What’s happening in the South West Region in 2020   Here’s a taste of what’s to come next year, just brief details so far but certainly a lot is being organised, you may want to “save the dates” on your 2020 calendar. But before we get carried away into the New Year, take a look at the Regional calendar to see how the Nudie Dudies are celebrating Christmas and welcome you to join them.   South West Region Meeting The Annual South West Region meeting will be held at

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

We are pleased Abbey House Gardens will continue to offer Clothing Optional days during 2020.  BN volunteers from the South West will be there to promote naturism, encouraging members of the public to enjoy the gardens as nature intended.    Entry from 11am to 5.30pm   Sunday 26th April 2020 Sunday 31st May 2020 Sunday 28th June 2020 Sunday 26th July 2020 Sunday 23rd August 2020 Sunday 20th September 2020 Abbey House Gardens

Sue Keeping 23rd October 1949 to 13th January 2020 Sue Keeping was the South West Regional Co-ordinator from 2015-2019 and a lifelong Naturist. Members may have met her at Nudefest and other events, delivering workshops and sessions on Kinesiology.  She was an energetic lady, always interested in others and always with a smile on her face. Her involvement with BN led to her appearing on BBC Spotlight - the South West 6.30pm news slot - with strategically placed teapot, mugs and c

With the aim of increased inclusivity and participation of underrepresented groups, Bristol Naked Swim will be offering a women's only swim that also welcomes trans and non-binary people on Wednesday 15th May 2024 from 9pm to 10pm. The cost of the swim will be £7, payable in cash at the door. 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 sh

Court Farm Lakes offer swimming sessions and events, open water swim coaching, SUP, yoga and fitness on their beautifully maintained 4 acre site, situated just off the A48 in Woolaston, Gloucestershire. 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 yo

The following events are taking place in the Southwest Region during 2023. More events will be added, so please visit this page again or check the Southwest Regional calendar. 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

The region wishes to appoint a holiday adviser who will be the point of contact for members and non-members wishing to visit the region. For full details please contact Mike Whitcombe, Regional Co-ordinator southwestrep@bn.org.uk

Some of the SW regional members took part in a film and photoshoot for NUDD in central London, few photos from the day... lots more to follow. Permissions Given.    

Even though all may seem to have been quiet on the Nudefest front, those who have visited the Nudefest section of the BN Events website will have noticed that booking is due to go live at the beginning of December. The Nudefest Team's crystal balls have actually been working overtime to try to predict how many visitors we are likely to have in 2020, how much tent space they will need, how many toilets and, of course, the all-important weather (there are some much more experienced crystal ba

South West Region Meeting 2020 The Annual South West Region meeting will be held at The Bear Inn, High Street, Street, Somerset BA16 0EF on Saturday afternoon 4th April commencing at 3pm. All BN members having attended the meeting, will be able to enjoy a swim and sauna as guests of  the Larches Naturist Swimming Club at their monthly swim from 5.30 - 6.30pm, just a short walking distance away, before returning to the Bear Inn for dinner at 7pm. The meeting and the dinner at the B

We have identifed a new potential venue for a swim & sauna in Herefordshire. 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. 

Few photos to support the November SW regional newsletter Permissions Given.  

We are all very aware of the restrictions in place because of the Coronavirus, but with the Government indicating some easing of restrictions in the weeks to come, I thought it would be useful to publish an update of events planned and cancelled in the region to the end of June. Abbey House Gardens Day in May is cancelled with the June date likely to also be cancelled, keep up to date on the SW Events page. Studland Beach Days in May and June are cancelled. SW Rally at Lower

South West Region News - July 2020 Here is an update of what’s - on and what’s - not in the South West Region, plus some plans for next year already being made. South West Region Meeting 2021. The team has decided a meeting this year is not realistic. Therefore, tentative plans are in place for our next meeting scheduled for Saturday afternoon on 3rd April 2021.  We plan to repeat arrangements in place before lockdown when we were to meet in the Bear Inn at Street before enjoying

With the uncertainty of the Coronavirus over the next weeks, the SW team have decided to postpone the forthcoming meeting on Saturday 4th April, until further notice. We apologise for any inconvenience caused and hope to reconvene a meeting in the Autumn. Graham Holland SW Secretary

For naturists it's never too late to be thinking and planning for the next UK summer! Here in the South West we have another Women's Body Positive Day planned for 2 May 2020. The location will be in the Devon countryside near Honiton (close to the Waterloo - Exeter railway line) where the clothing-optional programme invites us to recognise the wonderful way in which our unique bodies work with us. The day will include yoga, life drawing, craft, home-cooked food and sauna in a welcoming ladi

An exciting opportunity to be part of BN's South West Region Leadership Team, coordinating and promoting a programme of naturist activities and opportunities in South Wales, and a great opportunity for someone who likes connecting with others!  As the South Wales Representative you will act as a contact point for members, provide information about local opportunities, promote naturism as a healthy lifestyle and encourage more people in South Wales to become involved in naturism.  Find out more d

SW Rally Report 2021.pdf

Bob sent me a photo recently to accompany the feedback on his Brecon Canal Cruse - so here it is

Shaftesbury Town Council run the local Lido, which is Dorset's only Lido. Included in the Lido programme are Naked Swims on the 2nd and 4th Tuesday evenings, between season opening on May 25th and season close which is usually in the first week of September, but may be later according to weather and other factors. The confirmed dates of the swims are Tuesday: 28th May.   11th and 25th June 9th and 23rd July 13th and 27th August The details of the Naked Sw

Plymouth Sun Club holds monthly Monday swims in Plympton Pool on the outskirts of Plymouth.  Until now the club as met twice a month, but because of rising costs and lower than expected attendance last year, the 2024 schedule has been reduced to once a month, see calendar details here https://www.bn.org.uk/events/event/8244-plymouth-sun-club/  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

Jacki and her team are holding another rally in the spring based on the great success they had last year. Being held at Lower Poulza Farm near Bude in Cornwall starting in the afternoon of Wednesday 8th May and finishing on Wednesday 15th May 2024. Lower Poulza is a beautiful unspoilt site with plenty of space to walk around and with lots of fantastic local walks and the scenic Atlantic coast to explore and of course nearby there is Tintagel, Boscastle, Widmouth Bay, Crackington Haven, Bude, Bid

Minutes of the regions meeting held on Saturday 9th April on Zoom Meeting Minutes 2022.pdf

The monthly regional newsletter has re-started, providing details of what’s on in the region. It provides a regular update on future events, direct to your in-box!!! If you haven’t received the newsletter in February & March, please check your preferences at Newsletter Preferences (bn.org.uk).