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Meeting Minutes 2022.pdf
Alnwick Garden on the 19 June
River Forth Boat Trip on 25 June
Farne Island Boat Trip on 30 July
Full detail on calendar and tickets on sale via the BN shop soon. Events open to BN members and guests
Link to booking https://shop.bn.org.uk/collections/local-naturist-events
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 Coordinator
Andy Gilmour as Public Relations Officer( (PRO).
It was good to see Robert and Pauline Finney. As you may know Robert has temporarily stepped down as Chairman to help Pauline in her recovery from her injury. They were both in good spirits today.
We would like to say a big thankyou to Blackthorns Sun Club and to all their volunteers who gave up their own time to help us today. They provided us with car parking stewards. A lovely Buffet lunch and plenty of the tea beverage.
Andy
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We'll cast off from Bournemouth Pier on the Dorset Belle at 6pm, and have approximately three hours on board to make the most of the (hopefully) great summer evening weather.
The bar will be open for us on board throughout the evening and there will be a buffet included in the ticket cost.
We'll have exclusive use of the boat throughout the cruise, so whilst you'll need to remain dressed to board and disembark, you'll be free to be naked as soon as we have cast off.
The cruise will cost £28 for BN members, and £35 for non-members
Booking is now open, please book here. Tickets are limited to 60 so book now!!!
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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
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'.
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;
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
' 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.
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;
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
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 attending.
The menu is a 3 course meal with a vegetarian option, provided with alcoholic or soft drinks . For further information on the;
menu, tickets, accommodation and transport links.
Please see the information below;
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;
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;
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 Day at Corton (just north of Lowestoft)
Bring along a packed lunch and your first time wannabee naturist friends and family. The event is FREE
Here is the essential information. Check it out by clicking on the title below;
Here is some more information about getting to Corton beach;
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 naturist area of Corton Beach. The journey from the Car park to the naturist part of the beach takes about 5 minutes.
Here is a google map view;
Dropped pin Near Lowestoft https://maps.app.goo.gl/XwZFEGtaws8ncf2T8
The Free large car park;
Dropped pin
https://maps.app.goo.gl/Pbn7EkUTAHrva2FJ7
Below is a view of the path to the beach
;Corton Rd
https://maps.app.goo.gl/ZJY3VJv9GFesCbmKA
So its a busy weekend, so lets have some fun with naked; walks, swims and beach life.
Places are limited to 30 and there are a few tickets left for sale. Here are the booking details;
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;
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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 into Sunfolk ID Alcohol, soft drinks and food will be on sale via Sunfolk A smile Not purchase your ticket
I have now released a further 20 tickets and camping is still available on Sunday.
This years play Explores the extraordinary world of heroic hounds, pampered pedigrees and naughty nobblers through the halls and history of Crufts.
PLAY INFO ON YOUTUBE
MIKRON TICKETS
SUNFOLK CAMPING
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 is within a short distance of The market town of Fakenham and a short drive from Pensthorpe Nature Reserve.
Here are the details of Rosslyn Glamping;
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;
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 really friendly welcome by the owners Mark and Kathryn.
We were first given a welcome drink called Essex Gold Rush which was so, so easy to knock back
in one! It was a beautiful sparkling and fresh taste. I put down the empty glass and a miracle
occurred. Within seconds the glass was full again and this just kept on happening. (I must mention
here that I was not driving that day!)
Essex Gold by the way is a nod to the regenerated gravel pits where the orchards have been planted.
Gravel is known colloquially as Essex Gold.
Now here’s a test for you. What do these have in common? Foxwhelp, Greensleeves and Tom Putt.
They are 6 of the 18 traditional apple varieties grown at the orchard. Mark enthusiastically
explained that everything about the cider is organic and no preservatives are used. He promised us
there would be no hangover in the morning. As a keen cider drinker at college with a long record of
hangovers I simply didn’t believe this. I also lived in Somerset as a teenager and thought I knew a
thing or two about cider. But I was wrong as the next day my head was perfectly clear.
The Big Bear Cider Mill was created in 2015 and the goal was to produce high end quality cider.
For every 500 litres they produce, a tonne of apples is used. They have planted the trees, picked the
apples, made the juice and then fermented the cider.
Mark showed us around the Mill and explained all the processes and then we were able to relax in
their outdoor seated area and be treated to more samples. This was our first BN event that was not a
zoom call since lockdowns began last March. It was so good to be with fellow naturists again,
laughing and chatting, without a care in the world. As with all our Eastern Region outings we were
blessed again with positive and friendly hosts in Mark, Kathryn and Emma. Kathryn asked if they
could have some photos of a group to use in the local press and for publicity. When I said that we
might get pixellated, Kathryn made it clear that she agreed with us. There’s nothing wrong with
nudity. And of course there was no shortage of volunteers to have their pictures taken as you can see
on the BN gallery.
Thanks again to Robert and his Eastern Region team for such a great afternoon. If you look at the
list of coming events this summer in the region you’ll see a theatre visit, walks, a vineyard tour,
camping, swims, garden visits and a canal cruise. There’s even a visit to a secret nuclear bunker but
shh… don’t tell anyone!! If you’ve never been to a naked event have no fears. You’ll be made
welcome by other members and before you know it you’ll be booking again
Here is a Link to the Photo Gallery:
Here are more details;
