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The inaugural British Heart Foundation (BHF) Naked Heart Walk takes place in the beautiful 18th Century landscape gardens of Painshill Park, Surrey, this Saturday, 3 July and will see naked walkers raising vital funds for research into heart and circulatory diseases.
Walkers can choose between a 2km flat and wheelchair accessible route or a 5km walk that takes them through winding paths up and around the lake and woodland. Many of the Follies including the ruined Abbey, Gothic Temple and Turkish Tent can be seen from the waymarked routes.
Walkers have made an entry donation of £20, and pledged to raise £100. There are medals for those who complete the walk and the evening closes with a BBQ. Overall we expect to raise a five figure sum for heart research.
The event is the brainchild of the East Sussex Coastal BHF Fundraising Group, run by Naturist and British Naturism member Philip Baker. British Naturism have named BHF as their Charity of the Year and will be working with them through 2021 to raise cash and promote awareness of cardiovascular health. The health and well-being benefits of a nude lifestyle are well-known to Naturists and as the BHF also emphasises healthy living and lifelong well-being, so our relationship is a natural fit. It’s also the BHF’s 60th anniversary this year. We’re delighted to support them as they reach this landmark and to help ensure that they thrive for the next 60 years.
You can make a donation even if you are not attending! Visit our JustGiving page
The Forum Live truly lives up to its name next Monday night, 5th July, as we bring you the 'show' direct from Nudefest in Somerset.
The agenda for the evening is as yet unconfirmed, but we hope to bring you a tour of the site including the various venues where activities will take place - Zen, The Pavillion and Cirque, meet the organisers and find out about the line-up and how an event like Nudefest comes together, and chat to some Nudefest guests about their expectations for this fantastic British Naturism annual event!
Reserve your place now...
 

British Naturism is delighted to be invited by the Duchess of Northumberland for a 2nd visit to Alnwick Garden at Alnwick, Northumberland, on Saturday 10th July 2021 at 18.30
Founded by The Duchess of Northumberland in 2001, the continually evolving garden has attracted millions of visitors since opening. The garden is a wonderful playground with no ‘Keep off the grass’ signs, over 50 swinging chairs in the Taihaku Cherry Orchard, The Ornamental Lake, The Poison Garden, Bamboo Maze, and Ornamental Garden. There is also the Grand Cascade and other water features which enhance a Naturist visit since there are no worries about getting clothes wet!
 
Regional Co-ordinator, Danny Callaghan, British Naturism said:
‘It’s brilliant to include Alnwick Garden once again in our growing schedule of popular days out. Interest and participation in Naturism in the UK is rising quickly in popularity with more and more people eager to gain the health and well-being benefits of a naked lifestyle. Where better to experience the joy, the fun and the company of like-minded people than amongst the natural setting of a garden, and such a stunning garden at that.”  
 
Ian McAllister from Alnwick Garden, said:
‘We are delighted to welcome British Naturism back to The Garden and proud to showcase the variety of events that our spaces lend themselves to. We are a diverse community and not only is this a great event to showcase our commitment to everyone and anyone who wishes to enjoy our large, colourful open spaces but is also a great way to enjoy nature without any of the restraints of day-to-day life. For us, The Alnwick Garden has always been "Your Garden" and therefore it is here to enjoy however you wish to!  Our only advice to attendees is to be ultra careful when walking through The Rose Garden.
 
Please visit: https://shop.bn.org.uk/collections/2021-regional-events/products/alnwick-garden-visit for more details including booking information.
 
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Contacts:
British Naturism
Danny Callaghan - Regional Co-ordinator
danny.callaghan@bn.org.uk 
 
Alnwick
Ian McAllister - Head of Marketing and Communications
07917 789307
ian.mcallister@alnwickgarden.com
www.alnwickgarden.com
 
For more information on British Naturism and our activities, please visit:
bn.org.uk
events.bn.org.uk
goodtimes.bn.org.uk
And have a look at our Guide to Naturism in 2021
 

It's free, unique, independent and for BN members only!
The BN Holiday Advice service is run by members for members. Our panel of experts have sailed naked in the Med, camped in California, cruised in the buff in the Caribbean and cycled to Naturist clubs in Great Britain. They have been to Naturist clubs, beaches, hotels and resorts everywhere from New Zealand to the Netherlands, from Mexico to Montenegro and from Austria to Australia. 
Today, we are delighted to introduce Sue Rau and Andrew Anderson as our new Holiday Advice Team leaders who are taking on the role jointly.
Sue first discovered Naturism when watching a documentary about British Naturism's Great British Skinny Dip in 2017 and it inspired her to try a skinny dip at Oaklands in Southampton. There she met people from Avonvale club in the New Forest, went on to join Avonvale and then BN.
Andrew had dabbled with skinny dipping and the occasional nude sunbathing all his life, then about seven years ago started going to the Halcyon swim. He decided to try Nudefest in 2017 so joined BN a couple of weeks before.
They both love to travel and explore and want to help other BN members find the best nude holiday that matches their interests and needs. There's a great team of experienced advisors ready to help you make that perfect holiday. They will be your point of contact to reach the right advisors, and to develop and promote the Holiday Advice Service.
Find out more on our dedicated Holiday Advice page
Located on the outskirts of Harrogate, North Yorkshire, Valley Sun Club announces an open day for 18th July 2021
Naturism is increasing in popularity in the UK with more and more people gaining the health and well-being benefits that come with a clothes-free lifestyle. Valley Sun Club will hold an Open Day from 10am on Sunday July 18th to provide an opportunity for people to come and find out more about Naturism - and give it a try!
Valley Sun Club’s six acre woodland site has been operated by its members since 1930. They enjoy tranquillity and relaxation on the expansive lawns which provide plenty of space to sunbathe. Leisure pursuits include boules, miniten and a 9-hole pitch and putt golf course. A clubhouse with licensed bar is open at weekends where, alongside a pool table and darts, karaoke is a popular attraction. Regular themed meals are prepared from the well-equipped kitchen. Many members have a caravan on site during the summer season allowing them to stay as often as they wish at no additional charge. The club is also open to members who may only want to camp occasionally. Non-members with caravans, motor homes or tents are welcome to stay at the club by prior arrangement and well-behaved dogs are also welcome. A caravan is also available for rental. Two shower and toilet blocks provide plentiful hot water and indoor washing-up facilities are available for campers, too.
Valley Sun Club is perfectly located for walks along the beautiful Nidd Gorge, whilst walking and cycling routes nearby allow easy access to the quaint village of Ripley and the ancient market town of Knaresborough. Harrogate's varied tourist attractions - including Betty's Tea Rooms and the Harrogate Turkish Baths (and its clothing-optional sessions) are only 15 minutes drive away. The Yorkshire Dales National Park is also within easy reach.
Valley Sun Club member Steve Knight, said:
We are really looking forward to welcoming people to our open day. We love our club and are eager to show it off. Visitors will be able to talk to current members and are welcome to use any of the facilities whilst on site. Any Open Day visitors who decide to apply for membership will be able to take advantage of a half-price membership offer.
 
Visit the Valley Sun Club website at valley-sun-club.co.uk. To book your place, or for more information, contact richardatvalley@gmail.com or telephone 07340 177142.
 
For more information on Naturism in the UK and the activities of national organisation British Naturism, please visit:
bn.org.uk 
events.bn.org.uk
goodtimes.bn.org.uk
And have a look at our Guide to Naturism in 2021




 
 
Since its inception in 2007, Nudefest has grown to become the UK's biggest Naturist festival, attracting hundreds of people each year for a week of full-on fun and excitement among like-minded people.
Running from 5th to 12th July, this year's naked festival will be a phase three event and as such has been designed as a covid- secure environment, socially distanced by design, with table service from the food and drink outlets.
As always, there is a packed programme of activities for guests to enjoy.
Highlights include:
Two live music acts every night A circus show from Big Top Mania The tallest waterslide in Europe Health and wellbeing opportunities including massage, yoga, fitness and aerobics classes, and sauna Sports, crafts, workshops and talks For the full line-up head to - https://shop.bn.org.uk/pages/nudefest-line-up - and bookmark that page as we are adding new activities all the time!
Not booked yet? We have a handful of last minute slots available...book at nudefest.co.uk
 
 
Thanks to our sponsors Cypress Cove, Max's Garden, JMC Caravans and Springwood
 
Next week, 28th June, we're delighted to welcome another guest from an overseas Federation, this time FENAIT, Italy.
Andrea is the Fenait Secretary, and says, 'Naturism was in my mind since my twenties, but I discovered organised Naturism only in 2009, when I joined my local association (Associazione Naturista Abruzzese). Two years later I was elected as a member of the board; since then I have specialised in Naturist event management. Some years later I was invited to be a member of the federation board at Fenait). My goal was to obtain more democracy and collaboration among all the associations in Italy. Furthermore, I think the Italian federation, together with its members, have to work with public institutions to obtain full legal recognition and protection of Naturism. Much has been done but there is still a long way to go.'
We'll talk to Andrea about his involvement in Naturism, both personal and for Fenait, and hear about the Naturist scene in Italy, including the opportunities for holidays, and the situation with the law and public perception.
Reserve your place now https://shop.bn.org.uk/pages/forum-live.
Today we celebrate Naked Hiking Day, an annual event that sees thousands of Naturists around the globe head into the countryside to walk with friends.
Keen hiker, Pam, who recently completed the Yorkshire three peaks challenge in under eight hours, had to celebrate a day early due to work commitments:
“Walking nude boosts your self confidence and mental health because it is very free and natural. Most of the women I know outside of naturism worry constantly what their bodies look like, but walking nude shows you it doesn’t matter.”
This year there has been a surge in people walking naked for charity. Yesterday alone, events organised by British Naturism raised thousands of pounds for the British Heart Foundation, meaning that people have been able to help the physical health of others while supporting their own mental health.
On the 20th June, 87 Naturists gathered on Morecambe promenade for the first naked hike across Morecambe bay.  Most of the walkers were seasoned Naturists, looking to get some exercise with friends, but 20 of the participants were sampling social nudity for the first time and had a day to remember.
This was not just a fun day out; proceeds were in aid of the British Heart Foundation, with £1,800 raised from the walk.  After a couple of years that have seen major charities in crisis because COVID-19 has halted so many fundraising activities, it is essential that we all chip in where we can, and British Naturism is pleased to do its part.
Although the walk went off without a hitch, thanks to the efforts of our events organisers, the build-up to the walk was not all plain sailing as there were several attempts by vigilantes to get the fundraiser stopped.  Sadly, it is all too common these days for bad actors to target minority groups, without regard for the pain that they cause individuals or in this case the damage that they do to charities that benefit us all.  British Naturism is proud to stand up to hatred, work alongside key charities such as The British Heart Foundation, and have a tremendous amount of fun while doing so.
Like many of our events, the walk was picked up by much of the local media and we were joined on the day by a news crew from ITV, who came to document this first for Morecambe Bay.
https://www.itv.com/news/granada/2021-06-20/morecambe-bays-first-ever-naked-walk-for-the-british-heart-foundation?
If this inspires you to try Naturism and, more importantly, raise money for charity by trying Naturism we have lots of opportunities planned throughout the summer around the country.
Hopefully we will see you at the next one.
This summer, thousands of people across the UK will be skinny dipping to raise money for the British Heart Foundation and experiencing the exhilaration of being naked. They’ll improve their mental and physical health and wellbeing, gain body confidence and reduce stress. They’ll also have great fun! 
On the website you’ll find loads of information about the GBSD, British Naturism and BHF, along with helpful FAQs. There’s an events calendar with a searchable list of all dips open to the public and a map of the country showing all the dips.
Don’t miss the blog, where we’ll post announcements of new venues and links to inspiring stories to help you feel good about getting involved. We’ll also talk about fundraising, and the work of our chosen charity.
The Downloads page provides everything you need for the GBSD. There’s a fundraising kit, a skinny dip poster template, and risk assessment forms for event-hosters. There are images for pimping up your Facebook page.
What will make the GBSD a fantastic success is having lots of events around the country. 
So we’re looking for people who have available venues. That means you, leisure centre managers, Naturist club members, swimmers, and anyone else with access to a body of water suitable for dipping.
We also need people who want to organise events but don’t have venues.
On the “Host a Dip” page on the website you’ll find everything you need for registering and hosting an event or for finding an appropriate venue. We’ve included information to help you deal with potential concerns from venues.
So jump in! Be a host, take part in an event, raise money for BHF. The only thing you’ve got to lose is your clothes.
greatbritishskinnydip.co.uk
If you're keen to get out and enjoy the sunshine as nature intended, there's plenty of opportunity over the next few weeks with Covid-secure events hosted by a variety of people and groups around the country.
Keep an eye on both of our event listings sites for more!    events.bn.org.uk     bn.org.uk/calendar
17th June - Walk with Naturist Ramblers, Arundel, West Sussex
20th June - Guided walk across Morecambe Bay, Lancashire/Cumbria
20th June - a visit to Fullers Mill Gardens, Suffolk
21st June - Naturist Walk, nr Aylesbury
22nd June - Walk with Naturist Ramblers, Ashdown Forest
23rd June - a visit to Dorothy Clive Garden, Shropshire
25th June - Walk with Stark Trekkers, Hastings
27th June - a trip to the Big Bear Cider Tour, Essex 
Have you ever seen a card game which showed off the true diversity of humankind in its natural form?
A party game that you could play with people and show them the diversity of the nude form?
A party game so easy your kids could join in and learn to accept the nude form, encouraging positive body images as they grow up?
That's what TJ, one of the founders of Table Candle, the makers of this card game told BN magazine when we asked him about it. He also told us that the ground-breaking move of showing full nudity caused some problems. “Our first printer refused to print it. The second agreed but at a prohibitive cost. Our third printer, The Game Crafter, is a great company that does not believe in censorship as long as you are playing within the rules. We expect as it becomes more popular we might get hit, but the Candle's flame can never be blown out forever. As long as we have a wick and wax, we will burn bright.” Quite.
Sunburnt is based on a Victorian card game called “Uninvited Guest” and the idea is to pair up the pictures on the cards by taking a card from your opponents' hand and trying to pair it with one of the cards in your own. The nude pictures on the cards were drawn by a member of the Marvel Comics team, Iolanda Zanfardino.
One review of the game said “This is the most body positive and inclusive game I've ever played/ owned. The art is amazing and I'll be proud to play this with my family and friends. Thank you for creating such a wonderfully inclusive game that champions the beauty and uniqueness of the bodies we all own!”
thegamecrafter.com/games/ sunburnt



As an apparently sultry weekend beckons, here's some things you might like to know if you are eager to throw off those hot, uncomfortable, unnecessary clothes (bathing costumes included) and enjoy the great weather!
During heatwave, we’ve seen the question posed across the media and it’s a bit annoying to Naturists that there is even a suggestion that it might not be.
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. Let’s face it, in this Mrs Grundy society, they’d be inundated! 
It follows that nudity is permissible in all public places…and how could 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. The harmful growth in poor body image and almost obsessive focus on appearance as the only measure of a person’s worth is entirely because we’ve suppressed normal bodies so much that no-one knows what normal is anymore and the only indicator of how to be is the airbrushed celebrity. Sadly, the 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. Whilst it’s perfectly legal, Naturists will rarely be nude in very public places, it’s too easily misunderstood, or treated with suspicion, and it only takes one member of the public to make a fuss and the damage is done. 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 so 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 neighbours couldn’t care less. It’s also not uncommon for them to say ‘Great! We do that too!’ Wearing clothes of any description during hot weather can be uncomfortable and stripping down to nothing (whatever your mother might say) is sensible and not at all provocative. 
So, go ahead. Strip off. Enjoy the sun and the exhilarating feeling of being naked.
 
Photo credit: James Johnstone 
Our monthly Forum Live: Debate session returns next Monday (14 June) and we're devoting it to the launch of the Great British Skinny Dip for summer 2021!
As you can see from the illustration, we've completely rebranded and we're just putting the finishing touches to a new website which will be launched soon. There's a bigger focus this year on venues and participants raising money for our charity of the year, British Heart Foundation.
So, on Monday we'll give you an overview of the project and then, using breakout rooms, hear your views on how you plan to get involved - to raise the profile, to secure as many venues as possible - Naturist clubs and swims included - to invite people you know to give it a try, and to raise money for such a good cause.
Reserve your place now...
 

We're crossing our fingers for super weather as our summer season gets under way with the opportunity for a costume-free swim at Peterborough Lido this weekend. 
More and more people are discovering the joy of clothes-free recreation and the boost it gives to self-confidence, body image and mental health. It's also a lot of fun!
Covid-willing, there are plenty of British Naturism events to look forward to this summer in the UK. Choose from festivals and camping, hotel breaks, and Naturist walks, including across Morecambe Bay, in the Highlands of Scotland and the Naked Heart Walk for our charity of the year British Heart Foundation at Painshill Park in Surrey.
Days out where you can leave your clothes behind, include a variety of gardens - Alnwick, Gibberd, Fullers Mill, Jupiter Artland and Dorothy Clive, plus trips to a nuclear bunker, a cider farm and a vineyard.
Details on all of these and information about booking can be found on our dedicated events website.
Regular readers will know that once a quarter, we hold a Forum Live event for members to meet and ask questions of British Naturism's Executive Committee. The next session will take place in two weeks time, on the 21st June 2021 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
Book your place now...
 
Photo by Marius Oprea on Unsplash
 
The Summer 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
To Harrogate … and beyond! British Naturism hits the headlines again…
The Great British Skinny Dip - relaunching for 2021
Dynamic Dunescapes - save the sand dunes! A new project for us all to get behind.
Western Sunfolk - 86 years young!
From Scrubland to state-of-the-art Naturist Club - Heritage Club celebrates its 80th Anniversary
Maz - our new Equality and Diversity officer
In travel, we cover resorts and beaches in Mexico and Spain and bring you a BIG feature on great places for Naturists in the UK.
BN228 will soon be landing on the doormats of those who opt to receive it by post. Members of British Naturism can download the digital version now! You can also find an index of articles and features from previous issues.
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?
In next Monday's (7th June) The Forum Live, we throw the spotlight on naked walking. 
It's a growth area, with the number of organised walks and walkers increasing in recent years. We'd obviously like to see more and so we encourage you to attend and find out how to volunteer to be an official BN walk leader, or host an event - and what to expect if you join one - and especially how to deal with 'close encounters'.
We'll cover the legal situation and hear from regular naked walkers about their experiences. There will be plenty of time for questions from the audience.
Reserve your place now!
Our Guide to Naturism for 2021, is now available to order.  it is a comprehensive booklet that contains everything anyone needs to know about Naturism, whether they are new to it, or need to be reminded what an active scene there is! It’s a great publication for showing non-Naturists what we’re all about, especially when it comes to the people in charge of venues and other locations we’d like to hire - perhaps for a Great British Skinny Dip. 
They are free. You can order them from the BN shop. It is also available in an online version with a link that you can send to everyone you know!
Help us spread the word!
 
At last year’s AGM the Executive Committee announced that it would welcome nominations from members for Certificates of Merit - an award which recognises exceptional service to Naturism.  
Read about last year's winners
If you'd like to nominate someone please complete the nomination form on the Forum (log in required) where you will also find more information and guidance.
To enable any certificates to be awarded at the AGM we are asking for nominations by 30 June.
 
Photo credit : Giorgio-Trovato, Unsplash
A time to say thanks!
Volunteers’ Week takes place from the 1 – 7 June every year.  It's an opportunity to recognise, thank and celebrate the contribution volunteers make across the UK.
This year, Volunteers Week is taking place during the #MonthOfCommunity, which is about creating a focal point in the year to encourage us all to think about and join in with a wide variety of activity happening in our communities. It’s a time to connect with others, give back, say thank you and shine a light on the amazing communities we live in. Our community spirit will become stronger and we will all feel the benefits.
So I thought I’d take this opportunity to say a BIG thank you to everyone within British Naturism who has volunteered during the last year; giving their time, skills, knowledge and energy to helping others, their communities or the environment. 
Given the important contribution volunteers make to the success of British Naturism, I’d like to give a special thank you to everyone who has volunteered within BN, including those volunteers who have had to stop their volunteering for the moment because of the need to self-isolate or shield themselves or because the Naturist events or clubs you are involved in have not been able to go ahead because of COVID-19.
So please join me with a glass of wine (or something else) and a large slice of cake to say a BIG “Thank you” to all our volunteers for the amazing things they do within British Naturism!
Our volunteers make amazing things happen!  They plan, organise, support and deliver opportunities for people to engage in a wide range of activities from naked dining, naturist walks, swims and skinny dips to garden visits and local naturist clubs.  Our volunteers also do a great deal to ensure that the practice and benefits of naturism are widely understood and accepted, through campaigns, legal guides, marketing and public relations.
Volunteers’ Week is also an opportunity to highlight the benefits of volunteering for both the volunteer and the people they support.  So why volunteer?  There are many reasons why you might want to volunteer – here are just a few!
•    Meet new people/socialise with others
•    Gain self-confidence
•    Do something useful/keep busy
•    Support a cause you care about
•    Get more involved in naturism
•    Build a sense of community
•    Enable others to experience naturism
•    Help others
•    Feel valued
•    Use and share your skills or knowledge
•    Learn new skills or brush up on existing skills
•    Gain experience for work/career
•    Get fit and stay active
•    Do something different
•    Work with others in a team
•    Make a difference
•    Give something back
•    Have fun!
Whatever your reasons, we can help you find the opportunity that’s right for you.  It doesn’t matter whether you’re looking for a one-off volunteering opportunity or a regular role, or what your skills and experience are; British Naturism has opportunities across the UK, in your region or at a local club where your help is needed.  There are lots of things to choose from.  You’ll be amazed at what you can do!
Through the British Naturism website and forum you can browse, search, enquire and apply for roles and assignments on our volunteering opportunities database or have a confidential and informal chat helping you to:
•    explore your interests and motivations for volunteering
•    search and select information from our volunteering opportunities database
•    match your skills, interests, experience and availability with the opportunities that best suit you
•    make a volunteer application
 
John Gelder
Volunteering Officer
 
With the uncertainty surrounding the possibilities for International Travel this summer, we thought it would be a neat idea to showcase Naturist places in the UK.
We contacted all Naturist clubs and some other venues and offered them a free listing on the basis that they must be open to anyone who wishes to stay/visit. That is not to say that you will necessarily be able just to turn up, so please book in advance.
The full item with some trip reports is featured in the next issue of BN Magazine, but here's a download of the UK places featured...
uk-placestogo_compressed.pdf
 
Happy holidays!
 
Image - thanks to Heritage Club
We’ve continued to see lots of interest in the products available in the new BN shop. Thanks to everyone who has placed an order - we hope that you are all enjoying your purchases – we’re certainly looking forward to seeing BN t-shirts, hats, and hoodies out and about over the summer!
It has been great to get your feedback and suggestions on different products and designs that you would like to see – and we’ve started to expand the range based on this. There are new designs on t-shirts, hoodies, and mugs AND some entirely new products…
We’ve introduced new items of clothing (for the times when clothing is required!) including standard sweatshirts and beanie hats (ready for the winter – or the British summer). We’ve also added enamel mugs for camping and insulated travel mugs if you’re on the move. We have also added a few more products for the home, including mousemats, aprons and doormats letting visitors know that ‘Naturists may be seen beyond this point’! See all the new items here!
But we won’t be stopping there. We have more work to do to source the final additions to the shop range over the summer. These will include the welcome return of the best-selling BN towels and well as flags in different sizes to show your support from tents, boats, caravans and maybe even flagpoles.
New car stickers, wrist bands, key-rings and lapel badges will also be available online soon
As we hope to move out of lockdown for good and return to more normal social lives, we’ll also be making a range of products available for purchase directly at our larger national events like Nudefest and NKD and at Sunfolk
Don’t forget that you can also donate to the BN legal fund and to our partner charity, the British Heart Foundation, via the shop. We’ve raised hundreds of pounds in the last six months for these good causes and would like to thank everyone for their generosity
BN members get 15% all merchandise orders from the shop but will need to create shop accounts to access the discount. Simple instructions to help members do this are available on the shop and main BN website, and the shop team and are always available to answer questions at shop@bn.org.uk
Happy Shopping!
In next Monday's (24 May) Forum Live, we turn the spotlight on our own organisation once again and look at our marketing.
It's a big area and there is plenty to do. We actually have two marketing responsibilities - firstly, making sure that British Naturism is the best, most attractive organisation it can be so as to - amongst other things - recruit and retain members, and secondly, marketing Naturism itself - busting the myths, helping people to understand what we're all about after decades of taboos and social conditioning, and educating the public about the many positives of a clothes-free lifestyle.
Join me as I give an overview of the tasks, the challenges, the actions we take, the resources and tools we have at our disposal - and find out how YOU can help!
Reserve your place here...
 
 
Photo by Merakist on Unsplash
We are very pleased to introduce Maz Wallace as our newly-appointed Equality and Diversity officer. As a minority group, Naturists know full well the harm that can be caused by discrimination and British Naturism must work equally hard to treat all other groups with respect. With that in mind, we published our Equality and Diversity policy in January and created a new EC position of Equality and Diversity Officer to recognise the importance of this issue and lead us forward.
Maz’s experience in this field makes them the ideal person for the role. Maz is keen to address how we communicate and conduct ourselves, because most negative behaviour is careless rather than malicious so we can transform how we welcome people by simply taking a little more care. You can look forward to hearing more ideas from Maz in the next magazine, but for now we will leave you with their simple statement, ‘I want to give back to an organisation that has given me so much joy and friendship, and has also contributed to significant personal growth and self-confidence.’
 


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  1. Tap the lock icon next to the address bar.
  2. Tap Permissions → Notifications.
  3. Adjust your preference.
Chrome (Desktop)
  1. Click the padlock icon in the address bar.
  2. Select Site settings.
  3. Find Notifications and adjust your preference.