News of the exciting interviews and topics coming up in the next few weeks to be announced soon!
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News and articles about BN and the wonderful world of Naturism
News of the exciting interviews and topics coming up in the next few weeks to be announced soon!
Wendover Walk
September 22
Join us for a 7 mile walk starting and finishing at Wendover.
Buckinghamshire
The Big Quiz
September 22
Test your knowledge in this friendly quiz.
Online
Club Naturel Swim
September 22
Afternoon & evening swims.
Norfolk
Watford Swims
September 22
Join us at our Friday night swim to enjoy 'The WNSC Friday Feel Good Factor'!
Hertfordshire
Naked Pub Night
September 22
INA & INF members welcome to our virtual bar to socialise with like-minded naturists.
Online
Badminton at TANDO
September 23
Join us for Badminton or go for a run, petanque, spikeball etc.
Tyne & Wear
Spectrum Swim
September 23
Swim most Saturdays at the Morris Centre, Birmingham.
West Midlands
Chester Swim
September 23
A weekly swim with the friendly Wirral Naturist with a 25m pool, water slide, sauna & steam rooms.
Cheshire
Curry Night at TANDO
September 23
Join us for this curry night, visitors can camp or rent a caravan or chalet.
Tyne & Wear
GBSD Didcot Wave Pool
September 23
An indoor pool with a wave machine, an open event.
Oxfordshire
Skinny Dip
September 24
It attracted 1217 dippers last year to this great sunrise charity dip, booking essential.
Northumberland
Arundel Lido Dare 2 Bare
September 24
Will there be a BBQ?
West Sussex
Noah’s Ark Swim
September 24
Weekly Sunday swims plus extra weekly activities, including Yoga, Pilates and life drawing.
Surrey
Prested Hall Swim
September 24
Pool, sauna, steam room, loungers, summer garden area plus licenced Bistro.
Essex
Glasgow Swim
September 24
The swim offers naturists use of a 21m pool, Turkish suite, steam room, saunas and relaxation areas.
Lanarkshire
Walk & Skinny Dip
September 27
A clothing optional walk in the Lake District finishing with a skinny dip.
Cumbria
Aquasol Swim Bristol
September 27
We meet most Wednesdays at the Jubilee Pool
Avon
Natram walk Leith Hill
September 28
Join us for an 11 mile walk on Leith Hill near Dorking.
Surrey
Manchester Male Swim
September 28
Every Thursday evening but need to RSVP as numbers limited to 30 maximum.
Lancashire
Amsterdam Spa Break
September 29 to October 2
A Spa Break which includes hotel B&B plus a couple of trips to the city.
Holland
The Big Quiz
September 29
Test your knowledge in this friendly quiz.
Online
Club Naturel Swim
September 29
Afternoon & evening swims.
Norfolk
Watford Swims
September 29
Join us at our Friday night swim to enjoy 'The WNSC Friday Feel Good Factor'!
Hertfordshire
Naked Pub Night
September 29
INA & INF members welcome to our virtual bar to socialise with like-minded naturists.
Online
Strangers in Between
September 30
A clothing optional theatre outing & meet the star of the show.
London
Worsley Swim
September 30
Enjoy warm pools for swimming & exercise, sauna & steam rooms & a lounge with refreshments.
Greater Manchester
Virtual Golf Night
September 30
Join us for Virtual golf plus food and a bar, for beginners to seasoned golf pros.
Buckinghamshire
Spectrum Swim
September 30
Swim most Saturdays at the Morris Centre, Birmingham.
West Midlands
Chester Swim
September 30
A weekly swim with the friendly Wirral Naturist with a 25m pool, water slide, sauna & steam rooms.
Cheshire
Southampton Swim
September 30
Open event at the Oaklands Pool.
Hampshire
Cardiff Sunday Meet Up
October 1
This is a friendly coffee meet up and is clothing optional.
Glamorgan
Swim at Seaford
October 1
Join us for this Sunday afternoon swim.
East Sussex
Ryedale Swim
October 1
Fortnightly swim at Derwent Pool.
Yorkshire
Noah’s Ark Swim
October 1
Weekly Sunday swims plus extra weekly activities, including Yoga, Pilates and life drawing.
Surrey
Haddington Swim
October 1
With a 25m and children’s pools, sauna, steam room, sports hall and café.
East Lothian
Badminton Indoors
October 1
Join us for indoor badminton plus access to sauna and steam rooms or a swim, refreshments available.
East Lothian
The Potteries Swim
October 1
Join us at the Jubilee Baths for this evening swim.
Staffordshire
Glasgow Swim
October 1
The swim offers naturists use of a 21m pool, Turkish suite, steam room, saunas and relaxation areas.
Lanarkshire
Plymouth Swim
October 2
A Monday evening swim in Plympton Pool, lane swimming as well as for the less energetic or just socialise.
Devon
The Chat
October 3
Join us for an hour of chat and banter.
Online
Aquasol Swim Bristol
October 4
Join us at the Jubilee Pool.
Avon
Manchester Male Swim
October 5
Every Thursday evening but need to RSVP as numbers limited to 30 maximum.
Lancashire
Club Naturel Swim
October 6
Join us for either an afternoon or evening swim, or even both.
Norfolk
Naked Fitsteps
October 6
Join Caroline for a 90 minute special with a chance to dance your way into the night after.
Derbyshire
The Big Quiz
October 6
Test your knowledge in this friendly quiz.
Online
Watford Swims
October 6
Join us at our Friday night swim to enjoy 'The WNSC Friday Feel Good Factor'!
Hertfordshire
Naked Pub Night
October 6
INA & INF members welcome to our virtual bar to socialise with like-minded naturists.
Online
Sparkle Day
October 7
Spread some sparkle to raise funds for Brain Tumour Support & Macmillan Cancer Support.
Merseyside
Wirral Nats.
October 7
A weekly swim with the friendly Wirral Naturist with a 25m pool, water slide, sauna & steam rooms.
Cheshire
South Forest Swim
October 7
From 6.00pm, limited to 60 people so pre booking is recommended.
Nottinghamshire
Spectrum Swim
October 7
Swim most Saturdays at the Morris Centre, Birmingham.
West Midlands
Nothing On
October 7
Join us for a couple of hours in a warm, friendly and safe environment in the pool and seating area.
Lancashire
Noah’s Ark Swim
October 8
Weekly Sunday swims plus extra weekly activities, including Yoga, Pilates and life drawing.
Surrey
Northampton Sun Group
October 8
We have access to 2 swimming pools and use of the sauna and steam rooms.
Northamptonshire
Prested Hall Swim
October 8
Swimming pool, sauna & steam rooms, poolside loungers & licenced restaurant/bistro.
Essex
Glasgow Swim
October 8
The swim offers naturists use of a 21m pool, Turkish suite, steam room, saunas and relaxation areas.
Lanarkshire
Dover Naturists Swim
October 8
Join us for our first swim on the autumn / winter season.
Kent
My thanks to David Smith for putting the list together...
Photo by Hansjörg Keller on Unsplash
We extend a heartfelt invitation for you to take a break from the demands of modern life and consider Playa Sonrisa for your upcoming vacation. To sweeten the deal, we're thrilled to offer an exclusive 10% discount on your next reservation (new reservations only), applicable when booked by October 31, 2023. Just use the code "BN" during your booking process. Moreover, for those who choose to book using the "BN" code and plan a stay with us between November 1, 2023 and January 30, 2024, we're excited to treat you to a complimentary 50-minute beach massage. And yes, this enticing offer can be combined with any ongoing seasonal promotions.
The momentum of enhancements at Playa Sonrisa continues with these exciting updates:
First...
We're excited to introduce our freshly revamped website: https://playasonrisamexico.com. While we're retaining the convenience of booking through email or WhatsApp, our new online portal promises an even smoother booking experience. To provide you with greater payment flexibility, we're now accepting booking deposits via PayPal, Credit Card, or Zelle (US only).
Second...
Prepare your taste buds for a delightful journey at our reimagined restaurant, now known as Tiki Teal's! Recognizing your love for Cindy & Murph's culinary masterpieces, we're proud to introduce a full-time chef who will continue their legacy. Elevating the dining experience further, we're adding a brick oven and smoker to our kitchen. Join us on most Saturdays for an extraordinary culinary affair accompanied by live musical performances, open to both guests and the public.
Third...
Thrilling aquatic adventures are making a comeback as we reintroduce Naked Scuba Diving & Snorkeling Trips in collaboration with XCT Dive Shop in Xcalak. Additionally, we're elevating your lodging choices with renovations to the Garden Bungalows. To cater to your water exploration dreams, we've expanded the "Ask First Marina" with three new double kayaks.
But wait, there's still more to unfold! Our commitment to the Naturist community remains steadfast, and our goal is to ensure Playa Sonrisa remains a standout sanctuary for those seeking an escape from the modern world.
Join us as we embark on this exhilarating journey, embracing the essence of Playa Sonrisa while ushering in exciting new enhancements. Your idyllic retreat awaits.
It starts at 7.30 pm and our first quiz setter will be Steph so be prepared for a varied and entertaining quiz.
After the quiz is over feel free to stay and chat and catch up on all our summer experiences.
Find out how to access the session over in the BN shop and join in the discussion on the members' forum (log ins required)
Photo by Towfiqu barbhuiya on Unsplash
The season may be coming to an end, but we don't hibernate. There are many regular swims taking place around the country in the winter months - check out the BN calendar for details.
Don't find one in your area? Why not organise your own? We're happy to help!
If anyone fancies a day of wheelbarrowing top soil and wielding a rake then it would be great to welcome you. Working hours will be 10.00am to 3.00pm on both Saturday and Sunday.
If you can make it, please let me know - mark.walsh@bn.org.uk.
sunfolk.bn.org.uk
Photo by Ēriks Irmejs on Unsplash
Twenty-five people, men and women between the ages of 20s and 70s, made the journey for the event (e.g. from Berwick, Edinburgh, Ayr, Inverness) with several making a weekend of it to spend more time in this beautiful part of the country.
The sea was around 15°C (the warmest ever for this time of year) so our dippers were keen to get in the water, with many staying in and chatting for over 20 mins. The event was very relaxed and sociable with many friends meeting in person for the first time. The group also inspired others along the beach to strip off and take to the water. Unfortunately no dolphins or seals this time.
I was inspired to set up the event because there were no GBSD events nearby! I deliberately kept this event low key to see how the venue worked out. It turned out to be ideal so watch out for the next event in 2024. The date will be announced much further ahead and there will be more publicity to ensure that it is bigger and even better.
With thanks to the Findhorn Dunes Trust for giving us permission to use this section of beach which they own. On the day, £137 was raised and this has been donated to the trust to enable them to continue to care for this fragile environment. The event was also endorsed by the Findhorn Village Conservation Company.
We pitched in and found for them the majority of the people who would be involved and three out of the four locations - so much so that we get a mention in the films' descriptions on You Tube. Stella will be promoting it on social media and so please help by sharing the heck out of them on your accounts!
See the fourth film here - Cooking Au Naturel - Forage and check out parts 1, 2 and 3: Cooking Au Naturel - Swim - Cooking Au Naturel - Yoga - Cooking Au Naturel - Cycle
Winslet talks about how she has been body shamed throughout her career. This started in her breakthrough role in Titanic where she was targeted by directors and critics for doing a nude scene despite being “the wrong shape” and was told she should “settle for less”. Her reaction to this shaming was “I wasn’t going to take that shit from anyone” and she has been doing nude scenes throughout her career to stand up to such bullies.
We salute such commitment to body positivity. Many of us have experienced such scathing comments and know the harm such treatment does to our confidence and mental health. Young people in particular are suffering a body dysmorphia pandemic because parts of society tell them their own bodies are not good enough. It takes guts to stand up to such sneers on such a public stage as Winslet has done and we can all take inspiration from the way she has always fought for ownership of her body. There is no “wrong shape”. EveryBody is beautiful, it is our diversity that makes us magnificent as human beings.
So if you are being told that your body does not meet some arbitrary standard, remember that everybody is being told that, even movie stars and all that really matters is ourselves.
Stand up and be the incredible person that you are.
vogue.com/article/kate-winslet-lee-miller-october-cover-2023-interview
90th Birthday Celebrations
September 15 to September 17
Liverpool Sun & Air is 90 this year, join us for a weekend of celebrations including a Gala Dinner.
Merseyside
Club Naturel Swim
September 15
Fridays alternating between afternoons & evening swims.
Norfolk
The Big Quiz
September 15
The Big Quiz returns, a few questions to test you & knowing the weight of a cow might be handy!
Online
Watford Swims
September 15
Join us at our Friday night swim to enjoy 'The WNSC Friday Feel Good Factor'!
Hertfordshire
Naked Pub Night
September 15
INA & INF members welcome to our virtual bar to socialise with like-minded naturists.
Online
Boules & Sport Melee
September 16 to September 17
Learn to play and join in the light hearted competition on Sunday. Other sports facilities available.
Buckinghamshire
GBSD Findhorn
September 16
Join us for the most northerly GBSD event where curious seals and dolphins pop by.
Moray
MNSC Swim Bury St Edmunds
September 16
A regular swim plus sauna and steam room.
Suffolk
GBSD Birmingham Swim
September 16
Spectrum swim meets most Saturdays at the Morris Centre
West Midlands
Chester Swim
September 16
A weekly swim with the friendly Wirral Naturist with a 25m pool, water slide, sauna & steam rooms.
Cheshire
South Forest Swim
September 16
NEW START TIME, limited numbers at this indoor pool complex with flume, children’s pool, sauna & Jacuzzi.
Nottinghamshire
Miniten Friendly Competition
September 17
A friendly competition so come along and have a go.
Merseyside
Ryedale Swim
September 17
Fortnightly swim at Derwent Pool.
Yorkshire
Nudie Dudie Swim
September 17
Afternoon swim at Llantwit Major Leisure Centre.
South Glamorgan
Noah’s Ark Swim
September 17
Weekly Sunday swims plus extra weekly activities, including Yoga, Pilates and life drawing.
Surrey
Haddington Swim
September 17
With a 25m and children’s pools, sauna, steam room, sports hall and café.
East Lothian
Badminton Indoors
September 17
Join us for a game of badminton in Haddington plus access to the sauna, steam room and a swim!
East Lothian
The Potteries Swim
September 17
Join us for this evening swim at the Jubilee Baths.
Staffordshire
Glasgow Swim
September 17
The swim offers naturists use of a 21m pool, Turkish suite, steam room, saunas and relaxation areas.
Lanarkshire
Plympton Pool Swim
September 18
Lane swimming or just socialise with friends
Devon
The Chat
September 19
Join us for an hour of chat and banter.
Online
Naked Cabaret
September 20
Naked performers, naked audience for this mystery line up of cabaret artists.
London
Aquasol Swim, Bristol
September 20
Swim at the Jubilee Pool in Bristol.
Avon
Walk from Cardington
September 21
A circular walk of about 9 miles with a number of moderate to steep climbs.
Shropshire
Manchester Male Swim
September 21
Every Thursday evening but need to RSVP as numbers limited to 30 maximum.
Lancashire
Wendover Walk
September 22
Join us for a 7 mile walk starting and finishing at Wendover.
Buckinghamshire
The Big Quiz
September 22
Test your knowledge in this friendly quiz.
Online
Club Naturel Swim
September 22
Afternoon & evening swims.
Norfolk
Watford Swims
September 22
Join us at our Friday night swim to enjoy 'The WNSC Friday Feel Good Factor'!
Hertfordshire
Naked Pub Night
September 22
INA & INF members welcome to our virtual bar to socialise with like-minded naturists.
Online
Badminton at TANDO
September 23
Join us for Badminton or go for a run, petanque, spikeball etc.
Tyne & Wear
Spectrum Swim
September 23
Swim most Saturdays at the Morris Centre, Birmingham.
West Midlands
Chester Swim
September 23
A weekly swim with the friendly Wirral Naturist with a 25m pool, water slide, sauna & steam rooms.
Cheshire
Curry Night at TANDO
September 23
Join us for this curry night, visitors can camp or rent a caravan or chalet.
Tyne & Wear
GBSD Didcot Wave Pool
September 23
An indoor pool with a wave machine, an open event.
Oxfordshire
Skinny Dip
September 24
It attracted 1217 dippers last year to this great sunrise charity dip, booking essential.
Northumberland
Arundel Lido Dare 2 Bare
September 24
Will there be a BBQ?
West Sussex
Noah’s Ark Swim
September 24
Weekly Sunday swims plus extra weekly activities, including Yoga, Pilates and life drawing.
Surrey
Prested Hall Swim
September 24
Pool, sauna, steam room, loungers, summer garden area plus licenced Bistro.
Essex
Glasgow Swim
September 24
The swim offers naturists use of a 21m pool, Turkish suite, steam room, saunas and relaxation areas.
Lanarkshire
Dover Naturists Swim
September 24
First swim of the autumn & winter season.
Kent
Aquasol Swim Bristol
September 27
We meet most Wednesdays at the Jubilee Pool
Avon
Natram walk Leith Hill
September 28
Join us for an 11 mile walk on Leith Hill near Dorking.
Surrey
Manchester Male Swim
September 28
Every Thursday evening but need to RSVP as numbers limited to 30 maximum.
Lancashire
Amsterdam Spa Break
September 29 to October 2
A Spa Break which includes hotel B&B plus a couple of trips to the city.
Holland
The Big Quiz
September 29
Test your knowledge in this friendly quiz.
Online
Club Naturel Swim
September 29
Afternoon & evening swims.
Norfolk
Watford Swims
September 29
Join us at our Friday night swim to enjoy 'The WNSC Friday Feel Good Factor'!
Hertfordshire
Naked Pub Night
September 29
INA & INF members welcome to our virtual bar to socialise with like-minded naturists.
Online
Strangers in Between
September 30
A clothing optional theatre outing & meet the star of the show.
London
Worsley Swim
September 30
Enjoy warm pools for swimming & exercise, sauna & steam rooms & a lounge with refreshments.
Greater Manchester
Virtual Golf Night
September 30
Join us for Virtual golf plus food and a bar, for beginners to seasoned golf pros.
Buckinghamshire
Spectrum Swim
September 30
Swim most Saturdays at the Morris Centre, Birmingham.
West Midlands
Chester Swim
September 30
A weekly swim with the friendly Wirral Naturist with a 25m pool, water slide, sauna & steam rooms.
Cheshire
Southampton Swim
September 30
Open event at the Oaklands Pool.
Hampshire
Cardiff Sunday Meet Up
October 1
This is a friendly coffee meet up and is clothing optional.
Glamorgan
Swim at Seaford
October 1
Join us for this Sunday afternoon swim.
East Sussex
Ryedale Swim
October 1
Fortnightly swim at Derwent Pool.
Yorkshire
Noah’s Ark Swim
October 1
Weekly Sunday swims plus extra weekly activities, including Yoga, Pilates and life drawing.
Surrey
Haddington Swim
October 1
With a 25m and children’s pools, sauna, steam room, sports hall and café.
East Lothian
Badminton Indoors
October 1
Join us for indoor badminton plus access to sauna and steam rooms or a swim, refreshments available.
East Lothian
The Potteries Swim
October 1
Join us at the Jubilee Baths for this evening swim.
Staffordshire
Glasgow Swim
October 1
The swim offers naturists use of a 21m pool, Turkish suite, steam room, saunas and relaxation areas.
Lanarkshire
My thanks to David Smith for putting the list together...
Photo by Hansjörg Keller on Unsplash
There's another chance coming up and a new show: Strangers in Between which is, 'a captivating Australian classic. This unmissable production delves into the complexities of identity and relationships, offering a mix of laughter and tears that will leave audiences deeply moved.'
The c-o opportunity is on the afternoon of 30 September in South London - tickets on sale now
All of our group holidays come with group leaders who are BN members, and a programme of activities.
First up is a weekend in Amsterdam and Zuiver Spa, later this month - only one room remaining!
Next month, we're off to Spain's El Portús - the Hacienda Montalvo studio apartments are sold out, but there are mobile homes available.
Finally (for now) there are only four bungalows available at Magnolias Natura, for April '24. Our picture shows the dunes at nearby Maspalomas beach.
Let's make it an event to remember - more details here
Our Naked Heart Walk at the Fonthill Estate took place on Saturday 2 September after a delay of nearly two months following postponement of the original walk. The weather back then was atrocious with heavy rain and very strong winds forecast. Today it just couldn’t have been more different with beautiful clear blue skies, hardly a cloud in sight with a warm gentle breeze. It was bliss!
58 people took part including a couple of newbies, and between us we raised over £3,000 in donations to The British Heart Foundation. Everyone was happy, friendly and chatty, as we naturists tend to be, and everyone had a great day out. At one point we encountered a group of clothed walkers out for a quiet weekend ramble and gave them something to remember their visit by but everyone was good spirited and just smiled. A few cyclists also passed by and had to concentrate hard to avoid falling off their machines but no harm came to them.
It was all really good fun so roll-on next year when we can do it all again!
Members of British Naturism were involved and next Monday, 18 September, I'm delighted to say that some of them have agreed to come on The Forum Live and tell us all about the experience. Our picture is a publicity still from the show - the presenters will not be on the Forum Live, sadly (although if anyone knows them and wants to ask...)
If you didn't see the programme, it's still available to watch now
Join our session on the night over in the BN shop
Access to The Forum Live is a benefit of membership - join us now!
North Wales Naked Bike Ride
September 9
Raise money for charity and join us for a fun ride along the tow path at Llangollen.
Denbighshire
Wigton Swim
September 9
A monthly skinny dip at the Wigton Pool, booking essential.
Cumbria
LASER online meeting
September 9
A chance for members to meet the team and fellow members and to have your say.
Online
TROC Monthly Swim (& gym)
September 9
Swim & gym is also available
Tyne & Wear
Spectrum Swim
September 9
Meets most Saturdays in Birmingham; please contact the club before attending.
West Midlands
NWNS Beach Day
September 10
Join us once again at Prestatyn and make the most of the sunshine
Denbighshire
Naked 5k Run
September 10
UK’s largest 5k run in 50 acres of private wooded parkland.
Kent
Studland Beach Day
September 10
Meet & Greet Beach Day – bring a picnic & a drink, café & toilets in the car parks.
Dorset
Eastern Region Autumn Meeting
September 10
A chance to look back and plan for 2024, at Cambridge Outdoor Club, lunch available.
Cambridgeshire
Walk Thixendale
September 10
A 6 mile circular walk at Thixendale, mainly flat with one moderate and one steep hill.
North Yorkshire
Noah’s Ark Swim
September 10
Sunday swim with other activities during the week.
Surrey
Northampton Swim
September 10
We have two swimming pools plus sauna and steam-room.
Northamptonshire
Prested Hall Swim
September 10
Pool, sauna, steam room, loungers, summer garden area plus licenced Bistro.
Essex
Glasgow Swim
September 10
The swim offers naturists use of a 21m pool, Turkish suite, steam room, saunas and relaxation areas.
Lanarkshire
Houghton Lodge Gardens
September 12
An evening visit to gardens that are a delightful mixture of formal & informal with access to the River Test.
Hampshire
Natram walk Bury Down
September 13
An 11 mile walk on the Berkshire Downs near Didcot, big skies, panoramic views.
Berkshire
Aquasol Swim Bristol
September 13
Meet at the Jubilee Swimming pool in Bristol
Avon
Blue Lagoon with ESN
September 14
Enjoy the warm water pols of the Blue Lagoon, Eastbourne.
East Sussex
Manchester Male Swim
September 14
Every Thursday evening but need to RSVP as numbers limited to 30 maximum.
Lancashire
90th Birthday Celebrations
September 15 to September 17
Liverpool Sun & Air is 90 this year and is celebrating with a weekend of celebrations.
Merseyside
Club Naturel Swim
September 15
Fridays alternating between afternoons & evening swims.
Norfolk
The Big Quiz
September 15
The Big Quiz returns, a few questions to test you & knowing the weight of a cow might be handy!
Online
Watford Swims
September 15
Join us at our Friday night swim to enjoy 'The WNSC Friday Feel Good Factor'!
Hertfordshire
Naked Pub Night
September 15
INA & INF members welcome to our virtual bar to socialise with like-minded naturists.
Online
Boules & Sport Melee
September 16 to September 17
Learn to play and join in the light hearted competition on Sunday. Other sports facilities available.
Buckinghamshire
GBSD Findhorn
September 16
Join us for the most northerly GBSD event where curious seals and dolphins pop by.
Moray
MNSC Swim Bury St Edmunds
September 16
A regular swim plus sauna and steam room.
Suffolk
GBSD Birmingham Swim
September 16
Spectrum swim meets most Saturdays at the Morris Centre
West Midlands
Chester Swim
September 16
A weekly swim with the friendly Wirral Naturist with a 25m pool, water slide, sauna & steam rooms.
Wirral
South Forest Swim
September 16
NEW START TIME, limited numbers at this indoor pool complex with flume, children’s pool, sauna & Jacuzzi.
Nottinghamshire
Miniten Friendly Competition
September 17
A friendly competition so come along and have a go.
Merseyside
Ryedale Swim
September 17
Fortnightly swim at Derwent Pool.
Yorkshire
Noah’s Ark Swim
September 17
Weekly Sunday swims plus extra weekly activities, including Yoga, Pilates and life drawing.
Surrey
Haddington Swim
September 17
With a 25m and children’s pools, sauna, steam room, sports hall and café.
East Lothian
Badminton Indoors
September 17
Join us for a game of badminton in Haddington plus access to the sauna, steam room and a swim!
East Lothian
Glasgow Swim
September 17
The swim offers naturists use of a 21m pool, Turkish suite, steam room, saunas and relaxation areas.
Lanarkshire
Plympton Pool Swim
September 18
Lane swimming or just socialise with friends
Devon
Naked Cabaret
September 20
Naked performers, naked audience for this mystery line up of cabaret artists.
London
Aquasol Swim, Bristol
September 20
Swim at the Jubilee Pool in Bristol.
Avon
Manchester Male Swim
September 21
Every Thursday evening but need to RSVP as numbers limited to 30 maximum.
Lancashire
Wendover Walk
September 22
Join us for a 7 mile walk starting and finishing at Wendover.
Buckinghamshire
The Big Quiz
September 22
Test your knowledge in this friendly quiz.
Online
Club Naturel Swim
September 22
Afternoon & evening swims.
Norfolk
Watford Swims
September 22
Join us at our Friday night swim to enjoy 'The WNSC Friday Feel Good Factor'!
Hertfordshire
Naked Pub Night
September 22
INA & INF members welcome to our virtual bar to socialise with like-minded naturists.
Online
Badminton at TANDO
September 23
Join us for Badminton or go for a run, petanque, spikeball etc.
Tyne & Wear
Spectrum Swim
September 23
Swim most Saturdays at the Morris Centre, Birmingham.
West Midlands
Chester Swim
September 23
A weekly swim with the friendly Wirral Naturist with a 25m pool, water slide, sauna & steam rooms.
Wirral
Curry Night at TANDO
September 23
Join us for this curry night, visitors can camp or rent a caravan or chalet.
Tyne & Wear
GBSD Didcot Wave Pool
September 23
An indoor pool with a wave machine, an open event.
Oxfordshire
Skinny Dip
September 24
It attracted 1217 dippers last year to this great sunrise charity dip, booking essential.
Northumberland
Arundel Lido Dare 2 Bare
September 24
Will there be a BBQ?
West Sussex
Noah’s Ark Swim
September 24
Weekly Sunday swims plus extra weekly activities, including Yoga, Pilates and life drawing.
Surrey
Prested Hall Swim
September 24
Pool, sauna, steam room, loungers, summer garden area plus licenced Bistro.
Essex
Glasgow Swim
September 24
The swim offers naturists use of a 21m pool, Turkish suite, steam room, saunas and relaxation areas.
Lanarkshire
Dover Naturists Swim
September 24
First swim of the autumn & winter season.
Kent
My thanks to David Smith for putting the list together...
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There will be representation from a number of counties including the UK and around 120 delegates - or 'party-goers' - as there are some exciting social events to enjoy too!
Find out more about the INF and the celebration weekend here
As always, it’s chock-full of news, information, listings and fully illustrated features and articles – and easier-to-read text.
Contents include:
All the events you can look forward to and a round-up of everything that’s been happening – including NKD and the Windermere weekend Naked Heart Walks – a resounding success Exciting plans for BN’s 60th anniversary! His Story: Mark and Ian on how Naturism has changed their lives Sports Round-up: All the latest on BN’s sports activities How Visible Are You?: Volunteers are helping to bring Naturism to the wider public In travel, we talk adventures in South East Asia – and much more. BN237 will soon be landing on the doormats of members of British Naturism who can also download a digital version. There's even a topic open for you to share your views with other members (log in required).
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The next quarterly Ask the Executive session will take place in December.
It's a chance for members to meet and ask questions of British Naturism's Executive Committee and hear from officers and other volunteer role holders.
It's open to all British Naturism members and is expected to last an hour. Questions for the Directors and Executive Committee members on any relevant subject will be welcome. To help us manage the session and to provide the best possible answers we would welcome questions in advance, and we will take these first. Subject to time constraints we will take questions on the night as well.
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In this session we will discuss how we might face this challenge, in the hope of identifying new ways forward. I hope that as many of you as possible will join us for this debate.
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We pitched in and found for them the majority of the people who would be involved and three out of the four locations - so much so that we get a mention in the films' descriptions on You Tube. Stella will be promoting it on social media and so please help by sharing the heck out of them on your accounts!
See the third film here - Cooking Au Naturel - Cycle (it's a good job I have a sense of humour...!) and check out parts 1 and 2: Cooking Au Naturel - Yoga - Cooking Au Naturel - Swim. Part 4 to come...
Pairs Boule Open Tournament
September 1 to September 3
You are invited to the 18th Tournament run by Diogenes Sun Club, bring your own accommodation or stay in one of the local establishments.
Buckinghamshire
South West Rally
September 1 to September 3
A 3 night weekend rally at this ideal naturist site with plenty of activities & places to visit nearby.
Cornwall
Club Naturel Swim
September 1
Fridays alternating between afternoons & evening swims.
Norfolk
Ladies Only, Clothes Optional Swim
September 1
Club Naturel’s swim in a private heated pool, Jacuzzi, sauna, showers, changing cubicles & toilet.
Norfolk
Watford Swims
September 1
Join us at our Friday night swim to enjoy 'The WNSC Friday Feel Good Factor'!
Hertfordshire
Naked Pub Night
September 1
INA & INF members welcome to our virtual bar to socialise with like-minded naturists.
Online
Great East Skinny Dip
September 2
Part of the GBSD, be as bare as you dare, raising money for MIND.
Essex
St. Annes Beach Day
September 2
Join us for a fabulous beach day, just south of Blackpool.
Lancashire
Chester Swim
September 2
A weekly swim with the friendly Wirral Nats, with a 25m pool, water slide, sauna & steam rooms.
Wirral
South Forest Swim
September 2
NEW START TIME, limited numbers at this indoor pool complex with flume, children’s pool, sauna & Jacuzzi.
Nottinghamshire
GBSD Birmingham Swim
September 2
Spectrum swim meets most Saturdays at the Morris Centre
West Midlands
Yaverland Skinny Dip
September 2
Yaverland, Isle of Wight, free to join but please donate to BHF or get yourself sponsored!
Hampshire
Nothing on on a Saturday Night
September 2
Poulton YMCA for a couple of hours in a warm, friendly & safe environment and then in the pub afterwards.
Lancashire
Fonthill Estate Naked Heart Walk
September 2
A Clothes optional 7K Naked Heart Walk in the heart of the countryside to raise money for the BHF.
Wiltshire
Cardiff Sunday Meet Up
September 3
A friendly, clothes optional coffee meet up so bring along that undecided friend.
Glamorgan
Ryedale Club Swim
September 3
Fortnightly swim at Derwent Pool.
Yorkshire
Noah’s Ark Swim
September 3
Weekly Sunday swims plus extra weekly activities, including Yoga, Pilates and life drawing.
Surrey
Haddington Swim
September 3
With a 25m and children’s pools, sauna, steam room, sports hall and café.
East Lothian
Badminton Indoors
September 3
Join Forth Naturists for a game of badminton in Haddington with a sauna, steam room and café.
East Lothian
Potteries Swim
September 3
Swim and relax in a pleasant, friendly environment, alternate Sundays.
Staffordshire
Glasgow Swim
September 3
The swim offers naturists use of a 21m pool, Turkish suite, steam room, saunas and relaxation areas.
Lanarkshire
Portstewart Strand
September 3
GBSD, meet at Strand Rd, from 11 to 4.
County Londonderry
Plymouth Sun Club Swim
September 4
Twice monthly, Monday evening swim in Plympton Pool, for lane swimmers & the less energetic.
Devon
Pre Shap Lido Naked Walk
September 5
A clothing optional, 5 mile walk with 2000 feet of ascent, typical Lake District terrain.
Westmorland
GBSD at Shap Lido
September 5
The pool is heated to 28°C so no excuses.
Westmorland
The Chat
September 5
Northern Ireland’s Tuesday Team Talk, join us for an hour or so of chat and banter.
Online
Natram walk Dean’s Bottom
September 6
A 12 mile stroll on the Berkshire Downs near Goring-on-Thames.
Berkshire
Aquasol Swim, Bristol
September 6
Aquasol meet most Wednesdays at the Jubilee Swimming Pool in Bristol.
Avon
Stark Trekkers Barcombe Ouse
September 7
Join us for a riverside stroll along the banks of the River Ouse.
East Sussex
Manchester Male Swim
September 7
Every Thursday evening but need to RSVP as numbers limited to 30 maximum.
Lancashire
Harlington Naturist Walk
September 8
A 7 mile walk, mainly through open country, almost flat with some moderate hills.
Bedfordshire
Club Naturel – Swim
September 8
Afternoon and evening swims on Fridays.
Norfolk
Watford Naturist Swimming Club
September 8
Our Friday evening swims welcome both first timers and seasoned naturists.
Hertfordshire
Naked Pub Night
September 8
INA & INF members welcome to our virtual bar to socialise with like-minded naturists.
Online
North Wales Naked Bike Ride
September 9
Raise money for charity and join us for fun and madness on the way.
Denbighshire
Wigton Swim
September 9
A monthly skinny dip at the Wigton Pool, booking essential.
Cumbria
LASER online meeting
September 9
A chance for members to meet the team and fellow members and to have your say.
Online
TROC Monthly Swim (& gym)
September 9
Swim & gym is also available
Tyne & Wear
Spectrum Swim
September 9
Meets most Saturdays in Birmingham; please contact the club before attending.
West Midlands
Naked 5k Run
September 10
UK’s largest 5k run in 50 acres of private wooded parkland.
Kent
Eastern Region Autumn Meeting
September 10
You are invited to look back at events and plan for 2024. Lunch available for a small fee.
Cambridgeshire
Walk Thixendale
September 10
A 6 mile circular walk at Thixendale, mainly flat with one moderate and one steep hill.
North Yorkshire
Noah’s Ark Swim
September 10
Sunday swim with other activities during the week.
Surrey
GBSD Guernsey
September 10
Mass dip at 5pm to raise money for BHF.
Channel Islands
Northampton Swim
September 10
We have two swimming pools plus sauna and steam-room.
Northamptonshire
Prested Hall Swim
September 10
Pool, sauna, steam room, loungers, summer garden area plus licenced Bistro.
Essex
Glasgow Swim
September 10
The swim offers naturists use of a 21m pool, Turkish suite, steam room, saunas and relaxation areas.
Lanarkshire
Houghton Lodge Gardens
September 12
An evening visit to gardens that are a delightful mixture of formal & informal with access to the River Test.
Hampshire
Natram walk Bury Down
September 13
An 11 mile walk on the Berkshire Downs near Didcot, big skies, panoramic views.
Berkshire
Aquasol Swim Bristol
September 13
Meet at the Jubilee Swimming pool in Bristol
Avon
Manchester Male Swim
September 14
Every Thursday evening but need to RSVP as numbers limited to 30 maximum.
Lancashire
90th Birthday Celebrations
September 15 to September 17
Liverpool Sun & Air is 90 this year and is celebrating with a weekend of celebrations.
Merseyside
Club Naturel Swim
September 15
Fridays alternating between afternoons & evening swims.
Norfolk
The Big Quiz
September 15
The Big Quiz returns, a few questions to test you & knowing the weight of a cow might be handy!
Online
Watford Swims
September 15
Join us at our Friday night swim to enjoy 'The WNSC Friday Feel Good Factor'!
Hertfordshire
Naked Pub Night
September 15
INA & INF members welcome to our virtual bar to socialise with like-minded naturists.
Online
Boules & Sport Melee
September 16 to September 17
Learn to play and join in the light hearted competition on Sunday. Other sports facilities available.
Buckinghamshire
GBSD Findhorn
September 16
Join us for the most northerly GBSD event where curious seals and dolphins pop by.
Moray
MNSC Swim Bury St Edmunds
September 16
A regular swim plus sauna and steam room.
Suffolk
GBSD Birmingham Swim
September 16
Spectrum swim meets most Saturdays at the Morris Centre
West Midlands
Chester Swim
September 16
A weekly swim with the friendly Wirral Naturist with a 25m pool, water slide, sauna & steam rooms.
Wirral
South Forest Swim
September 16
NEW START TIME, limited numbers at this indoor pool complex with flume, children’s pool, sauna & Jacuzzi.
Nottinghamshire
Ryedale Swim
September 17
Fortnightly swim at Derwent Pool.
Yorkshire
Noah’s Ark Swim
September 17
Weekly Sunday swims plus extra weekly activities, including Yoga, Pilates and life drawing.
Surrey
Haddington Swim
September 17
With a 25m and children’s pools, sauna, steam room, sports hall and café.
East Lothian
Badminton Indoors
September 17
Join us for a game of badminton in Haddington plus access to the sauna, steam room and a swim!
East Lothian
Potteries Swim
September 17
Swim and relax in a pleasant, friendly environment, alternate Sundays.
Staffordshire
Glasgow Swim
September 17
The swim offers naturists use of a 21m pool, Turkish suite, steam room, saunas and relaxation areas.
Lanarkshire
My thanks to David Smith for putting the list together...
Photo by Hansjörg Keller on Unsplash
A portion of the beach had been allocated to NWNS. Unlike many Naturist beaches, this one was fairly close to the carpark. I think most of us have experienced the usual miles-long trek past the clothed beach to the Naturist area.
Some 23 people – a nice mix of men, women and children – turned up. On the way to the spot, I encountered a guy who’d come over from Birmingham for the event. Another had come down from Scotland to stay at the NWNS camp in Halkyn. Dave and I ran into people we’d met elsewhere, and lots of interesting chats ensued.
About half of the group stripped off, and a handful waded into the sea. Call me a wimp, but it was just too cold for me to undress. Needless to say, there were no clothed people traipsing through our area as the whole beach was mostly deserted.
By the time we left in mid-afternoon, the sky over the water was a bright blue, the sun was shining – and I had a fleeting thought of stripping off. But the sky over the land was its usual leaden grey, a cold wind was blowing - so I talked myself out of it!
What struck me most about the day was the warmth and acceptance Naturists radiate. No one cared that some of us didn’t undress. Everyone intermingled – or not, as they saw fit – and made the most of the weather. I’m preaching to the choir here, but I hope we all realise how welcoming and supportive our community is!
Next up for NWNS? A Naked Bike Ride in Llangollen. Read all about it here
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Following its success, SANER contacted the gardens to request a return visit, once we had come out of the lockdown restrictions. To our surprise they asked if we would take part in a programme the Duchess was filming over the following two years.
In July 2021 around 47 keen naturists, including several first timers went along to the Gardens, and were introduced to the film crew who asked for volunteers to be filmed. The water features were turned on and so we had some fun. One unexpected addition to the Naturist evening was the Head Gardener who stripped off himself. As the evening was ending the film crew conducted interviews with many of us, including the gardener. As the evening was drawing to a close, I was sitting in the seat answering questions, from the producer regarding the visit and the gardens. Thankfully in the final cut the producer didn't use the takes where I was sitting shivering in the fading sun.
All in all it was a great experience and appearing on National TV isn’t daunting,
The programme is now complete and available to see on Channel 4. It's called 'The Duchess and her Magical Kingdom' and our visit is featured in episode one. When it was first on, I just waited for the comments and sure enough my sisters got in touch to comment on the coverage - they were thankful that it was filmed above the waist as the last time they saw me in that state of undress was when I was a baby!
That postponed event was rescheduled and takes place at the Fonthill estate in Wiltshire, this coming Saturday, 2nd September. Tickets are still available - so please don't miss out.
Fonthill is a vast and wonderful place, owned by Lord Margadale who said:
‘The British Heart Foundation is a wonderful charity doing amazing things to help fund research into heart disease and we are proud to be hosting what promises to be an amazing fundraising event in our beautiful countryside.’
Fingers crossed for good weather!
