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Events this weekend - and beyond!

Our brilliant changes to the British Naturism website calendar make it easier than ever to find events that are coming up!
Here's a weekly overview and highlights, bringing you all the links you need to find events, plus news of new events and reminding you about those you might like to go to. If you are an event host and your event needs a boost, then please let us know and we will try to include it.
Follow this link to find about ‘special’ events that might need a bit of planning ahead.
Want to know what’s happening near you? Add your postcode, set the distance and reveal all the events within that radius.
Don’t forget that there are some events which require no travel - British Naturism’s online events - there are 15 every week! Get fit, chill out and/or chat with other members.
You can use the ‘search’ option at the top of the page and find anything you want  in events - in fact, the whole website - using a keyword. This is particularly useful for finding repeating events too - for example if you spot a swim you’d like to attend but can’t make the next date,  use the keyword search to find the dates for the whole series!
You can also home in on the kind of event you want to find out about! You’ll find calendars dedicated to:
Major British Naturism events - https://www.bn.org.uk/bnevents/major/ Special Events - https://www.bn.org.uk/bnevents/special/ The Great British Skinny Dip - https://www.bn.org.uk/bnevents/gbsd/ Naked Heart Walks - https://www.bn.org.uk/bnevents/nhw/ Swims - https://www.bn.org.uk/bnevents/swim/ Sports - https://www.bn.org.uk/bnevents/sport/ Fitness - https://www.bn.org.uk/bnevents/fitness/ Walks - https://www.bn.org.uk/bnevents/walk/ Holidays - https://www.bn.org.uk/bnevents/holiday/ Online - https://www.bn.org.uk/bnevents/online/  
Please note: only those events organised through BN are covered by BN’s insurance.  Participants in other events should make their own enquiries regarding appropriate insurance cover for that event.
 
This week's highlights!
It’s Retro games weekend at British Naturism Sunfolk! Places still available, including (at the time of writing) one of the glamping pods
Regular readers will know that the town council run a skinny dip at Shaftesbury Lido with 2025 dates now announced - let’s support them!
Not long now until the BN Naked Fitness weekend at British Naturism Sunfolk!
 
Photo by Hansjörg Keller on Unsplash

Have you booked for the BIG BN events?

We all love the summer but this time of year is rather good too, as we can savour the anticipation of all the opportunities for clothes-free recreation to come!
...and there is plenty to choose from. Check out the long list of all the major events run by British Naturism that you can book for today, including festivals, hotel breaks, retreats and sports events, all with a packed programme of activities and the company of like-minded people. 
The Gathering which includes entertainment from our regular band Reely Jiggered (pictured) is only a couple of weeks away - a few rooms still available...
See you there!

Celebrating the 10th year of the Great British Skinny Dip!

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 of events around the country to choose from!
Naturist clubs have jumped at the chance to host GBSDs, and their many regular swims across the country are now listed on the GBSD calendar. There are beach days and events being run by venues whose usual customers keep their swimsuits on. And let’s not forget the wild swimming groups, who are starting to see the benefits of doing what they do regularly, but naked.
Another highlight of this year’s calendar is the June 7 Great British ‘Synchronised’’ Skinny Dip which gives venues an easy option to select a date for their dip - we hope to see thousands of skinny dippers across the country that day!
It’s easier than ever to find events that are happening around you using our new ‘Events Near Me’ option. Click on the ‘Distance’ button at the top of the page, pop in a postcode and a radius and find all your local events - not just skinny dips.
These events give everyone the opportunity to join in the fabulous GBSD campaign and enjoy the healthy – and just plain fun! – experience of swimming au naturel. Reports from newcomers often include a regret that they’ve never done it before.
And while the number of GBSDs has mushroomed, we’re also getting more and more positive press coverage as journalists not only want to report on events, but often come along, undress and join in - and love it.
Bottom line: The Great British Skinny Dip has gone from strength to strength – and you can help ensure that trajectory continues! Take part in swims. Encourage your friends, family and colleagues to give cossie-free swimming a try. If you’re a member of a Naturist club that doesn’t host GBSDs, or the owner or operator of a swimming venues consider getting an event listed - it’s a great way to attract new people.
And since we’re always on the lookout for new venues – if you have a suggestion in mind, don’t be shy, let us know!

Could you be our Customer Service Assistant?

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 contract.
Location: Working remotely
If you have good communication and IT skills, have an interest in Naturism and enjoy working as part of a team, then this job could be for you.
Contact Tracey Major, General Secretary to find out more about this paid job opportunity or send your CV to:
general.secretary@bn.org.uk
Closing date for applications – Monday 28th April 2025

Events this weekend - and beyond!

Our brilliant changes to the British Naturism website calendar make it easier than ever to find events that are coming up!
Here's a weekly overview and highlights, bringing you news of new events and reminding you about events you might like to go to. If you are an event host and your event needs a boost, then please let us know and we will try to include it.
Follow this link to find about ‘special’ events that might need a bit of planning ahead.
Want to know what’s happening near you? Add your postcode, set the distance and reveal all the events within that radius.
Don’t forget that there are some events which require no travel - British Naturism’s online events - there are 15 every week! Get fit, chill out and/or chat with other members.
You can use the ‘search’ option at the top of the page and find anything you want  in events - in fact, the whole website - using a keyword. This is particularly useful for finding repeating events too - for example if you spot a swim you’d like to attend but can’t make the next date,  use the keyword search to find the dates for the whole series!
You can also home in on the kind of event you want to find out about! You’ll find calendars dedicated to:
Major British Naturism events - https://www.bn.org.uk/bnevents/major/ Special Events - https://www.bn.org.uk/bnevents/special/ The Great British Skinny Dip - https://www.bn.org.uk/bnevents/gbsd/ Naked Heart Walks - https://www.bn.org.uk/bnevents/nhw/ Swims - https://www.bn.org.uk/bnevents/swim/ Sports - https://www.bn.org.uk/bnevents/sport/ Fitness - https://www.bn.org.uk/bnevents/fitness/ Walks - https://www.bn.org.uk/bnevents/walk/ Holidays - https://www.bn.org.uk/bnevents/holiday/  
Please note: only those events organised through BN are covered by BN’s insurance.  Participants in other events should make their own enquiries regarding appropriate insurance cover for that event.
 
This week's highlights!
No quiz today! Our popular online quiz takes a break for Good Friday but will return for the last time next week, before a summer break 
The BN pottery throw down! Here’s a new one taking place in the LASER region on June 1. No need to worry about being spattered with clay as you work as you won’t be wearing anything…
TANDO club’s Easter weekend takes place, er, over Easter, this weekend. Lots of activities planned
Fingers crossed that this lovely weather holds! Check out the calendar for walks and swims coming up.
Anyone going to the INF/FFN indoor beach volleyball tournament in Paris? If so, let us know how it goes!
Looking forward, don’t forget to reserve your place for the British Naturism Pétanque tournament hosted by the Naturist Foundation. It’s a full weekend of activity for players, supporters and visitors.
 
Photo by Hansjörg Keller on Unsplash
 

Naturist bar evening - this Saturday!

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 beers available.
I’ve been drinking in G&T for several years and the previous owner, Di, was kind enough to let me be undressed when the other guests were accepting - on several occasions I was able to bring in large groups that were close to filling the place and that of course made the matter easier! Di had been looking to get out the bar game, and as a small bar (therefore with limited risk as I know very little about the industry) it seemed like the right opportunity to try my hand at. Having enjoyed naked bar nights at other venues in the past (pictured), I'm looking forward to welcoming our first nude drinkers to G&T!'
 
Please note this is not a British Naturism event, but we are happy to bring such a special event to your attention.
 
Find out more over on the BN calendar

Swimming Gala and Sunfolk Rock My Weekend!

Another year, another trip down to the BN Swimming Gala and Festival of Sport in Hertfordshire, and another medal or two for my partner Dave! This year saw the biggest turnout ever (around 135), a horde of naked people milling around the pool. It was also the fastest, most organised gala I’ve attended. Dave and I were munching our late dinner at Maccie D’s long before 10 p.m!
There were an incredible 71 races on the schedule, along with several team relays. Swimmers competed in front crawl, backstroke, butterfly stroke and breaststroke categories, and – and this is always great to see – even the slowest swimmers won big cheers when they finished. The best swimmers will now be invited to join Team BN to compete at the international competition in Barcelona.
I took myself to the sports hall for some pickleball. There were eight people playing, and another group whacking away at badminton. And yet another group was playing squash. These games are a great addition to the evening as it allows the non-swimmers to attend and get a bit of exercise, too.
A giant shout-out to everyone who volunteered at the swim and to everyone who took part! That goes especially for the team of BN members and staff who started, timed and judged the races, and those who collected the results and passed them along to the swimmers. Cheers as well to the venue, which kept its café open during most of the evening. A lot of hard work goes into making the evening a success, and it certainly was.
As with any BN event, there was lots of friendly chatter and great support and encouragement for the competitors. The event draws people from all over - I met some who’d come from Newcastle and Devon and I’m sure many other parts of the UK were represented.
Event organiser and BN Sports Officer Ian Munt told me he was ‘impressed with the incredible turnout of members for Swimming and sport - our largest number ever - it was fantastic to see so many people having such a great time including a number of first-time attendees. The Sports hall and squash courts were busy all through the evening and proved a really popular part of the Gala evening. Of course, none of this would happen without all the help and support from our incredible volunteers and the venue, Outdoor Active, who had everything in place and hosted us through the evening. A huge thanks from me to everyone and congratulations to Desford Swim for taking the number one team spot from Watford Swim this year! It was great for around 20 of us to round off an exciting evening, winding down at the Cinnamon Lodge after the event for a great curry.’
Before we left for The North on Sunday, Dave and I dropped by Sunfolk to see what it’s like now. The answer is: fabulous! We got a chance to glance into one of the glamping pods and – I say this as someone who hates camping – it looked like somewhere I’d like to stay for a night or two.
The clubhouse is completely different from what we saw several years ago, before the refurbishment. The kitchen is fully equipped, including a tap that gives you everything from cold to boiling water. There are snacks and various teas, coffee and chocolate. The whole place is welcoming, well-run and full of friendly people.
I hopped into the hot tub for a few minutes and was contemplating a swim when I got side-tracked and ended up sitting around a table outside the clubhouse, having coffee and chatting. Yeah, there’s that chatting again! The weather was warm enough for me to enjoy a bit of nudity, but soon the clouds began looming overhead, and Dave and I headed home.
Nudie weekends almost always turn out to be special. I dunno what it is, but I’m looking forward to the next one!
 
Image: ARB

Reminder - Naked Writing workshop at the Bournemouth Writing Festival

Don't forget to reserve your place for this unique event! 
It's certainly hit the headlines with coverage on radio, in print and on TV - including BBC Breakfast
It was also featured on one of the UK's most popular programmes, last week's Have I Got News for You, as our picture illustrates.
BN members can find links to the media activity in the members' area (log in required)

Ask the Executive

Even though The Forum Live may have come to an end, we are still going to run sessions when the need arises and I am pleased to announce that the popular 'Ask the Executive' session will take place on Monday 28 April at 7.30pm.
It's a chance for members to meet and ask questions of British Naturism's Executive Committee and hear from officers and other volunteer role holders.
It's open to all British Naturism members and is expected to last an hour. Questions for the Directors and Executive Committee members on any relevant subject will be welcome.
To help us manage the session and to provide the best possible answers we would welcome your questions in advance.
If you have a question, please send it to headoffice@bn.org.uk
Join the session on the night over in the BN shop
  
Photo by Marius Oprea on Unsplash 

Events this weekend - and beyond!

We’ve recently made some brilliant changes to the British Naturism website calendar and it is now easier than ever to find events that are coming up!
We’re going to keep publishing this weekly overview and pick out highlights, bring you news of new events and remind you about events you might like to go to. If you are an event host and your event needs a boost, then please let us know and we will try to include it.
 
Want to know what’s happening near you? Now you can! Add your postcode, set the distance and reveal all the events within that radius.
 
Don’t forget that you can use the ‘search’ option at the top of the page and find anything you want  in events - in fact, the whole website - using a keyword. This is particularly useful for finding repeating events too - for example if you spot a swim you’d like to attend but can’t make the next date,  use the keyword search to find the dates for the whole series!
 
You can also home in on the kind of event you want to find out about! You’ll find calendars dedicated to:
Major British Naturism events - https://www.bn.org.uk/bnevents/major/ Special Events - https://www.bn.org.uk/bnevents/special/ The Great British Skinny Dip - https://www.bn.org.uk/bnevents/gbsd/ Naked Heart Walks - https://www.bn.org.uk/bnevents/nhw/ Swims - https://www.bn.org.uk/bnevents/swim/ Sports - https://www.bn.org.uk/bnevents/sport/ Fitness - https://www.bn.org.uk/bnevents/fitness/ Walks - https://www.bn.org.uk/bnevents/walk/ Holidays - https://www.bn.org.uk/bnevents/holiday/  
Please note: only those events organised through BN are covered by BN’s insurance.  Participants in other events should make their own enquiries regarding appropriate insurance cover for that event.
 
Highlighted events
Last week we announced our support for the naked writing session as part of the Bournemouth Writing Festival - who is going? It gained a lot of media attention this week.
 
Before the BN calendar was improved, in this news article each week we used to provide a list of events to look forward to - if you’d like to know about those ‘special’ events that might need a bit of planning ahead, you still can.
 
Don’t forget that there are some events which require no travel - British Naturism’s online events - there are 15 every week! Get fit, chill out and/or chat with other members.
 
Only 5 weeks left until The Gathering in Scotland - very last few double and twin rooms available - don’t let them get away!

Gala and Festival of Sport - this weekend!

Good luck to all the swimmers competing in the annual British Naturism Swimming Gala this Saturday! You can read about last year's event here - where 120 competitors battled for supremacy across a variety of races for all ages with the best swimmers being selected to take part in the International gala later in the year.
Once again the gala is combined with the opportunity to play a lot of fun sports including badminton, squash and pickleball.
It's not too late to book and it's not obligatory to swim - join in the fun games, or just watch, though it is an event for BN members and members of BN member clubs only. 
 
Image: ARB

New products in the British Naturism shop!

As the weather starts to improve, many BN members will be thinking about how they can make the most of their opportunities for Naturism across the spring and summer months. Many of us will also be looking forward to visiting Naturist clubs across the UK and beyond.
To ensure that we are ready to take advantage of these opportunities, the BN Shop team have also been working hard over the winter months to improve and extend the range of products available.
Firstly, we’ve focused on our popular print-on-demand towels, securing a new supplier for these desirable items which will ensure you’ll stand out on the beach – even if a towel is all you take with you!
We’ll also be making another order for our high-quality embroidered towels which will be available to purchase at British Naturism Sunfolk, and some of our larger events such as Nudefest.
We’ll add some new products to our core range available for order online, including bucket hats, polo shirts, and (hopefully) flags. If we can find the right supplier, we also hope to be able to add dry robes and ponchos to our range as we know how welcome these can be for skinny-dippers, and for those cooler evenings.
Finally, we have created a specific range of products for British Naturism Sunfolk. These will be available to order online, or at Sunfolk itself, where we’ll also have a selection of products available to view and order during your visit. We hope that this will be another great way to celebrate BN's involvement in the long history of the site, and for you to demonstrate your support for everything it stands for.
Why not head online now and ensure that you’re all set for the warmer months ahead, supporting BN and showing your pride in being part of our wonderful Naturist community.
You can find all of our products available to purchase at shop.bn.org.uk, and can get in touch with us with your comments, questions, and suggestions at shop@bn.org.uk .

Not a member? Join us today and help us do even more!

With our professional public image, great websites, fabulous media profile and variety of events big and small, including those aimed squarely at persuading people to give social nudity a try, it’s easy to forget that British Naturism is an organisation run by volunteers.
Did you know that YOU can be part of it by becoming a member? Every organisation needs revenue in order to be able to do anything and most of it comes by way of subscriptions. You receive benefits to enhance your personal ‘value for money’ but think of it another way - how your subscription is like a donation to the cause of Naturism, helping us to do more, and make a better UK for all Naturists and Naturist places.  It’s maybe what you’d do for your favourite charity, right?
We don’t need you to empty your bank account - our cheapest annual membership costs less than the equivalent of £5 a month.
To list all our achievements would make this a very long article and so here are some recent ones to whet your appetite and leave you knowing that it’s a no-brainer to make the excellent decision to join us - and therefore support Naturism.
 
British Naturism management and members collaborated on a successful campaign to remove a misleading sign about Naturism at a long-used beach in Suffolk
 
British Naturism, members and other Naturists worked with journalists from MailOnline to create FOUR articles (including this one) on Naturism in 10 days, with more to come
 
Successfully requested changes be made to published newspaper articles to clarify the legal position or alter 'click-bait' headings
 
British Naturism are supporting a brand new initiative of a Naked Writing session as part of the 3rd annual Bournemouth Writing Festival
 
British Naturism are making inroads into wild swimming groups and working with local organisers to help them exploit the (huge!) appetite for nude swimming amongst their members
 
British Naturism produced our 2025 annual guide, aimed at educating non-Naturists and opening doors to new venues.
 
British Naturism are partnering with British Heart Foundation in connection with Naked Heart Walks and the Great British Skinny Dip to provide easy ways for newcomers to give a nude event a try - details of 2025’s events will be broadcast to the media later this month
 
British Naturism took a stand at the Camping and Caravanning Show at Birmingham’s NEC, meeting thousands of people and spreading the word
 
Episode 17 of British Naturism’s ‘Women in Focus’ podcast was issued
 
British Naturism’s State-of-the-Art Naturist centre at British Naturism Sunfolk opened for the summer season
 
Ready? You can join online here now!

Events this weekend - and beyond!

We’ve recently made some brilliant changes to the British Naturism website calendar and it is now easier than ever to find events that are coming up!
We’re going to keep publishing this weekly reminder and pick out highlights, bring you news of new events and remind you about events you might like to go to. If you are an event host and your event needs a boost, then please let us know and we will try to include it.
 
Want to know what’s happening near you? Now you can! Add your postcode, set the distance and reveal all the events within that radius.
Don’t forget that you can use the ‘search’ option at the top of the page and find anything you want  in events - in fact, the whole website - using a keyword.
 
You can also home in on the kind of event you want to find out about! You’ll find calendars dedicated to:
The major events run by British Naturism - https://www.bn.org.uk/bnevents/major/ Special Events - a collection of events that are one-offs, or unusual, or in a special location - https://www.bn.org.uk/bnevents/special/ The Great British Skinny Dip - https://www.bn.org.uk/bnevents/gbsd/ Naked Heart Walks - https://www.bn.org.uk/bnevents/nhw/ Swims - https://www.bn.org.uk/bnevents/swim/ Sports - https://www.bn.org.uk/bnevents/sport/ Fitness - https://www.bn.org.uk/bnevents/fitness/ Walks - https://www.bn.org.uk/bnevents/walk/ Holidays - https://www.bn.org.uk/bnevents/holiday/  
Please note: only those events organised through BN are covered by BN’s insurance.  Participants in other events should make their own enquiries regarding appropriate insurance cover for that event.
 
Highlighted events
This week we’ve added all the World Naked Bike Ride events in the UK that we know of. Let us know if we’ve missed any!
We also had some media attention with not one but two Talksport radio interviews about the British Naturism Pétanque tournament - have you booked your place?

British Naturism Sunfolk - opens tomorrow!

British Naturism Sunfolk, our flagship, state-of-the-art Naturist centre will reopen for the 2025 season tomorrow, 4 April. We're looking forward to greeting our first guests of the 2025 summer season!
Stay over or visit for the day. We have camping for tents, caravans and motorhomes – and for those seeking more luxury, we offer glamping pods with real beds, bedding and pillows, carpeting and furnishings. 
You can head to the covered swimming pool, new sauna and hot tub, or chill out on the high deck of the lovely pavilion. To make your visit even easier, there’s a shared kitchen, BBQ area and utility room with washing facilities. Our volunteer wardens are onsite to assist you.
For entertainment, there are games, woodland walks, sunbathing lawns, and socialising around the campfire at night. We also offer themed weekends and events.
British Naturism: Sunfolk is a five-acre woodland site owned and operated by British Naturism. It’s five minutes from where the M1 and M25 join, just outside of St Albans. It’s perfect for seasoned Naturists and those looking to explore a clothes-free world for the first time. Everyone is welcome!
Ready to book? We’re ready to welcome you!

Women in Focus podcast - new episode coming this weekend!

Join host Helen Berriman, BN's Women's Officer, for a new episode of the podcast from British Naturism, dedicated to celebrating and empowering women in the Naturist community. Our podcast is created by women for women, although we warmly invite men to join us and listen as well.
In each episode, we delve into insightful conversations, exploring various aspects of Naturism through the lens of womens' experiences. Whether you are a seasoned Naturist, new to the way of life or just intrigued, we aim to educate and inspire. We highlight the experiences, challenges, and triumphs of women in Naturism. Promoting body acceptance and self love, we explore how women across the planet have shed their clothes and freed up their minds, leading them toward a more fulfilling life in all areas; one that no longer keeps them restricted - emotionally, mentally, physically, and in all other ways.
Naturism really does have the power to turn lives around. Sarah Woodson has not only seen her confidence rise, but feels it has finally given her back autonomy over her own body after years of physical and sexual abuse. In episode 17 of Women in Focus, out on Saturday 5th April, Sarah shares her past with Helen, the transformation Naturism has brought to her life, and the legal issues that have arisen from her being a resident of Arkansas, probably the most repressive state for naturists in the USA.
Listen to the full episode wherever you get your podcasts.
https://open.spotify.com/show/6HtAQzJKLzJenc3Jjm9W3O
https://music.amazon.co.uk/podcasts/d0d17b7b-51c3-4caa-b890-9c8355289c9f/women-in-focus
https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/women-in-focus/id1717263257
https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PL1Y4MelgLcBpA89zbKw7m_UW3xT4_1WZ6

Naked Writing Workshop

One of the best things about Naturism in the UK is the growth in the different types of events on offer. These days, if you are into hotel weekends, camping and caravanning, swimming, festivals, live music, waterparks, museum and art gallery visits, exercise classes, glamping, dining, boat trips, sports tournaments, walking, yoga, running, open gardens, spa weekends, cycling, woodland retreats, beaches, pub nights, quizzes and theatre trips there's something for you!
But here's something new - and rather exciting - a naked writing workshop on the evening of April 23. It's part of the Bournemouth Writing Festival and being run in partnership with British Naturism.
Places are limited and must be booked in advance - find out more on the BN calendar.

Latest INF Newsletter

British Naturism is the UK member of the International Naturist Federation, the global organisation for Naturists that exists to represent, support and coordinate Naturist activity worldwide. If you are a BN member, you are automatically a member of the INF! You can find out more at inf-fni.org. 
Their newsletter - Focus - is published every two months and provides an update as to what’s going on in the INF and beyond. 
The April edition of Focus reports on several exciting upcoming international events. From 1-4 May, Columbia will host a 4-day naturist festival in Cartagena. Closer to home, from 27 July to 7 August, naturists from all over Europe will gather for the Naturist Sports and Activity Days at Rosenfelder Strand on the Baltic Sea. Later on this year, Spain’s oldest naturist resort at Costa Natura will provide the venue for two major European events: the meeting of EuNat 3-5 October, followed by the week long Southern European Naturist Gathering.
In other articles, Héctor Martínez (INF-FNI, external communications officer) reports on his initiatives to bring naturism into the open. He describes the impact of Día al Desnudo (Day in the Nude) in Mexico, a public event designed to make nudity accessible and unremarkable. In another article with a Mexican-focus, we learn about the challenges facing organisers of the annual Zipolite Nudist festival, now in its 10th year. Finally, there is a report from Ronaturism, Romania’s first official naturist advocacy group, about a passionate battle for recognition and legitimacy.
 
It's available from the BN website downloads section

Events this weekend - and beyond!

We’ve recently made some brilliant changes to the British Naturism website calendar and it is now easier than ever to find events that are coming up!
We’re going to keep publishing this weekly overview and pick out highlights, bring you news of new events and remind you about events you might like to go to. If you are an event host and your event needs a boost, then please let us know and we will try to include it.
 
Want to know what’s happening near you? Now you can! Add your postcode, set the distance and reveal all the events within that radius.
 
You can also home in on the kind of event you want to find out about! You’ll find calendars dedicated to:
Major British Naturism events - https://www.bn.org.uk/bnevents/major/ Special Events - https://www.bn.org.uk/bnevents/special/ The Great British Skinny Dip - https://www.bn.org.uk/bnevents/gbsd/ Naked Heart Walks - https://www.bn.org.uk/bnevents/nhw/ Swims - https://www.bn.org.uk/bnevents/swim/ Sports - https://www.bn.org.uk/bnevents/sport/ Fitness - https://www.bn.org.uk/bnevents/fitness/ Walks - https://www.bn.org.uk/bnevents/walk/ Holidays - https://www.bn.org.uk/bnevents/holiday/  
Please note: only those events organised through BN are covered by BN’s insurance.  Participants in other events should make their own enquiries regarding appropriate insurance cover for that event.
 
Have you booked?
The biggest Naturist event in the UK! British Naturism's Nudefest takes place in July this year - you won't want to miss it!

It's Election Time!

One of the best things about being a member of British Naturism is that you can become one of the volunteers who shapes the future. To a certain extent we all do that just by belonging but if you want to take a bigger step toward it, now could be your time to stand for election.
In 2025 the posts open are:
British Naturism Directors – President, Vice Chair, and International
Regional Organisers – South West, Yorkshire/East Midlands, Eastern, and Northern Ireland
Deputy Regional Organisers – South West, Yorkshire/East Midlands, Eastern and Northern Ireland
Directors are elected by a ballot of all individual members of British Naturism, Regional Organisers and Deputy Regional Organisers are elected by members within the region for which they are standing.  They serve a term of two years from the end of business at the AGM.
Nominations must be in by 15 April.
Interested? Find out more here
 

Lovely Lavinia

Lavinia Resort in Alicante, Spain marked not only our first stay at this fabulous property, but our first ever Naturist holiday. As “newbies” to the Naturist scene our choice of where to stay was very important in making us feel comfortable and positive about embracing this new avenue for us, say Kate and Tom.
As people of a certain age (50s) our only previous foray into the world of Naturism had been a day trip to a beach in the south of France the year before. Having shrugged off the body shyness we fell in love with the freedom of warm weather without clothing, even for just a few hours. We knew we wanted to try something more and started looking for a five night trip to somewhere in Spain. If we were going to be naked for five days it had better be somewhere nice and hot!
We explored many sites available on the internet but Lavinia piqued our interest far more than others. The personal feel of their website echoes how hosts Ana and Wim run their small resort, look after you, feed you and are there for you, how and when you need. You are family when you stay with them, and you feel that from the moment you arrive at the property.
The property itself affords guests the choice between some privacy or engaging more with other guests depending on which pool you use (there are two), with the ability to use terraces and sun lounging areas at the villa you stay in, should you not want to sit by the pools. Having a villa to stay in, rather than a room, gives all guests the wonderful feeling of space and being “at home”, rather than confined to an en-suite hotel room like many other resorts. The villa we chose was “Melodia” and was exceptionally clean and spacious, and we loved being right beside a quiet pool and hot tub, which we had to ourselves for our entire stay, despite it being the height of summer with the resort full of guests.
We had a full size kitchen, bathroom, lovely big double bedroom and large lounge area with TV, along with AC in the bedroom and lounge. There is also a roof terrace and a patio terrace with sunloungers and dining table and chairs, everything you will need. Ana and Wim also offer an early check in and departure. Again, it’s the small touches that make you feel welcome, with no hint of a profit motive, that makes Lavinia so special.
Breakfast is delivered to your villa by Ana or Wim at your choice of time - Ana’s home baked breads, plus jams, yogurts and fresh produce are perfect to start the day out on your warm terrace. A shopping list of groceries can be delivered to your villa when you arrive for you to have your own snacks, drinks and make your own lunches if you require, all done through the booking process. Ana prides herself on cooking up a feast for all guests and the half board option will leave you well fed with an excellent communal three course dinner each night. All dietary needs are taken into consideration and the menus are designed with care and cooked with love. You can pre-order lunch as well if you can fit in even more food! We thoroughly enjoyed the dinners chatting with other guests and relaxing. Clothing is optional for the dinners with some choosing to wear a small wrap or towel around their waist, while others were nude.
A bar area is open all day and evening for cold alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks, as well as tea and coffee, although you can also bring your own and keep them in your own kitchen. Our days were spent lounging by the pool, listening to the birds and crickets around the stunning gardens, with ice creams delivered by Wim in the afternoons to keep us cool, and with balmy evenings spent on the terrace eating fabulous food and watching the stars in the clear sky until late into the night. For those wanting to explore the local area you can hike around the property, and indeed Wim did manage to get Tom out of bed at 5am one morning to watch the sunrise over the mountains, which he insisted was worth the early wake up!
Our final night was spent enjoying a bespoke 50th birthday dinner. On one of the two non- communal dining evenings Ana and Wim can accommodate such requests and we were treated to a truly exceptional dining experience up on the roof terrace, watching the sunset and eating dinner under the stars in our own little world. Truly memorable.
To put Lavinia in perspective, we have since visited another small Naturist resort in Spain which competes with Lavinia in size and concept, and, whilst nice in many ways, it did not meet the high standards of Lavinia, which is without doubt what we consider to be perfection for our Naturist holiday destination. We are heading back this year and cannot wait. Book your stay at Lavinia - you will not be disappointed!
lavinianaturistresort.com
Tel: 00 34 645 609 430

Non-Naturist venues hosting nude swims - what’s not to lake?

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, especially by the Naturist community, there is a good chance they will become regular events - and maybe even more venues will take note. If you know of venues hosting nude swims, please let us know!
Here's two newly announced lake swimming events. Please note that neither of the swims are British Naturism events. By bringing them to your attention we are not endorsing them just raising awareness of them. Swimmers must take their own precautions and swim at their own risk.
 
April 12 - Teddy Bares Picnic, Gloucester
Monthly swim: June - September, Active Waters Wild Swimming, Huntingdon
 
Don’t forget that our fabulous new calendar allows you to home in on different types of events including finding events in your area. Just add your postcode and a mileage radius!
 
Major British Naturism events - https://www.bn.org.uk/bnevents/major/ Special Events - https://www.bn.org.uk/bnevents/special/ The Great British Skinny Dip - https://www.bn.org.uk/bnevents/gbsd/ Naked Heart Walks - https://www.bn.org.uk/bnevents/nhw/ Swims - https://www.bn.org.uk/bnevents/swim/ Sports - https://www.bn.org.uk/bnevents/sport/ Fitness - https://www.bn.org.uk/bnevents/fitness/ Walks - https://www.bn.org.uk/bnevents/walk/ Holidays - https://www.bn.org.uk/bnevents/holiday/

Events this weekend - and beyond!

We’ve recently made some brilliant changes to the British Naturism website calendar and it is now easier than ever to find events that are coming up!
We’re going to keep publishing this weekly overview and pick out highlights, bring you news of new events and remind you about events you might like to go to. If you are an event host and your event needs a boost, then please let us know and we will try to include it.
 
Want to know what’s happening near you? Now you can! Add your postcode, set the distance and reveal all the events within that radius.
 
You can also home in on the kind of event you want to find out about! You’ll find calendars dedicated to:
Major British Naturism events - https://www.bn.org.uk/bnevents/major/ Special Events - https://www.bn.org.uk/bnevents/special/ The Great British Skinny Dip - https://www.bn.org.uk/bnevents/gbsd/ Naked Heart Walks - https://www.bn.org.uk/bnevents/nhw/ Swims - https://www.bn.org.uk/bnevents/swim/ Sports - https://www.bn.org.uk/bnevents/sport/ Fitness - https://www.bn.org.uk/bnevents/fitness/ Walks - https://www.bn.org.uk/bnevents/walk/ Holidays - https://www.bn.org.uk/bnevents/holiday/  
Please note: only those events organised through BN are covered by BN’s insurance.  Participants in other events should make their own enquiries regarding appropriate insurance cover for that event.
 
Have you booked?
It will soon be time for British Naturism's Annual Swimming Gala and Festival of Sport in April - swim well and you could represent your country at the International competition in Spain later in the year! 
Be quick! There are still a few rooms available for The Gathering, a fun-filled Naturist weekend in Scotland in May

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