About Naturism
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History of Naturism
History of Naturism
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Springwood Sun Club, near Colchester, has many walkers pass by our entrance gate, mostly from the local village (writes Janina Newman). So we put up a notice advertising an Open Day under the banner, “See what's inside a Naturist Club”. We also wrote a short article for the village magazine and put a post on the village Facebook page. It was promoted as a local awareness day but the message soon spread further afield. We were delighted to receive 50 bookings (40 of whom turned up) so extended it
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Ladies, come on in – Naturism will change your life! Here’s a variety of links we’ve gathered that cover a lot of different ground but add up to a picture of what we’re all about. They include inspiring articles by BN columnist Roni Fine, a stunning video of a woman skinny dipping, a TV clip from Nudefest, women’s own stories of how they found and what they get from Naturism, and articles from the mainstream media about how healthy and unexpectedly wonderful nudity – and especially soc
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It’s always wonderful to see new venues offering costume-free swimming and even better when they host them themselves, instead of British Naturism or any other group having to pay to hire them. And the number is growing as hosts are seeing the not only the value of the ‘buff pound’ but also acknowledging that the appetite for swimming nude is growing. There are plenty of such events in the planning and we’ll bring you news of them as soon as we can. If they are well supported, especial
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Congratulations to Stéphane Deschênes on his election as President of the International Naturist Federation (INF) The election took place on Saturday (9 October) at the INF’s 37th World Congress in Slovenia. In a statement issued on Monday evening (11 October) he and Sieglinde Ivo said that they will “join together as co-presidents until she retires at the end of her term in three years; at which point she will have tirelessly served as the president of the INF-FNI for 16 years. This a
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'As the new stewards of Playa Sonrisa, the idyllic Naturist beach resort in Mexico, we're truly honored to step into this role and continue the legacy built by Murph & Cindy. Their remarkable contributions to the Naturist/Nudist Community have left an indelible mark, and we're fully committed to upholding their high standards', say Blaney and Steve. We extend a heartfelt invitation for you to take a break from the demands of modern life and consider Playa Sonrisa for your upcoming vacat
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Chalfont Holidays, the UK’s premier Naturist tour operator - and proud sponsors of British Naturism - has new owners. With over 30 years’ experience within the travel industry, Chris Thelen has recently taken the helm at Chalfont. With an enviable reputation for bringing innovation and value to travel companies, it’s an exciting time as Chalfont Holidays looks at offering new resorts and holiday destinations to the Naturist community. Chris told British Naturism, ‘We’ve got bags of ex
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It's always great to introduce a new Naturist place for holidays! Vivo Tourismo resort is to be found on the Greek island of Rhodes and has 14 rooms, a swimming pool, a restaurant and is only 20 metres from the beach. Find out more at https://vivatourismo.eu. There's also the possibility of a BN members' group holiday... British Naturism members’ discount! Our friends at Viva Tourismo have given us a fantastic discount to pass on to all BN members - one-third off the price of a room! W
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Morning starts with the birds, sometimes soft cooing, other times rambunctious chatter. Giant stands of bamboo creak like an old woman’s joints. Cows moo. A donkey brays. The sweet songs of nature gently announce the day, one element at a time. Drinking coffee outside on the terrace, we glance at the mountains in the distance. Will there be a rainbow this morning? Maybe a double? It is beautiful and peaceful here. ‘Here’ is New Cambium, a 70-hectare (approximately 173-acre) Naturist commun
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At a time where there is such uncertainty and disharmony in the world, we celebrate International Women’s day. An opportunity for women to stand up and demand equality and break the bias. Individually, we are responsible for our own behaviours but united we can start to make a change. Women in Naturism are no different. A community of women who are passionate advocates for nudity and Naturism, we should have the right to choose to keep our clothes off without being subjected to our bodies bein
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‘I completed the Swimathon in April as part of my local Naturist Group's regular swim session. I think I may be the only person to have done the Swimathon naked!’ writes Leann Standing on the poolside wearing my purple Swimathon hat but no swimsuit, it occurs to me this is the opposite look to my regular public class - where I sport a range of costumes but rarely need a hat to control my short hair (I figure it will give me a boost if I ever have to race!) – The fully uniformed lifeguard
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Naturist hiking is gaining popularity now that a growing number of naturists are becoming more confident about being naked outside the confines of their clubs and gardens. This article attempts to provide a beginner's guide, and tries to answer those niggling questions that you are bound to have, as well as covering some aspects you may not have thought about. Once you have experienced the joy of walking in the nude over hill and dale, you will definitely want to do it again. Rather like
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Forty Naturists are looking forward to a fish and chip cruise on canal boat from Norbury Wharf on Thursday 4th April. It’s the first trip of its kind in BN’s North West region. As with many of our more unusual events, it sold out quickly proving again that modern Naturism is definitely not all about sunbathing by the pool!. Most guests are local but we expect plenty of people from further afield to take advantage of the opportunity. It has been a pleasure to deal with the people from N
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BN member Neil has bought a bar in Macclesfield, Cheshire and is hosting the first of a monthly series of Naturist bar nights this Saturday 19 April. Neil says, ‘This is an evening run for Naturists and clothed friends or partners. G&T is a quirky bar in Macclesfield that I have recently purchased with my friend Millie. We’re both excited to try and make this a regular safe space for naturists. Although primarily a cocktail, gin and wine bar; we also have plenty of bottled and canned be
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So yesterday was not my average Friday! Mark Bass (BN President) and I, headed to London to sit on the This Morning sofa and talk Naturism. Following on from Mark's recent article on hate crime we were asked by This Morning to join them for an interview and phew..... it went really well! Eamonn Holmes and Rochelle Humes were great at interviewing us and took it seriously - interviews can often go one way or the other! We covered hate crime, respect and also body positivity and how Nat
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A interesting discussion on French naturist attitude, body image, winter walking and on the more commercial parts of evenings at Cap d'Agde. In French with English subtitles.
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Following a successful pilot episode – for which some help from British Naturism was given - the survival competition series 'Naked, Alone, and Racing to Get Home' is back on E4 for a full series! It starts today at 9pm and a full box set will be available on All 4. Channel 4 are having a bit of a nude week, it seems... Over the course of six episodes, two pairs of amateur survivalists per episode will “venture through Britain’s harshest wilderness with only a map to guide them,” says the p
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Nick Mayhew-Smith delved deep into the use of nudity for ancient ritual for his latest book, The Naked Hermit, which is featured on BBC One this spring Laying bare my soul on the summit of a sacred mountain one glorious summer evening has to rank among the most memorable and moving of all my many naked adventures in the great outdoors. I sat in a state of primal innocence on the warm boulders of an Iron Age hillfort and watched the sun slowly sank into the haze of the Irish Sea. It felt lik
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The new educational television series, “Naked Education” debuts on Channel 4 this evening. This prime time, pre-watershed programme pushes people to confront their bodies. We all have one, most of us are unhappy with it, but once you look past the social media filters you see enormous diversity in people’s bodies and that none of us are worthless. The programme also pushes people to embrace their own nudity, let go of their hang ups and discover the joy of just being alive. Those who pract
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BN member Neil and his friend Danielle made news recently when they visited a pub in Burnham au naturel. According to the report, some of their fellow diners were shocked and upset by the pair, and some allegedly gave negative TripAdvisor reviews (the veracity of several of which Neil questioned). Despite this, Neil said, he and Danielle felt warmly welcomed by the pub staff and other customers. Comments on local social media were generally positive and gave the two a chance to introduce th
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We’re enjoying Channel 4’s Naked Beach programme. We recommend it if you’ve not seen it, especially if you are not (yet) part of the Naturist community in the UK. There are no spoilers in this article. Of course, it’s not a programme about Naturism but the subject goes to the heart of what we stand for. Spending time naked is good for everyone! Tall or short, large or small, oversized or undersized, lumpy, bumpy, blemished, scarred, stretched, disfigured - we’re all the same undernea
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‘I've always been one to strip off and jump into water, and have found myself more comfortable with the less I had to wear. Last Summer, more than any before, I found myself on a mission to swim naked in the sea as often, and for as long as into the year, as possible,’ says Ged Deignan It really became a thing with the onset of the long, glorious, hot summer we experienced. I had been able to swim for most of the summer. A friend had joined me on holiday in Essex, and at midnight on the fir
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In May a first ever skinny dip took place at Bude in Cornwall. Why first ever? - It was the first organised by SW Skinny Dippers to support Mental Health Awareness Week and raise funds for the charity MIND.- It was the first time a Naturist/skinny dipping event took place on Summerleaze beach.- Of the 200 or so people who took part, over 60 were first-time Naturists/skinny dippers.There was camping, pizza and campfires the night before for many and then we all met up on the beach at 7am on
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Derbyshire Live news website has a feature on the construction of a brand new sports village on the site of the old Moorways Stadium in Derby. A major feature of the village will be a state of the art pool complex with “WOW Wave Ball”, no less than two four-storey flumes and a 50 metre pool that can be divided into different sections. The local Council are certainly on the ball and Councillor Robin Wood seemed on the crest of a wave when he told the “Derbyshire Live” reporter that the new c
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Hosted by the Mexican Naturist Federation, the 39th World Congress of the International Naturist Federation starts today and runs to 19 October in Zipolite, on the country’s beautiful Pacific coast. BN's International Officer Anne Nisbet is representing British Naturism, and Andrew Welch will be joining the event by video link to deliver presentation on working with the media, tomorrow. The Congress takes place every two years and is the supreme governing body of the INF-FNI. It allows repr
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Malta is an archipelago situated in the middle of the Mediterranean Sea between Sicily and Libya and to the east of Tunisia consisting of three habitable islands – Malta (the main island), Comino and Gozo. BN member and Malta resident Ozir sent us this report on the possibilities for Naturism on the island. As a Mediterranean island, it is the sun and the sea that are the main attractions. It is pleasant to swim practically all year round. However, despite this and the great hospitality af
