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Events this weekend - and beyond!

The British Naturism news and ezine team is taking a summer break next week and so here’s an overview of the bigger events into the beginning of September.
 
Don’t forget that you can find information on all events in the following places:
 
Events run by British Naturism - events.bn.org.uk
All other events (you can add your own!) - bn.org.uk/calendar
Online events - shop.bn.org.uk/pages/online-home
The Great British Skinny Dip - greatbritishskinnydip.co.uk
 
The Great British Skinny Dip
Still plenty of dips to enjoy - with new ones being added - check them out
 
Naked Heart Walks - with British Heart Foundation
Hole Park, Kent
Sat 27th Aug, 14:00
 
Garden visits
Howick Hall Garden, Northumberland
Sat 13th August, 19:00-21:00
High Beeches, West Sussex
Wed 31st August, 14:00-17:30
Adlington Hall, Cheshire
Tues 6th Sept, 14:00-18:00
 
Naked Walks
Stark Trekkers: Pevensey, East Sussex
Thur 18th August, 11:30 - 16:00
Great Missenden, Bucks
Fri 19th August, 12:30 - 17:00
Natram: Arun Gap, Arundel
Thur 25th August, 11:15 - 18:30
Natram : Red Shoot, New Forest Hampshire
Thur 1st Sept, 11:45 - 18:30
Natram : Un-Firled, Alfriston, East Sussex
Thur 8th Sept, 11:30 - 18:30
Natram: Walk Up Barley, West Sussex
Thur 15th Sept, 11:30 - 1830
 
Other events
NKD Festival
25th to 29th August   
A weekend of Diversity and Inclusivity at Liverpool Sun and Air
26th to 29th August
Waterpark
Splashdown
27th August  20:00 - 22:00
Beach Day
Studland Beach Day
Sun 28th August, 10:45 - 15:30
Dine Naked Bristol: Games Night
28th August 18:30
Naked Retro Gaming in Cambridge
Fri 9th Sept, 19:00 - 23:00

Chalfont Holidays - now recruiting!

Chalfont Holidays, the UK’s premier Naturist tour operator - and proud sponsors of British Naturism - who you read about earlier this week are now recruiting.
If you’d like to be part of their home-based reservations team booking tailor-made holidays for the British Naturism community, we’d like to hear from you!
We would love it if you have previous travel industry experience, but don’t worry if not, training will be given to the successful candidates.
Please send your CV and covering note outlining your experience to hr@chalfontholidays.co.uk
chalfontholidays.co.uk
 

 
Photo by Jason Leung on Unsplash

Naked Heart Walk, Kent - next week!

Thanks to everyone who has already signed up for the forthcoming Naked Heart Walk at Hole Park, Kent on 27th August.
Enjoy a 3 km sponsored walk around the 16-acre garden and woodland trail and afterwards enjoy a full afternoon tea - included in the ticket price!
It's not too late to book your place to not only have a great, nude day out, but to raise valuable funds for our charity partner British Heart Foundation.
There's an entry fee aimed at covering the costs of putting on the events with an encouragement (not a commitment) for each walker to raise or donate up to £100 - though if you raise more, we won't complain!

Random thoughts about the Great British Skinny Dip

First: I miss last week’s sun and heat!
Second: Grey skies and cooler breezes shouldn’t put us off skinny-dipping. It’s not too late to organise events, and more are being added all the time. Nor is too late to jump – au naturel - into some body of water. If ya can’t swim outdoors, swim indoors! Interestingly, more venues have begun running their own events, a very good sign that interest in naked swimming is growing.
And the third random thought is this: If you’re thinking you’d love to donate to the British Heart Foundation but can’t make it to a GBSD event, no worries. Just head on over to BN’s JustGiving page and donate to your heart’s content.
 
So…here’s the agenda for the next couple of weeks.
Spectrum Swims, Birmingham, on August 20, August 27 and September 3
Peterborough Lido, Cambridgeshire, on August 27
NOTE: The August 28 Aldeburgh and Thorpeness Swim, Aldeburgh, has been postponed. Stay tuned for a future date.
And then here comes September, bringing with it a repeat swim at Arundel Lido on September 3
and the second annual beach day at Portstewart Strand, Northern Ireland on September 4.
 
Remember, there are over 100 dips are listed on the Great British Skinny Dip website - click here to find a list of what other dips are coming up next
You’ll find everything you need to know about organising, promoting and taking part in Great British Skinny Dips on the website, including social media tools, risk assessment forms and a complete fundraising kit. Don’t forget to sign up for the GBSD newsletter, and follow us on social media.

New owner for Chalfont Holidays

Chalfont Holidays, the UK’s premier Naturist tour operator - and proud sponsors of British Naturism -  has new owners.
With over 30 years’ experience within the travel industry, Chris Thelen has recently taken the helm at Chalfont. With an enviable reputation for bringing innovation and value to travel companies, it’s an exciting time as Chalfont Holidays looks at offering new resorts and holiday destinations to the Naturist community.
Chris told British Naturism, ‘We’ve got bags of experience over many years in corporate travel and can count some of the world’s best names among our clients. I’ve visited many clothing-optional beaches over the years, and I am excited by the prospect of adding this new, fast-growing market to our portfolio. We’re looking forward to working with British Naturism and its members and providing the Naturist community with fantastic holidays for years to come. We also want to work with you to help make sure the Naturist market keeps on growing and moving to the mainstream”.
BN looks forward to bringing you more news from Chalfont Holidays in the coming months. In the meantime, look out for new group holidays this Autumn and into 2023.
chalfontholidays.co.uk

Events this weekend - and beyond!

Here’s this week’s digest of forthcoming events. Whilst we, our plants and our wildlife could do with some rain, it’s certainly the kind of weather when clothes can become a distant memory… so make the most of it.
 
Don’t forget that you can find information on all of our events in the following places:
Events run by British Naturism - events.bn.org.uk
All other events (you can add your own!) - bn.org.uk/calendar
Online events - shop.bn.org.uk/pages/online-home
The Great British Skinny Dip - greatbritishskinnydip.co.uk
 
The Great British Skinny Dip
Still plenty of dips to enjoy - with new ones being added -
 
Naked Heart Walks - with British Heart Foundation
Secret Nuclear Bunker, Essex - 18th Aug
Hole Park, Kent - 27th Aug
 
Garden visits
Howick Hall Garden, Northumberland
Sat 13th August, 19:00-21:00
 
High Beeches
Wed 31st August,  14:00-17:30
 
Naked Walks
Stark Trekkers : Pevensey, East Sussex
Thur 18th August  11:30 - 16:00
 
Great Missenden, Bucks
Frid 19th August 12:30 - 17:00
 
Arun Gap
Thur 25th August 11:15 - 18:30
 
Festivals & Camping
Windermere weekend
12th to 14th August
 
Garden of Wellness Weekend
19th to 21st August
 
NKD Festival
25th to 29th August   
 
A weekend of Diversity and Inclusivity at Liverpool Sun and Air
26th to 29th August
 
 

Skinny-Dipping in the News Yet Again!

As an outdoor swimmer, I appreciated the article in this month’s Outdoor Swimmer magazine titled, “Nude in Bude.” It talked about the author’s trip to the South West Skinny Dip at Summerleaze beach and was extremely positive about the fun and benefits of cossie-free swimming. While this event raises money for a charity other than the British Heart Foundation, the article pointed readers to BN’s Great British Skinny Dip website. I enjoyed the piece so much – including for the fact that its accompanying photo showed a bunch of joyful-looking nudies (male and female) without their bits and bobs blacked out – that I wrote to thank the editor. Well done, Outdoor Swimmer!
So…speaking of the GBSD, let’s see what’s on the agenda for the next few days.
August 13 brings 5 swims, with a new one (the second!) added at Kerensa Cottage.
St Anne’s Beach Day, Lytham St Anne’s
Corton Beach Day, Lowestoft
Wigton, Cumbria
Spectrum Swim, Birmingham
Kerensa Cottage, Somerset
On August 18, Race Hub, Leicestershire is back:
The Spectrum Swim, Birmingham, happens on August 20 and August 27 
That day there’s also another dip at Peterborough Lido
And – on August 28 why not hit the beach at the new Aldeburgh and Thorpeness Swim, Suffolk?
 
And that takes us to September, about which more in upcoming blogs.
But just because autumn is approaching – not too fast, please! – that doesn’t mean we should forget about why we’re skinny-dipping and how important it is to keep scheduling swims and making a lot of noise about them. We’re getting the word out about all the benefits of Naturism for the body, soul and mind, and hoping to persuade friends, colleagues and family to give it a try. We’re helping to normalise the clothes-free lifestyle. And, just as importantly, we want to raise as much money as possible for our charity partner, the British Heart Foundation, which is working hard to keep us heart-healthy.
You’ll find everything you need to know about organising, promoting and taking part in Great British Skinny Dips on the website, including social media tools, risk assessment forms, a complete fundraising kit, and a sign up for the GBSD newsletter. Don't forget to follow us on social media too!
Photo - thanks to George Booth - our GBSD event at Beacon Tarn on Tuesday.

Naked Heart Walks - coming soon - a reminder!

Thanks to everyone who has already signed up for the forthcoming Naked Heart Walks at the Secret Nuclear Bunker, Essex (pictured), next Thursday 18th August, and Hole Park, Kent on 27th August.
It's not too late to book your place to not only have a great, nude day out, but to raise valuable funds for our charity partner British Heart Foundation.
There's an entry fee aimed at covering the costs of putting on the events with an encouragement (not a commitment) for each walker to raise or donate up to £100 - though if you raise more, we won't complain!

Last chance for Windermere...

There's another hot weekend on the way, and if you are looking for a cool, back to nature way to spend it, look no further than our annual weekend on the banks of Lake Windermere in the Lake District.
It's a two-night, laid-back camping break with meditation, walks, skinny-dipping and live music. 
Fine out all the details and book your place now!

Events this weekend - and beyond!

Here’s our usual reminder of what’s happening very soon…
 
The Great British Skinny Dip
Loads happening - check out our dedicated news item
 
Garden visit
Gibberd Garden, Essex
Sat 6th August, 11:00
 
World Naked Bike Ride
Romford, Essex
6th August 11:45
 
Walk
Bury St Edmunds
Sun 7 Aug 2022 10:00
 
Beach Day
Studland Beach Day
Sunday 7th  10:30
 
Festivals & Camping
Windermere weekend
12th - 14th August
 
Garden visit
Howick Hall Garden, Northumberland
Sat 13th August, 19:00-21:00
 
Naked Heart Walks - for British Heart Foundation
Secret Nuclear Bunker, Essex - 18th Aug
Hole Park, Kent - 27th Aug
 
Just announced…
Boat trip
Norbury, Shropshire
Tuesday 6th September 19:00-22:00
 
Swims - plenty to consider, see bn.org.uk/calendar
 
And keep an eye on all the other gatherings…
Events run by British Naturism - events.bn.org.uk
All other events (you can add your own!) - bn.org.uk/calendar
Online events - shop.bn.org.uk/pages/online-home
The Great British Skinny Dip - greatbritishskinnydip.co.uk

Getting the Word out on Skinny-Dipping!

As many of you will have read recently, there have been 100 Great British Skinny Dips listed in 29 separate venues so far this year. That’s a huge milestone, and it shows BN outreach is working. Let’s keep that momentum going!
I myself took advantage of the great weather this past weekend to visit the beach at Budleigh Salterton. No dipping took place (by me, at any rate, still recuperating from eye surgery), but I got the chance to see some amazing Devon cliffs and an unusual pebble beach.
Anyway, back to the GBSD and some fab upcoming swims!
Already noted on the BN website are two open-air skinny dips this week, one tomorrow at Race Hub, Leicestershire (pictured) that’s just for women, and another on 7 August at Arundel Lido.
Also on August 9 there’s Beacon Tarn Naked Walk & Skinny Dip, Ulverston and Shap Lido, Penrith - close together and so you could do both!
August 13 brings a flurry of swims, with two beach days and three pool swims:
St Anne’s Beach Day, Lytham St Anne’s
Corton Beach Day, Lowestoft
Kerensa Cottage, Somerset
Wigton, Cumbria
and Spectrum Swim, Birmingham
And on August 18, there’s another Race Hub dip (their 4th one this year!)
 
Now get out there! Let’s see if we can increase those 100 swims to 200!
You’ll find everything you need to know about organising, promoting and taking part in Great British Skinny Dips on the website https://www.greatbritishskinnydip.co.uk/the-great-british-skinny-dip, including social media tools, risk assessment forms and – importantly – a complete fundraising kit to help bring in much-needed funding for our charity partner, the British Heart Foundation. Don’t forget to sign up for the GBSD newsletter, and follow us on social media.

The BN Shop - showing your support for Naturism, even when you aren't naked!

It has been great to see healthy levels of interest from BN members and other Naturists in our range of merchandise, offered for sale on our shop website where you will find branded clothing, towels, mugs, flasks and sports bottles, tea towels and even doormats. There's even a gift card option for you to treat the Naturist in your life.
As we expected, our new range of print-on-demand towels have proved very popular, and it has been great to see your pictures of them gracing different beaches around the UK and around the world.
The BN Shop has also been ‘on the road’ over the summer, especially at Nudefest. Given the great weather, our baseball caps sold out quickly. We also had great interest in our embroidered towels which are back in the range after a couple of years.
We’ve been working hard with our suppliers to maintain the prices at which we offer our merchandise and have managed this so far, despite costs increasing in many other areas. We’ve built up a good relationship with our suppliers over the last couple of years, who tell us that the idea of T-shirts for Naturists continue to bring a smile to the faces of their team members.
But this suggests an important point about the merchandise that we offer. It’s another option for members and other Naturists to let other people know about their support for BN and for Naturism in a subtle and light-hearted way, hopefully making a small contribution to normalising Naturism.
...and don't forget, BN members get a 15% discount on all items!
shop.bn.org.uk

Open-air skinny dips announced for this week!

Regular website visitor will be fully aware of British Naturism's outreach project, The Great British Skinny Dip which aims to:
Encourage acceptance and participation in Naturism across the nation and beyond Promote greater understanding of Naturism and Social Nudity Promote the benefits of naturism including body confidence and wellbeing Raise Funds for the British Heart Foundation So far this year, we're listing exactly 100 dips in 29 separate venues - most of them are locations where those pesky, unnecessary, pointless swimming costumes are usually mandatory. Looks like 'outreach' is working...
This week sees two of those venues host further events. Racehub is '... a fantastic open water swimming venue which welcomes swimmers at all levels of ability from complete beginners to athletes, and is used by British Triathlon, local triathlon clubs and hobby swimmers for individual and group sessions.' Obviously keen on skinny dipping having already hosted two events this year, they've just announced a third and fourth! This week's dip (on Thursday) is also exclusively for women.
Arundel Lido offers outdoor swimming with heated pools in a stunning setting of the picturesque town of Arundel and in the South Downs National Park in West Sussex. They have hosted events in previous years (see picture) and have just announced TWO for 2022. The first is this coming Sunday, 7 August with the next on 3rd September. 
See you there!
It's not too late for more events to be arranged, listed and promoted! Get in touch if you'd like to help - or find information on how to organise a skinny dip on our website. 

Events this weekend - and beyond!

Here’s an overview of all the events happening soon - including this weekend! Get stuck in to camping, skinny dips, walks, bike rides, garden visits, boat trips, fitness weekends and a variety of regular swims!
 
Camping
Sunnybroom - walking and camping
Fri 29 Jul - Mon 01 Aug 2022
British Naturism: Sunfolk
All season
 
The Great British Skinny Dip
Check out the latest news and events - new events added this week!
 
Walks
Natram Walk Friston Forest East Sussex
Fri 27 Jul 2022, 11:30-18 :30
Natram Walk Great Bottom West Sussex
https://www.bn.org.uk/calendar/event/6671-natram-walk-great-bottom/
Thurs 4 Aug 2022 11:45 - 18:30 
 
World Naked Bike Rides
Folkestone
Sat 30th Jul 2022, 14:00
 
Open Gardens
Gibberd Garden, Essex
Sat 6th August, 11:00
 
Events
Naked Fitness Weekend, Sunfolk
Fri 29 - 31 Jul 2022
Farne Islands Boat Trip, Northumberland
Sat 30 Jul 2022, 15:00
 
Swims - plenty to consider, see bn.org.uk/calendar
 
And keep an eye on all the other gatherings…
Events run by British Naturism - events.bn.org.uk
All other events (you can add your own!) - bn.org.uk/calendar
Online events - shop.bn.org.uk/pages/online-home
The Great British Skinny Dip - greatbritishskinnydip.co.uk

Adlington Hall – A Naked Heart Walk Through a Magical Wood

Adlington Hall is a beautiful country house in Cheshire. Dave and I had never visited it, and the 20 July British Naturism Naked Heart Walk there was a new experience for us on two accounts. It was a trip to a place that looks to be perfectly preserved in the 16th-17th centuries and - even better – it was our first naked walk.
The estate is hidden away (so hidden, in fact, that we got briefly lost), and my first impression of it was, “Wow. It feels like we’ve stepped back in time.” Yes, I know, there are stately piles all over Britain, but this one felt small, intimate and welcoming.
The house itself was closed, but BN had taken over part of the adjoining wood. We stripped off in a tent, then joined fellow walkers on a 2k walk through the wood, crossing over to another part of the grounds where there’s a yew maze, and then back to the registration area. The weather – which, of course, I must mention – was much cooler than it had been the previous two days, with a fresh breeze.
The wood itself was magical. As we approached the registration area, we passed under a tall canopy of trees forming a shaded avenue. The path through the wood brought lots of surprises. There were immense pine and other types of trees, some with fantastical shapes. There were little stone bridges and one longer wooden one, which we crossed over along the way. The remains of an old stone building were covered with lush green moss. The path was occasionally shaded by a canopy of trees, reminding me of being a kid playing in a pine-covered, secret “house” in the woods.
But enough about the vegetation!
The NHW attracted around 40 walkers.  We were in the first group and met, along with several long-time naturists, three newbies.
One young couple, Emma and Max, said they’d learned of the walk when Emma’s mother sent a Facebook link with the comment, “This is something you’ll do.” Emma took up the challenge, but on the drive over, she and Max said the idea of getting naked and going outside was “scary” because it wasn’t something they were used to. They’re not scared anymore, and agreed they’d do something like this again.
The walk was “exhilarating and free,” and he’d do it again, newcomer-to-Naturism John said.
After our walk, we hung around the registration area with old and new friends and enjoyed the sunshine. We agreed that walking sans clothing was great fun and we’re up for repeating the experience!
Organisers John Rodgers and Ron O’Hare praised the helpfulness of the staff at Adlington Hall and the three volunteers who helped run the event. 

Coming Up: Catch the Wave at Some Beach Dips!

As the summer progresses, the Great British Skinny Dip calendar continues to fill up with a range of events. Besides the many recurring swims, there are newly added dips at Arundel Lido – and a growing number of beach days.
Check it out!
 
August 4
A ladies-only clothes-optional swim at Racehub, Leicestershire
 
August 7
Arundel Lido, Arundel
and also taking place on September 3
 
On August 13 there’s
Corton Beach Day, Lowestoft
St Anne's beach, Lancashire
 
August 18
Racehub, Leicestershire
 
On August 27, Peterborough Lido welcomes the swimsuit-free once again:
 
And here’s another grand day out at the beach:
September 4, Portstewart Strand, Northern Ireland, is holding its second annual swim.
 
Or how about the September 17 Yaverland Beach, Isle of Wight swim?
 
And the popular Guernsey dips returns:
September 18, L’Ancresse Bay Pembroke, Guernsey
 
You’ll find information on these and all the swims here: https://www.greatbritishskinnydip.co.uk/events-calendar
No lecture this week on why we put such emphasis on the Great British Skinny Dip. You all know why we should – and do! – take part, and how important it is not only for British Naturism and Naturism in general but for helping the British Heart Foundation keep us heart-healthy.
You’ll find everything you need to know on the website, including social media tools, risk assessment forms for hosting swims and – importantly – a complete fundraising kit. And don’t forget to sign up for the GBSD newsletter, and follow us on social media.

Events this weekend - and beyond!

We may be past the peak of the heat, but there are still plenty of Naturist events to go to!
 
Great British Skinny Dips
Check out the forthcoming events - some this weekend!
 
Camping
Sunnybroom - walking and camping
Fri 29 Jul- Mon 01 Aug 2022
British Naturism: Sunfolk
All season
 
Walks
Stark Trekkers walk South Downs near Wilmington
Fri 22 Jul 2022, 11:30-16:00
North Marston Naturist Walk
Fri 22 Jul 2022, 12:30
 
World Naked Bike Rides
Clacton
Sat 23 Jul 2022, 13:00
Folkestone
Sat 30th Jul 2022, 14:00
 
Events
Burrows Gardens Visit
Sat 23 Jul 2022, 12:00-16:30
Jupiter Artland
Sun 24 Jul 2022, 17:30-19:30
Naked Fitness Weekend, Sunfolk
Fri 29 - 31 Jul 2022
Farne Boat Trip
Sat 30 Jul 2022, 15:00
 
 
Swims - plenty to consider, see bn.org.uk/calendar
 
 
And keep an eye on all the other gatherings…
Events run by British Naturism - events.bn.org.uk
All other events (you can add your own!) - bn.org.uk/calendar
Online events - shop.bn.org.uk/pages/online-home
The Great British Skinny Dip - greatbritishskinnydip.co.uk

A Midsummer Night's Stream

British Naturism's online events have been the envy of the Naturist world and we've grabbed the headlines many times for how our innovation during lockdown caused our membership to rise, including inspiring many stuck-at-home Naturists from outside the UK to join us to be able to take part.
Our online events continue; the 'community' sessions are available to members of Naturist federations (like BN) and the fitness classes  are open to all. Even session leaders need to take holidays and so the programme will run at approximately 65% strength over the summer.
We continue to innovate, however, so that you don't miss out. Some of our fitness classes instructors have recorded videos which are available to stream 24/7 to those who have purchased a block of tickets or a monthly/annual plan. Not you? Find out how to do that at https://shop.bn.org.uk/pages/naked-fitness. 
 
 
Photo by Dave Contreras on Unsplash

The Forum Live - interviewing Sophie Pavelle

We've got a treat for you for our last The Forum Live session before we take a break for the summer. Next Monday (25th July) I will be talking to author Sophie Pavelle. Sophie was a hugely entertaining - and popular - guest speaker at Nudefest a few weeks ago. 
I'll be talking to Sophie about her debut book 'Forget Me Not: finding the forgotten species of climate change Britain' (Bloomsbury Publishing). It's a serious subject and of interest to Naturists, and follows Sophie's journey in a readable and very funny way.
Based in Devon, England, Sophie is a writer and science communicator. Sharing adventurous, overlooked stories about British nature to wide audiences, she puts a contemporary twist on the natural history genre. Sophie works for Beaver Trust, and she presented their award-winning documentary Beavers Without Borders. She is also an Ambassador for The Wildlife Trusts and sits on the RSPB England Advisory Committee. Her writing has appeared in New Scientist, The Metro, BBC Countryfile, BBC Wildlife and Coast magazines.
BN/Nudefest discount still live!
Buy Forget Me Not via Bloomsbury here: https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/forget-me-not-9781472986214/ Enter this code at the checkout for 25% off (valid until end of September): FMN25
FMN_A5_flyer_discount.pdf
Join the session via the online events tab in the BN shop

The Great British Skinny Dip - now's the time!

If there was ever a great time to plan/attend a Great British Skinny Dip, this is it. Some of you may have hesitated to jettison your clothes and leap into a pool, lido, a river, the sea or some other suitable, safe venue out of fear of developing goose bumps. Fear no longer! Enjoy the feel of cool water on your naked skin on a hot day. 
Looking for somewhere to dip? Why not try one of these?
21 July 
Race Hub, Leicestershire - their first event this year in June went so well they've added another!
July 23:
Oxnat, Didcot
Spectrum Swim, Birmingham
Peterborough Lido, Peterborough
July 30 
Mildenhall Naturist Swimming Club, Bury St Edmunds
July 31
Avonvale Sun Club, Ringwood
August 9
Beacon Tarn Naked Walk & Skinny Dip, Ulverston
Shap Lido, Penrith
August 13
Corton Beach Day, Lowestoft
Wigton, Wigton
Spectrum, Birmingham
 
You’ll find information on these and later swims here: https://www.greatbritishskinnydip.co.uk/events-calendar
 
If you’re still wondering why we keep going on about the Great British Skinny Dip, here are some further thoughts.
First— when it comes to skinny dips, attendance size doesn’t matter! The idea is to encourage people to enjoy – or experience for the first time – the pleasures of swimming costume-free. Events might attract loads of people or, as with the July 9 GBSD at Kerensa Cottage, Somerset, just a few. But those few had a great time on a lovely day and raised £70 for the British Heart Foundation, organiser Chris Howat reports. That’s what matters.
And that brings me to our second reason for the GBSD - raising funds for the BHF and using our closer relationship with the charity to inform the wider public about the health and well-being aspects of Naturism. 
Third, when you bring friends, family and colleagues to dips, you’re helping spread the word about the many benefits of Naturism and promote greater understanding of what social nudity is all about.
You’ll find everything you need on the dedicated GBSD website including social media tools, risk assessment forms for hosting swims and – importantly – a complete fundraising kit. And don’t forget to tell people to sign up for the GBSD newsletter (via the GBSD website footer) and follow us on social media.
 

Has there ever been a better time...?

'If only we had the weather!' they say. If only it wasn't always raining! If I lived in the South of France, or Spain, I'd probably give it a go.'
Now's your chance. Go 100% off Find out today or tomorrow what the fuss is all about and spend some time without your clothes. It's not shameful, ridiculous, eccentric, exhibitionist... in fact, it's fantastic You'll feel great.
And once you've discovered that for yourself check out the huge amount of stuff that's going on with British Naturism, the UK's biggest and most active Naturist community... goodtimes.bn.org.uk

Events this weekend - and beyond!

After months of planning and preparation our first Naked Heart Walk takes place next week - at the stunning Adlington Hall and Gardens in Cheshire. Tickets are still available - and the weather is looking good for a walk without hot sticky clothes in a country garden! Don’t forget the others in Essex and Kent
A chance for other walks next week include three Natram walks, in Kent and Sussex. The Eastern region will be walking in Buckinghamshire next Friday.
The heatwave makes skinny-dipping the obvious option! Check out all the details of dips coming up in the next few weeks.
World Naked Bike ride this weekend is from Colchester and Cardiff, with Clacton the following week! They are still underway all around the world - get on your bike!
There’s a return to both Burrow Gardens with BN’s Yorkshire and East Midland region, and the amazing Jupiter Artland in Scotland with its quirky artworks, woodland walks, fantastic earthwork mounts and meadow areas. You’ll also find a boat trip around the Farne Islands, Northumberland.
Our friends (BN members) at Rosslyn Glamping in Norfolk are welcoming Naturists back for the second of their clothing optional weeks this year. You can bring tents, caravans, motor homes or hire shepherd's huts. Sunnybroom club, near Aberdeen is hosting a three-night walking and camping break - and don’t forget that British Naturism: Sunfolk in Hertfordshire is open for the season (and open to all) with rates frozen at 2020 prices.
Amanda
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Events
 
Camping
Clothing Optional Week at Rosslyn Glamping
Fri 15 Jul 2022, 12:00-Sun 24 Jul 2022, 10:30
Sunnybroom - walking and camping
Fri 29 Jul- Mon 01 Aug 2022
British Naturism: Sunfolk
All season
 
Walks
Natram walk Hoo Peninsula
Sat 16 Jul 2022, 11:30-18:30
Natram walk Wepham Down
Tue 19 Jul 2022, 11:15-19:00
Adlington Gardens Naked Heart Walk
Wed 20 Jul 2022, 15:00-20:00
Stark Trekkers walk South Downs near Wilmington
Fri 22 Jul 2022, 11:30-16:00
North Marston Naturist Walk
Fri 22 Jul 2022, 12:30
 
The Great British Skinny Dip
Various events
 
WNBR
WNBR Colchester | 16 July 2022
Sat 16 Jul 2022, 13:00
WNBR Cardiff | 16 July 2022
Sat 16 Jul 2022, 12:30
WNBR Clacton | 23 July 2022
Sat 23 Jul 2022, 13:00
 
 
Events
Burrows Gardens Visit
Sat 23 Jul 2022, 12:00-16:30
Jupiter Artland
Sun 24 Jul 2022, 17:30-19:30
Farne Boat Trip
Sat 30 Jul 2022, 15:00
 
 
Swims - plenty to consider, see bn.org.uk/calendar
 
 
And keep an eye on all the other gatherings…
Events run by British Naturism - events.bn.org.uk
All other events (you can add your own!) - bn.org.uk/calendar
Online events - shop.bn.org.uk/pages/online-home
The Great British Skinny Dip - greatbritishskinnydip.co.uk

The Forum Live debate - What makes a successful Naturist Club?

Every club wishes to be successful and deliver a great experience for all visitors.  A challenge that many face is in working out what to prioritise and how to deliver it on limited resources.  We will use this session to cover two aspects of running a successful Naturist club.  
First, we will gather ideas of what people look for in a club, essentially a members’ wish list.  Secondly, we will devise a strategy that would allow a club to deliver the major features at a practical level.  Hopefully, this session will create a template that interested clubs might use to guide their planning of the year ahead.
The online session will take place at 19:30 next Monday 18th July. Join in via the BN shop

It’s scorchio! Perfect weather for the Great British Skinny Dip!

If there was ever a great time to plan/attend a Great British Skinny Dip, this is it. Some of you may have hesitated to jettison your clothes and leap into a pool, lido, a river, the sea or some other suitable, safe venue out of fear of developing goose bumps. Fear no longer! Enjoy the feel of cool water on your naked skin on a hot day. 
Looking for somewhere to dip? Why not try one of these?
July 16 
Spectrum Swim, Birmingham
St Anne’s Beach, Lytham Saint Anne's
Beacon Tarn, Ulverston
Mildenhall Swim, Newmarket
Letchworth Outdoor Pool, Letchworth Garden City
21 July 
Race Hub, Leicestershire - their first event this year in June went so well they've added another!
July 23:
Oxnat, Didcot
Spectrum Swim, Birmingham
Peterborough Lido, Peterborough

You’ll find information on these and later swims here at greatbritishskinnydip.co.uk/events-calendar
 
If you’re still wondering why we keep going on about the Great British Skinny Dip, here are a few thoughts.
First—it’s summer! Yes, of course it’s possible to swim costume-free all year round indoors, but why not take advantage of the sunshine and heat to dip your toes into an outdoor venue?
Second, we are still all about raising funds for the British Heart Foundation – and about using our closer relationship with BHF to inform the wider public about the health and well-being aspects of Naturism.
Third, when you bring friends, family and colleagues to dips, you’re helping spread the word about the many benefits of Naturism and promote greater understanding of what social nudity is all about. And we know they will have great fun!
Speaking of spreading the word: BN’s recent Great British Skinny Dip press release sparked loads of media interest! Among the print outlets, there were pieces in North Wales Live, The Scotsman, The Daily Star, The Guardian, The Scottish Daily Record, Cotswold Life magazine, The Daily Mail and the Nottingham Post. There have also been some smashing radio interviews – BBC Radio Kent, Cornwall, Essex, Nottingham, Leicester…the list goes on. If you are a member of British Naturism you can find links to many of them on the members forum. If you are not, it's easy to join online.
This clear interest from the British press and public in Naturism should inspire us all to take part in the swims, organise them or find suitable venues willing to host them! 
You’ll find everything you need on the dedicated GBSD website including social media tools, risk assessment forms for hosting swims and – importantly – a complete fundraising kit. And don’t forget to tell people to sign up for the GBSD newsletter, and follow us on social media.

Naked Heart Walks - one next week! - have you booked your place?

In the summer of 2021 we had a brilliant evening out in the sunshine at Painshill Park in Surrey (pictured) on the inaugural Naked Heart Walk, raising oodles of money for British Heart Foundation.
Such was the success that there are THREE Naked Heart Walks this year giving you an opportunity to enjoy a clothes-free day out in a lovely location - with a little bit of exercise. If you can also be sponsored or make a donation then that's even better.
Perhaps you will also get round to asking that friend/neighbour/colleague that you've been wanting to take along to a Naturist event - it's a charity event, how could they refuse?
The Naked Heart Walks 
20th July (next Wednesday!) - Adlington Hall, Cheshire - two walks, 3pm and 6pm - click here for tickets
Thursday 18th August - Secret Nuclear Bunker - evening meal available - click here for tickets
Saturday 27th August - Hole Park, Kent - includes afternoon tea - click here for tickets 

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