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June 14th 6:30pm - 8:30pm
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August 16th 6:30 - 8:30pm
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June 14th 6:30pm - 8:30pm
July 13th 6:30pm - 8:30pm
August 16th 6:30 - 8:30pm
Mill Bank Sun Club is a camping and caravanning club without its own
permanent site. We hold rallies throughout the season with permission
of the landowners.
This year (2024) we’ll be using a new location near Hassocks in West
Sussex.
The club have been without a site for the 2023 season as we had to
vacate our previous location at Ashburnham near Battle. The field
there was very lovely with great Wealden views, a pub near by and it
was so very quiet and peaceful. Unfortunately the owner's family had
other plans for the property and along with others who also rented, we
had to leave.
Finding another site proved to be somewhat of a challenge. We lost
some members as a result but, who knows, they may well return. All
the committee members rallied around (pun intended) to find somewhere
new. One of the major problems was to find an actual land owner!
Many farms are rented and the owners are not local. The tenant
farmers are not permitted to allow campers without their landlords
permission and many did not want the agro of pursuing that. Sometimes
just finding the owner of a suitable field we’d spotted was
difficult too.
But hey! Seek and ye shall find or good things come to those who
wait...
Whilst browsing a naturist page on Facebook, I saw a reply to a post
by a woman who’d had a 'not so great day' on Brighton naturist
beach, where voyeuristic men had made her feel uncomfortable. David
replied to her offering the use of his field for sun bathing. I’m
not sure what happened regarding her taking up Davids offer, but I
decided to contact him about his field.
Through messenger we had a very fruitful conversation and David was
pretty keen for us to go and make use of his land. The land, it
turned out, is next to Davids garden centre ‘Garden Thyme’ and was
acquired along with it.
I arranged a convenient time to visit and went along with one of Mill
Bank’s other committee members Peter. Straight away we just knew
this was a great find as David was very welcoming and amiable.
The field is easily accessed through a wide gateway then through the
centre car park the ground is level and suitable for all types of
cars, caravans and motorhomes as well as tents of course.
It’s pretty secluded and set well back from the road. There’s the
main field where we can set up our camping units in the mown area in
which there are a few trees. The back of the field is densely wooded
and thick with brambles. There’s a small nook which will be great
for shelter on more blustery days and for campfires in the evenings.
The site will get the sun all day but there are trees for shade if
required. There’s a flushing toilet on site together with fresh
drinking water.
The garden centre, previously called Allwoods (as shown on Google
maps) has a very nice cafe called ‘Tea Thyme’. Only open during
centre opening times, for snacks, meals or indeed a full Sunday roast!
The location is ideal for short or longer stays and convenient for
naturist beaches at Brighton and Fairlight or as a stopover when using
the channel crossings.
Once we’ve held our club AGM which will be at the garden centre on
Sunday 14th April 2024. Starting at 14.00 for a walk around the site.
At 15.00 well go to the café for refreshments then at 16.00 we’ll
start the AGM once the customers have left.
Our camping fees are very reasonable with preferential rates for
members. All genuine naturists are welcome as members, visiting
campers or day visitors.
For any enquiries please contact our secretary Steve:
secretary@millbanksunclub.com
Kind Regards
Stewart Lomax
07944936572
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This is the third year we are visiting the romantic gardens at Scotney Castle run by the National Trust. Parking is free after 5 p.m. and entrance is at the side away from the House. Details about the venue can be found at Scotney Castle | Kent | National Trust. Last year's photographs are in a members album on the BN site. Album link
Payment will be at the gate by card or cash (£12) - as this is a private event NT members do have to pay. Picnics are available to pre-order.- please email me for the bank details to make a transfer to the organisers - East Sussex Naturists - philip.baker@bn.org.uk.
If anyone wishes to visit the House (dressed) earlier than our event and are not NT members then I have arranged that you can use the entrance receipt to get into the naturist event without further payment. Non NT members prices are £4-50 for parking and £17 for entrance.
The Open Day will start at 11.00 until 16.00.
Please bring food for lunch and if the day is fine a BBQ will be available in the evening for you to prepare your own evening meal. A refrigerator will be available for the storage of perishable food.
The entrance fee for the day is £5 which will also entitle you to tea, coffee or, cordial plus a slice of cake.
If you wish to attend please reply to avonvaleken@gmail.com and we will forward your details to Avonvale you will need to provide photographic identification to gain entry.
Next Southampton Skinny Dip at Oaklands will be 25th May further details to follow along with news of swims at Durley and visits to Houghton Gardens etc look out for the emails
Abbot's Cliff access
Now Bruce one of our members has sent this information for potential visitors.
Naturists wishing to visit this beach can expect to find access from Folkestone difficult this year. Kentonline has published accounts and photographs of the land subsidence which has taken place nearby. The road to the car parking near the campsite is closed and it would appear that access on foot along the seawall may also be blocked.
Here's a link to an article and scary video footage.
Tree falling
With the inclement weather I have not visited the area yet this year; I will be able to tell you more when I have made an inspection visit. It is likely that access on foot down the path from the cliff top near the café at Capel-le-Ferne is possible. Some people will not appreciate the steep climb back.
Access from the car park at Samphire Hoe near Dover will be unaffected but some people complain about the long walk over rough terrain to get to the beach.
Bristol Naked Swim are an established naturist swim group that meets every Wednesday evening at Jubilee swimming pool in South Bristol.
A new member Collette Brydon is running these sessions as she cares deeply about inviting more people into nudist spaces safely and comfortably.
Collette has often found herself to be the only woman in naturist spaces and wondered how it would be possible for more women and underrepresented groups to join her. She hopes that these new swim sessions will give more people the opportunity to enjoy the liberating experience of swimming naked, whatever their body type.
Female lifeguards will be on duty. Don’t worry if you are not a great swimmer; there is usually as much chatting in the pool at a naturist swim as there is swimming.
Conversations about safety are welcomed in advance and these will also take place when signing people in.
If you have any questions, please contact us at: southwestrep@bn.org.uk.
Join us for a 3 hour naked cruise on the all weather boat, as we set sail from Mermaid Quay in Cardiff Bay at 1900hrs. We will meet at 1845hrs. We will make our way round Cardiff Bay taking in the evening views before gently cruising along either The River Taff or The River Ely before returning back at 2200hrs
The price includes an excellent buffet, music and a dance floor, for those who want to dance the night away. Buffet is included in the price. Please contact linda.ashmore@bn.org.uk with any dietary questions
The boat also provides a bar (card only) and toilet facilities.
Tickets can be purchased here!
Video link to why 29th Sep this year
Note from the organiser on her Facebook page:
*IMPORTANT - NESD2024 – POSTPONED*
Druridge Bay has been experiencing much higher tides over recent years. Higher perhaps than ever before. Last week during an exceptionally high spring tide I took a trip up to see for myself. Many of the dunes had been washed away and even some of the fields were being threatened by the tides. It was indeed remarkable.
A similarly high tide height is predicted for 22nd September making a mass dip both impractical and entirely unsafe. After consulting the experts on the matter I have taken the difficult decision of POSTPONING NESD2024 UNTIL SUNDAY 29TH SEPTEMBER.
I feel sad that we can no longer dip on the Autumn Equinox as planned but Mother Nature calls the shots. And we must adjust accordingly. My decision has been fully endorsed by water safety experts, Northumberland County Council and Tyneside and Northumberland Mind.
The tide will remain high for the entire month of September and we may need to modify some aspects of the event in 2024. Rest assured that retaining the unique atmosphere is paramount and we will do everything we can to bring all the ingredients of NESD that you know and love. I promise to keep you all updated and press on with registration at the earliest opportunity. Although there will undoubtedly be some delays. Please do bear with me.
My sincere apologies. This specific set of environmental factors were beyond my control and could not have been foreseen.
Thank you all ways for your understanding and support of our wonderful event 🙏🏼
Jax x
#NESD2024
#SUNDAY29THSEPTEMBER #REGISTRATIONTOFOLLOW
🏴 SANER has tons of places 🏴(NE)
🏊♂️ Pools & skinny dips 🏊♂️
🏊♂️ BN and independent 🏊♂️
📆 Weekly, Monthly & Ad-hoc 📆
🤝 Come join us! 🤝
🏊♂️ Have fun getting fit naked 💪
Aberdeen
sunnybroom@hotmail.com
Edinburgh
www.forthnaturists.co.uk/swim-details
Findhorn
(BN Calendar)
Glasgow
www.thesundayswim.org
Newcastle
www.nudeswims.co.uk
Northumberland
(FB Strip & Dippers)
Weekly & Monthly Swims & Skinny Dips
Noody Dook
Highland Walking Weekend
Alnwick Garden Visit
Stirling Town Jail naked lock-in & meal
Edinburgh WNBR
Forth River Boat Trip
Bo'ness Motor Museum Visit
Farne Islands Boat Trip
SOC Sports Weekend
Jupiter Artland Garden Visit
GBSD FIndhorn
With so many naturist events in the SANER region, it can be easy to miss activities that you would otherwise love to go to.
To solve this problem we have created the new SANER Events Listing Board, now available to members (log in required)
Members often tell us that the main reason they join is to find opportunities and be part of a vibrant community, so the SANER Events Listing Board is just one more reason to join BN today!
If you plan to attend, please email Cath on easternsecretary@bn.org.uk or message CathBromley on the forum by 7th April so that we can give the club numbers for lunch.
Reports and other documents will be attached to the event on the BN calendar (link below)
Who should come? The meeting is open to any BN member within Eastern Region (ER1 or ER2 on your membership card) and every BN member club in the Region. Members of BN clubs who are not also individual members are welcome too but can only exercise the single club vote (if there is any voting required).
Why come? You might have ideas about how we should operate, or for new events: come and talk. You might like to find out more about BN: come and ask. You might want to help out in some way: come and talk. You might represent a club and want to ask other clubs how they get round some problem: come and ask them. You might want to see what a naturist club looks like: come and find out. You might just want a pleasant day out: you'll find that too. And: we want to see you too!
Further details on the event calendar
Their onsite Cafe is a warm and cosy place to relax and chat.
During the summer months they offer social evenings with live music and food.
But why am I telling you this?
It is because they hold daily Clothes Optional swims!
Please have a look at their website and book yourself a place.
Update 5th April 2024:
I visited Court Farm Lakes today to meet with one of the team who runs it and managed a lovely skinny dip. I can confirm the surroundings and views are lovely and the food in the Cafe is great. I would recommend this site for a great Clothes Optional swim.
Don't forget that they are also holding a Great British Skinny Dip in aid of the British Heart Foundation on Friday 10th May 2024 from 5pm to 9pm. More details can be found here!
Update 28th June 2024:
Court Farm Lakes is holding another Skinny Dip evening on Friday 5th July.
More details can be found here!
Before we begin detailed discussions with the venue, we would like an idea of the likely interest in the area.
If you are interested could you complete this simple poll here or email southwestrep@bn.org.uk.
Your support for the club will be appreciated, this is one of the few swims where no advance booking is required, just turn up, bring some ID and £7 cash for visitors and spend an enjoyable hour swimming or socialising before perhaps continuing those friendships in the nearby pub afterwards.
You’ll be able to choose from a two or three course menu ahead of the event, with vegetarian, vegan and gluten free options available. From £26. There are full meat, vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free options available. You will be asked on booking for your menu choices so take a look at the attached file to help you choose. Set menu - BN Lunch - 25 November23.docx
We will have exclusive use of the function room at the pub. This is a fully self-contained area with its own bar and toilets which means that it will be possible to be naked throughout the event. Car parking is available behind the pub, but it is only two minutes’ walk from Dunbridge & Mottisfont Station, so why not leave the car at home and enjoy a few drinks!
We will have the skittles alley set up for you to enjoy a game or two....
See the events calendar for details and booking:
Details are in the LASER calendar but as this is not a BN-organised event there is no need to book tickets in advance, pay at the gate. To see the gardens online visit their website.
The tea room at Houghton Lodge will remain open throughout the evening.
Please feel free to contact @coltay by DM or email colin.taylor@bn.org.uk
Details are on the LASER calendar and tickets are on sale through the BN shop here.
Whether you’re a seasoned skinny dipper or a nudie-newbie, we invite you to experience the freedom of swimming without trunks and bikinis this bank holiday weekend.
The recently refurbished heated pool at Petersfield (Hampshire) has a café, is adjacent to a large public car park, and only a short walk from the train station.
We sold out last time with 80 tickets sold, many in the last week so don't delay, book your tickets today! We look forward to welcoming you there.
Prices:
BN Member (swim only) £9 BN Member (swim plus £2 BHF donation) £11 Non-BN Member (swim only) £12 No-BN Member (swim plus £2 BHF donation) £14
We are holding a Early Christmas lunch at the Mill Arms, Dunbridge on Saturday 25th November, 1pm-5pm. Menus and therefore cost are still being worked on and more news on this and booking details will follow. Please mark the day in your diaries to avoid booking up other activities and missing out on another fabulous gathering.
Now get on and enjoy the rest of the summer! 😎
Come along, we'd love to see you there (and we have planned for IT issues encountered last meeting!).
To register your interest contact, the Admin Officer, Nigel Newman: nigel.newman@bn.org.uk
Thursday 20th to 27th April 2023 – SW Rally at Lower Poulza Post campsite, Cornwall - calendar entry updated
Sunday 14th May 2023 - SW Regional Meeting at Cam Bridge Barn
Monday 15th May 2023 2pm to 5pm – Painswick Rococo Gardens visit - tickets now on sale!!!
Saturday 20th May 2023 – Naked Heart Walk at Powderham Castle, near Exeter - tickets now on sale!!!
Sunday 28th May 2023 – Beach Day at Studland Naturist Beach
Saturday 17th June 2023 – GBSD & Beach Day at Ringstead Bay
Saturday 24th June 2023 – GBSD & Beach Day at Ringstead Bay
Saturday 1st July 2023 – GBSD & Beach Day at Ringstead Bay
Monday 3rd July to Sunday 9th July 2023 – Nudefest at Thorney Lake in Somerset
Friday 7th July 2023 – GBSD & Beach Day at Ringstead Bay
Saturday 15th July 2023 - Naked Heart Walk at Fonthill, Wiltshire - postponed due to weather warnings for high winds!!!
Sunday 23rd July 2023 - NW Region Naked Heart Walk & Great British Skinny Dip at Bishampton - tickets now on sale!!!
Saturday 19th August 2023 – Beach Day at Ringstead Bay
Monday 18th September 2023 – Painswick Rococo Gardens visit - CANCELLED
Saturday 2nd September 2023 - Naked Heart Walk at Fonthill, Wiltshire - Revised Date after 15th July event was postponed. Tickets now on sale!!
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