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Events this weekend - and beyond!

There are lots of great opportunities for nude recreation and enjoying time with like-minded people coming up - live and online - check out the links below to find details of them all! You'll be amazed at the variety. Got an event you want to promote? Login to the BN website and add it to the calendar.

It's St Patrick's Day this week - and we're celebrating with an all-evening online session on Friday 18th, including a quiz, Irish pub and disco, with breakout rooms for chat. There's even a menu suggestion...
If swimming is your thing, you’ll find swims around the country this weekend. Naked Southampton resumes this Saturday with a Great British Skinny Dip at Oaklands pool. You can also join the people from the Spectrum Swim in Birmingham. Plenty of Great British Skinny Dips have been added in the last couple of weeks - check them out! 
There's naked dining in Cambridgeshire on Sunday, and, in conjunction with BN's LASER region another on 26 March has been announced, this time in Surrey - come and join us for a great Saturday night out. The dress code is flexible and so it's a perfect opportunity to bring friends who'd like to find out more about nude gatherings.
Two sporting tournaments are on the horizon - the BN national swimming gala, and the BN national pétanque competition. Both are mostly about having fun but winners may find themselves being selected for Team GB for the International tournaments later in the year. How cool is that?

Keep an eye on all our events by using these links:
Events run by British Naturism - events.bn.org.uk
All other events (you can add your own!) - bn.org.uk/calendar
Online events - 20 each week! - shop.bn.org.uk/pages/online-home
The Great British Skinny Dip - greatbritishskinnydip.co.uk
 
Photo by Hansjörg Keller on Unsplash
 

From the Boardroom - a round up of activity by BN's Management Team

A face-to-face meeting for the Executive Committee
For what seemed like an eternity, but was in fact about 18 months, the Executive Committee (EC) has been meeting via Zoom. This was, of course, necessitated by the pandemic, but it caused us to think about arrangements for the future.
The advantage of this arrangement has been that we have been able to hold monthly, rather than quarterly, meetings, making the organisation more agile and able to respond to events. Virtual meetings also have the advantage of avoiding travel – in some cases over considerable distances. But there is no getting away from the fact that meeting via videoconference is very different from the immediacy of a face-to-face meeting: it seems remote and makes quiet exchanges in the margins of the meeting impossible.
For those reasons the EC planned to hold at least one face-to-face meeting every year. It proved impossible in 2020 because of the continuing pandemic. But on a cold and snowy day at the end of November 2021, we convened with considerable pleasure at the Studio Venue in Birmingham. Some members were meeting others in person for the first time. And being together in one room allowed the EC to consider, alongside routine matters, some more strategic questions about the future of British Naturism as an organisation. That work is far from complete and needs more work before it is ready for publication.
The meeting also agreed the budget for 2022, adopted financial control, anti-corruption and expenses policies, and corporate objectives for 2022 (dull, some readers might think, but important!)
We also welcomed Lachlan Robertson to the meeting in his new role of partnerships officer, and embarked on a useful discussion about who the key targets and main priorities should be in the field. Lachlan plans to make overtures to the National Trust, as a start, as well as writing to police commissioners in England with a view to creating constructive relationships with both.
As with all EC meetings, you can find the minutes on the members’ online forum under BN News and Announcements and in the Downloads area. (log in required)
Bookkeeping and accountancy arrangements
Regular readers will be aware that it has not yet proved possible to recruit a volunteer finance director for the organisation. Over recent months the Board has been looking at what arrangements could be made to lighten the workload attaching to that role. The simplest way to do this will be to buy in professional services to cover regular bookkeeping and accountancy, allowing a future finance director to focus more on bigger strategic issues. Inevitably a cost attaches to this, and this has been allowed for in the budget for 2022.
We are speaking to a number of people who have the requisite skills to provide support to our organisation in this area, and we would continue to welcome expressions of interest.
Relaunch of regional newsletters
The Board has looked carefully at how, consistently with data protection requirements, regional newsletters could be reintroduced and sent out by email. Their absence had created significant practical difficulties especially for regions themselves. We’re pleased to say the new system, agreed within the EC, was launched in February. It requires members who wish to receive newsletters to actively subscribe – you can do this through the Membership area of the BN website. Check to see whether you are subscribed. You are not limited to your own region – which might be helpful if you live near a regional boundary and would like to know what is going in on in a neighbouring area.
Sunfolk
In January we received the very welcome, if overdue, news that our application for planning permission to redevelop and improve the Sunfolk site near St Albans had been granted. Members of the Board allowed themselves to breathe a collective sigh of relief. But now the real work starts. It will represent a major investment of money by BN and of time by volunteers, but the prize should be a first-class Naturist site that meets the promise made to the former trustees of the Sun-Folk Society that we wanted it to meet a gold standard.
We will be working toward carrying out the most significant work during autumn and winter this year and early next. This will mean ending the summer season early, but we are sure it will be worth it.
Jon Williams, BN Vice Chair, has put a huge amount of time and effort into this project and it’s great to see the vision finally given the green light.
General briefing paper on Naturism
In response to numerous examples of misreporting and misunderstanding of Naturism in the press, we have produced a generalised briefing paper with a view to relevant sections of it being deployed as needed. It sets out clearly the legal position regarding outdoor nudity in public places. It also explains what Naturism is, and lists some of the many positive reasons why people choose to embrace our way of life. There are numerous facts and figures and links to sources for further information. We are very grateful to the members who contributed. We expect to launch it soon - it will be a resource for everyone to use when they see poor or misleading mentions of Naturism.
Ask the Executive
We hosted another online “Ask the Executive” session in the “Forum Live” slot on 13 December. We sought to give the event a little more structure than on previous occasions and it seemed to work well. Among other things, some of the new regional co-ordinators took the opportunity to introduce themselves. The next session takes place next week - 21 March. 
 
Edwin Kilby

Naked Fitness weekends

We have two fitness breaks scheduled for the year hosted at British Naturism: Sunfolk near St Albans.
Spring Fitness Weekend - 23rd & 24th April
Summer Fitness Weekend – 30th & 31st July
Join Georgia (Naked Yoga), Jooles (GroovX Fitness) and Roy (Group Fitness) for a weekend of focussed fitness, wellbeing, and meditation.
The two-day live fitness events cost only £99 per person and include a pitch. You can extend your stay to either 3 or 4 nights for an additional £19. You are also welcome to stay in a local hotel or travel in for the days.
The weekends features great community spirit, nights round the campfire plus plenty of time to relax and enjoy the pool and sauna.
Booking is now open!
 

Announcing the 2022 BN Swimming Gala

We’re delighted to announce that the BN swimming gala is back! An annual event pre-pandemic, it was always one of the big events of the year - and winners are eligible to compete for BN in the INF Swimming Gala later in the year. Representing your country - how cool is that?
The gala takes place on the 7th May and is open to British Naturism members and guests from British Naturism member Clubs. It takes place in a 25 metre, 8-lane short-course competition pool featuring starting blocks and electronic timing.
Whilst the gala itself is run as a serious swimming competition, it is also a fun place to allow members to have-a-go and challenge themselves. There is always a great atmosphere. You can take part even if you don’t believe you are the best swimmer! Most races are two lengths of the pool.
You must register in advance. Visit the BN shop for details.

The Forum Live Debate: How do we engage with venues to organise Naturist events?

Over the last two years we have seen an explosion of smaller, regional events alongside the expansion of national events.  More events mean more opportunity, more choice and less travel and are a great way to enrich the community.  Also, the more events there are, the easier it is for new people to give Naturism a try!
In The Forum Live Debate this month we will think about how prospective venues might be approached to start new activities.  What methods of making contact might work, how do we pique interest, what are the pitfalls to avoid.
Hopefully the session will provide food for thought and provide a start point for even more people to set something up, even if it is just a small gathering with friends.
 

Naturist women are celebrating International Women's Day

At a time where there is such uncertainty and disharmony in the world, we celebrate International Women’s day.  An opportunity for women to stand up and demand equality and break the bias. Individually, we are responsible for our own behaviours but united we can start to make a change.  Women in Naturism are no different. A community of women who are passionate advocates for nudity and Naturism, we should have the right to choose to keep our clothes off without being subjected to our bodies being sexualised.  In this digital age of social media, many women are standing proud and sharing their love for Naturism by posting images and stories online in an effort to remove the stigma. 
There are many different reasons why women choose Naturism and different ways of discovering it.  For some, it has been a partner introducing them to it, others stumbling across it while on holiday or those who were raised in a Naturist environment. Regardless of their route into social nudity, many women become ambassadors for Naturism and want to encourage others to try it.
There are many reasons why women are reluctant to try Naturism. Fear of being judged for not having what the media considers “a beautiful body” ranks highly. Linda Weber, from AANR (American Association for Nude Recreation) says, 'The media is full of articles and pictures of what women are "expected" to look like. The focus on being young and thin with no imperfections is unattainable, yet we hold women to this unreal standard. You have to "peel the onion" to remove the layers of shame, embarrassment, lack of body positivity, religious and societal expectations.'  Steph McManus of Bodyfreedom International says, 'There is a fear of being objectified by men and  being judged by other women. The way we compare ourselves to other women is haunting.' 
As a society, there is much women can do to support other women who may be curious about Naturism.  Anna Woodings, says 'Each woman that gets involved is not only showing her own commitment and support to Naturism but also taking part in a lifestyle that helps to empower, breaks media-led rules about the type of bodies that should be seen naked, desexualises nudity by helping to make it commonplace and ordinary and encourages other women to find the various positives that suitable experience with social nudity offers. '
How many people write of naturism just through blind ignorance?  Speaking about Naturism and nudity to your friends and family opens up the conversation and the less ‘Taboo’ it becomes. Maybe a reduced focus on the ‘nudity’ and more on the other benefits being clothes free can bring is valuable?  As Lins from Belgium suggests, 'Today, naturism is largely “the thing where you get naked among others' '. If we can change that to "the thing that makes you feel good about yourself" or "the thing that takes all your stress away" or "the thing that makes you feel more confident as a woman", it will attract many more women.' 
Since discovering Naturism myself, not only have I lost the clothes, I’ve lost body image fears too. No longer do I compare myself to others. I accept my body and am proud of the vessel that keeps me alive and well.  Who cares about the odd scar here and there, the cellulite, the rolls? These are badges of honour and symbols that I have lived, had a child, survived surgery. Naturism is one of the easiest things to try. It's not dangerous or unhealthy and it’s not permanent,  As Lins says 'It’s not like getting a tattoo - if you try Naturism and don’t like it, simply put your clothes back on.'  It’s as simple as that. I have discovered a feeling of liberation and acceptance and I want other women to experience these feelings for themselves.
Women across the globe are already passionate and are actively promoting Naturism, like Anna. 'My passion for Naturism is mainly driven by the fact that I believe that a fearful and taboo attitude towards the human body has helped do huge amounts of social damage. It feeds a need for porn, it aggravates abuse, it encourages body shaming, it exaggerates sexual stereotyping, it hinders children from sensible and suitable learning, it breeds guilt from healthy sexual desires and it discourages an open and honest attitude to our fellow humans. Clothes offer barriers, they become our armour behind which we hide and become subconsciously disconnected. Naturism offers an innocence in nudity for adults that sadly some, myself included, were not allowed as children. Naturism cannot single handedly put the world to right, but it can be a part of our growth and part of a better world.'
No matter where you are in the world, or what your situation is, there is a way for you to try Naturism as well.  Even if it’s just at home making a cup of tea. You’ll wish you’d found it sooner.
Helen Berriman
Women in Naturism co-ordinator British Naturism
helen.berriman@bn.org.uk 
 

The Forum Live - Ask the Executive

Once a quarter, we dedicate a Forum Live session where members meet and ask questions of British Naturism's Executive Committee. The next session will take place on Monday week, the 21st March at 7:30pm.
The event is 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. 
If you have a question, please send it to headoffice@bn.org.uk
Join the session here
  
Photo by Marius Oprea on Unsplash 

British Naturism and the BHF - A charity partnership

We are pleased to announce that building on the work of the last two years, British Naturism and the British Heart Foundation have agreed to strengthen our partnership for the next two years.  We are confident that both Naturism and those suffering with heart disease will benefit as a result.
The British Heart Foundation were truly impressed by what was achieved at the inaugural Naked Heart Walk at Painshill Park last summer.  Having seen how we operate, the BHF are keen to place our partnership more front and centre and support further fundraising efforts.
Promoting the acceptance and normalisation of Naturism is central to every decision we make.  When we started on this journey, the BHF, like most organisations and most of the public were cautious about aligning themselves too closely with an unconventional minority group.  The professionalism and respectability we have been able to show over the last two years has changed their perception, so that they are now keen to list us as a corporate partner.  The safeguarding and management they have seen in our events means they are keen to promote our activities, certain that they are risk-free.  This is where the time investment really starts to pay off for us.
We all know that people are keen to do something different for charity, the problem that we always face is that we are selling Naturism to Naturists and struggle to reach the wider community.  The listing of our major fundraising events will change all of that.  When people are looking to push their boundaries to raise money, they will check the BHF website and see our activities as something that will take them to the edge of their comfort zone but be entirely achievable.  Through this development we hope to see lots of people who have never considered social nudity to give it a try.
Our plan is to run a number of Naked Heart Walks around the country, ideally one in each region, so that everybody gets a chance to participate and contribute.  A national event manager from British Heart Foundation will be assigned to us with a brief to help the events get off the ground, be run successfully, and facilitate support from local BHF fund-raising managers and teams.  The Great British Skinny dip will continue to be connected to the BHF, creating even more, local opportunities to get involved.
This type of partnership building is very much part of British Naturism’s long-term vision of normalising Naturism and we hope everybody will get involved in this next exciting chapter.

 

BN231 - Spring 2022

The Spring issue of our members' magazine is now out!
It’s full of news, information, listings and fully illustrated features and articles.
Contents include:
All the events you can look forward to
Women in Naturism – three fabulous articles including BN’s new Women in Naturism co-coordinator talking about her journey – and her family chimes in!
Brian’s life-changing Naked Heart Walk
Naturism and Mental Health – Part Three: Noticing
What people are saying about British Naturism
Edwinstowe swim celebrates 25 years
BN Sunfolk redevelopment plans green-lighted
A look back at some fabulous recent events
In travel, we bring you another cornucopia of tempting holidays to consider
 
 
BN231 will soon be landing on the doormats of members of British Naturism who can also download a digital version (log in required)
Our quarterly magazine is just one of the many benefits a BN membership provides, so if you’re not a member yet, why not make today the day you join us?
 

The Forum Live - an update from British Naturism: Sunfolk

Next Monday (7th March) we invite you to join us on a return trip to British Naturism: Sunfolk, our site just outside London in Hertfordshire, and hear about the progress we are making since the acquisition in 2020.
We recently gained planning permission for a variety of changes and you'll learn how we are getting ready for the construction phase of the development plan, including funding and managing the project, and providing the opportunity for members to participate.
We'll also cover the events and other activities we've lined up for you this summer. Just want to put your tent up sometime? Great! We'll talk about how you do that too.
The Forum Live is free and exclusive to members of British Naturism and other Naturist federations - details on how to become a member and what you get can be found here.
Join our Monday night sessions here, via the BN shop
 

British Naturism - did you know we are a membership organisation?

If you are reading this it means you are already taking an interest in the activities of the UK’s Naturist organisation. Thank you!
You’ll already be aware of:
the range of fantastic events that we host across the country and the others we support and promote the work we do in educating the general public and people in authority to the fact that public nudity is a perfectly lawful activity in the UK (and the help we give to people and venues when this isn’t understood) the resources we provide to all those interested in social nudity including our annual guide to Naturism, our information leaflet for walkers and other Naturists in public areas, news stories on our website and information and links on our social media platforms - Facebook, Twitter and Instagram the research that we have commissioned which proves—scientifically—that Naturism is good for every body and leads to improvements in body image the online classes and sessions we run—over 100 a month—allowing Naturists to get together, be entertained and keep fit in mind and body without leaving home how hard we work to promote Naturism and body-positivity to the world, via the press, TV and radio, stands at exhibitions and projects like the Great British Skinny Dip opportunities to volunteer and gain satisfaction—and more!—from helping Naturism in the UK to thrive our acquisition of British Naturism: Sunfolk and our plans to create a centre of excellence for nude recreation It benefits all Naturists in the UK - but did you know that we rely on the annual subscriptions of our members to make all this happen?
It’s not all one way, our members receive many benefits including:
reduced price tickets on many events exclusive access to member-only events, with no extra charge for our online community sessions an information-packed magazine every quarter 24/7 access to our members’ forum with discussion topics, picture galleries and downloads the opportunity to apply for volunteering opportunities But, much more than that, BN membership is about being part of the wider Naturist scene. When you’re a BN member you know you’re a fundamental part of a community, helping to support the practice of Naturism, allowing it to thrive, open more doors and helping others realise the life-affirming benefits of social nudity.
And it costs less than £4 a month to join
Let me give you an example of what BN did for me during the endless COVID-19 lockdowns.
Although I’d been a BN member for some years, I hadn’t done anything with my membership and had pretty much given up on Naturism – mostly from inertia. But when COVID hit, everything changed.
I discovered BN’s online yoga class and community events, and they were just what I needed to keep me sane. They renewed my interest in being clothes-free and, when we could all emerge into the light, I ventured out to some Great British Skinny Dips. I’d forgotten how much fun it is to be naked!
And when BN asked for volunteers, I jumped at the chance. As a journalist, I can help spread the word about the joys and benefits of Naturism --  and the good work British Naturism does to promote and safeguard them. Not to mention the satisfaction of belonging to an organisation that’s focused on health, body positivity and friendliness.
Check out all the amazing things we’re doing at goodtimes.bn.org.uk!
So, if you are reading this and you’re not been a member, please put that right and come and be part of our fast-growing community. You can join online now!
 
Dugie
 
 

 
 

BN launches new online volunteering platform

British Naturism has launched a new online volunteering platform, called Volunteer Connect, designed to help members get more involved in volunteering within the organisation. 
Members can now create their very own Volunteering Profile in the volunteering pages of the Members Area (log in required)
My Volunteering Profile helps members register their interest in volunteering with BN.  It enables all those who currently volunteer, those who are interested in volunteering (who perhaps don’t yet know what they want to do) and those who would like to register with the Volunteer Bank to create and update their own profile.  Key features of My Volunteering Profile include:
My Personal Information (taken from the BN membership records so there’s no need to retype in information we already hold!) My Contact Preferences My Emergency Contact My Additional Support Needs (details of any disability or health condition that you would like us to know about so we can support you in, or make adjustments to, your volunteering role) My Volunteering Preferences – easy to complete tick boxes that show the the type of volunteering you would like to do the location where you would like to volunteer the activities you would like to be involved in your skills, knowledge and experience and an optional free text box where you can provide additional information. Organisers—volunteers appointed to national or regional roles with responsibility for planning, coordinating and/or organising activities, events and services—may browse all the profiles to identify potential volunteers with relevant skills and interests, and can then contact individuals who may be suitable for a particular volunteering opportunity.  
Data in My Volunteering Profile is held securely on the BN web server as part of our Volunteer Connect platform.  While some sensitive data is restricted to a small team of volunteer managers, most of the data in My Volunteering Profile will be available to organisers who may need to search for potential volunteers with the appropriate skills and interests.  Members can set their contact preferences and update their data at any time.
Our new Volunteer Connect platform is being developed and rolled out in phases that are planned to include:
integration of our current Volunteering Opportunities database with Volunteer Connect submission of online applications for volunteering opportunities management of the volunteer application process online listing any volunteer applications made in My Volunteering Profile listing current and previous volunteer roles in My Volunteering Profile matching of skills and interests between profiles and opportunities to highlight the most relevant opportunities to members matching of skills and interests between profiles and opportunities to assist organisers to identify potential volunteers the ability for volunteer managers to create and edit profiles for those members who do not go online. Creating your own Volunteering Profile will take less than two minutes to complete, or a little longer if you add content to any of the free text boxes.
John Gelder, Volunteering Officer

Does Naturism help your mental health? Part Three

Here’s the third part of our article by BN member Sheila Maycock on Naturism and Mental Health, followed by a first-person report from BN member Steff.
Read the previous articles on this website - Part One and Part Two
In Naturism what stands out initially is that people are not noticing, staring, judging or even bothered about what you look like. That’s liberating when the world as we have previously known it is constantly looking, criticising, comparing unfavourably to an unreal ideal, assessing issues such as who is better off - you or me?
This is not the type of noticing that is beneficial to our Mental Health. We live such busy lives, always planning, rushing off to the next thing without taking time out to reflect or consider. Even if we’re not that busy our mind gets over-occupied with worries about the future or concerns that we can actually do very little about and our minds get caught in a negative and unhealthy downward spiral.
In contrast ‘Taking Notice’ (or Mindfulness as it is sometimes called) is a discipline which means you start to deliberately take time to observe what is going on in the world around as well as your own internal responses to those events. You practice being present in the moment, savouring that instant in time, spotting the beautiful, interesting, fascinating, unusual or even weird stuff that goes on around us all the time.
The human brain is awesome and the truth is we only use a tiny part of it in our day to day lives. Most of the brain capacity that we are using is occupied with humdrum everyday stuff, running routine programmes that we don’t even really know we are doing or have to think about. And if our brain doesn’t deem something to be of significance to us—that we have assessed as important, dangerous, of value or interest—then our brain just filters it out. We don’t even see it and we are missing out on the chance to enjoy and appreciate what is going on around us, robbing us of the benefit of good and positive experiences and often over emphasising the negative stuff that comes our way. Finding joy in the minutiae of life: the glint of the sun on a raindrop, the feel of the breeze on your skin, the texture of a fallen tree, even the motes of dust floating in your house, can relax our busy brains for a moment, enough to reset, de-stress and refuel us for the next challenge life throws at us.
Taking note in this way is a step forward in strengthening our self-awareness and self-acceptance, which are things which Naturists have often developed through their experience of Naturism.
Mindfulness has become a new ‘thing’ so there are multiple pages online, courses springing up to teach the approach, and books and articles abounding about the topic. It is a way of focusing on this present moment and not letting our thoughts carry us off. In Mindfulness, attention is given to the now, the breath, the feeling of the ground beneath your feet, the air on your skin and it helps develop awareness of where unhelpful thought patterns may be leading us astray, replacing them with a new approach to appreciating the world in which we live. According to The New Economics Foundation (2008), Mindfulness is as effective as antidepressants in reducing the recurrence of depression.
Naturism provides a natural vehicle for this meditative practice. Being unclothed removes a mask to one’s self as well as others. We have already decided to be more authentic with little to hide from others. Now bolt on a new appreciation of the wealth of experience that surrounds us, that our brain just couldn’t see before because we had deemed it insignificant, and now our brain leaps to attention. Naturism’s immediacy of physical sensations assists in the appreciation of experiences such as the feeling of the water directly on your skin while swimming, the freedom of wandering around without the constraints of clothing. We remove a false self with our clothing and become more authentically who we are.
Sheila Maycock MBACP (Accred) Family Therapist
 
TRIGGER WARNING
At some point in their lives, most people a will have a brush with a mental health problem. It may be a form of depression, life circumstances, a chronic condition—or even caring for someone who has.
Everyone has their own battles and obstacles throughout life which can affect us all in different ways and I would like to share mine with you.
It was many years ago when I was diagnosed with a condition called Mixed Personality Disorder. That day, as I sat in the psychiatrist’s office, looking at the self-inflicted scars on my arms, the whole world around me went into a blur, like it wasn’t real, or as if they were talking about somebody else. Complete reality numbness. I felt completely isolated and different from the rest of the world, as if everybody I passed on the street could see me as if there were a big, bright spotlight shining down on me as I made my way home.
The doctor’s words continued to repeat over and over again in my head along with an intense feeling of fear. What will happen to me now? Will I have to live like this forever? Is there a way to control the constant state of anxiety and panic that I experience? The future crumbled and became a dark empty void, like a tunnel with no light, closing in around me.
In time I began to feel like I owed people something for the lack of visibility of my condition. They would usually only see me on my better days as I would isolate and hide myself away on the darker days: days when I would struggle to get out of bed, when I would be fighting the intense impulses to end my life, harm myself or battle the overwhelming feeling of sadness, despair, and self- loathing that no form of distraction would ever relinquish. Nobody sees those days, I hide them away behind the smiles, the jokes and silliness that I use as a form of cover or shield like it’s a different level of vulnerability, a weakness that must never be seen by anybody ever.
I’m lucky enough to have people around me, my doctors, my wife, and friends who all stand by me, but there can be a thousand people around and I would still feel alone. Trapped within my own thoughts, like a being in a mental prison, looking out and seeing everyone on the other side of the bars. 
My doctors are aware that I am a Naturist. We have talked about it a lot. I would describe to them how being in a Naturist environment made me feel—like I don’t have to hide anymore, how quickly a person’s confidence can rise to a balanced level in a Naturist setting, how we become human beings again without separation of social class that society seems to force upon us. They would remark on how I seemed to “spark into life” and project a “powerful aura of positivity and confidence” while speaking about Naturism, something in which is usually a rare trait to see in me.
When I discovered British Naturism, I finally found a place where differences were embraced, a place that accepted me for who I am and how I was made, a place I truly belonged. The doctors unanimously agreed that I continue the Naturism lifestyle and become more proactive within it, based on the positive effect that it had repeatedly shown on my mental wellbeing. In a way I guess that makes Naturism doctors’ orders for me.
The Covid outbreak had an impact on everyone in some way. People developed mental health conditions and people who already had them struggled even more. We were all suddenly trapped in our houses, could no longer socialise with our friends and family, something we all needed at this time, for some more so than ever. Many of us soon ran out of things to occupy our minds. Relying heavily on social media and television with its seemingly endless stream of updates reminding us of the frightening situation that we are all in. It gave us more time to think and overthink, the mind now working in overdrive which in itself is dangerous situation for anyone.
Watching the world from my window became harder each day. Missing friends, missing the beach and forests, missing nature, and the outdoors. Even the things I rarely do because the option had now been taken away from me. It felt like I was losing my identity and simply existing, the darker days became more frequent, and frightening filled with uncertainty and anxiety.
I found myself relying more and more on the British Naturism community as a form of escapism from the social media’s seemingly intentional toxicity. It became a safe haven, a covid-free environment and the online events worked as a great distraction and a means to remain connected to the community and lifestyle that I love, the lifestyle that creates such a positive impact on my mental health.
There are no real cures for many mental health conditions. Sometimes we just have to learn to live with it, adapt and evolve where possible. For me, Naturism and being a part of the Naturist community breaks through those mental prison bars and brings me back to life’s basics. It’s a reminder that no matter who you are regardless of wealth, class, status or even species, we’re all on this planet together. Naturism is truly is a place I will always call home. For those of you who are struggling out there, please remember, you’re not weak, you’re a warrior, you’re not soft, you’re a survivor. Don’t give up.
Steff
 

Steff Murdoch-Richards
 

Photo credit : Mark Bass

The Forum Live - interviewing Jason Hatherill - Magnolias Natura

Join me again next Monday (28 February) 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 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 and has attended and enjoyed the Alton Towers event.
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.
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!

Our 2022 guide to Naturism - OUT NOW!

Our popular Guide to Naturism has been updated for 2022 and is now available. It’s a comprehensive booklet that contains everything anyone needs to know about Naturism.
Use it to persuade your friends to join BN, your colleagues to give social nudity a try, or your local leisure centre to host a skinny dip.
We’ll be sending copies to clubs and swims, and taking piles of them to events for you to take away. We have printed many thousands of them and you can order them - for free! - from the BN shop. It’s also available as an online booklet, making it dead easy to send a link to anyone you like!
Find it at shop.bn.org.uk/products/guide-to-naturism

Naked Dining in Oxford - book before it’s too late!

BN’s London and South East, and Eastern regions have got together to bring you a wonderful naked dining experience, on the 2nd March - a special evening of dining in convivial company, with cosy wood burning stoves.
The White House by Tap Social is a family friendly community cafe bar and kitchen, serving delicious locally sourced seasonal dishes, barista-made coffee and of course locally brewed craft beer. It is based in a historic grade 2 listed public house on the Abingdon Rd, south of Oxford, within easy reach of the centre and public transport if needed.
A two course meal, with vegan and gluten free options, is available for a set price of £23.
Find out more and book your place
 
Photo by Jay Wennington on Unsplash

North West Regional News – Events Galore!

After two long years of Covid inactivity, the North West Region is roaring back. Swims are almost fully operational and the BN North West committee wants to expand on them and other events “exponentially.”
Clubs will be opening their doors to visitors again in the Spring, aiming to attract more visits from those who found the desire during the Pandemic to enjoy practising Naturism locally. This new-found enthusiasm could help boost membership numbers for the clubs and British Naturism.
Diaries are already filling up with many dates for smaller events - including Summer swim sessions at the Shap Lido, club sports events, more new lido swims, beach days, and so on. We’re also connecting with National Events management for larger events such as the visit to Adlington Hall Gardens, which we hope to expand and accommodate the new North West ‘Naked Heart Walk’ for British Heart Foundation.
NW Club and Swim Events.
For the full list of North West Swims and other events visit the BN NW Calendar online on the BN Website. Among the many activities, you’ll find weekly swims in Manchester, Chester and Birmingham, and monthly swims in Wigton, Cumbria, Poulton (Lancs) and Worsley (Greater Manchester). All these are currently up and running. And for all the latest news from the North West Region, check out the North West pages on the BN website.
The Great British Skinny Dip.
The fantastic Great British Skinny Dip Campaign is getting more popular every year, and 2022 promises to be even bigger than before! We’ll again be supporting the British Heart Foundation. We’re on the hunt for venues to accommodate a dip, so if you have one in mind, please don’t hesitate to contact me.  Check out the new GBSD website.
Two new BN Clubs
Welcome to our two new BN member clubs! Wrekin View and the N&W Outreach club have come on board and we hope they can be represented on the NW committee.
The next Regional Meeting is an EGM - open to all BN members in the North West region, to be held via Zoom on Tuesday 15th March at 8 p.m. Find out more at https://www.bn.org.uk/calendar/event/6750-nw-region-egm/
Ron O’Hare (BN North West Regional Co-ordinator and Team GBSD).

Phil's Freezing Charity Swim - a great success!

BN member Phil Pool braved near-daily skinny dips in the teeth-chattering waters off Brighton through to New Year’s Eve to raise funds for the RNLI. BN caught up with him to find out how it went,’ writes BN ace reporter Dugie Eyton-Hughes.
Phil started winter sea swimming in the autumn of 2020 and continued through 2021. As the cold months approached, he wanted to continue but “knowing how hard it had been, I knew I’d need something to motivate me.”
That motivation came from hearing a report about a group of migrants having died at sea. Phil reflected on how terrible and terrifying their last moments will have been. He knew the RNLI rescued many people but can’t be there in time for everyone. “The idea grew in my mind about doing something to support them. At the same time Nigel Farage started making negative comments about the RNLI – and that made up my mind!”
Combining his support for the Lifeboats with the need to motivate himself, Phil decided to swim every day from the start of September through to New Year’s Eve. And, knowing that many people swim in the sea year-round in wetsuits, he decided to do it naked, counting on the novelty value to attract more attention and sponsorship.
All went well until he attended a family wedding in Dartmoor and moved his daily plunge to the River Dart. High up on the moor the water was crystal clear and very cold, but the swimming stunning. Two days later, he came down with Weil’s disease. Some antibiotics soon sorted that out and Phil lost only a day or two of swimming but he also had to take 10 days off when he tested positive for Covid. He also missed a couple of days when the sea was too rough even in the harbour. 
Phil originally hoped to raise around £250 for the RNLI in sponsorship from friends and family. In the end, having been interviewed twice on BBC local radio and Heart FM, and through the BN website, Facebook and Twitter, he attracted nearly £3,500, and counting. On the last day of his swims, Phil discovered that around 40 people had turned out to support him. “I came out of the water, to gentle applause, and while I stood there, naked but for swim socks, gloves and a woolly hat, I was photographed by several people including the RNLI’s media lead for the South East of England – quite chilly on New Year’s Eve!” 
Phil’s still swimming in the sea. He’s rightfully proud that he completed his challenge and, as a Naturist, did something positive that got media attention, “even if it was only in a small way.”

Way to go, Phil!

Putting the “nature” back into Naturism

Synergy with the natural world forms a key part of Naturism for many people.  Indeed, both British Naturism and the International Naturist Federation define Naturism as:
"Naturism is a way of life in harmony with nature characterised by the practice of communal nudity with the intention of encouraging self-respect, respect for others and for the environment."
At the same time, we know that caring for nature and the environment are key concerns for many young people, after all, they still have a long time to live in this world.
In The Forum Live Debate this month (Monday 21st February), we will discuss the symbiosis between Naturism and nature, including how we can tackle sustainability and environmental issues in a way that will make the world a better place and encourage young people to join our campaign.
 
Click here for the link to join us on the night...

Back garden Naturism - it's not a police matter!

BN is surprised by the many reports in the media today of a senior RAF officer being investigated by police and suspended by the military for being naked in a paddock at his home.
The reports contain no suggestion that there was any sexual element or intent to cause alarm or distress, and the facts as reported give no reason to suppose a police investigation was warranted.
We’ve said it before (It is perfectly legal to be naked in your garden - About BN - British Naturism) and we’ll say it again:  It is perfectly lawful for somebody to go naked in their garden.
The Sexual Offences Act 2003 was carefully worded to exclude Naturism. It is perfectly ok to take your clothes off to enjoy the sun and the breeze on your skin, or the life-affirming feeling of swimming without a costume. However, if you do so because you have the intention of causing ‘alarm and distress’ then it could be a criminal offence, though the onus is on the onlooker to prove the intent. Despite what many media reports suggest, merely being ‘offended’ is not enough to warrant a call to the authorities.
It follows that nudity is permissible in all public places…and why should it not be? It’s our natural state. It’s only social conditioning that tells us that certain parts of our body are - choose your own adjective: shameful, disgusting, sexual, offensive, ridiculous - and must therefore be hidden away. Sadly, that same conditioning has led people to conclude that a nude person, especially a man, must be up to no good. No-one, ever, children included, has been harmed by the sight of a naked person.
We’re aware of the sensitivities though. Many people never think to challenge what their parents and teachers taught them when they were very young. That social conditioning, the stigma and taboos are thus ingrained and it takes a lot to change attitudes. We’ve worked with the police and the number of arrests and cautions has plummeted, but still pockets of ignorance remain. 
Being neighbourly is desirable, and Naturists sunbathing in their back garden will generally choose a spot that isn’t too overlooked and will often speak to neighbours who can see into their garden to advise them they may catch a glimpse of naked flesh. Anecdotal evidence and long experience shows that most – but obviously not all - neighbours couldn’t care less!

The Forum Live - interviewing Lachlan Robertson, BN's Partnerships Officer

Next Monday (14 February) I will have the pleasure of talking to Lachlan Robertson, a BN member who has recently been appointed to a newly created rôle of Partnerships Officer, aimed at creating and maintaining strong, collaborative relationships with the outside world including government, police and other authorities, charities, and groups and organisations. 
Lachlan is a retired town planner, born in Scotland who has lived in southern England for nearly 40 years. Despite having been of a clothes free mindset since he was young, he was mostly introduced to Naturism through his interest in Art and working part-time as a life model. He is married to a bemused but very supportive partner and has three adult daughters who, apparently, are amused by their dad's interests on a regular basis.
We’ll hear more about the work he is doing on behalf of all Naturists and the results he hopes to achieve. Lachlan says, ‘My new role as BN's Partnerships Officer offers an opportunity to bring into Naturism my experience of persuading a skeptical public to accept unfamiliar things that need to be brought and welcomed into the world.'
Click here for the link to join us on the night...

British Naturism Sunfolk: Our Redevelopment Plans Get the Green Light!

Our site at Sunfolk received a very welcome (although slightly late!) 90th birthday present in late January in the form of approval for the planning application to redevelop and improve the site. This is great news for BN as an organisation, for the hundreds of Naturists who visit the site each year and for Sunfolk itself as it allows us to secure and update our facilities and to welcome visitors for years to come.
Approval took nearly a year—much longer than we had hoped. We had a lot of support from our neighbours, but the location of the site in green belt land, together with a long and complicated planning history, and some more technical concerns around drainage meant that we had to work through a lot of questions from the local authority. But now we can move ahead with the detail of planning the work we need to do. The benefits visitors will see as a result of the development can be summarised in four areas:
Accessibility – we’ll improve access to the site for vehicles, pedestrians and cyclists with new parking and access routes. We’ll also upgrade the footpaths around the site and access to buildings to make access easier for all of our guests Accommodation – we’ll create new areas for tent camping with dedicated toilets and showers and build a new ‘glamping’ area with pods available to hire for one or more nights for those who want something more than a tent! Leisure and Recreation – we’ll add new facilities including a new sauna and hot tub, a pétanque piste, a sports court and a fitness trail around the perimeter of the site. We’ll also upgrade the barbecue area. Indoor space – we’ll increase the size of the clubhouse, and improve the facilities we are able to offer. Sliding glass doors will make allow light into the building and link it much more closely with outdoor spaces. We had planned to complete the redevelopment works between the 2021 and 2022 seasons, but now we are planning to start work in September of this year – allowing plenty of time to enjoy the existing facilities over the course of this summer. Focusing on the detailed construction design and planning, and identifying the suppliers who we will work with to deliver the redevelopment project is already underway.
Although we acquired Sunfolk on very generous terms from the Sun-Folk Society, and have been able to make some investments in the site since then, the redevelopment project will be very significant for our organisation and will undoubtedly be the single largest financial investment BN has ever made. We are confident from our experience over the last two years that there is a strong appetite for a venue with great access and good facilities, close to London and available to all Naturists on a ‘pay as you go’ basis and that investment in the site will provide financial and other benefits to BN in the future.
We have most – but not all – of the funding in place for the redevelopment already, and would welcome donations from members who would like to offer direct support to the project. Over this summer, you’ll have the opportunity to make an additional donation whilst you are booking your visit to the site, whilst you are visiting the BN Shop, or via our crowdfunding page. Your support for this important project will be most appreciated
We would also welcome longer-term support within funding for the redevelopment project. In line with this, we will be launching a ‘Sunfolk Development Bond’ within the next few months. This will offer members and others the opportunity to support the redevelopment project with an investment of £500 or more over three or five years, receiving an attractive rate of interest on their investment at the end of the period.We’ll share more details of this exciting opportunity soon.
There will also be plenty of opportunities to get involved in supporting the redevelopment more directly. Although most of the work at the site will be completed by professional contractors, we’d love to hear from members who would like to help out with more general tasks such as decorating, planting and groundworks. We’d also love to hear from members who might be able to offer assistance in more specialist areas such as:
Project management Financial planning and control Quantity surveying Services engineering Structural engineering Landscape architecture Ecological management Most importantly, we’d love to share the Sunfolk site with as many BN members as possible. We can’t bring the site to you, but it has great access close to the M25 and can easily reached by train or bus as well. We’ll be open for visitors from the start of April and you can book your visit online now. We’re also delighted to confirm that we won’t be increasing our prices for 2022.
We’ll be organising several different weekend events over the course of the summer such as a families weekend, a yoga and fitness weekend, and a life drawing weekend – or just join us to enjoy the sun when it’s shining and the pool, sauna and clubhouse when its not!
Jon Williams, BN Vice-Chair
sunfolk.bn.org.uk
 
Photo credit : Nirish

A fantastic Motown-themed weekend

After two years in the making, we finally were able to head to Detroit-on-Sea (Bournemouth) for our Motown themed weekend and it didn’t disappoint.
Friday night opened with the incredible Midnight Soul Sisters (pictured) with their authentic tribute to the girls of Motown – the dance floor was packed from start to finish.
It was great to see the community back together – our Bournemouth events attracts mainly couples, and there were lots of new faces as well many familiar. It was also great to see a few sun-club members getting together and booking en-masse.
Saturday you can always take at your own pace. Activities included calligraphy, virtual reality, meditation, fitness, quiz, aquarobics, squash(yes!) and many activities in the pool – there was always something to do!
The headline act, ‘Legends of Hitzville’ performed on Saturday night and were simply stunning with their tribute to The Drifters and the men of Motown – what a highlight to a great weekend.
A new three-night break for 2023 was announced at the event the ‘Decades of Dance’ weekend takes place at The Suncliff Hotel from the 27th – 30th Jan and will go on general sale March 1st.

Women in Naturism - Helen's story

Well, what a couple of years I’ve had! Pre-pandemic, I was an overweight, middle aged Retail Manager, vehemently against my husband's Naturism. The arrival of Covid into all of our lives had quite the impact on mine. During the first lockdown I was at home, having been furloughed and began cooking healthy meals and the weight began to drop off. The weather was glorious and feeling a little more confident, I bought a bikini and THAT was the start. Fast forward 20 months, I quit the nine-to-five and I am now Women in Naturism Campaign Coordinator for British Naturism and a writer for Body Freedom International. These days, you’ll often find me with fewer clothes than my husband! 
When I was raped at aged 14, I felt I must have done something wrong for it to happen to me. I struggled with the lengthy court case and my behaviour became erratic, skipping school and developing an eating disorder. The whole episode shaped my views on sex and nudity for years to come. 
Fast forward to 2015 when social media reunited me with an old school friend, Simon - now my husband. We began chatting online. There wasn’t any romantic interest at that time as we were both married but eventually both our marriages ended. Quite early into our relationship, Simon revealed he liked to live a ‘clothing-optional’ lifestyle. I didn't understand what he meant by that. I mean, I take my clothes off to have a shower or to be intimate but that's all. When he moved in, the reality sunk in. I returned home from work early to find him sitting at his desk completely butt naked! I swore a lot, called him a weirdo and walked out. I was actually disgusted that he could be naked in my house where my young daughter (8) could see him at any time. I wanted to protect her (and myself) from any unnecessary viewings of the penis! A few ‘robust’ conversations followed over the next few months and we agreed that he would cover up, especially when my daughter was around. I still felt uncomfortable knowing he was going to be naked at home whilst I was out but could also see that his desire to be clothes free wasn't going to go away so we reached that compromise.
Meanwhile, I was having issues with my weight. I was a size 14 but wanting to be the size eight teenager he knew at school. Simon showed me that he loved me irrespective of size but over the next few years I ballooned to a size 20, weighing in at over 15 stone. Something had to change. 
I was at home on furlough for 6 weeks and I had the time to make proper, healthy meals from scratch. I reduced portion sizes and my weight dropped. I plucked up the courage to put my new bikini on and soak up some rays in the garden. Simon took some pictures and for the first time in ages, I wasn't repulsed. It inspired me. I answered an advert for lingerie models of any age or size and was accepted. I couldn't believe there was a market for the mature curvy woman! My confidence soared and I could see that the world was ever evolving and the days of the ‘ideal’ image was disappearing.
I went along to a Naturist event at Max’s Garden in West Sussex with Simon. I really didn't want to be a part of it but in order to be supportive wife, I agreed to go along - on the understanding I could keep my clothes on. An art session was organised where I was the clothed model being drawn by naked people. I didn't know where to look! Ever the professional, I was there to do a job so I got on with it. Afterwards we hung around and just chatted to people. I soon forgot about their bits and bobs and I felt a bit daft—not to mention hot—in my dress. Bracing myself, I took it off … and NOTHING happened! The world kept turning, nobody stared or judged. In fact, I even walked around the resort without my clothes. Never had I encountered a group of such friendly, down-to-earth people and would never have dreamed that this environment would liberate me, not only from clothes but from my body issues. 
Since that day, I have understood the feeling and empowerment body acceptance gives you. I finally accept the skin I'm in and actively encourage others to give it a go. 
Here’s what Simon says:
“I have always had an on-off relationship with clothing. As a teenager I would wait for my parents to go out and strip off for the day. I married my first wife when I was still very young and she did not condone any form of nudity, so I repressed it for many years. However you can’t hide part of your nature forever. When that marriage started to break down I looked for my own space and to ‘find myself’ again. I discovered there was a label I could use - a ‘Naturist’. I also found out about the World Naked Bike Ride, and my first ever socially nude experience was in the Exeter WNBR in 2011. I quickly decided this was my space, and even got involved with setting up Plymouth Sun Club in 2012.
I don’t think Helen was prepared for the reality of a clothes-freedom. She had grown up and lived by typical societal beliefs regarding nudity - that it was either sex-related, amusing, or disgusting. To find me naked at home upset her, and I felt awful for it. I again tried to repress my desire to be nude for the woman I was falling in love with, and, once again, would wait until I was alone to undress. But it upset me greatly that I had to hide part of myself from the woman I wanted to build my forever-partnership with. Her attitude upset me, as I could see that her own body image struggles would be addressed by Naturism. In the winter it was easier, but I found myself with a constant struggle in the summer months. I allowed myself to be caught, thereby keeping the conversation alive. After a few years together she recognised that her society-based views on nudity were not necessarily true, and made allowances for me to go nude in limited circumstances. She still thought it was weird though, and said she loved me ‘in spite’ of me being a Naturist. I smiled, but that did hurt.
After the bikini and lingerie photo shoots I could see an opportunity to show her the joy of nudity - talking to someone will only take them so far, they have to experience it for themselves and found the event at Max’s Garden. I fell in love with her all over again and our life together leapt to a new level of happiness that day and has only been getting better and better ever since.
To this day I continue to marvel at the transformation she has allowed herself to go through - an incredibly brave thing to do, and I’m honoured she placed her trust in me to take that initial leap of faith. For it does take an immense amount of trust for a non-Naturist to try Naturism. I continue to be so very proud of her.”
Not only did my attitude towards nudity change, it had an impact on the rest of the family too.  Simon has two daughters (21 and 19) and I have a 15 year old who has had Simon (and his Naturist ways!) in her life since she was eight years old. Here’s what they say about it:
Meredith (21)
“Having grown up with a Naturist father, Naturism and nudity to me is simply something that exists. I may not identify as a Naturist myself but I am not bothered or perturbed by the naked human body in a Naturist environment and I’m happy to bare all if I wish, it’s simply a fact of life. Because of this, in my time knowing Helen and having her in the family, seeing her mindset shift from one of reluctance and fear, to being open and accepting of Naturism has been incredible. Seeing someone close to you becoming comfortable in their own skin and loving their body for what it is, is simply wonderful.”
Indeed, Meredith has joined us at a retreat and been happy to get involved herself. She has even featured in some of our “Naked retro gaming nights”.
Lizzie (19)
“You don’t question what’s normal to you. Growing up, dad was often naked around the house and as a kid I thought nothing of it. Even as I got older and started to realise it may not be what everyone’s parents do, it still never bothered me. It just gave me a different, healthier view of nudity—being unbothered by someone not wearing clothes makes life easier. I have no problem telling my friends that my Dad’s a Naturist when it comes up and that no, I don’t care if they walk in on me  when I’m changing. I find that my generation, or at least the people I associate with, do not care. Granted, they may not start stripping too, but rewriting a lifetime in instilled ‘modesty’ may take a moment. Helen wasn’t into it at first, and look at her now. Now my dad and step-mum are both Naturists. In the nicest way possible, I don’t care. I’m just glad he’s found someone to share his passion with.” 
 
Lizzie is comfortable to be around the two of us when we are sans clothes, comfortable in the skin she is in and happy to be nude herself sometimes. In the early days, it was me that felt awkward if either of the girls walked around topless.  My, how things have changed!
 
Dilara (15)
“My parents are always naked. When it first started happening I thought it was very strange but then they taught me that the idea is not anything sexual, it is a way to express yourself and the confidence that you have. People get this conception mixed up and automatically jump to the conclusion that it is sexual however it really isn’t. I am not a nudist nor will I ever be (I do still find the notion kinda embarrassing) but I am not going to judge what my parents choose to do. My mum is actually helping people with mental health problems and eating disorders involving nudity which is really good.”
She’s come a long way too.  From getting used to seeing her stepfather naked, she then had to deal with her own mum getting naked!  She at first couldn’t understand my change of heart. so I eased her in gently and explained why I was doing it and what people were getting out of it.  She completely understands the difference between nudity and sex and sees my new role as a positive one.  I have seen her confidence soar too and although she’s not into nudity, she has become more body positive herself.
Helen’s Mum (74)
Although not into Naturism myself, I have been amazed at Helen’s transformation. She has gone from hiding herself away in baggy jumpers to embracing body freedom and helping others.  I’m very proud of her.
Helen Berriman
helen.berriman@bn.org.uk
 

 
 

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