Did you know that we run over 100 online events every month? You can find details of them all on our events website. Choose from fitness classes and community sessions. The latter are free to BN members and members of other international Naturist federations. Not a member? Join here!)
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Did you know that we run over 100 online events every month? You can find details of them all on our events website. Choose from fitness classes and community sessions. The latter are free to BN members and members of other international Naturist federations. Not a member? Join here!)
Did you know that we run over 100 online events every month? You can find details of them all on our events website. Choose from fitness classes and community sessions. The latter are free to BN members and members of other international Naturist federations. Not a member? Join here!)
Did you know that we run over 100 online events every month? You can find details of them all on our events website. Choose from fitness classes and community sessions. The latter are free to BN members and members of other international Naturist federations. Not a member? Join here!)
British Naturism's online events have been a huge success and people all around the world have been joining in. Between them our guests host classes in yoga, fitness/PT, GroovX, Fitsteps, meditation, laughter yoga and - the newest addition - ballet barre.
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Did you know that we run over 100 online events every month? You can find details of them all on our events website. Choose from fitness classes and community sessions. The latter are free to BN members and members of other international Naturist federations. Not a member?)
Did you know that we run over 100 online events every month? You can find details of them all on our events website. Choose from fitness classes and community sessions. The latter are free to BN members and members of other international Naturist federations. Not a member? Join here!)
It sounded to us as if an uneducated opinion about the simple human form was at work and not evidence-based research or a move to deal with a problem or respond to demands from customers. It was also suggested that the move showed the Bath’s desire to be ‘inclusive’. How can stopping certain customers from using the facilities overnight, be ‘inclusive’? It’s the opposite
Turkish Baths Harrogate launched an online survey to gauge the demand for single-sex sessions and further representations were made - including one from British Naturism - and they seem to have had the effect of delaying the decision.
Yesterday, British Naturism spoke to The Guardian about it - you can read it here. It was also talked about at 1.40pm on the Jeremy Vine BBC Radio 2 show - with most callers being in favour of keeping the clothes-optional sessions.
We have received further media approaches this morning and we’ll keep you posted when articles appear or interviews are broadcast. One is scheduled for Sky News at 1:30pm today.
Thanks to member Malcolm Shifrin for the image which comes from his book/website on Victorian Turkish Baths
victorianturkishbath.org
Apparently your body doesn't know the difference from spontaneous laughter to 'pretend' laughter, but the bonus is that the release of laughter helps to relieve stress and relax your body.
Did you know that we run over 100 online events every month? You can find details of them all on our events website. Choose from fitness classes and community sessions. The latter are free to BN members and members of other international Naturist federations. Not a member? Join here!)
If gardening is not your thing, keep an eye out for the return of British Naturism's The Great British Take-Off on Saturday 22nd May. Launched during the first lockdown last year, it captured the imagination of the public and the media and led to a huge amount of publicity for, and interest in, Naturism. It's a great opportunity for anyone who has thought about Naturism to give it a try ... all the details coming soon...
Did you know that we run over 100 online events every month? You can find details of them all on our events website. Choose from fitness classes and community sessions. The latter are free to BN members and members of other international Naturist federations. (Not a member? Join here!)
Did you know that we run over 100 online events every month? You can find details of them all on our events website. Choose from fitness classes and community sessions. The latter are free to BN members and members of other international Naturist federations. (Not a member? Join here!)
Did you know that we run over 100 online events every month? You can find details of them all on our events website. Choose from fitness classes and community sessions. The latter are free to BN members and members of other international Naturist federations. (Not a member? Join here!)
Did you know that we run over 100 online events every month? You can find details of them all on our events website. Choose from fitness classes and community sessions. The latter are free to BN members and members of other international Naturist federations. (Not a member? Join here!)
A few months ago, our Forum Live session created an overwhelming response from people willing to help and it was great to see the power of volunteering come to life.
We had to take a pragmatic approach to the situation and create a covid-secure environment for it all to happen but it was well worth it – the main focus was on re-instating the beautiful sun-walk around the perimeter of the site as well other grounds work and painting too.
Thanks to all who volunteered to make the site even better for when we open.
If you are interested in volunteering opportunities with BN - check out our volunteer pages
British Naturism: Sunfolk near St Albans opens on May 17th until October and booking camping and day visits is open.
Recently we've brought you two pieces of news relating to BN's Women in Naturism co-ordinator, Donna Price, and her appearance on BBC Radio 4's Woman's Hour. Firstly, there was the interview itself and then how other BBC stations around the world published an article about it, translating Donna's words into a variety of languages.
Now, a rather good six-minute recording is available on the BBC's Learning English website which uses a discussion about Naturism as a teaching aid. It also includes clips of Donna's interview.
https://www.bbc.co.uk//learningenglish/english/features/6-minute-english/ep-210415
It's also good to see the simple, factual way they describe Naturists - 'people who think not wearing clothes outdoors is a healthy way to live, and it makes them feel good.'
Well, we seem to have convinced the BBC - who's next?
Photo by Ivan Shilov on Unsplash
Did you know that we run over 100 online events every month? You can find details of them all on our events website. Choose from fitness classes and community sessions. The latter are free to BN members and members of other international Naturist federations. (Not a member? Join here!)
Next Monday (26 April), my guests on the Forum Live will be Michael and Fiona Discombe (pictured below), managers of Max's Garden, a Naturist retreat and campsite in West Sussex. I'll be chatting to them about their Naturist life and finding out more about what Max's Garden and the area has to offer the Naturist holidaymaker - including a picture slideshow - plus their plans for the future.
Look forward to seeing you - reserve your place here
Are lunchtime workouts for you? British Naturism’s personal trainer, Roy, puts you through your paces for 40 minutes. If you are not familiar with bootcamps and circuit training, don’t worry! Roy explains each set of exercises and then you are off, on three rounds designed to re-introduce you to every muscle in your body, with lots of short breaks to grab a drink and catch your breath!
The class is for medium to high ability but you are encouraged to work at your own pace, and you will improve if you take the classes regularly. The only person judging you is yourself. If you are serious about your exercise, this may be the class for you!
Sign up here!
Did you know that we run over 100 online events every month? You can find details of them all on our events website. Choose from fitness classes and community sessions. The latter are free to BN members and members of other international Naturist federations. (Not a member? Join here!)
Over the next few weeks, we're going to pick a class or session every day and bring you the details to inspire you to take part! Each session we showcase will take place the following day, giving you time to clear your diary and sign up.
Groove X Gold - Wednesday 4pm BST
Do you feel like doing something fun that will help gently tweak your body so that you are ready for your clothes free Summer? Groove X Gold, hosted by Jooles, is a low intensity, low impact, fun session of routines ideal for those who may be out of the habit of exercise and don't want to put any stress on their body. Why not join Jooles tomorrow and start to groove into Summer?
Sign up here
But if you are not a member, we'll be doing it without you!
So, we thought we’d post this reminder of what’s waiting for you when you join British Naturism, and all for less than £4 a month.
A thriving community: More and more people are discovering Naturism, and despite the lack of live events last year, BN continues to grow. Dive back in and add your voice to our forum, or come to one of our many online events.
A packed calendar: With events around the country, both large and small, our live events are the highlight of many a Naturist year. They are coming back and will be better than ever
A vibrant magazine: Stay up-to-date with the Naturist world with our quarterly magazine, a glossy journal that’s packed with ideas, trip reports and ideas for clothes-free living.
A stronger voice for all Naturists
We’ve made huge strides in raising the profile and legitimacy of Naturism in recent years, and every single membership really does make a difference. The bigger we are, the more people take notice of our values – with our voice increasingly listened to where it really matters, in places like the UK Parliament and the College of Policing.
Simply being a BN member means you lend strength to our shared cause – and make a real difference.
If you have a moment, check out goodtimes.bn.org.uk for more reminders of what you’re missing.
Check out all the benefits of joining and sign up now!
We’d love to have you on board.
Initially created by British Naturism in 2012 to meet the demand for a regular skinny-dipping session in the capital - and to catch London up with facilities that are hosted in other European cities - the Naturist London Sunday Swim was subsequently run by a team of volunteers and quickly became the most popular Naturist swim in the country, with up to 100 swimmers gathering for an hour on a Sunday lunchtime. When another group decided to give up their slot hire was extended to two hours which enabled even more people to enjoy it.
The swim is open to anyone who fancies swimming without a costume - not just committed naturists. In addition to the regulars from London itself, it has been a go-to venue for visitors to the city from around the UK and overseas who have exercised and socialised the way nature intended in central London’s largest indoor swimming pool. It’s also provided a great opportunity for newcomers to literally dip a toe into nude swimming.
It is a crushing blow, therefore, that the University of London has decided not to reopen EnergyBase, its sports facility within the Student Central building on Malet Street, following the year-long closure during the pandemic. Their plan is to convert the building to provide additional teaching and study space for next door Birkbeck University. It will not only be a loss to Naturists but to all Londoners. Designed in 1939 and completed in 1952, the historic pool has a royal box used by Queen Elizabeth, the Queen Mother, when watching swimming galas, and was used by the Beatles for a photoshoot in 1963.
Colin from Naturist London said:
‘We know from our social media that a great many people were looking forward to swimming with us again as soon as lock-down restrictions were relaxed. This sad news, coming just as an end was in sight, will cause widespread disappointment. So, if you have a swimming pool, we have plenty of swimmers eager to use it! And not necessarily on a Sunday.’
Andrew Welch, spokesman for British Naturism, said:
‘Interest in social nudity is growing fast in the UK. Taboos around the naked human body are eroding and people are beginning to acknowledge the health and well-being benefits of spending time without clothes, especially in the company of others, with more and more wanting to give it a try and experience the exhilarating feelings for themselves.
For further information and access to interviewees, please contact andrew.welch@bn.org.uk
We'll learn how they came to Naturism and the work that they have been] doing to create a bigger and more active community in Northern Ireland, plus their ambitions for their time as Directors for British Naturism.
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British Naturism informs, challenges, communicates and promotes using Facebook, Twitter and Instagram - are you following us? Or are there other platforms that you prefer? Do you talk freely about Naturism or do you keep it to yourself? Which groups are you part of? Is your club or swim making good use of it? Which are the key accounts that all Naturists should be following (apart from BN, of course!). Have you fallen foul of censorship of simple nudity? How can we all work together to make talking online about our wonderful world easier?
If you are not a social media user don't stay away - come and find out what it's all about and how to get started.
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We're pleased to say that it didn't end there! The good people at the BBC World Service picked it up and sent it around the world and were successful in getting it reproduced (and translated) in some uncharted waters for nude recreation!
Here's a few links:
Traditional Chinese
https://www.bbc.com/zhongwen/trad/uk-56540739
Telugu
https://www.bbc.com/telugu/international-56540126
Nepali
https://www.bbc.com/nepali/news-56535625
Uzbek
https://www.bbc.com/uzbek/world-56586240
The pandemic made the last year a tough one – but BN members still had something to smile about. Collectively, we came together as a community and determined to make the most of a difficult situation.
We were quick to roll out our range of online events when the first lockdown hit, and the positivity we all find in Naturism soon grabbed the attention of a media that was eager to find upbeat stories during hard times.
So great was the attention in fact, that we enjoyed an influx of new members – including a fair number from overseas. And with so much to do online as a BN member, we also had fewer people deciding to let their subscriptions lapse. As a result, we have the highest number of members we’ve had since 2014!
Whether you’re brand new to BN or have been part of our community for years, we’re glad and grateful to have you as a member. But we don’t want to stop growing – and you can help us keep the momentum going.
The more of us there are, the more we can do
We may be enjoying a surge in membership, but there are still thousands of active Naturists in the UK who aren’t members of British Naturism.
Will you big-up BN and see if they’d like to join our wonderful community?
When BN membership grows, the benefits extend to everyone who enjoys living clothes-free:
More financial resources mean more services for our members, AND to fund the important campaigning work we do on behalf of all Naturists – in the UK and beyond. With more volunteers, we can work towards our shared goals more effectively. A stronger community has a louder voice – leading to a greater ability to open doors and to demonstrate that Naturists need to be listened to So, here’s a challenge for each and every member. During 2021, we’d like you to think about the Naturists you know and, if they aren’t members already, encourage them to join us. (They can do that here - https://www.bn.org.uk/membershipinfo/)
There’s no need to persuade them to give Naturism a try – these are people who already know how wonderful it is to spend time naked. And for less than £4 a month, they could be enjoying it even more, while helping to make our lifestyle more commonplace than ever.
Big-up BN and see what happens! People often respond well to personal recommendations. So please, tell them about all the good things we do for all Naturists in the UK and how much you get out of being a member!
You can also point them towards the web page we’ve set up at goodtimes.bn.org.uk, where they can see all they need to know about British Naturism today and send a link to our Guide to Naturism
