BN Magazine
All BN magazines since Autumn 2004, in downloadable PDF format
If you want to find articles that have appeared in other recent issues click the link for the On-line BN Magazine Index.
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BN 219 Spring 2019
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BN 219 - our Spring magazine
Welcome to BN219! The first edition of the year and – wait a minute! Something’s different. The magazine looks super slick! That’s right, we’ve given the pages a makeover and, as (we hope) you’ll see, they look much better.
It’s a new look for a new year*.
*Definitely something to let your non-subscribing friends know about…
Highlights of this spruced-up Spring edition of the BN Magazine include:
A packed news section including - Beating Brexit Blues by making a stand…in the nude; We all know it, but just in case you don’t: GBSD is racing towards a new date; Illustrated reports of events including Nudefest and Alton Towers Say it Loud, Say it Clear – an update on the BN Strategy; Women in Naturism – Mel discovers a whole new world; An update from with a rebrand for Young British Naturism Club Birthdays: Getting older but ever-young at heart; The joys of volunteering; Event Roundup: BN’s gatherings discussed - and there’s loads of them! The rewards of working together; Living a life of leisure: focus on Spain ...and much, much more besides, all richly illustrated in full colour!
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BN199 - Spring 2014
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The latest issue of BN magazine is now out.
There is a full report on last year’s Alton Towers event, the story of our own ‘naked cyclist’ and the positive press he received, features on Naturist swims and “Meet & Greet” gatherings, an update on our Campaigning work and a relaunch - with a new team - of YBN, our group for under 30s. We focus on Spain and Spanish islands in our dedicated travel and holiday feature and squeeze in France and Greece too!
There are comprehensive listings of clubs, swims and a huge number of events, plus readers’ letters, BN management updates and much more.
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BN 221 Autumn 2019
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Dip into our Autumn magazine, packed with reports celebrating the best of the Naturist year so far and inspiring highlights to come…
Inside, you’ll find:
Visitor reports from NKD, the second outing for our youth and family festival; A look back at our biggest and best Nudefest yet; Accounts from around the country – from the 7th annual Gathering in Scotland, to the Brighton World Naked Bike Ride; An update on our resurgent Women in Naturism campaign; The revealing results of our recent survey of families in Naturism; An overview of the work planned by our new Campaigns Task Force Ideas for long-haul holidays - including destinations in the Caribbean, US and New Zealand Of course, you’ll also find all the latest Naturist news, updates, articles and features, event and venue listings and plenty more besides.
BN221 is available for our members to download right now, and will soon be landing on the doormats of those who opt to receive it by post.
Our quarterly magazine is just one of the many benefits a BN membership provides, so if you’re not a member yet, why not make today the day you join us?
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BN200 - Summer 2014
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The latest issue of BN magazine is now out.
In celebration of our 50th anniversary, BN200, the summer 2014 issue of our quarterly magazine is a ‘souvenir’ edition with a special cover and a big section dedicated to the anniversary, which includes a timeline of our history. We’re trialling some new layouts and have completely refreshed and revised the listings section to make it easier to find events, clubs and contacts.
In addition, there’s a great feature interview with Ruth Rogers from body image champions Body Gossip, articles from two first time YBNers, travel features and an illustrated report of the BN Blackpool weekend, plus the usual volume of news, updates and information.
There are comprehensive listings of clubs, swims and a huge number of events, plus readers’ letters, BN management updates and much more.
Corrections and additions
P81. Western Swimming Club at Chepstow swims are every Friday, not just the 1st Friday of each month.
Open days at Ridgewood - Sunday June the 8th & 29th.
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BN201 - Autumn 2014
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After the euphoria of our 50th Anniversary issue, the magazine that starts our second 50 years is now out!
BN201 is full of good stuff about Naturism in the UK and beyond.
We feature long haul holidays – to North and Central America, and the Caribbean to name a few, plus reports on hiking in Germany and the BN Members’ Holiday to El Portús.
There is a round-up of many of the great Naturist events that have already taken place this summer and the story of how BN overturned the ‘ban’ on Naturism at Holkham beach.
We also open the can of worms that is the ‘Single Man’ issue and look at what it’s really about…
plus news on BN’s activities, listings, news stories from around the world, readers’ letters and more.
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BN 225 Autumn 2020
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The Autumn issue of our members magazine is now out and it’s another winner!
You’ll find features on:
two new pieces of scientific research relating to social nudity the results of our interview of naked Cambridge academic, Victoria Bateman, BBC Sheffield’s third series of ‘The Naked Podcast’, a great article originally published in ‘Outdoor Swimming’ magazine about skinny dipping, the success of the social media campaign ‘Get Naked Australia’ the work being done behind-the-scenes by the British Naturism management our Campaigns, including Women in Naturism, Families and Just One Person, Volunteering for British Naturism, reports of events Brighton, Cornwall, Crete and Mexico in the travel section …and masses of news from the nude and not-so-nude world.
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BN202 - Winter 2014
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BN202 is now out and is another packed full-colour, fully illustrated, 80 page issue – issued free to members.
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BN203 - Spring 2015
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Our first issue of 2015 is, as ever, jam packed with great articles from the world of Naturism. You’ll find information – and brilliant articles - on our promotional initiatives including the very special ‘Women in Naturism’ project, our professionally created academic health and wellbeing survey, and the return of the Great British Skinny Dip.
Holidays this time focuses on Spain and her islands, with a wide range of places and locations being reported on, with plenty of great pictures. There’s the usual thought-provoking round up of our Campaigning work and a special article on our work on nudity and children. We introduce our new Official Photography team and list ALL the Big Days Out – fabulous events all around the country that you can enjoy. There’s a pictorial reminder of the fun we had at Alton Towers last year plus a lively letters page and comprehensive listings of clubs, swims, events, contacts – in fact, everything you need!
Oh, and if you’re a club member, fancy winning a year’s supply of wine?
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BN205 - Autumn 2015
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BN205, the Autumn 2015 edition of our magazine, is packed full of news, views and features from the fabulous world of Naturism. With event reports, articles, holiday information, along with a comprehensive guide to clubs, swims and events, it is a great read, from cover to cover.
In this issue, we have a full report from our recent highly successful 'Women in Naturism' weekend, along with one couple's experience of telling their friends about their Naturism. Regular columnist Roni also offers advice for newcomers on how to get started in your Naturist life.
From the Netherlands, through to Sweden, Germany and Denmark, our Northern Europe travel section is packed with great ideas for your next Naturist vacation. We're also going long-haul, with holidays in Arizona and New Zealand. Meanwhile, closer to home, we have a selection of event reports, including 'The Gathering' in Dunoon and the Torquay weekend, among many others. We also have details of forthcoming events, including two more BN Members' holidays.
As if all this wasn't enough, there are also updates on our campaigning work, along with information about the forthcoming Great British Skinny Dip, our BN Special Interest Groups and much, much more...
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BN206 - Winter 2015
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The winter issue of BN Magazine is now out! It’s free to members. As always, it's a great read and is full of news and views from the world of Naturism. In this issue:
The Great British Skinny Dip Event reports, including Nudefest and 'Bare All for Polar Bears'. Big Days Out in 2016 as it stands at present A new photographic project about Naturism by fashion photographer Amelia Allen Campaigning update Travel, including France, the Czech Republic, Thailand, Austria and a unique event in the Middle East! And much more…
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BN207 - Spring 2016
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As ever, BN 207 is a real treat, packed with news, reviews and updates from the Naturist world and richly illustrated with colour photographs. In this issue:
Catch up on recent events in our full reports from Alton Towers and the international swimming gala. Find out more about our flagship 'Women in Naturism' campaign and how you can help. The Great British Skinny Dip is happening this 'Septembare'! There's an update about how this event is shaping up and how you can help to make it a success - and find out more about the documentary that's being made! Top tips for guys who have a reluctant girl - find out how more about how to break down the barriers to participating in Naturism that many women experience. Roni Writes! This time about the confidence boosting properties of Naturism. Our usual campaign update - along with an announcement! The 2016 Big Days Out programme - what can you do this year? Also, details on our fantastic programme of members' group holidays. The BN holiday advice service - how can you make use of it? Our regular holiday focus - Spain. We bring you reports from Torredembarra Beach, El Portus and Formentera, along with how one couple found a neat way of touring!
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BN 226 Winter 2020
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The Winter issue of our members magazine is now out and it’s another winner!
You’ll find features on:
a family summer at British Naturism Sunfolk how British Naturism successfully keeps the profile of Naturism high in the media Naturist walking and how you could become a volunteer walk leader an article originally published in ‘Hertfordshire Life’ magazine about Spielplatz the relaunch of the British Naturism shop an update from our youth group, Young British Naturism the work being done behind-the-scenes by the British Naturism management our Campaigns, including Women in Naturism, Just One Person, the Great British Skinny Dip and our charity of the year, British Heart Foundation reports of online events and a few ‘actual’ ones France and Croatia in the travel section, with a round up of an unusual year from the UK’s Naturist Caravan and Camping club, Suntreckers a comprehensive directory of clubs, swims and contacts …and masses of news from the nude and not-so-nude world.
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BN178 - Winter 2008
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Winter 2008. Mailing is due to commence at the end of week commencing 8 December 2008.
There was a broken file message attached to the download. I have tested the download and it is now working. If you have any problems, please email headoffice@bn.org.uk
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BN208 - Summer 2016
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BN208 is out now! As ever, it's a packed read, full of news, views and reviews, including:
• Updates on our ground-breaking Great British Skinny Dip weekend
Event reports from Blackpool, Bournemouth and the National Swimming Gala Great feature articles
• Details of forthcoming events from the packed 2016 calendar.
• Reports on the recent BN members' holidays to Gran Hotel Natura and Rotterdam
• A focus on southern Europe and UK holidays - including a new resort in southern Italy
• An update on our campaigning work, including BN's important new report on the welfare of children in the UK
Plus news updates, club reports and much, much more!
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