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Eastern Region

91 regional articles in this category

  1. Active Waters Wild Swimming is inviting you to a naturist wild swim between 5pm-7pm on: Mon 2nd June,   Mon 7th July,  Mon 4th August,  Mon 1st September Location: Active Waters Wild Swimming, Lake Ashmore, Gore Tree Road, Hemingford Grey, Huntingdon, Cambridgeshire, PE28 9BP Lake Ashmore is a stunning man-made lake which offers treated water to ensure a beautifully clean swim. The lake is approximately 1 mile in diameter with a designated swim course of 800 meters. This event is bespoke an
  2. BN Eastern Region Naturist Walks 2020 Enjoy walking? Then why not join in some of our naturist walks in the Beds-Bucks-Herts Borders area in the coming months: Wilstone, Hertfordshire, on Friday 20 March 2020, 1.00pm to 5.00pm. The walk is on flat terrain, starting at the village Wilstone and walking along sections of the Grand Union Canal (Aylesbury Arm) towards Aylesbury. We then turn away from the Canal returning through tree covered footpaths and open countryside towards Long Marst
  3. Sunday 23rd August is The Eastern Region Beach day at Corton on the East Coast at Corton Beach just North of Lowestoft.    On Google Maps I have placed a red pin in the car park This  is a free large  car park. To access the beach from the car park. Cross the main  Corton road B1385 at the crossing point, and walk to  the  downsloping pathway. Follow the path down the slope until you see the steps on the beach. Turn left and walk about 200 yards and then you will find yourself in the
  4. Beds/Bucks/Herts Naturist Walks – New Walks and Dates Announced We are pleased to announce three further walks as follows: Friday 7 August 2020 – Tring, Hertfordshire, including sections of The Ridgeway and the Chiltern Way (9 miles). Friday 4 September 2020 – North Marston, Buckinghamshire, through parts of Aylesbury Vale with panoramic views of the Chilterns and North Buckinghamshire from the top of Quainton Hill (7 miles). Friday 9 October 2020 – Wendover, Buckinghamshire, inclu
  5. Hi Everyone This is an independant event running from Thursday 2nd June until Sunday 5th June at Norton Fishing lakes near Stowmarket in Suffolk. It is not a BN event, but there has been interest already. The owner Stuart is a naturist and keen to have an event to encourage naturism. They are offering Beauty Therapy including waxing,  walks around the lakes, archery, clay pigeon shooting, wild camping, a platinum jubilee tea party in honour of the Queen. Lots to do. They are
  6. Wells Next To Sea, Norfolk. We'd like to encorouge our members in the Eastern Region. All of our events before Lockdown were almost always fully booked with Friendly, enthusiastic people. During Lockdown we have seen and spoken to many of you on Zoom during British Naturism Online Events.There has been some good banter too. As we come out of Lockdown we hope to see you both online and at Future Eastern Region Events. As East Anglia reopens gradually. We would like to en
  7. In the article below, John Gelder talks about walking as a Naturist in the Eastern Region. John is our Eastern Region Walks Coordinator. John is an experienced walker and is planning a program of walking events for next year. John is open and Friendly and welcomes new or experienced walkers to his events. If you would like to join with John on one of his walks you can contact him at easternwalks@bn.org.uk Andy   Eastern Region Naked Walking Why Naked Walks?
  8. Yesterday as you know we held our regional Email based voting of the AGM.  Here are the results below: AGM VOTING RESULTS 2020   AGENDA ITEM 1:    TO ADOPT THE MINUTES OF THE LAST MEETING; FOR  25 AGAINST  0 ABSTAIN  2 PASSED     AGENDA ITEM 4.1:            TO ELECT ROBERT FINNEY AS CHAIRMAN FOR 3 YEARS; FOR  27 AGAINST  0
  9. This June we have the opportunity for another Museum visit. following on from the success of the trip to Christchurch Mansion  Museum in Ipswich last March, we now have a visit organised to Milton Keynes Museum on  Saturday 27th June. This is a great opportunity to invite your history loving friends and family; Enjoy a day out that will be both fun and educational. You can make history too; by taking part in this first, naked, Museum event in Milton Keynes. Here are the essential details;
  10. In the last few years I think there's been nothing short of a revolution for naturists in Britain and BN has been at the forefront.  It all started just over ten years ago with the first Nudefest which has grown and grown. Then we have had Alton Towers which just a few years ago was nearly cancelled through lack of numbers but now sells out. Dunoon with the Gathering, Bournemouth and Nudestock are just a few of the many other events that we now have to choose from. Over the last few years t
  11. Hi Everyone Sometimes, you may find that in conversation with family or friends the subject of nudity comes up. So to help us talk about nudity and naturism  confidentally, its good to be well informed and have support tools at our disposal. So here sre just a few tools to help out;   Literature; British Naturism has up to date information booklets and flyers explaining what Naturism is that are free. https://www.bn.org.uk/store/category/5-bn-promotional/
  12. This coming Saturday 29th January, between 4:30pm and 6pm their is a naked swim at The Leisure Centre in Bury St Edmunds , Suffolk. The Steam Room and Sauna are also available to use from 4:30pm until 5:30pm. The swim is being organised by Mildenhall Naturist Swim Club (MNSC). Admission is £10 for MNSC members and £12 for non members. Please click below for further details;          
  13. Rosslyn Glamping have generously opened their site; that has a wonderful outdoor heated swimming pool; for Naturist use again this June. The owners are friendly and hospitable. With pitches for Caravans, Motorhomes and Tents. There is plenty of Space to suit your manner of stay. Day trippers are also Welcome. On site also are Glamping Trailers to rent if you want that touch of Glamour to your stay. If you would like to Book a stay at Rosslyn; it is located in North Norfolk and clo
  14. In a synergized move the two regions  Laser ( London And South East Region) and the Eastern Region have teamed up for a relaxing evening cruise. On Saturday 8th February at 6pm. Departing from Ware Town Quay in Hertfordshire the cruise will journey southwards along the Lee Valley  and will be  returning  to Ware at 10pm Believed to be the first nude trip on the River Lee. What could be better than a heated and naked cruise with a Fish and Chip supper included in the price; you won't go
  15. Robert Finney has provided an update of which events are going ahead and which are cancelled this summer. Thankfully; life is slowly getting back to normal and we hope everyone stays in Good Health. To see the information, Click on  the words; Robert Finney replied to a topic below;      
  16. Here in the Uk there are around 4 million people who have done a skinny dip or go about nude at home. The population of East Anglia is around 4 million people. But not all are nudists, or naturists, or skinny dippers.  The BN Eastern Region Area is huge and stretches from Oxford in the west of the region to Lowestoft on the East coast a distance of 175 miles, and from Holkham beach on  the North Norfolk coast down to just outside London to the M25, a distance of 125 miles. So our Eastern Re
  17. Last Summer many of us enjoyed a day out near Halesworth at Valley Farm Vineyards. Our two female hosts were, very hospitable and knowledgeable about the industey and their wines.  Sadly they have decided to move on. Here is an article about them; East Anglian Daily Times: Halesworth, Suffolk, vineyard for sale as owners move on. https://www.eadt.co.uk/business/valley-farm-vineyards-on-the-market-1-6823025 Andy
  18. On Sunday 20th March at 7pm The Duncombe Arms in Waresley, Cambridgeshire is hosting a Naked dining event. Tickets are £29.95  per person There will be a 3 course meal with several options for each course including a gluten free option available upon request. This is a great Opportunity to invite aspiring first time naturist family and friends. For more information and booking details see below;  
  19. Rosslyn Glamping, have just announced their dates for Naturist Glamping and camping. They also have room for Motorhomes.  Set in North Norfolk and close to Holkham Naturist beach on the North Norfolk coast, this site is a hidden gem not to be missed. There is an outdoor heated pool and Sauna as well as a lawn for sunbathing. Whether you stay for the whole time or visit for the day, you can have a relaxing experience. Here is their website with some great photos of the site. h
  20. Hi Everyone John Gelder our Eastern Walks Coordinator would like to inform  those of you keen on walking that as a result of Government restrictions being extended for potentially another four weeks; two of our regional walks have been affected;   Firstly; The  Tring walk on Friday 24th April has now been  CANCELLED.   Secondly; The  Aston Abbots Walk on Friday 15th May has now been CANCELLED.   John will be monitoring the situation, following Government advice
  21. Robert has announced; some news about an event in our region. Suffice to say this is going to be a popular event with people already asking for tickets. GOOD NEWS. After all the cancelled events it is good to be able to report an event that is going to take place. The visit to Fullers Mill Garden on 9th of August will take place. I spoke this morning with Annie Dellbridge, the Head Gardener. Normally the garden can easily cope with 200 people but due to social distancing numbers have
  22. On Friday 6th August a Naturist walk will be hosted by Andrew Roch. This walk is the North Marston Naturist Walk . Details are below just click on the walk Title; Theae Naturist walks are very popular, so if you have not already signed up for one, contact Andrew or Amanda Roch. Additionally; on Friday we have a Swim in Watford.  Here is more information about the swim if you would like to go along and join in;   On Saturday 7th August our region is holding its annual Beach
  23. Hi Everyone You may know already. But our AGM has been cancelled for now, in light of the current situation with the Corona virus  pandemic.  Here is a copy of the email regarding the AGM sent by Cathy Bromley our Eastern Regional Secretary; Hello to our members and member clubs. Following guidelines from BN EC, we regretfully need to cancel our AGM, planned for 5th April at Broadlands. Government guidelines for COVID-19 advise against gatherings at this time and to s
  24. This Saturday is the start of The Great British Take off. There are several events planned. The cost is only £3 which will be going as a donation to the British Heart Foundation. The events are: here Personally I have booked a place for Saturday mornings fitness class. At 10am. Should be fun and tiring🤣🤣 Its still not to late to take part in the events, so I urge everyone in the eastern region to take part in some way and support the charity too. I hope to see our region members
  25. If you have not Booked a ticket for Fullers Mill Gardens, but would like to go along, you can book now by contacting Robert Finney on athelstan936@ntlworld.com  Booking closes tomorrow Sunday 2nd August. Here are the essential details;  

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