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Petersfield Swim with a difference: Swim/Sauna/Dine

The Petersfield swim is giving a new option in October this year with the addition of a sauna session plus an option to have a carvery meal too at The Folly, afterwards. Details are in the post in the Spa and Sauna forum https://bn.org.uk/forums/topic/40300-petersfield-naturist-saunaswim-and-carvery/#comment-760849
The latest Laser Region life drawing is at the Apollo Sun Club just north of Brighton. What a fantastic opportunity... have a go at life drawing with an experienced life model and you can sit naked or clothed as you prefer. Drawing materials are provided. Apollo is a lovely friendly environment with a new pool and sauna.

"Drawing takes time. A line has time in it" — David Hockney
Don't worry about skill levels... this is naturism where people don't judge. I'm a late comer to art and life drawing and can't believe how calming it is... even when at the end of a session I wonder how I came to give the model 6 fingers on one hand and a nipple missing.

"I sometimes think there is nothing so delightful as drawing."
Vincent van Gogh 
It's possible to camp over night and there's free refreshments.
September 7th 7.30-10.30pm
Check out the link for more details and booking arrangements.MORE DETAILS CLICK HERE
Drawings by my more talented wife Patti!
After some wonderful research by Martin Pimlico (Forum name) who selflessly sampled many pubs in the area one has been found to host people after attending the Museum of Illusions event. It's a lovely old pub and we will have exclusive use of a room with a bar...as naturists. We will have to dress to use the pub’s toilets. The pub is about a 10-15 minute walk or short taxi ride away (there’s also a bus that does half the distance). Unfortunately it will only hold 50 people so if you have bought a ticket for the museum you will get an invite (probably in the next week) but it will be the first 50 only. It could be a crush with limited seats so be prepared to stand. We have sold close to 80 museum tickets but I know many will have to travel a distance home so won't be able to do the pub. I hope we don't have to disappoint too many. There will be a small charge of £2 via BN ticketing as we had to pay for the room. The pub is an independent one and has real old school charm. The landlady is really keen on the event and with luck it could become a venue for future events.
IMPORTANT... MUSEUM TICKET HOLDERS ONLY CAN APPLY FOR TICKETS... FIRST COME FIRST SERVED.... 50 ONLY
Photo for illustrative purposes... not the actual pub!! permissions given

The Classic Car show at the Naturist Foundation was a big success. The 25 cars were all driven to the event by proud owners and were admired by the many visitors to the club on a beautiful hot weekend. Undoubtedly the event should become an annual one. One lady jokingly said that you could smell the testosterone as you walked up to the cars! (It was actually the smell of engine oil and polish). There was a huge variety of cars from normal production models to hand built cars as well as two camper vans. Whenever an owner popped the bonnet of their car there was a rush to have a good look.
The range of events in the Laser Region this year has been immense. From walks, swims, yoga, life drawing, garden visits, pottery sessions to museum visits, bike events, sauna sessions and lavender farms. Let's hope we can continue to grow as a region.
Most of the text here is from organiser Glen Fryer. Photo permission given
Another excellent session was spent at Petersfield Lido recently with 49 tickets sold. 17 members also dined later at the Folly Restaurant. The good news was that organiser Glen Fryer was told at the event that they are planning to build a huge sauna for 14 people and two plunge pools on the site. When Glen asked about a meal there during the winter it was suggested that we could hire out the sauna on the same night. That's yet another venue we can use. The photo from the meal has permissions from all concerned.
We now have a date for this intriguing new Museum of Illusions at 15-17 Tottenham Court Road, London. It's September 23rd from 6.30 to 8.30 then a meet up in a local pub afterwards. Tickets are now on sale at £30 for BN members (non members £40).
GET YOUR TICKETS ON THIS LINK TICKET LINK
We need to sell 50 to break even so please buy early so I know it's all viable and I don't have to suffer a nervous and financial breakdown!

Here's the Museum's description of what they are all about:
Step into a world of wonder at Museum of Illusions London, located in the heart of the city on Tottenham Court Road. With more than 70 immersive exhibits, this attraction invites you to become part of the illusion, offering a hands-on experience that’s perfect for all ages.

Explore vortex tunnels, infinity rooms and walk-in kaleidoscopes, and discover London-themed illusions like 10 Downing Street in the “building hang”. Shrink your siblings in the Ames Room, swap noses with a friend, walk up a red London phone box, or lose yourself in the Infinity Room. Each illusion includes a simple explanation, so you’ll learn the science behind the trick as you explore.

East Sussex Naturists... by Richard C
BN members living in East Sussex, or even Kent, might like to check out their local naturist club which is East Sussex Naturists. This is a dynamic and friendly club run by a committee of enthusiastic and experienced naturists offering members the non-judgemental lifestyle of naturism and its benefits to self esteem, mental health and body awareness.   


Originally created as a swimming club, East Sussex Naturists have branched out in recent years and now offer a wide range of activities enabling their members to enjoy the fellowship and freedom of social nudity throughout the year regardless of the weather. Events are amazingly varied and include barbecues, yoga, film shows, social afternoons, sauna sessions, Qi gong classes, unclothed visits to art galleries and museums, charity walks and beach days. Members can also swim monthly at two Seaford locations from October to April. With such a wide choice, there is always something for everyone while the club continues to seek new activities and venues.


Although most outside activities take place during the warmer months of the year,  naturism is not restricted by the seasons with many popular indoor events during the winter. This friendly club does not have its own premises so events are held across East Sussex, sometimes in public venues where nudity is accepted and even welcomed, naturist beaches and also in the comfort of members' homes and gardens.

East Sussex Naturists are keen to welcome new members. Have a look at their website eastsussexnaturists.com. For further details please contact either Keith or Richard. They will be pleased to hear from you.

Keith on 07798 861467 keithpalmer17@yahoo.com
or Richard at esnmembersec@gmail.com
Two joint BN / Nat Ram walks, a naturist evening at Houghton Lodge Gardens (with optional BBQ), and a naked dinner and skittles at the Mill Arms Dunbridge following a day’s walk.
Tuesday 9th June Joint Nat Ram/BN Redshoot Walk
This year we repeat our usual route heading north from the Red Shoot Inn & Brewery up onto the New Forest. The walk typifies the Forest with vast expanses of heather and heathland along with magnificent views. Not to mention ponies, ponds, and extensive WWll history! The walk takes us through the Ashley Walk bombing range where the Tallboy and Grand Slam bombs were originally tested. Some of the targets still exist along with a 12,000lb Tallboy bomb crater. They were used to sink the Tirpitz in 1944.

Wednesday 10th June Naturist Evening at Houghton Lodge Gardens with a Treasure Hunt  and optional Barbeque  

Following the success of last year’s barbeque evening at Houghton Lodge Gardens we have arranged another BBQ; the gardens will open for naturist visitors from 5.30 pm and will remain open until 8.30 pm.  The gardens themselves are a delightful mixture of formal planting and more natural settings, and include direct access to the banks of the River Test. 
For the BBQ we will have - Beef Burger, sausages, herb salad and crisps the cost is £30 which includes the BBQ and admission to the gardens, we’ll have a cash bar selling wine, beer and soft drinks. 
Bookings for the Barbeque can now be made by emailing  applerooms@houghtonlodge.co.uk telling them you want to book the BN barbeque on Wednesday 10th June and  they will send you an invoice for payment through Stripe; a confirmation email/ticket will then be sent to you on receipt of the payment. The cost of the barbeque which includes admission to the gardens is £30 (plus an admin charge of 65p)
If you do not wish to participate in the barbeque no pre-booking is required. You can simply pay on arrival using either cash or card. Admission to the gardens-only is £11.50
There is ample parking available at the gardens, which are located close to Stockbridge in Hampshire. You can find more information about the gardens on the  website If you would like to stay at the gardens and join other naturist events in the area they have accommodation available see The Apple Rooms - self catering accomodation near Stockbridge                                                                            
Thursday 11th June Joint NatRam/BN Dunbridge Walk
The route follows footpaths and bridleways through varied scenery including woodland and open farmland.  The Walk covers parts of the National Trust Mottisfont Estate and the Lockerley Hall Estate in the Dun Valley.  It includes a few gentle ascents and some stiles.  
Followed by a
Naked Dinner and Skittles at the Mill Arms Dunbridge

Join BN’s London and Southeast Regional team and the Naturist Ramblers at the Mill Arms in Dunbridge, a charming country pub in Rural Hampshire for an evening dinner and skittles. We will have exclusive use of the function room at the pub. This is a fully self-contained area with its own bar which will be open throughout the evening and toilets which means that it will be possible to be naked throughout the event. You will have a choice of the pub menu with two and three course options available-although you will need to order in advance when you book your ticket.
2 course dinner BN and Nat Ram members £35 non-member £41.50                                                                                            
3 course dinner BN and Nat Ram members £41.50 non-member £47  
Tickets are available to book at- https://buytickets.at/nakedticketstore/2138145                                               
There is a large car park at the pub, and it's only a two-minute walk from Mottisfont and Dunbridge Station, if you'd prefer to leave the car at home.
The Mill Arms also has six rooms above the function room which can be booked direct phone 01794 340355 alternatively, please email them at themillarms@gmail.com. Please tell them you are attending the BN event as the rooms have been reserved for BN and cannot be booked online. 

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