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    Durley House

    By Guest, in London and South East,

    As the Laser PRO I received the following from one of the organisers of the Durley House GBSD at Dudley near Southampton:
    Following the feedback  after the recent GBSD at Durley House I have contacted the owners about the possibility of a regular naturist swim at the venue.
    This would probably be a quarterly meet up as access is fairly limited due to a swim school that uses the venue 7 days a week although the venue can be available any day after 8.30pm. What day would be best for most people?
    I have suggested a quarterly meeting as there are several local monthly naturist swims and I would not wish to tread on anyones toes.
    The current cost to hire the pool is £75.00 per hour so I would say that we would need at least 12 people to attend each swim at £7.00 per head to cover costs.
    Please let me know if you would be interested to laserpro@bn.org.uk
  • Guest
    Naturist Swimming at Dover Leisure Centre 
    The Dover Naturist Swim Club is a friendly group of mixed ages and genders, open to all naturists over 18. 
    We meet for a naturist swim at Dover Leisure Centre on Sunday evenings between Autumn and Spring from 8:30 to 9:30 pm. 
    We have exclusive use of the pool, together with the sauna and steam rooms beside it. 
    You don’t need to be a good swimmer - many of our members go for the social aspects of swimming and stay in the shallow end. One of our members has learnt to swim at our sessions with the help of other members; on the other hand we have a record breaking Channel swimmer in the club so you can hack out the lengths if that’s your thing. 
    Swim dates 
    The first swim of the season will be on Sunday 6th October 2024, after which it will be each Sunday until the last swim before Christmas on Sunday 15th December. Swims will restart on Sunday 5th January 2025 and run until the final swim of the season on Sunday 13th April. 
    In all cases, the swims will be from 8:30 to 9:30pm. Please arrive by 8:15, latecomers may not be admitted. 
    Cost 
    The fees for the 2024/25 season will be £8 per swim and £7 annual membership (new members do not need to pay the membership fee on their first visit, just when they return for another time). 
    At present, we operate on a cash only basis. 
    Location 
    Dover District Leisure Centre, Fitness Fields, Whitfield, Dover, CT16 3FZ 
    Facilities 
    Dover leisure centre is very modern, with good changing facilities and a 25m pool with some lanes and some free swimming areas. We also have use of the sauna and steam room adjacent to the pool. 
  • Guest
    As PRO for the Laser region I was sent a trip report from an attendee of the High Beeches Gardens visit in September. High Beeches is in West Sussex on the High Weald and claims to be one of the finest gardens in Sussex. Here's the report:
    I went on the High Beeches visit yesterday afternoon, only my second-ever naturist garden event after Leonardslee in June.  Not surprisingly, there were only about a dozen of us, on and off, during the afternoon, including one lady.  The weather forecast was decidedly unpromising, with stiff breezes and cool temperatures predicted.  However, I'm really glad I went because I had a magical afternoon.  High Beeches is a lovely garden, with distant views of the South Downs and lovely paths for bare feet among the trees down the little valley.  The valley was quite sheltered and we avoided the worst of the rain.  Indeed, it became quite warm during the reasonably lengthy sunny periods.  I would also like to particularly highlight the very warm welcome we received from the friendly couple manning the ticket office and cafe.  All-in-all, it was well worth braving the forecast and making the trip.

  • Guest
    I caught up with Howard Dymock recently and he told me all about the recent joint walk with the South Western Outdoor Club (SWOC) during July. “Sixteen hardy walkers joined the walk which fortuitously turned out to be a rare fine day, perfect for naturist waking, dry with a warm breeze and sunny intervals”. Howard went on the say “Thanks to a collaboration between several BN volunteers, BN and NatRam members and the Club, we appreciated SWOC’s facilities and hospitality before and after our nine-mile hike through gorgeous west Dorset countryside. It was predictably hilly and not the easiest going in places, but the views were rewarding and the company pleasant. A mix of those experienced and new to naturist walking enjoyed the day. In view of the success of the venture, we hope to repeat a similar walk in future years. A big thank you to all those involved in the organisation and leadership of the day, and to SWOC for their warm welcome and hospitality”. Howard provided me with a great photograph which will be uploaded and he said “Keen-eyed viewers of the group photograph might just be able to spot the seventeenth naturist, the famous Cerne giant, an enigmatic 180’ tall figure of disputed origin cut into the chalk hillside above Cerne Abbas village”. 
     


  • Guest
    The next Naked event organised by the Southwest Regional Team is a visit the Dorset Museum & Art Gallery in Dorchester on 17th September 2024. 
    Discover the life and work of Dorset’s famous novelist and poet Thomas Hardy and dive into key themes of his personal and professional life. Enjoy a beautiful gallery full of the Museum and Art Gallery’s superb collections of paintings, sculptures, prints, drawings, textiles, and fine and decorative art. Marvel at the historic Victorian Hall as well as the modern Acheson’s Atrium adorned by Roman mosaics on the walls and floors of these spaces.  This is an amazing opportunity to enjoy a private viewing of the museum NAKED. 
     
    The ticket entitles you to a glass of wine or other beverage on arrival; changing facilities; a locker for clothes and other personal possessions and entry to all the galleries.  The museum is situated right in the centre of Dorchester where there are many wonderful eateries to tempt you and keep you sustained after your visit.  Plenty of pay parking is available nearby.  If you need more information or have a question to ask, please contact us at: southwestrep@bn.org.uk.
    You can purchase tickets by clicking here. 
    More details can be found here:
     
     
  • Guest
    New day and time from 3rd September 2024.
    Bristol Naked Swim meets every Tuesday at Jubilee Pool, Jubilee Road, Knowle, Bristol BS4 2LP from 8pm to 9pm.
    Everyone is welcome to swim and chat!!
    The cost is £7 (£6 for members of Bristol Naked Swim) per person, payable in cash.
    If you are new to the swim, please contact us in advance by email to terry.lane@bn.org.uk or andrew.dyer@bn.org.uk.
  • Guest
    On the 17th September 2024 we have a visit to the Dorset Museum & Art Gallery in Dorchester. At the Museum, 250 million years of natural history come alive to reveal the secrets of geology, landscapes, habitats, and wildlife that surrounds us every day. You can also discover the life and work of Dorset’s famous novelist and poet Thomas Hardy and dive into key themes of his personal and professional life. Enjoy a beautiful gallery full of the Museum and Art Gallery’s superb collections of paintings, sculptures, prints, drawings, textiles, and fine and decorative art. Marvel at the historic Victorian Hall as well as the modern Acheson’s Atrium adorned by Roman mosaics on the walls and floors of these spaces.  This is an amazing opportunity to enjoy a private viewing of the museum NAKED.  You can find out more here.
    On Friday 27th September we are holding a Naked Heart Walk in aid of the British Heart Foundation at Court Farm Lakes in Gloucestershire. Whilst the walk is only about half a mile long you may stroll along the level route at your leisure as many times as you wish. There will also be food available to purchase. You can find out more here.
    On Saturday 19th October, we have a naked quiz and social evening in a modern, vibrant and well-regarded café-bar in the Triangle, adjacent to the central library. Ticket holders will be welcomed from 7pm. A changing area with coat racks will be provided: please bring a towel on which to sit. Windows will be covered and there will be door security to ensure privacy. The cover charge for entry to the event and the quiz includes a welcome drink (choice of bottled beers, 175ml glass of house red, white or rose wine, soft drink or any hot drink). The kitchen and bar will be open for those wanting to eat and drink. It will be the normal evening menu with vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options plus a special hot dish (links below). You don't have to eat if you don't want to: it will be normal counter service and pay-as-you-go, after the initial welcome drink. You can find out more here.
     
     
  • Guest
    This really is a last chance to trek with llamas at Bluecaps Farm in the High Weald. The farm have announced their decision to stop trekking due to new licence requirement being introduced shortly. If you were thinking of joining the LASER event on 24 August there are still a few tickets available. Bluecaps' website and Facebook page announces that the trekking has finished but they have confirmed they will honour our booking. So it really is your last chance at this venue! Details of the event and booking link are below.
    Clothing-Optional Llama trek and picnic in the countryside of the High Weald
    LASER region are pleased to present a an opportunity to have a group walk with llamas through private woods at Bluecaps Llama Farm at Cousley Wood near Wadhurst, in East Sussex, followed by a picnic (bring your own) in a clearing. The farm is surrounded by the beautiful countryside of the High Weald, near to Bewl Water.
    We will take it in turns to walk the 8 llamas through the woodlands, clothing optional and finish with a picnic whilst the llamas return home, in the clearing close to the start/finish. Our host Tina recommends strong footwear and protection from the sun and insects. 
    Numbers are restricted to just 20 so if you are interested don’t delay – book your places now!
    Tickets are priced at £26 (BN Members) and £31 (non-members) available through the BN Shop by clicking here.
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