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The Forum Live - interviewing Hannah Miller

We're delighted to bring you the news that Hannah Miller from BN's charity of the year, British Heart Foundation (BHF) will be our guest next Monday, 22nd February.
Hannah is a Fundraising Manager with the charity and has worked in the charity sector for nearly 10 years, having previously held roles at the Alzheimer’s Society and the RSPCA.
At BHF, Hannah works with individuals, organisations, and companies to help them achieve their charitable ambitions. She loves to meet volunteers and supporters and hear their inspiring stories and reasons for supporting the BHF’s lifesaving research.
Away from work, Hannah is also passionate about fitness and health. She has a BSc in Sports Therapy and is a ride leader with the British Cycling Breeze programme, and a Parkrun volunteer.
Hannah did her first skinny dip in 2019 in Scotland after being introduced to the idea and found it exhilarating and free(z)ing but went and did it straight away again! She is now looking forward to attending her first British Naturism event. 
During our evening’s presentation, Hannah will be talking about the BHF’s pioneering heart research and sharing news of the upcoming BN events, including the inaugural Naked Heart Walk and the relaunched Great British Skinny Dip.
Reserve your place now - it's free.
Not a member? Come and find out why you should change that!

Are you getting our news?

If this website and our quarterly magazine isn't enough for your news, information and event updates, did you know that we also issue a regular newsletter that will come straight to your inbox? It's not just for members either. So, even if you have a passing interest in Naturism, or are dipping that first naked toe in the clothes-free waters, you can sign up.
Why not do it now?
You'll also find on that page a link to previous newsletters and so you can see what you've been missing - or maybe send the links to people you know who you think would also like to receive them.
If you'd received our newsletter from earlier this week, you would have read about the South African connection on next week's The Forum Live, and read about the event highlights of this weekend including yoga and meditation classes, Keep Fit for British Heart Foundation, the naked 80s disco and Naked Brunch cook-along, as well as information on all the online events taking place next week. Find all those details here.
 

The Forum Live - interviewing Christo Bothma

Next Monday's (15 February) guest on The Forum Live will be Christo Bothma, President of SANNA, the South African Naturist Federation.
16 years ago Christo and his the wife tried Naturism and they were hooked. They started one of the local provincial Associations in South Africa in 2014.
In 2015 he was a founding member of SANNA and was elected Chairman (President) in 2019.
'Naturism is alive and well in South Africa', says Christo. Come and hear more on Monday evening

Retail Therapy -15% off for members in the BN Shop!

We hope that those of you who have shopped with us are now enjoying their purchases. We’ve been really pleased to receive so many orders - it has exceeded our expectations We’ve shipped orders all over the country, and to France, Germany and the Netherlands!

Best sellers are the ‘I’d rather be naked’ mug and the ‘I’ve got nothing on later’ hoodie. We’ll be adding new products soon...

Head to the shop website, and - members - don’t forget to link your BN and shop accounts to get a 15% discount.

The Forum Live - 25 Years at La Petite Brenne

Next Monday evening  (8th February) we will be delighted to welcome mother and daughter, Anja and Charlotte, from the popular French Naturist campsite La Petite Brenne.
Anja and husband Carel gave up their life in Utrecht, Netherlands and purchased an old site which after much work, blossomed into the lovely resort it is today. Charlotte was six years old at that time, but is now taking over the running of the place.
Come and hear about their journey and plans for the future. www.lapetitebrenne.com
Reserve your place here
 

Great Holidays at Domaine de la Sablière

BN’s friend Laurent Luft of the Association Naturiste de Paris and FFN, tells us of one of his favourite French holiday spots.
The Gard and its surrounds is a region of southern France rich in History, from prehistoric early man who left his mark on the walls of caves, to the Romans who built roads, bridges and aqueducts, to medieval popes who called Avignon home during the 14th Century. Nestled among these World Heritage sites is the valley of the Cèze, with hundreds of hectares classified as a Naturist Reserve. Bordering the River Cèze, there are hiking trails along which one can walk naked for hours with no chance of upsetting a surprised clothed-person. There are also several naturist resorts: the Fereyrolles camping ground, la Genèse naturist resort and the jewel in the crown, the village of la Sablière.
Gaby Cespedès created la Sablière from scratch 40 years ago, along with her late husband. She has become one of the emblematic characters of the French naturist movement and her energy extends way beyond the outskirts of her vast domain. I can’t count the number of times we’ve worked together at stalls promoting naturism at Parisian tourist fairs. Her devotion to the naturist way of life is beyond compare.
I often hear complaints from people who visited a naturist resort where nudity was the exception rather than the rule. At la Sablière, it is rare to see someone in clothes. If you’re trying naturism for the first time, it’s the ideal place, as here one would look more out of place clothed than naked. This well-respected nudity comes from Gaby herself, who is clearly no fan of clothes. She has always set an example that we’re all happy to follow. Even at night at the restaurants, many prefer to remain naked.
La Sablière is built on several levels and each area has its devotees. At the top you’ll find Pinson, with large chalets and sweeping views across the valley. Further down you have the Mésange area, dotted with chalets and also popular with campers, with easy access to the very well-stocked supermarket and the river. On the other side, there is a large selection of mobile homes in the Fauvette area and more camping pitches close to the river. If you’re looking for total calm, where the only noise during the day is that of the cicadas, this is the place for you.
There are many activities on site, all naturist, naturally. There are extensive hiking trails, some very well signposted and others a little more savage. A path leading through the trees takes you on a visit to the ruins of a 12th Century fortress, le Château des Fereyrolles. On the other side of the river, for the more experienced hikers, there is the rock formation nicknamed the Three Arches. Next to the supermarket is a fully equipped gym and further up there are three swimming pools where you can take it easy or join in a session of the very popular water aerobics or yoga. Archery is also very popular and in high season there are cooking classes, pottery, silk painting, body painting, kids club and the immensely popular mud bath every Friday afternoon on the river. Another popular activity on the River Cèze (but mainly with teenagers) is climbing as high up the rocks as possible and jumping into the water.
If you really want to do nothing, buy yourself an inflatable mattress and let the river’s natural flow take you on a journey. From Fauvette all the way down to the main beach of la Genèse, you can forget about life for a few hours, admiring the gorges towering over you.
Every chalet has a functional kitchen but with the crêperie in the pool area, les Trois Arches pizzeria next to the supermarket and the more relaxed hidden gem le Khunu in the Fauvette area, you may be tempted to eat out every day. And don’t forget ice-cream o’clock every afternoon at the Eden Roc bar.
In the surrounding areas, your thirst for history will be quenched, as the region is drowning in it. The Grotte Chauvet (Chauvet Cave) is home to images of animals painted over 30,000 years ago. Le Pont du Gard, a 2000 year old Roman aqueduct bridge, is only 45 minutes away and Avignon is not much further.
A stay at la Sablière is more than a holiday - it’s an unforgettable moment in your life. It has become one of the world’s most iconic naturist resorts and it’s waiting for you.
Tel : 33 (0)4 66 24 51 16
Website: https://www.villagesabliere.com

The Forum Live Debate: The Best Way to Tell People about Naturism

We're bringing our monthly debate and discussion session forward a week and next Monday (1st February) we invite you come and give us your views and hear those of others on the best way to talk about Naturism to friends, family, colleagues...anyone! We'd love to hear of your experiences. 
We all know that it's a perfectly lovely, normal, enjoyable thing but some people in the world haven't cottoned on to that and it can make some of those conversations awkward! Feedback from Naturists who decide to take the plunge and tell  people what they do on a hot afternoon say it was a relief to get it out there and they feel even happier about being a Naturist as a result. 
The more of us talking about Naturism, the more it becomes a mainstream and the better for us all.
Eager to dive in before Monday? Visit the members' area of the forum to download our crib sheet 'How to talk about Naturism' and the experiences of people telling others in our 'Just One Person' campaign.
Reserve your place at the session now!

Become a British Naturism volunteer!

As a volunteer-led organisation, British Naturism recognises the value volunteers bring; the time, energy, skills and knowledge they contribute; and the important role volunteers play in:
enabling the organisation to function and deliver its services; developing, enabling and supporting opportunities for people to practise a Naturist lifestyle; promoting understanding and acceptance of the practice and benefits of Naturism. Our volunteers make amazing things happen! They plan, organise, support and deliver opportunities for people to engage in a wide range of activities. Our volunteers also do a great deal to ensure that the practice and benefits of Naturism are widely understood and accepted.
Could this be you? Visit our Volunteering pages for more information...

British Naturism launches Equality and Diversity Policy

British Naturism has published its new Equality and Diversity Policy and Code of Practice.
British Naturism has already done much to address issues around equality, diversity and inclusion within the organisation; for example raising awareness of body positivity, mental health, women’s equality, hate crime and anti-discrimination practice within Naturism; and this Policy, along with its Code of Practice, is designed to enhance that work and take the organisation forward in this important area.
The Policy and Code of Practice seeks to:
eliminate unlawful discrimination, harassment, victimisation and other conduct prohibited by the Equality Act 2010; advance equality of opportunity between people who share a protected characteristic and those who do not; recognise and celebrate diversity; promote inclusion and foster good relations between people who share a protected characteristic and those who do not. Members can download the Policy from the Members Area (log in required)
Not a member? Find out how to change that on our Membership Information Page...
 
Photo by Sharon McCutcheon on Unsplash

The Forum Live: Interviewing John Weir

I've been looking forward to being able to host this one for ages... John Weir is British Naturism's IT support manager, who works tirelessly behind the scenes to ensure that everything IT in BN works smoothly and delivers the benefits it should. Our reliance on technology has grown exponentially over the years. Despite it being a volunteer role, John spends more time than he probably would in a full time job.
John's a BN member and has been a Naturist since his early 20s, and worked in IT before he retired, building up experience and expertise in training and technical support roles at country, European and finally, Global levels.
To list the work he does for BN would require many pages. We have websites, the forum, the BN email system, the membership database and many other sites and platforms that require attention, upgrading, maintenance, supervision...
Come along on Monday and hear more about it - reserve your place here

Introducing our new Archivist

We're delighted to announce that, after the volunteer role being vacant for many years, we have appointed BN member Brian Curragh as our new Archivist. 
Brian says:
My wife and I have been Naturists since the early 1980s where we started our journey at Fairlight Cove.  The Greek Islands – Andros, Zakynthos, Lesbos, Crete and Karpathos – then became our choice for sunbathing before we focussed on France with regular stays at first Belezy and then Arna – which remains our favourite place.  In between we explored the Naturist beach at the Hawksbill Hotel on Antigua and finally got to Playalinda beach on the Atlantic coast of Florida.
It wasn’t all beach based as for two years we were members at Blackthorns.  We’ve also been keen members of British Naturism since 1996.
My interest in history was always there but was brought to a new focus when I did a MA in British First World War Studies at the University of Birmingham.  This led to me getting three chapters published in academic studies of the Great War alongside writing journals and book reviews.  I have now taken the next step by starting a PhD at the University of Wolverhampton which will look at patronage in the Late Victorian Army.
What my academic studies have given me is a solid understanding of the importance of good quality archives for any organisation and also the chance to observe how these national archives are operated.  Archives need to be secure and accessible if they are to play a role in promoting study of any movement.
So, with our personal voyage through Naturism alongside my academic studies and a strong fascination with the history of Naturism, I am delighted to take on the role of Archivist for British Naturism. Securing the archives and seeing them in a new home is my initial objective. I also intend to forge strong links with naturist archives in the United States and Europe which will give further examples of best practice and the promotion of access thereby bringing the study of Naturism firmly to the foreground as part of a wider move towards normalising it.
archive@bn.org.uk 
 

A wonderful weekend ahead...

Don't let anyone tell you there is nothing to do during lockdown...there's an amazing line-up of online events at British Naturism this weekend - if you start now, it's even better! 

All our activities can be done from wherever you are in the world and without having to bother to get dressed...and many of them are FREE to our members.

Choose from - or attend them all

Friday - Fitsteps : Yoga, the Big Quiz, and Pub Night at the Bare Arms
Saturday - Power Yoga, Keep Fit for British Heart Foundation, and the year's first Naked Disco, where it will be 60s night!
Sunday - Earth Meditation, the new Sunday Brunch cook-along and Yoga.

Also - our friends at the Paris Naturist Association are hosting another 'Hands Across the Globe' online event where you can meet and talk to Naturists from around the world, on Sunday evening.

Some of these events are for members of British Naturism only. If you're not one of them, it's easy to join...find out how and details of all the benefits you will receive
 
Photo by Alex Bertha on Unsplash

The Forum Live: Dive in to our events

The Forum Live next Monday (18th January) will showcase the wonderful world of British Naturism events for 2021. Well, we will certainly tell you what we are planning and will have to wait and see if the global circumstances will allow us to go ahead!
My guest will be BN's Event Manager, Mark Walsh, who will talk about the real, face-to-face events that are scheduled and what you can expect at them, both in terms of activity, and measures we may have to put in place in view of the pandemic.
I'll also be asking Mark about the huge range of online events - including all the fantastic new ones - that won't be affected by what's happening in the pesky outside world...
The Forum Live is open to BN and INF members, including AANR and is free to attend.
Reserve your place now...

A First Summer At Sunfolk

‘From the time I first saw British Naturism Sunfolk, I fell in love with it. It was March – a damp, cool, misty day. The trees were still bare, holly was sprawling and the buildings were dull and tired. But there was something about the whole place; it was full of history and promise. And so began the season of Sunfolk for us as a family – a haven, four hours drive from our home up North,’ writes Fran.
When Covid, school and life allowed, myself and our daughters, 14 and 12, bundled into my little car and headed down South – joining my husband who often stayed on site to project manage.
At the outset, we met some of the ‘legacy' members (members of Sunfolk at the time of the BN acquisition) and listened fondly to their memories of spending time there over the years, often with their young children, now adults with families of their own. We flicked through the black and white photo albums, taking in the evolution of this beautiful site – pictures of members building a windmill, digging out tree stumps with axes and bare hands, and building an actual flushing toilet!
Our children explored the woodlands, finding old rope and trying desperately to make a swing in the old oak tree on the lawn. Dejected from their efforts they eventually gave up. And then, as if by magic, a rope swing appears – hanging perfectly from a thick branch, a chunky log for a seat. Legacy member Martin had seen the rope on the lawn and within minutes had grabbed a drill from the workshop, made a hole in a log and deftly sent the rope up into the trees for the swing. And so it now hangs – thanks Martin!
Early on, we teamed up with another family and formed a little bubble of Sunfolk energy and inspiration. We cleared forgotten pathways, donned white coats and painted the gates, hauled old items from the woods, scrubbed swimming pool tiles, dusted ancient cobwebs, weeded, pruned, cleared, cleaned...
As the season warmed, Sunfolk began to shine. Covid faded (a little) and our bubble expanded. Volunteers came, armed with bundles of enthusiasm and smiles. Everyone seems to want the absolute best for Sunfolk – it has that effect on people. The sun often shone (though not always!) and with a huge fire in the woods, all that was needed was thick gloves and boots! Miles and miles, trodden back and forth, dragging holly and fallen trees, cutting dense undergrowth and flinging everything on the fire (hanging around a little longer when it rained to warm up before the next journey!). And soon, the beauty of the woods unfolded – a clear path to walk and light shining through the trees.
Next, piles of wood chippings, left by the tree surgeon, just waiting for those willing volunteers to grab wheelbarrows and rakes (a memory of hours of their time Roy and Alan will never forget)! Where diggers had scraped roadways for cars, steam rollers trundled to flatten, and the wood chips were spread to create clear areas for caravans and camper vans.
As the time passed, job lists grew – projects created, then ticked off, done! The toilet block was painted, a wash-up kitchen built at the back for campers, paths re-done, the sun lounge repainted and re-carpeted (girl power thanks to Pam and Claire!), a barbeque was built (by the ever-practical Matt), new outdoor showers installed, areas cleared and tidied…
But it wasn’t all work all of the time. There is such a beauty to sharing space and working hard – friendships deepened, new friendships formed… In all honestly it rarely felt like ‘work’. We laughed (a lot), we ate together, had crazy fun in the pool. Our children brought fun and energy and laughter, and often got stuck in with whatever projects were going on around them. This is real community – people of all ages coming together and spending time together. Sharing something special.
By the time Sunfolk came to opening weekend, we were a bundle of satisfied exhaustion and nervous tension – would people like it? Had we done enough? Would they see the rustic appeal of this lovely woodland site just like we had…?
And I think the resounding answer is…. Yes!
People came and went throughout the late Summer – some to relax and spend time quietly enjoying the space, some to enjoy walking and cycling the surrounding areas, some to spend time with friends and make new ones. A highlight for many is the evening campfire – a chance to sit and relax and chat after a day of maybe sunbathing, reading, sauna time, a little swimming…
One of the loveliest times for me was the weekend where families and young people came – we weren’t able to have NKD this year, so we had a low-key weekend sharing Sunfolk together. It was just beautiful and epitomises what Naturism is for me – community and friendship. Where everyone regardless of age, or background, or anything else can just come together through the shared enjoyment of simple Naturism and spend time together. It is good for us – it is good for our children.
When I drove away from Sunfolk for the last time this year, my heart saddened a little. I miss it – the people, the most. I would like to say a huge thank you to everyone I spent time with at Sunfolk – the amazing volunteers who helped make Sunfolk the welcoming place it is. And to those I met who were visiting – it was a pleasure.
I look forward to the coming year and what more Sunfolk can offer (the project list is already growing!). Maybe I will see you there…?
sunfolk.bn.org.uk

Nudefest 2021 - open for booking!

We're delighted to tell you that our big summer Naturist festival Nudefest (Est. 2007) is open for booking!
It's scheduled to take place at Thorney Lakes from Monday 5th to Monday 12th July
Covid-19 has had a major effect on events and we're obviously keeping an eye on what's happening and what's possible. We have three priorities – safe, good value and fun – if any of those are compromised then we will look at our options.
The Guarantee – if it’s not safe, good value or fun it won’t be happening.
Find out more including how to book your place over on our events website.
 

Launching more new online sessions!

Whether it’s for lockdown, or just a general desire here at British Naturism to keep you all entertained and engaged, we’re always looking at great new online sessions.
We launched Fitsteps this week (it starts this morning) and today are bringing you news of even more…
Keep Fit for British Heart Foundation - an aerobics session run by Sheryn in her usual 5pm Saturday slot. It’s free to sign up but we’d love you to donate to BN’s charity of the year. Starts tomorrow.
Monthly brunch - a Sunday morning cook-a-long session with Pam. Sunday 17th Jan.
Decade discos - once a month, starting with the 1960s. Strut your stuff on the virtual dance floor - and don’t worry about what to wear!
Finally don't forget this Saturday is our popular Life Drawing Class.
Follow the links to book or see the whole programme of Community events and Naked Fitness events over on our events website

The Forum Live Debate: My Nude Year

New for 2021 - giving you the chance to voice your opinion!
On the second Monday of each month, The Forum Live Debate will allow you to cease being just part of the audience but participate fully. We’ll choose a topic (we’d love you to suggest ideas too) and host a debate and discussion, including breakout rooms so that you can share your views in small groups.
Next Monday (11 Jan) the topic will be ‘My Nude Year’ and we invite you to come and discuss what you would like to get up to in 2021.
That may include overseas holiday desires or trips to Naturist places in the UK.
Perhaps you are hoping to attend your first BN or other nude event.
Maybe you’ve decided that it’s finally time that your friends knew what you do on a hot afternoon or that you are planning on a recruitment drive and getting them to join!
We’d also like to hear what you you would like to see from British Naturism.
We look forward to hearing from you. Reserve your free place now...

New Naked Fitness class - Fitsteps!

Our online event programme is expanding all the time, and you can expect to hear about more new sessions soon.
Today, however, we are pleased to announce the launch of Fitsteps - where Strictly Come Dancing meets fitness! It's an energetic, upbeat dance fitness class featuring all of your favourite strictly (striply?) dances. Suitable for all ages and abilities and you don’t need a partner. It is hosted by BN member Caroline who is a trained FitSteps instructor. It takes place every Friday at 10am, starting this week - book here!
This Saturday also sees our monthly Life Drawing class at 3pm, where the artists can be as naked as the models! Sign up now...

British Naturism on Woman's Hour

Radio 4 listeners were treated this morning to a feature on Naturism on the new-presenter-led Woman's Hour programme.
British Naturism's Donna Price, who runs our Women in Naturism campaign contributed to a highly positive discussion on naked walking and the wider world of Naturism. She was joined by Caroline Steel, radio documentary producer, who visited British Naturism Sunfolk earlier this summer and also appeared as a guest on The Forum Live. 
You can listen to the programme here - our section starts around 35 minutes in...

British Naturism on Broadway

Well, not quite, but our online events did get a mention at https://www.broadwayworld.com/los-angeles/article/Famous-Naked-Comedy-DISROBED-Unveiled-Online-20201212 in the promo for a new show about Naturism.
Disrobed is a play that was a ‘surprise’ hit at the Hollywood Fringe with its entirely naked cast, and entirely naked audiences. It has now been adapted as a performance on Zoom for three shows only, streaming on January 15, 16, and 17. The Sunday show on the 17th plays earlier at noon in Los Angeles' time zone which is 8:00 PM in the UK.
Apparently, audiences don’t have to be naked this time round, but we say, why wouldn’t you?
The hour-long play tells the story of shy Eric who joins the family of his fiancée Skye on Zoom for the first time only to discover Skye and her family are all Naturists…
More information and tickets can be found at https://www.hollywoodfringe.org/projects/6996
Members can also join in a discussion about it in the Members' Area

The Forum Live: Interviewing Aurelio Vaquero

The Forum Live returns next week (Monday 4th January) at 19:30 and we will be delighted to welcome Aurelio Vaquero, Managing Director of one of Spain's top Naturist resorts, Camping Naturista El Portús. 
Aurelio first visited El Portús in July 1984, after finishing his University course in Madrid, intending to work for a few weeks to fund a holiday. After two weeks he started working on reception and three years later was offered the MD role. He's been there ever since running this busy, popular holiday destination. We'll hear more about Aurelio's work, the facilities the site offers and the many opportunities there are nearby to enhance your holiday in Southern Spain. El Portús has also been the destination for many British Naturism group holidays.
We'll also bring you a little slideshow of images of the resort and local area.
Book your place now. The Forum Live is one of our free community events. 
NEW for 2021 - on the second Monday of each month, we'll host a discussion/debate about a hot topic. Keep an eye out for details.
 

Aurelio with his daughters

Let's party like it's...

...whatever year you choose, really, with music from across the decades. Come and start the Nude year with a bang with BN.
There will be two options that you can move between - strutting your stuff on the virtual dance-floor, or meeting others and chatting (away from the noise) in the breakout bar. 
We do insist on cameras being on, but not that everyone is naked and so this could be the perfect opportunity to show that significant other in your household that Naturists know how to have fun!
Click here to book your place now!

Online events - looking forward to 2021...

British Naturism's online event programme was an instant hit when we launched it in March, in response to the global lockdown. A variety of popular sessions have been run ever since, gaining us praise, many new members (including from overseas), and great publicity including national TV and newspapers.
The good news is that online events are here to stay. We've taken stock - added new events, developed new booking sites and can confirm that we are now offering a whopping 92 sessions a month! You can also expect that number to grow ... make sure that you subscribe to our newsletter for updates.
We've also created a new pricing structure that allows you choose between Pay-As-You-Go, or buying blocks of 10 sessions at a discount, or a weekly, monthly or annual plan that gives unlimited access. It's different, and competitive when compared to other online event offerings out there (AND they insist on you getting dressed!) and is also fairer across the board for our many different types of attendees.  Best of all, it also allows British Naturism to be able to continue to offer the sessions AND for the 'community' sessions for members to be FREE!
Find out all about it and get booking your places!

Keep Busy, this Christmas, with BN...

It might be Christmas, but British Naturism are still providing wonderful things, including plenty of free content:
Join in our online events - from yoga to a pub night, and interviews to fitness classes. There's something every day, including two sessions on Christmas Day, one on Boxing Day and one on the 28th. Read over one hundred articles on our news pages about a wide variety of Naturist and Naturist-related subjects Visit goodtimes.bn.org.uk and discover how amazing and vibrant our community is Learn about our many campaigns, including inspiring, first-person stories from Women in Naturism Follow us on social media - we're active on Instagram, Facebook and Twitter Sign up for our regular newsletter and get the information straight to your inbox The members' side of our website (login required) is chock-full of interesting stuff. Naturists all over the country are currently discussing and debating a variety of topics - not all related to Naturism - and finding information, viewing event and other images, reading blogs and more.  It also contains a variety of interesting and useful downloads including full copies of BN Magazine back to 2004! You can also check out all our Volunteering opportunities. It all comes free as part of a British Naturism annual subscription.  Here's a guide on how to log in and use the member's section of the website and a new Quickstart Guide to help you find your way around...

Not a member? It's easy to join...find out how and details of all the benefits you will receive

Extra Christmas coffee mornings announced!

We're delighted to let you know we're adding two more events over Christmas - to help keep us all happy or sane or entertained - or maybe, in view of the latest restrictions - all three!
In addition to a gathering on Christmas afternoon and a quiz later that night, we're now inviting you to meet others from our wonderful community on Boxing Day and the 28th December. We've called them 'coffee mornings' but the choice of drink is up to you...
Click here for details of all our community events for December - and book your place! Click this one for all the fitness classes...
 
Photo by Tyler Nix on Unsplash

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