contact the club before attending.
West Midlands
 
Southampton Swim
January 20
Family friendly evening swim, 6.30 to 8.30.
Hampshire
 
Ryedale Swim
January 21
Fortnightly swim, 3 to 5pm.
North Yorkshire
 
Nudie Dudie Swim
January 21
Swim starts at 3.30 at Llantwit Major Leisure Centre.
South Glamorgan
 
Noah’s Ark Swim
January 21
Weekly Sunday swims plus extra weekly activities, including Yoga, Pilates and life drawing.
Surrey
 
Forth Naturists Swim
January 21
Family swim with 25m & children’s pools, sauna & steam rooms plus sports hall.  Refreshments available.
East Lothian
 
South Wales Meet & Greet
January 21
Meals are available but please book by Friday 6pm, prior to event.
South Glamorgan
 
Torbay Sun Club @ Lamorna
January 21
Join us for an evening swim in Kingsteignton.
Devon
 
Potteries Swim
January 21
Over 18, then join us for a swim in a pleasant, friendly environment.
Staffordshire
 
Milton Keynes Meet-and-Greet
January 21
Meet on the third Sunday of the month, either Wetherspoon’s or we visit local naturist clubs.
Buckinghamshire
 
Sunday Swim
January 21
Scotland’s weekly naked swim, Turkish, sauna & yoga plus relaxation area.
Lanarkshire
 
Dover Swim
January 21
Evening swim at Dover Leisure Centre.
Kent
 
The Chat
January 23
Join us for an hour of chat and banter.
NI online
 
SANER Catch-up Call
January 24
Want to know what is happening or want to make a suggestion, then join our Zoom catch-up call.
Online
 
Bristol Naked Swim
January 24
We meet every Wednesday from 9 ‘till 10, everyone welcome to swim & chat.
Avon
 
Manchester Male Naturist Swim
January 25
All men welcome, regardless of sexuality or difference, to our Thursday evening swims.
Manchester
 
The Big Quiz
January 26
Test your knowledge in this friendly quiz.
Online
 
WSC Chepstow Swim
January 26
The WSC swim, sauna and steam room sessions takes place every Friday night.
Monmouthshire
 
Watford Swims
January 26
Join us at our Friday night swim to enjoy 'The WNSC Friday Feel Good Factor'! 
Hertfordshire
 
Naked Pub Night
January 26
INA & INF members welcome to our virtual bar to socialise with like-minded naturists.
Online
 
BN Squash Competition
January 27 & 28
Book for each day and enjoy the hotel facilities but book before January 17.
Dorset
 
Torbay Sun Club @ Lamorna
January 27
Join us for an evening swim in Kingsteignton.
Devon
 
Sleaford Swim
January 27
Small pool, gym, squash courts, sauna & steam room.
Lincolnshire
 
Wirral Nats.
January 27
Early evening swim with ample facilities including main pool, water slide, sauna & steam rooms.
Cheshire
 
Spectrum Swim
January 27
Club meets most Saturdays at the Morris Centre in Birmingham: please contact the club before attending.
West Midlands
 
Worsley Swim
January 27
Family friendly early evening swim with sauna & steam rooms, café and massages available.
Greater Manchester
 
Noah’s Ark Swim
January 28
Weekly Sunday swims plus extra weekly activities, including Yoga, Pilates and life drawing.
Surrey
 
Severn Vale NSC
January 28
Two pools, cascading water feature, floats & beach balls are available, plus a sauna & steam rooms.
Gloucestershire
 
Sunday Swim
January 28
Scotland’s weekly naked swim, Turkish, sauna & yoga plus relaxation area.
Lanarkshire
 
Dover Swim
January 28
Evening swim at Dover Leisure Centre.
Kent
 
 
My thanks to David Smith for putting the list together... 
 
Photo by Hansjörg Keller on Unsplash

Diving into 2024 with the Great British Skinny Dip!

Despite the dismal weather, it’s time to think about the Great British Skinny Dip (GBSD) again. This is its 9th year and - even more exciting - 2024 is British Naturism’s 60th anniversary. Time to strip off and get in the water!
 
First, let’s remind ourselves why the GBSD has been going for so long and why it’s drawing ever more interest.
From mental health and body positivity to raising your heart rate and just feeling the rush of being alive, there are lots of health benefits to being naked. The Great British Skinny Dip raises funds for the nation’s largest heart charity, the British Heart Foundation, which helps power the nation’s heartbeats. Let’s face it – it’s just fun!  
Team GBSD set a target to list 250 GBSD events for 2024 and contacted many venues. Not surprisingly, there was an incredibly positive response - and we now have nearly 450 swims listed on our dedicated website greatbritishskinnydip.co.uk. Don’t forget that you can also sign up via that site for our GBSD newsletter.
 
We’re also looking to create more GBSD events at new venues this year. If you know of any venues that we could approach to host a skinny dip and/or you need advice for making approaches,  please make contact with us at: skinnydip@greatbritishskinnydip.co.uk.
 
Another fruitful connection could be with wild swimming groups following our successful Autumn venture at Blackburn, Lancashire with the ‘Lancashire Otters.’ There are reported to be over 3.5 thousand open water groups nationwide, with women making up over 70% of members.
 
Also on the agenda: another ‘Great British Synchronised Skinny Dip,’ on a date in the summer yet to be decided, as a national fundraiser for the British Heart Foundation and to make it a no-brainer for venues to join in with minimal effort.
 
We’ve got a lot on our plate – and we’re looking at you, the Naturist community, to help us make these ideas a reality!
 

Support our Advertisers!

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 but we want to encourage you to check them out. Advertising space is taken by Naturists for Naturists. Let’s support each other and make sure those businesses thrive!
Don’t forget to look at the listings on our holidays page.  
Our friends will really appreciate you clicking on their adverts on this site and visiting their websites. We know they are all ready, willing and able to handle your enquiries about the holidays you may take in the future. 
Thanks to all of them for the financial support they give us which helps us in the furtherance of Naturism in the UK. 
If you are a potential advertiser, here are the details of how to advertise. 
 
Photo by Tânia Mousinho on Unsplash

The BIG Sunfolk Silent Auction - result

Thanks to everyone who entered - and to both Cypress Cove and Bare Necessities Tour & Travel for donating such generous prizes.
We're delighted to reveal that we raised a stonking £3, 545.00!
Follow the link below to find out more about the auction and how the proceeds will be used - oh, and look out for another opportunity to win prizes soon!
https://www.bn.org.uk/news/information/about-bn/the-big-sunfolk-silent-auction-r1488/

The Forum Live - interviewing Magnolias Natura

Join me again next Monday (15 January) as I talk to Jason Hatherill, owner of the pre-eminent Naturist resort in the Canary Islands, Magnolias Natura.
Jason was born in the UK and was a teacher in the east end of London for 23 years.  In 2015 he moved to Gran Canaria in search of something different and a quieter life. In 2016 he became the co-owner and Director of Mareu Hoteles and leads a team of thirty staff in two holiday resorts one of which is Magnolias Natura - a nude resort since 2002. Jason believes in getting the basic things right – friendly staff, cleanliness, competitively priced accommodation set in attractive gardens with good quality food and beverages. He is a member of British Naturism.
We'll hear more about the resort and its history, its facilities and why it - and Gran Canaria - make a great place for a Naturist holiday. We'll be treated to some images too.
Magnolias Natura has also been a destination for BN Member Holidays with another to come in the Spring of 2024 which is sold out, but we'll be launching a new one soon for the early Autumn!
All BN online 'community' events are open to all BN members and members of overseas federations. Join the session here.
If you're not a member, come and find out how to change that - and seriously enhance your life in the process!

BN Swimming Gala and Festival of Sport - save the date!

We're pleased to let you know that the British Naturism National Swimming Gala will take place in Hertfordshire on Saturday 20th April. Booking will be open soon, but please mark your diaries!
This year, the swimming competition (for which you can qualify to represent your country!) will also include other activities - our new 'Festival of Sport'. Details will be announced soon.
 
Image by Mark Berry

How to Talk about Naturism - part 2

Talking about Naturism and being open about our involvement in it helps to normalise social nudity.  Many people report feeling relieved that people around them know - and can be a real confidence-booster.  Bringing the subject up and knowing what to say can still sometimes be difficult and so we have created this set of suggestions to help you.
In Part 1 we identified a range of ways that you can introduce Naturism into conversation if you wish.  Now, in Part 2, we cover the sort of positive messages to include when trying to explain the appeal of Naturism to people you meet.
 
Positive messages to engage people’s interest
We practise Naturism because it is fun and good for us, that is the message we need to pass on.  People may challenge your choice, but you don’t need to deal with that until it happens.  Many people just want to hear the interesting stories so keep it positive and keep it simple.
 
Naturism is Fun
“A change is as good as a rest.”
Taking off our clothes and letting go of our day-to-day troubles just makes us feel good.  Most people want to reclaim their freedom, reconnect with nature, and socialise with those with similar attitudes.  Naturism gives us all of that.  Furthermore, people often enjoy the excitement of doing something new, that is why most people have skinny dipping on their bucket list.
 
Naturism is Normal
“If we were supposed to be naked, we’d have been born that way ... oh.”
Naturists are just ordinary people who choose not to wear clothes when the weather and circumstances are appropriate.  Other than being nude, our activities are no different from what most people do in their leisure time.  We’re not anti-clothes, we just know they are not always essential.
 
Why get Dressed to get Wet?
We all know that struggling with a wet costume in a swimming pool changing room is a miserable experience.  Swimmers and sunbathers wear little more than we do, so costumes are worn by tradition, rather than for a logical reason.  Everyone should try skinny-dipping once in their lives, once you’ve tried it, you’ll never want to wear a costume again.
 
Naturism is Good for You
Naturism makes us feel better about our own appearance. There is no such thing as the perfect body and we’re all unique.  Spending time naked helps us de-stress and improves our mental health – this has been proven in scientific studies!  Spending just 40 minutes in a nude environment makes people happy, and living with a relaxed attitude to nudity increases our self-confidence.
 
You don’t need the body of a film star, model or a super-fit athlete to have worth.  In a Naturist place you soon realise that nobody is looking at you, and that we have people of every possible body shape and age.
 
Naturism Reinforces Equality and Respect
The media continually shows us images of the “perfect” body, it can be a real blow to our own body confidence.  Naturists quickly find that nobody cares if they don’t have the body of a supermodel, so the problem goes away.  Furthermore, women, in particular, are objectified throughout their lives as a result of society’s obsession with appearance.  Women find that they are not harassed, feel more confident and safer in Naturist environments because Naturism is built on respect and the fantasy of the perfect body has disappeared.
 
Naturism Builds Trust
In everyday life we profile people by their clothes and accessories and, in turn, hide our own personalities behind our appearance.  When we are naked, we are more open and get to know people for who they are, not what they are.  Therefore, Naturists are often more willing to engage in conversation and welcome newcomers, and strong friendships grow quickly.
 
Naturism is Popular
Millions of people around the world have discovered the fun and self-confidence to be found in Naturism.  British Naturism’s IPSOS survey (2022) revealed that there are almost seven million Naturists in the UK.  There are thousands of holiday resorts and other places to go to around the world.  One fifth of people have been skinny dipping and one third have sunbathed or spent time at home naked - even if they don’t think of it as ’Naturism’.  It is the same thing and the label really doesn’t matter.
 
Naturism Benefits all of Society
Naturism is built on respect and most Naturists are keen to reconnect to nature – the clue is in the name!  That means many things Naturists do benefit everybody.  Naked charity walks for the British Heart Foundation have been running for years.  Many Naturists support wildlife and protect the environment by taking part in naked beach cleans or conservation work.  Finally, Naturists campaign for freedom of choice, advancing equality and the promotion of respect across society.  The campaigning work improves the quality of life for everybody, not just Naturists.
 
Click here for 'How to Talk about Naturism - part 1'
Click here for 'How to Talk about Naturism - part 3'

BN Women in Focus Podcast - new episode

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 aim to educate and inspire. We highlight the experiences, challenges, and triumphs of women in Naturism. Promoting body acceptance and self love, we explore how women across the planet have shed their clothes and freed up their minds, leading them toward a more fulfilling life in all areas; one that no longer keeps them restricted - emotionally, mentally, physically, and in all other ways.
Episode two is available to listen to now and features Fiona Discombe a long-term Naturist, hotelier and nude health campaigner.
The BN Women in Focus podcast is available on the following platforms: 
https://open.spotify.com/show/6HtAQzJKLzJenc3Jjm9W3O
https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/d0d17b7b-51c3-4caa-b890-9c8355289c9f/women-in-focus
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/women-in-focus/id1717263257
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1Y4MelgLcBpA89zbKw7m_UW3xT4_1WZ6

Tank Space Naked Photography Experience

Have you ever wanted an otherworldly Naturist experience?  On the 4th February, that is exactly what we will be doing as British Naturism takes over Tank Space, the UK’s foremost water photography studio.  Tank Space features a 10,000L dive tank where you can be photographed underwater and a 380sqft rain area so you can literally go dancing naked in the rain, but the rain is warm and it will be captured on camera.  Based near Mansfield, Tank Space is frequently used for music videos and television production, so this is a once in a lifetime Naturist experience.
If you want a photograph of you that is unlike any other you have, British Naturism’s official photographers will be on hand to capture images to be passed on to you.  If you are a photographer, you can book to photograph a friend or partner, or use one of our volunteer model’s who will be available.  In either case, British Naturism’s photographers will be around to offer advice on setting up your camera should you need it.
Whether you are in front of or behind the lens, you should come away with some wonderful souvenirs of a unique experience.
Places can be booked through the shop and are expected to sell quickly, so act fast to join us.
 

Events this weekend - and beyond!

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. Enjoy! And don't forget that we are always looking for reports on great gatherings for the magazine and elsewhere...
 
The Big Quiz
January 5
Test your knowledge in this friendly quiz.
Online
 
WSC Chepstow Swim
January 5
The WSC swim, sauna and steam room sessions takes place every Friday night.
Monmouthshire
 
Watford Swims
January 5
Join us at our Friday night swim to enjoy 'The WNSC Friday Feel Good Factor'! 
Hertfordshire
 
Naked Pub Night
January 5
INA & INF members welcome to our virtual bar to socialise with like-minded naturists.
Online
 
Wirral Nats.
January 6
Early evening swim with ample facilities including main pool, water slide, sauna & steam rooms.
Cheshire
 
Spectrum Swim
January 6
Club meets most Saturdays at the Morris Centre in Birmingham: please contact the club before attending.
West Midlands
 
Nothing on on a Saturday Night
January 6
Monthly swim open to non-members, just turn up and enjoy then retire to a local pub to finish off the night.
Lancashire
 
South Forest swim at Edwinstowe
January 6
Family swim with pools, flume, sauna & Jacuzzi, but pre book and limited to 60 attendees.
Nottinghamshire
 
Cardiff Sunday Meet Up
January 7
A friendly, clothing optional meet up so bring along that undecided friend.
Glamorgan
 
ESN swim at Seaford
January 7
East Sussex
 
Ryedale Swim
January 7
Fortnightly swim, 3 to 5pm.
North Yorkshire
 
Noah’s Ark Swim
January 7
Weekly Sunday swims plus extra weekly activities, including Yoga, Pilates and life drawing.
Surrey
 
Forth Naturists Swim
January 7
Family swim with 25m & children’s pools, sauna & steam rooms plus sports hall.  Refreshments available.
East Lothian
 
Sunday Swim
January 7
Scotland’s weekly naked swim, Turkish, sauna & yoga plus relaxation area.
Lanarkshire
 
Stark Trekkers Challock
January 8
Join us for our first walk of 2024: 6 miles through magnificent woodland on the N. Downs.
Kent
 
Plymouth Swim
January 8
Monthly evening swim in Plympton Pool, swim or socialise with friends.
Devon
 
The Chat
January 9
Join us every other Tuesday evening at 7.30 for an hour of chat and banter.
NI Online
 
Bristol Naked Swim
January 10
We meet every Wednesday from 9 ‘till 10, everyone welcome to swim & chat.
Avon
 
Manchester Male Naturist Swim
January 11
All men welcome, regardless of sexuality or difference, to our Thursday evening swims.
Manchester
 
The Big Quiz
January 12
Test your knowledge in this friendly quiz.
Online
 
WSC Chepstow Swim
January 12
The WSC swim, sauna and steam room sessions takes place every Friday night.
Monmouthshire
 
Watford Swims
January 12
Join us at our Friday night swim to enjoy 'The WNSC Friday Feel Good Factor'! 
Hertfordshire
 
Naked Pub Night
January 12
INA & INF members welcome to our virtual bar to socialise with like-minded naturists.
Online
 
Wigton Swim
January 13
A monthly skinny dip at the Wigton Pool, booking advised
Cumbria
 
Sleaford Swim
January 13
Small pool, gym, squash courts, sauna & steam room.
Lincolnshire
 
TROC Monthly Swim & Gym
January 13
Monthly swim with available gym, please bring appropriate footwear & a towel.
Tyne & Wear
 
Wirral Nats.
January 13
Early evening swim with ample facilities including main pool, water slide, sauna & steam rooms.
Cheshire
 
Spectrum Swim
January 13
Club meets most Saturdays at the Morris Centre in Birmingham: please contact the club before attending.
West Midlands
 
Bircotes Swim
January 13
Swim or just stand in the shallow end & chat; play table tennis or badminton, or use the sauna.
South Yorkshire
 
Noah’s Ark Swim
January 14
Weekly Sunday swims plus extra weekly activities, including Yoga, Pilates and life drawing.
Surrey
 
Severn Vale NSC
January 14
Two pools, cascading water feature, floats & beach balls are available, plus a sauna & steam rooms.
Gloucestershire
 
Northampton Sun Group
January 14
Access to two swimming pools, a sauna, steam room, a plunge pool and Turkish hot rooms.
Northamptonshire
 
Sunday Swim
January 14
Scotland’s weekly naked swim, Turkish, sauna & yoga plus relaxation area.
Lanarkshire
 
Dover Swim
January 14
Dover Leisure Centre 8.30 to 9.30.
Kent
 
Bristol Naked Swim
January 17
We meet every Wednesday from 9 ‘till 10, everyone welcome to swim & chat.
Avon
 
Manchester Male Naturist Swim
January 18
All men welcome, regardless of sexuality or difference, to our Thursday evening swims.
Manchester
 
The Big Quiz
January 19
Test your knowledge in this friendly quiz.
Online
 
Ladies Only Swim
January 19
Ladies only, clothing optional, privately owned pool with Jacuzzi, sauna & showers. Limited to 20 places
Norfolk
 
WSC Chepstow Swim
January 19
The WSC swim, sauna and steam room sessions takes place every Friday night.
Monmouthshire
 
Watford Swims
January 19
Join us at our Friday night swim to enjoy 'The WNSC Friday Feel Good Factor'! 
Hertfordshire
 
Naked Pub Night
January 19
INA & INF members welcome to our virtual bar to socialise with like-minded naturists.
Online
 
MNSC Swim
January 20
A couples & single ladies friendly swim plus sauna & steam rooms.
Suffolk
 
South Forest swim at Edwinstowe
January 20
Family swim with pools, flume, sauna & Jacuzzi, but pre book and limited to 60 attendees.
Nottinghamshire
 
Wirral Nats.
January 20
Early evening swim with ample facilities including main pool, water slide, sauna & steam rooms.
Cheshire
 
Spectrum Swim
January 20
Club meets most Saturdays at the Morris Centre in Birmingham: please contact the club before attending.
West Midlands
 
Southampton Swim
January 20
Family friendly evening swim, 6.30 to 8.30.
Hampshire
 
Ryedale Swim
January 21
Fortnightly swim, 3 to 5pm.
North Yorkshire
 
Nudie Dudie Swim
January 21
Swim starts at 3.30 at Llantwit Major Leisure Centre.
South Glamorgan
 
Noah’s Ark Swim
January 21
Weekly Sunday swims plus extra weekly activities, including Yoga, Pilates and life drawing.
Surrey
 
Forth Naturists Swim
January 21
Family swim with 25m & children’s pools, sauna & steam rooms plus sports hall.  Refreshments available.
East Lothian
 
South Wales Meet & Greet
January 21
Meals are available but please book by Friday 6pm, prior to event.
South Glamorgan
 
Torbay Sun Club @ Lamorna
January 21
Join us for an evening swim in Kingsteignton.
Devon
 
Milton Keynes Meet-and-Greet
January 21
Meet on the third Sunday of the month, either Wetherspoon’s or we visit local naturist clubs.
Buckinghamshire
 
Sunday Swim
January 21
Scotland’s weekly naked swim, Turkish, sauna & yoga plus relaxation area.
Lanarkshire
 
 
My thanks to David Smith for putting the list together... 
 
Photo by Hansjörg Keller on Unsplash

The Forum Live - get fit in 2024!

...and we're back... next Monday, 8th January, I will have the pleasure of talking to the BN Naked Fitness team. We'll hear about how the classes became an instant hit during lockdown with Naturists from around the world delighted to feel part of a community (and keep fit and healthy) from wherever they were. We'll talk to class leaders about the sessions they run and how YOU can get involved.
In the meantime, don't forget 'Super Saturday' on 6th January when you can sample all the classes for free!
Join our session on the night over in the BN shop
 

How to Talk about Naturism - part 1

Talking about Naturism and being open about our involvement in it helps to normalise social nudity.  Many people report feeling relieved that people around them know - and can be a real confidence-booster.  Bringing the subject up and knowing what to say can still sometimes be difficult and so we have created this set of suggestions to help you. It includes three parts - look out for parts 2 and 3 soon!
Part 1: Good ways to introduce Naturism into conversation
Here are a few ideas that have been found to have a good effect.
Charity – Asking friends to sponsor you for charity is an easy opening because people often raise money by being sponsored to do something that is unusual or challenging.  All of British Naturism’s charity events are open to the general public and so if you get a positive reaction, you could invite people to join in!
Holidays – Everyone talks about their holidays and people are willing to listen.  Experience shows that people are even more interested when you tell them you found a nude beach while there.  It is well known that nudity is the norm at European spas and on many foreign beaches, so it may not surprise the people you tell as much as you think.
Signs and Slogans – Most of us have ornaments around our homes or slogans on our clothing.  References to Naturism in those signs or slogans creates the opportunity for friends to ask questions if they are curious.
One-to-one – Some people are intimidated in a group and find it easier to be open in conversation with just one other person.  If that is you, those heart-to-heart conversations can be a good opportunity to share your experience of Naturism.  You don’t need to “sell” Naturism, it’s all about ordinary, everyday conversation and sharing your experiences with a friend.
Social Media – We post all sorts of things on our social media, so it is easy to make references to Naturism or living naked.  Friends will often ask questions and start the conversation themselves if they are interested and simply ignore the posts if not.
Naturism is Fun – You can refer to Naturism in almost joking terms.  If the people you are with react negatively, you laugh it off and move on.  But if they react positively, even in joking terms themselves, you have just found common ground and a conversation that you can develop.
Negative Reactions – The most common reason people worry about being open about Naturism is fear of a negative reaction, whether from friends, family, or their employer.  That can happen, but it is far rarer than we fear.  Openness removes the risk of it being viewed as a “dirty secret” so is often safer.  Confidence that we are living a positive and respectable life can carry us a long way.
 
Finally, be aware of people’s reactions and adapt your approach to the circumstances.  You will notice that most of the suggested approaches put your audience in control, so you don’t fall out with people by pushing a point.  We are looking to share the best aspects of our lives with friends, not force others to accept our point of view.
Part 2 and Part 3 of 'How to talk about Naturism' can be found on these links.

Introducing Super Saturday - a full day of free Naked Fitness: get motivated for 2024!

New Year > New You? It is time to get motivated for 2024!
We have given you six days to empty your cupboards of Christmas treats. Now it's time to treat yourself and get fit and healthy for the New Year.
This Saturday 6th January we are hosting a FREE day of Naked Fitness sessions so that you can try an online Naked Fitness class and see what works for you.
 
09:15 - Meditation with Katherine 10:00 - Group Fitness with Roy 10:45 - Vinyasa Yoga with Georgia 11:30 - GroovX Sculpt with Jooles 12:15 - Zumba with Ian 13:00 - GroovX Flow with Jooles 13:45 - Ballet Barre with Sarah 14:30 - Low-intensity fitness with Roy 15:15 - Yin Yoga with Georgia  
If you like your session, you can then look to join a regular class either as PAYG or with one of our discounted memberships. Super Saturday is about pushing yourself to try something new.
 
Super Saturday is FREE - As with all our Naked Fitness classes, we ask that you have your camera on and that you are participating at all times. Each class is moderated by our online safety team.
 
See you Saturday! Click Here to book your classes.
 

Welcome to 2024 - and Challenge 60!

2024 is here and it is a big year for Naturism and British Naturism.  This year is the 60th anniversary of British Naturism and the centenary of club Naturism in the UK.  There is a lot going on this year to mark these milestones. Look out later this week for a news story about our big 2024 events!
But we don’t have to wait for summer to get involved! Naturism is about coming together as a community to make our lives better by shedding our clothes. To support that goal, we have created Challenge 60!  The aim is to try new things – or revisit activities we have done before, so we all have more fun and make new friends.  Challenges include sporting challenges and social challenges that could be achieved at our events, as well as in many other ways.  They include challenges to complete outside of formal events for those who want to take the initiative and also include challenges you can complete without leaving the house for those who prefer a quieter life.  There are also many challenges to share the joy you have found in Naturism and encourage friends to give it a go.  If you are a long-standing Naturist, this a great chance to have fun with friends.  If you are new to Naturism or not even a Naturist at all and just curious, this is an opportunity to dip your toe in for the first time.  The challenge list is attached below, you will find some things you can already do and if you want to do more you could attend one of our events or join British Naturism to gain more opportunities.
For those who are already members, there is the online challenge log, which is now open. You can download the log book from this news story - see below.  Here you can record your achievements and see how others are doing and compete with friends.  You will see that some challenges are first-time experiences while others are more accessible to those with a network of Naturist friends.  Therefore, you should find opportunities on the list whether you are new to Naturism or have been involved all your life.  We have also created a dedicated members’ gallery section to share your images of you completing challenges, and we will look to feature some of the success stories in BN magazine.
2024 looks like being a good year, we hope you will be part of it.
 
Challenge 60 log book.pdf

Keep Busy with BN over the holiday period!

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.
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 campaigns, including inspiring, first-person stories from Women in Naturism
Book your place at the wide variety of events already in place for 2024
Think about next year's holiday - check out our Featured Destinations
Follow us on social media - we're active on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter
Consider volunteering with British Naturism - checkout the volunteering pages on the BN website
Sign up for our regular newsletter and get information straight to your inbox
The members' side of our website is chock-full of interesting stuff. Naturists all over the country are currently discussing and debating a variety of topics - not all related to Naturism - and finding information, viewing event and other images, reading blogs
and more. It also contains a variety of interesting and useful downloads including full copies of BN Magazine back to 2004! There's even a guide on how to log in and use the members' section of the website, and a new Quickstart Guide to help you find your way around...
Not a member? It's easy to join...

The Forum Live - taking a break...

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 variety of BN subjects with a variety of BN people and teams, and two sessions where the interview was conducted actually live and in person.
Here's to the future...

The Vision and Mission of British Naturism

The purpose of British Naturism is to protect and promote Naturism.  Such a simple statement is easy to communicate but lacks the specific detail we need to guide our activities.  We can expand on the sentiment by defining both the overall Vision and more detailed Mission of British Naturism as follows:
British Naturism Vision Statement
The Vision of British Naturism is that:
Naturism is widely accepted throughout the UK. The benefits of Naturism are understood and the opportunities to practise Naturism and the numbers doing so are increasing.
British Naturism Mission Statement
The Mission of British Naturism is to:
1.    act as the national body responsible for the stewardship of Naturism in the United Kingdom and to represent the views of Naturists among local, national and international opinion formers;
2.    demonstrate the values of Naturism, set standards of behaviour and provide a safe environment for everyone to enjoy Naturism;
3.    promote Naturism and social nudity to the public, organisations and society at large;
4.    have a positive profile nationally, regionally and within local communities;
5.    provide information, advice and guidance about the practice and benefits of Naturism and social nudity;
6.    create, support and/or provide opportunities for individuals, couples and families to experience and practise Naturism through local Naturist clubs, group activities, events and social networking;
7.    build an inclusive community that empowers individuals who share the Naturist philosophy to interact with likeminded people;
8.    advance the health and wellbeing benefits of Naturism, including the benefits to body positivity, emotional, physical and mental health;
9.    promote membership and support the retention of existing members;
10.    provide, promote and manage opportunities for members to volunteer within the organisation;
11.    have a positive impact upon the lives of those with whom we engage;
It is reassuring that these objectives have changed very little over recent years or even decades, bringing confidence that they reflect our long-term philosophy.
 
Recent discussion concluded that all are important and that they are interconnected so each is needed to achieve the others.  There was strong consensus on the top three objectives for the next couple of years, and actions are being taken to address them:
A)    Create opportunities to practise Naturism (6)
a.    The reopening of Sunfolk in 2024 will provide a direct opportunity for participation.
b.    The club network around the country is much larger than a single location and work is to be undertaken to enhance the role of clubs.
c.    Events are perhaps the easiest experience to “pick up”, therefore the events portfolio will continue to grow with particular focus on geographical distribution.
d.    Swimming is the most common Naturist activity, therefore the Great British Skinny Dip will expand and provide more swimming opportunities.
e.    Opportunities for individuals are equally important; the Challenge 60 initiative will hopefully spur people to find opportunities as part of the community.
B)    Advance health, wellbeing and body-positivity (8)
a.    The portfolio of sporting activities is to be expanded, most notably through the evolution of the National Swimming Gala into a Festival of Sport.
b.    Work will continue to secure new venues for Naked Heart Walks.
c.    The EveryBody initiative launched successfully in 2023 and the template will be built upon, leaning heavily on the value of positive body image, and combining physical and mental health.
d.    New social media approaches will be used to communicate the wellbeing benefits of Naturism to non-Naturists.
e.    New opportunities to promote how Naturism can provide a holistic route to good health have been identified through trade shows.
C)    Stewardship of Naturism (1)
a.    A series of prospective Campaigns to normalise and increase the visibility of Naturism will run through 2024.
b.    Our presence on previously unused platforms, such as through the new Women in Naturism podcasts will be used to exert influence.
c.    Attempts will be made to forge even stronger relationships with groups with objectives sympathetic with those of British Naturism.
d.    With one of our former Directors already appointed Vice President of the International Naturist Federation and other opportunities to assume positions of influence before us, we will work to support the current progress at the international level.
e.    Opportunities to protect and promote Naturist values in the political arena will be sought.
 
Together, the work in the three focus areas will advance all 11 missions and provide a roadmap for Naturism to continue to grow over the next few years.  We can all be part of making this happen, be that through getting involved in the new campaigns, participating in something like Challenge 60, or just joining us at events.  So, whatever your appetite we hope you will jump in with us.

Events this weekend - and beyond!

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. Enjoy! And don't forget that we are always looking for reports on great gatherings for the magazine and elsewhere...
PLEASE CHECK BEFORE YOU GO THAT AN EVENT IS GOING AHEAD OVER THE HOLIDAY PERIOD.
 
The Big Quiz
December 15
Test your knowledge in this friendly quiz.
Online
 
Ladies Only Swim
December 15
Ladies only, clothes optional evening swim in a private pool with Jacuzzi, sauna & showers, onsite parking.
Norfolk
 
WSC Chepstow Swim
December 15
The WSC swim, sauna and steam room sessions takes place every Friday night.
Monmouthshire
 
Watford Swims
December 15
Join us at our Friday night swim to enjoy 'The WNSC Friday Feel Good Factor'! 
Hertfordshire
 
Naked Pub Night
December 15
INA & INF members welcome to our virtual bar to socialise with like-minded naturists.
Online
 
North West Worsley Swim
December 16
Family swim to enjoy warm pools, sauna & steam rooms and lounge for rest & refreshments.
Greater Manchester
 
Swim Bury St Edmunds
December 16
Swim plus sauna & steam rooms.
Suffolk
 
Spectrum Swim
December 16
Swim most Saturdays at the Morris Centre, Birmingham.
West Midlands
 
Wirral Nats.
December 16
A weekly swim with Wirral Naturist, Chester, with a 25m pool, water slide, sauna & steam rooms.
Cheshire
 
South Forest Swim
December 16
Limited availability so please pre book.
Nottinghamshire
 
Nudie Dudie Swim
December 17
Naturist swim at Llantwit Major Leisure Centre.
South Glamorgan
 
Noah’s Ark Swim
December 17
Weekly Sunday swims plus extra weekly activities, including Yoga, Pilates and life drawing.
Surrey
 
Forth Naturists Swim Haddington
December 17
Family swim with both 25m & children’s poos, sauna & steam rooms plus a sports hall & refreshments.
East Lothian
 
Indoor Badminton
December 17
Join Forth Naturists for a game of badminton at Haddington.
East Lothian
 
South Wales Meet & Greet
December 17
Early evening meet & greet with meals available. Please book by December 15.
South Glamorgan
 
Glasgow Swim
December 17
The swim offers naturists use of a 21m pool, Turkish suite, steam room, saunas and relaxation areas.
Lanarkshire
 
Plymouth Swim
December 18
Twice monthly, Monday evening swim in Plympton pool, for both lane swimming and socialising.
Devon
 
Bristol Swim
December 20
A new club which meets every Wednesday at Jubilee Pool, 9pm to 10pm.
Avon
 
Manchester Male Swim
December 21
Every Thursday evening but need to RSVP as numbers limited to 30 maximum.
Lancashire
 
The Big Quiz
December 22
Test your knowledge in this friendly quiz.
Online
 
WSC Chepstow Swim
December 22
The WSC swim, sauna and steam room sessions takes place every Friday night.
Monmouthshire
 
Watford Swims
December 22
Join us at our Friday night swim to enjoy 'The WNSC Friday Feel Good Factor'! 
Hertfordshire
 
Naked Pub Night
December 22
INA & INF members welcome to our virtual bar to socialise with like-minded naturists.
Online
 
The Chat
December 26
Tuesday team talk, join us for an hour of chat and banter about whatever you want.
On Line
 
Bristol Swim
December 27
A new club which meets every Wednesday at Jubilee Pool, 9pm to 10pm. PLEASE CONFIRM PRIOR TO ATTENDING.
Avon
 
The Big Quiz
December 29
Test your knowledge in this friendly quiz.
Online
 
WSC Chepstow Swim
December 29
The WSC swim, sauna and steam room sessions takes place every Friday night. PLEASE CONFIRM PRIOR TO ATTENDING.
Monmouthshire
 
Naked Pub Night
December 29
INA & INF members welcome to our virtual bar to socialise with like-minded naturists.
Online
 
New Year Skinny Dip
January 2
Clothing optional, noon skinny dip at Studland.  So bring along friends and partners.
Dorset
 
Bristol Swim
January 3
A new club which meets every Wednesday at Jubilee Pool, 9pm to 10pm.
Avon
 
Manchester Male Swim
January 4
Every Thursday evening but need to RSVP as numbers limited to 30 maximum.
Lancashire
 
The Big Quiz
January 5
Test your knowledge in this friendly quiz.
Online
 
WSC Chepstow Swim
January 5
The WSC swim, sauna and steam room sessions takes place every Friday night.
Monmouthshire
 
Watford Swims
January 5
Join us at our Friday night swim to enjoy 'The WNSC Friday Feel Good Factor'! 
Hertfordshire
 
Naked Pub Night
January 5
INA & INF members welcome to our virtual bar to socialise with like-minded naturists.
Online
 
Spectrum Swim
January 6
Club meets most Saturdays at the Morris Centre in Birmingham: please contact the club before attending.
West Midlands
 
Nothing on on a Saturday Night
January 6
Monthly swim open to non-members, just turn up and enjoy then retire to a local pub to finish off the night.
Lancashire
 
Cardiff Sunday Meet Up
January 7
A friendly, clothing optional meet up so bring along that undecided friend.
Glamorgan
 
ESN swim at Seaford
January 7
East Sussex
 
Ryedale Swim
January 7
Fortnightly swim, 3 to 5pm.
North Yorkshire
 
Noah’s Ark Swim
January 7
Weekly Sunday swims plus extra weekly activities, including Yoga, Pilates and life drawing.
Surrey
 
Forth Naturists Swim
January 7
Family swim with both a 25m & children’s pools, sauna & steam rooms plus sports hall.  Refreshments available.
East Lothian
 
Sunday Swim
January 7
Scotland’s weekly naked swim, Turkish, sauna & yoga plus relaxation area.
Lanarkshire
 
My thanks to David Smith for putting the list together... 
 
Photo by Hansjörg Keller on Unsplash

Announcing our 60th anniversary Jamboree weekend!

Continuing our theme this week of exciting things to look forward to in 2024, we're delighted to launch a brand new event, in a new location for Naturism, to celebrate 60 years of British Naturism!
Booking is now open for a four-night break in September at Baskerville Hall on the Welsh/Herefordshire border. There's 130 acres of grounds, a swimming pool, a sauna and even a night club! It's also the first time (that I can recall) that a BN event offers guests the choice of hotel accommodation and camping. There are even dormitories so we can make sure every taste and pocket is catered for.
Expect the usual BN event buzz - plenty of daytime activities and live entertainment at night.
Find out more and reserve your place over in the BN shop

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