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Right from the outset, one of British Naturism’s aims for Sunfolk was to create a venue that would attract media engagement and allow us to promote the joy, benefits and appeal of Naturism outside our immediate circle.  Within a fortnight of the redeveloped Sunfolk reopening, that activity has resumed in force.  Last week we were joined by a high-profile film crew from Canada who are making a series about nudity around the world.  They spent the day interviewing some volunteers and filming some

Here we are at the beginning of August, with several successful Great British Skinny Dips under our belts. Despite the uncertainties of the past year, the swims have taken off! With interest in the event growing, several venues have held or are hosting their first GBSD this year. Marbury, which had never hosted a dip before, has already had one and has scheduled a second for later this month. Lenches Lakes is a new venue. Wigton’s first swim this month, will be followed with a second one in

As we approach the end of the year, it’s a time to look back at some of the great experiences we will have enjoyed as Naturists and BN members in 2024, and start making plans for 2025. It’s also a time of year when many of us will celebrate Christmas and will be looking for gifts for our friends and family – or maybe even to treat ourselves to something! If you’re stuck for inspiration, why not head over to the BN Shop to check out our range of products featuring the BN logo, and Naturist-t

Celebrate World Sand Dune Day - this Saturday, 24 June - by joining us on a walk through the dunes in the Naturist area behind Studland beach, led by National Trust volunteers, to learn about the Dynamic Dunescapes project and see the landscape and its flora and fauna from a new perspective! We’ll hear about how the area is being managed and conserved, and have the chance to remove some invasive mosses under supervision, so if possible bring gardening gloves and a small trowel.  This will be fol

Over the past five years, British Naturism has had the privilege of collaborating with many incredible artists at its events, but every now and then, a relationship evolves into something much deeper.  One such example is the partnership with The Magic Teapot, a collective of artists who have become not only performers but integral members of the Naturist community.  One of the most prominent figures in this group is singer-songwriter Sorrel Nation, whose journey with British Naturism highl

Just in Time for Christmas It’s now a whole year since we relaunched the BN Shop - shop.bn.org.uk - supported by a new website and an all-new range of products to help you promote Naturism at home and out and about. We’d like to take this opportunity to thank everyone who has made a purchase from the shop in the last 12 months, and everyone who has shared their thoughts on our product range and suggested ideas for new products. We’ve been blown away by the level of interest which has s

Summer’s on its way, bringing with it hundreds of opportunities to strip off our clothes and jump into a lake, river, pool or sea for the Great British Skinny Dip (GBSD). And because this is the 10th year of the GBSD, let’s make it a grand one! British Naturism has been approaching lots of potential new venues, which, alongside our established BN swims, has led to a GBSD calendar that’s positively teeming with dips, with more being added all the time. Check it out—there's a huge number

Come and join Georgia today and on Friday to mark the second anniversary of our globally-popular online naked yoga classes with 108 sun salutations. Georgia says, 'Last year we came together to complete 52 rounds, one for each week of the year we spent together online. This year, we are going to turn to the traditional 108 Sun Salutations (54 rounds for you).  There are two opportunities for you to join us, Tuesday 22nd 10:00 for an accessible Chair Yoga adaptation and Friday 25th for

Dynamic Dunescapes is a fantastic project aimed at restoring sand dunes in England and Wales for the benefit of wildlife, people and communities. It’s a collaboration between National Trust, Natural England and other bodies. Representatives have been frequent guests on The Forum Live. The last Saturday in June has now been established as World Sand Dune Day – and on 25th June, British Naturism’s South West Region and Dynamic Dunescapes are partnering for an event at Studland Beach! BN

At British Naturism's 2020 Annual General Meeting, held (virtually) in October) the following Certificates of Merit were awarded. The process will alter for 2021 with members able to nominate recipients (log in required).   Dr Victoria Bateman - for her work in promoting equality and respect for women and promoting body confidence. She was a guest on The Forum Live in June - members can download a full transcript of the interview.   The British Naturism Northern Ireland team

At last year’s AGM the Executive Committee announced that it would welcome nominations from members for Certificates of Merit - an award which recognises exceptional service to Naturism.   Read about last year's winners If you'd like to nominate someone please complete the nomination form on the Forum (log in required) where you will also find more information and guidance. To enable any certificates to be awarded at the AGM we are asking for nominations by 30 June.   P

During Sunday's AGM, Mark Bass, BN President, announced that the Executive Committee had awarded Certificates of Merit to two members.  Such certificates are awarded to people whose contribution to naturism has been found to be exceptional.  This has been the first year when nominations were invited from the wider membership, and thank you to everyone who responded. The recipients are: Peter Edwards:  Peter has, over a period of more than a decade, from 2010-2021, acted as South-West R

Each year, we invite nominations for the Merit Awards, which recognise exceptional contributions to British Naturism or Naturism as a whole. These contributions may be sustained over time or more focused and recent, but they all share one common factor: they are exceptional. This year, we awarded five Merit Awards, four of which were presented at the AGM, and one at the EveryBody Festival. Let us applaud these contributors and thank them for their invaluable work.   Nicolas de Cor

Do you know somebody whose contribution to the cause of Naturism has been exceptional and whom you think BN should recognise by the award of a Certificate of Merit? The Executive Committee welcomes nomination for certificates of merit from members. Certificates are usually awarded at the AGM, and in order to allow the EC to give proper consideration to nominations we're asking for these no later than 15 July.   Nominees don't have to be members - indeed certificates have in the past be

Certificates of Merit are awarded to individuals or teams of people who have provided exceptional service to the cause of Naturism.  We have many volunteers who make enormous contributions, all worthy of praise, the Merit Awards recognise those who have gone beyond that either recently or over an extended period of time.  Nominations came from both members and the EC, and four awards were made: Tim Higgs and the Clover Spa Team Tim has created a first-class Naturist facility, battling aga

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

Please complete our survey! The closing date is 31st October 2021.  Did you know that British Naturism operates through six regions across the whole of the UK? Everyone who joins BN – with the exception of overseas members – is automatically allocated to one of the regions. Each region is managed by volunteers who administer what is formally known as the regional association. They oversee organisation of events in the region – creating lots of opportunities to practise Naturism close t

Club Naturel, based in Norfolk, want to encourage more ladies to try Naturism and enjoy the freedom their members find in it, and have decided to offer two ‘Ladies-Only, Clothing-Optional’ Great British Skinny Dip sessions at their swim, one in the afternoon and one in the evening, catering for all ages. The club’s age range is from 20s to 80s and we meet at a private-hire pool a few miles from Attenborough, near Norwich.  Mandy and Janey are members of Club Naturel and have written about t

In 2018, the College of Policing published guidance on the handling of reports of public nudity to assist police officers and call handlers in taking actions that were consistent with Crown Prosecution Service guidelines and the law, so that those participating in lawful nudity did not suffer negative effects if there were reports.  British Naturism, alongside other Naturists, were instrumental in formulating that guidance and it remains arguably the most crucial achievement of British Naturism

Camping, caravanning and motorhoming - everyone does it naked, right? Well, sadly not, and so we've taken a stand at the Caravan, Camping and Motorhome Show 2022 at Birmingham's NEC to put them right. It starts today (22nd) and runs until Sunday 27th. If you are among the 120,000 ticket holders attending, come and say hello! We're on stand 4049.  

As the summer progresses, the Great British Skinny Dip calendar continues to fill up with a range of events. Besides the many recurring swims, there are newly added dips at Arundel Lido – and a growing number of beach days. Check it out!   August 4 A ladies-only clothes-optional swim at Racehub, Leicestershire   August 7 Arundel Lido, Arundel and also taking place on September 3   On August 13 there’s Corton Beach Day, Lowestoft St Anne

Here's a great new volunteering opportunity! We're looking for a team of people to host our popular group holidays. There are four in 2024 and our plan is to expand that number in the future. We need BN members to represent the organisation, look after the guests, organise an activity programme - and make sure everyone has fun! Like all of our volunteering roles it's challenging but satisfying. Flights, travel expenses, accommodation and other reasonable expenses will be covered.

British Naturism has a fantastic job opportunity available - we are looking for a Customer Service Assistant to join our friendly, welcoming team. We care about our members and those wishing to find out more about Naturism, so it is essential that we provide excellent customer service.  The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, customer focused and a good communicator, plus a professional and confident manner is essential. This is a paid, part-time 12 month fixed-term contract with the oppo

British Naturism has a fantastic job opportunity available - we are looking for a Customer Service Assistant to join our friendly, welcoming team. We care about our members and those wishing to find out more about Naturism, so it is essential that we provide excellent customer service.  The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, customer focused and a good communicator, plus a professional and confident manner is essential. This is a paid, part-time 12 month fixed-term contract with the oppo

British Naturism has a fantastic job opportunity available - we are looking for a Customer Service Assistant to join our friendly, welcoming team, to cover Maternity Leave.    We care about our members and those wishing to find out more about Naturism, so it is essential that we provide excellent customer service.  The ideal candidate will be enthusiastic, customer-focused and a good communicator, plus a professional and confident manner is essential. This is a paid 12 month fixed-term