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94 regional articles in this category
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Tickets are now on sale for Fullers Mill Gardens on Saturday 18th June from 5,30 pm until 8pm. These beautiful gardens are run by the charity; perennial.org, and are home to many rare species from around the world., so much so; Fullers Mill garden is classified as a botanic garden. The hosts are friendly. There is a small shop to buy plants and shrubs. Coffee and Tea is also on sale with a delicious array of home made cakes. There is a covered area with chairs and tables to relax
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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
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There are still tickets available to join in the Great British Skinny Dip. It's an Art deco venue with an Olympic size heated, main pool and 2 other pools. There is hot food available and hot drinks frrom the poolside Cafe. If your doing gardening that weekend of Saturday 28th May. Here is a thought; Why take your Garden waste to the tip, when you can join in the Great British Skinny Dip. We look forward to seeing you there. Enjoy your trip to the skinny dip.
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Be part of; The Great British Skinny Dip. Are you going to Peterborough Lido on Saturday 28th May? Let us know if someone is coming with you, too. Its a great way to introduce a friend or family to naturism. Here is is some information about the swim; Below is the Shop link for t
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We would like to thank everyone who was able to make it to the AGM today. Around 35 people attended. Several Clubs gave reports and had question and answer sessions. Several committee Officers have been revoted in. As a result the committee remains the same with; Richard Stacey as acting Regional Coordinator.and Vice Chairman Nigel Bromley as Acting Chairman and Treasurer Cath Bromley as Secretary. Ian Beeby as Sports / Events Officer Andrew Roch as Walks Coor
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Here's a reminder for all BN Eastern Region members and clubs. Our AGM is on Sunday 03rd April at Blackthorns Sun Club near Bedford. The meeting starts at 11am. If you would like to attend the AGM., or have a club report to submit, then you can email Cath Bromley at; easternsecretary@bn.org.uk. There is a Free Buffet Lunch, you just need to let Cath know that you would like the Lunch too. Here are more details; Maybe See you there. Andy
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Just a reminder that Saturday 26th March there is a MNSC Swim at Bury St Edmunds Swimming Pool. Here are the details: Just by way of explanation. MNSC stands for, Mildenhall Naturist Swim Club. The club used to meet at the Mildenhall municipal Pool, but is no longer able to. The club now meet's in Newmarket's and Bury at Edmund's respective Pools'.
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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;
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Hi Everyone. In this month's Regional Newsletter published today, the date advertised for the Christmas Common Walk was 28th April. However; the correct date is Friday 29th April. The walks organised by Andrew and Amanda Roche remain popular. If you would like to join a walk, you can email Andrew and Amanda at; easternwalks@bn.org.uk
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Earlier this week, the new Eastern Newsletter announced the incorrect Watford swim Days and times in the entry; ' News from Eastern England'. In Clarification; The correct Tmes are; Every Friday Evening from 8:45pm to 10pm except Public Holidays. Watford Swim has use of a 25 m pool, steam room and sauna.
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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;
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Just a reminder that Northampton Sun Group has it's second swim on; Sunday 13th February From 5:30pm until 8pm. Please click Northampton Sun Group below for more details; The swim's future dates are; Sunday 13 March 2022 Sunday 10th April 2022 Sunday 8th May 2022
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Due to the ongoing situation with the Covid 19 Pandemic, the planned Clothes Optional Dining event in the village of Sawston has been cancelled. Please see the below event details for a full refund;
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On Saturday 15th January at 7pm. In the village of Sawston, Cambridgeshire (just south east of Cambridge) we have a 3 course meal, hosted by our eastern region committee member Ian Beeby. The venue is the village community hall. There is parking on site, and nearby. This is a great event to invite your friends, family or work colleagues whom may be aspiring naturists for the first time. As many of you know, these naked dining events are very popular with both couples and singles atten
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Great News! Northampton Sun Group is Re-opening in the New Year. Here are their opening Dates for your Diary; Sunday 9th January 2022 Sunday 13th February 2022 Sunday 13 March 2022 Sunday 10th April 2022 Sunday 8th May 2022. For more information please see below;
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As a Reminder;Tomorrow, Saturday 11th September, we have a Narrowboat cruise on the Grand Union Canal. The cruise is starting from Nash Mills , just south of Hemel Hempstead. The cruise commences at 2pm, and will end at 6pm. Tea and Coffee will be provided. Below are more essential details, please click on Grand Union Canal Cruise below;
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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
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On Sunday 1st August. Their is another tour of a Vineyard and tasting of 6 wines. The venue is the Hanwell Wine Estate. Places are limited to 30 and there are a few tickets left for sale. Here are the booking details;
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On Saturday 31 July Mildenhall swim club are hosting a Great British Skinny Dip (GBSD) at The Leisure Centre in Bury st Edmunds, Suffolk. This will the first swim in Bury. Mildenhall welcomes any BN members and additionally it would be a great event to invite first time Naturists to. Here are the booking details below; 44
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Mikron Theatre on Sunday 18th July 2PM Looking forward to see you all on Sunday.... It's has been far to long since I've seen some of you and I cant wait. A few things to remember Suntan lotion this is an OUTDOOR event, and its 25degees! A chair to sit on To keep us all safe, if you could please complete a lateral flow before leaving, that would amazing, and keeps us all out in the sunshine in the coming weeks! Mikron Ticket / Receipt as this is your entry
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Rosslyn Glamping are holding another clothing optional period from this coming weekend. From Friday 16th July until Sunday 25th July. Located close to the North Norfolk coast. Rosslyn have space for Motorhomes, caravans, trailers and tents. https://www.rosslynglamping.com/ The Campsite is set in a woodland with a lawn for sunbathing, an outdoor heated swimming pool and a sauna as well as toilet facilities. The owners Andrew and Clare are very hospitable and friendly. The site
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Its the return of The Mikron Theatre this weekend at Sunfolk. This event is organised by Sandra. She has organised many popular events before. Mikron's performance tells the story of Charles Cruft, how he began the famous Crufts dog show and how he was accused of a serious crime. If you would like to know more the details are below;
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Andy Wyman has written an account of what happened at the Big Bear Cider Company last Sunday; THE NAKED CIDER MILL ……… BARE OR BEAR? By Andy Wyman Yes it’s the same old pun and I promised myself I wouldn’t use it for this article…. but failed. The latest Eastern Region BN escapade was to the Big Bear Cider Mill near Braintree in Essex. The first plus was driving there through some beautiful countryside with pretty villages. Thirty of us descended on the mill and were given a real
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Big Bear Cider is proving popular. The Event is now Sold Out. The company is about 5 miles outside of Braintree. The visit is on Sunday 27th June from 2:30pm until 4:30pm. The visitors are limited to 30 only. We have many members in Essex. This is going to be an enjoyable event. A Big Bear Cider day brings more Cider your way. Here are more details;
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On Sunday 6th June we had our online AGM using Zoom. We would like to thank everyone who took part in the meeting for their time. We would also like to thank every individual voter and clubs for their votes. The votes have been collated for you to view; AGM VOTES 2021.xlsx
