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Last week I was interviewed on BBC Radio 5 Live and the presenter asked me, 'Where do you do it?' - which was easily answered as I was standing stark naked talking to her over the phone line - but made me think about how varied a community we are in terms of that question. I know there are some of us who spend as much time as they possibly can without clothes and others who only strip off on sunshine holidays. There are a huge number of different locations that we all use and, to a certain exten

Our second pop-up camping site opens tomorrow until the end of August in West Sussex. Tents, Caravans & Motorhomes welcome...the site will be hosted for BN by Pam Fraser. We've had a terrific start at the first summer camping site we opened - British Naturism Sunfolk and look forward to welcoming people to our newest... Click here for booking details for both - see you there!      

As you will have read, British Naturism’s new site opens this weekend and we’re looking forward to welcoming our first guests!   Owning and operating a site is a brand new venture for British Naturism. We’re excited about the possibilities - for our members, for visitors and for the future of Naturism in the UK. A great deal of hard work has gone on behind the scenes to get it ready. That’s both practical work on the site itself - 1673 man hours, 249 trees and bushes pruned, 186 tonnes o

We've another great week ahead in our British Naturism Online Sessions.Join us tonight for The Forum Live when we talk about BN's Women in Naturism campaign with a panel of Naturist women including campaign co-ordinator Donna Price (@nakedfreestyler) and Linda Webber from US Naturist federation AANR.If there's a woman in your life who doesn't currently share your passion for clothes-free recreation then this could be a great opportunity to invite her along and inspire her...Next Saturday is the

British Naturism is a largely voluntary organisation with contributions ranging from assisting at events, to contributing to campaigns, to acting as Directors of the company. Many people will be aware of the work being done, under the guidance of John Gelder, to develop a carefully constructed strategy to support and make best use of volunteers. A very large number of members provided feedback on the draft strategy, proving how highly volunteers are regarded. At the EC meeting this week, we

Next Monday (27 July) we’ll be taking a look at BN’s campaign Women in Naturism. My principal guest will be Donna Price (pictured above). Relatively new to the lifestyle, Donna has been a social Naturist and BN member, together with husband John, since 2016. Last year, she took on the role of Women in Naturism Campaign Coordinator, aiming to encourage more women to try Naturism and experience the freedom it brings, using her growing following on social media, publicising Naturism, and helping pe

It is with regret and sadness we have to announce that Nudefest 2020 is cancelled. The Nudefest Team and BN EC have looked at every possibility but the government restrictions around large-scale events mean it simply can't run within the present guidelines. Nudefest is British Naturism's largest festival and is famed for its entertainment, activities and social community - offering a thinned down version just wouldn't be the Nudefest we all know and love. Nudefest will be back in 2021.

Fed up of moping around at home? Want to get out and enjoy the sunshine? Well, now you can, thanks to British Naturism's pop-up camping initiative. There are two great opportunities to hitch up the caravan, pop up the tent or dust off the motorhome. West Sussex - 10 -31 August  Hertfordshire/London borders - 1 August - 5 October - at our very own British Naturism:Sunfolk site Itching to book? Find all the details here...   Photo by Nick Karvounis on Unsplash

Next Monday evening, 20 July, I'm delighted to let you know that my guest will be Jonathan Cowie Jonathan is the editor of Outdoor Swimmer magazine, the only printed magazine in the world dedicated to swimming outdoors. He is a year-round swimmer with a particular love of very cold water. He has competed in ice swimming competitions around the world, including a winter triathlon that involved skiing instead of cycling! He is a qualified open water coach with a particular love of introducing

So, how did you get into Naturism?  That's the topic for next Monday's session. It's always an interesting one, how each of us became aware of social nudity, the activities there were, the places to visit, the vast, global community of like-minded people. Some of us had to dragged kicking and screaming into it, some of us couldn't wait to be part of it. Many stumbled across a beach on holiday to discover that no one was wearing a costume or were introduced by a friend or relative. Whichever

Join Jooles this afternoon at 4pm for a brand new addition to our online programme. It's a fun way to help you gently introduce more exercise into your weekly routine in a relaxed and varied way. Book your place now.  Our online programme continues to grow, and to inspire, entertain, inform, get people fitter and bring them together. Naturists from all over the world are joining in.  Visit www.events.bn.org.uk/onlineevents to find out all about:  British Naturism Community Session

What a rollercoaster of a year it has been with events….! We were quick out of the starting blocks with our biggest and best Bournemouth event on record, swiftly followed up by a really successful Blackpool event, only to be faced, then, with the restrictions of the Covid-19 pandemic. What initially looked like a few bumps in the road turned into a completely unexpected roadblock... For a community organisation like British Naturism, events are an integral part of what we do and I am p

Ok, so it may be tricky to actually go on holiday these days, but we can at least talk about it! Next Monday (6 July) my guests will be members of the BN Holiday Advice team, and especially the team leader Andy Wyman.  We'll learn more about this FREE service to BN members, how it works and the kind of information the team can provide to help you have the greatest Naturist holiday ever! If you are new to the world of Naturist holidays (and there are opportunities around the world) it's

Don’t take our word for it…read what people have been saying recently about being members of British Naturism…   I think British Naturism provides a comprehensive service to naturists, especially those wishing to get together with other naturists. I had no idea before joining how much was available!   Both my wife and I have been members since 1984 and we want you to know we think the magazine is the best it has ever been.   The quality and level of contact via emai

It gives me great pleasure to ask you to make a date in your diaries to join me next Monday, 29th June, when I speak to Victoria Bateman Victoria is an academic economist and Fellow at the University of Cambridge, where her latest book was “The Sex Factor: How Women made the West Rich” (Polity, 2019). But she’s also known for using her body in art and protest, whether to challenge assumptions and stigma about women’s bodies, to confront sexism in economics, or to fight Brexit. She has

In 2024, British Naturism will celebrate its 60th birthday and we want to mark it in a big way. British Naturism was formed in 1964 when two societies - the British Sun Bathing Society and the Federation of British Sun Clubs - decided to combine forces. Naturism in the UK started well before that, of course, with some of the clubs still around today. It won’t be long before some of them celebrate turning 100! It’s a great excuse for a party and for members to feel proud of being the cu

What if simply being around naked people could give your child more realistic expectations of their bodies than those portrayed in glossy magazines?  What if they too could gain the physical benefits of increased Vitamin D levels and mental health benefits from  being out in the sunshine and experiencing increased levels of serotonin (the ‘happy hormone’)?  What if they could benefit from plenty of fresh air in a natural environment? What if your family could find something

The only thing better than curling up with a good book is discussing it with your friends. And how much better it would be to discuss it with your Naturist friends! We're pleased to announce a new online session - the BN Book Club, which will meet (virtually) every other Tuesday. There is no set book, but we will be discussing whatever novels, non-fiction, or graphic novels you have enjoyed recently and share recommendations. It starts next week, June 23rd. Please make sure you book yo

Who's got the perfect body?  a) everyone? b) no-one? Both answers are correct! Whatever our own hang-ups, lumps and bumps and worries about what we look like, we're all normal human beings. Being in the company of naked people allows you to see that we're all different and improves how you feel about yourself. Recent scientific research even confirms it. A lack of body confidence and the resulting low self-esteem is a big problem for the world at large, with people spending f

Our exciting and popular Monday night discussion/interview/presentation sessions continues next week and I'm delighted to announce that our guest on Monday 15 June will be Hector Martinez. In 2016, Hector and his girlfriend started NNG, one of the largest and fastest growing Naturist communities in Mexico.  In 2017, he created content to promote naturism on YouTube which was taken down by YouTube in May this year despite having 1.3 million subscribers and over 200 million views. 

Anyone who uses the internet regularly will know that you can't get away from people and companies trying to sell you things. There are some sites that feel like 99% advertising and 1% actual content. We also feature advertisements (although amongst some great content...) across the range of BN platforms and we want to encourage you to check them out. Advertising space is taken by Naturists for Naturists. Many are holiday resorts whose owners and managers have had a torrid time during the

Get ready for one of our occasional online event specials - Life Drawing For Fun, tomorrow afternoon, Saturday 6th June. Join artists David Armitage & Skye Bompas for an afternoon of life drawing & modelling. Our first session with David and Skye was incredibly popular and members can see the resulting drawings here (log in required) It's open to all and so get booking and check out all the other great events coming up. 

On Monday 8 June, we'll be hosting a session in which we will combine presentation, discussion and your questions on the subject of volunteering in British Naturism. The panel will include members of the policies and procedures working group. It follows the publication to members of our Volunteering Strategy Consultation. (Log in required). It promises to be another interesting session - educational and inspiring!  There is no charge for the Forum Live sessions. Visit our events w

Zut alors! My guest for The Forum Live next Monday 1st June will be Laurent Luft. Laurent is the president of the Association des Naturistes de Paris (ANP) (who also have a You Tube channel) and in charge of international relations for the FFN (Fédération Française de Naturisme). The ANP are an active group and from time to time we've featured information about their activities - including a naked visit to a well-known Parisian art gallery - in BN magazine. We'll be talking amongst the

Regular readers will be aware from our various stories, social media posts and newsletters that BN's online events have been the toast of the Naturist world, leading to huge media coverage and an increase in new members. Brought in as a response to the fact that we could not run actual events, the feedback has been that they successfully filled lockdown time and gave us all something to entertain and keep us fit. They've also helped to strengthen our community and allowed people to be in touch w