"What's Hot" archive

Clothes-optional day at Abbey House Gardens

We had a fantastic day at the clothing-optional day at Abbey House Gardens in August 2005, with an estimated 200 naturists mingling with around 70 textile visitors. It was a wonderful experience and a real landmark in the history of naturism in this country - a public place with the gates wide open to all-comers, with the choice to be clothed or nude - has that ever happened before? See the following link for full details.

Bare Britain

British Naturism and Lifestyle Press have collaborated on a new guide to the best places to bare all in the UK.

Campaign Success for Eastney

Eastney Beach - under threat
Naturists have used part of Eastney Beach, Portsmouth, by Fraser Range, for decades to get an all-over tan. See the following link for more a detailed report.

BN Website Survey Results

The “Weekly Survey” on the front page of the website is mostly a bit of fun, to enable visitors to interact with the site and to give another reason to come back and visit again.

Nudes in the News

You can now find links to news stories about nude related stories around the world on our links page. Follow the link below for further information.

BN Special Interest Groups

Details of our current SIG groups.

Commercial Manager - Invitation to tender

Details of the Commercial Manager role.

Looking Forward to Summer at Croft

Details of events at Croft and a report on the construction of the new bulding.

Naturists to Hit the Beach

July 2006 - British Naturism to host five summer beach days.

End of the road for the 60-yr old bikini?

In the week that the bikini hit 60, Yahoo! suggest it is on the way out...

Mass skinny-dip at Eastney beach this Friday

PowerFM did a mass skinny-dip for charity at Eastney beach, Portsmouth.

Have you got what it takes to be crowned the modern day Adam & Eve?

COMPETITION: Searching for a modern day Adam and Eve, took place on 23 June 2007

Treasury Notes - August 2006

Treasury reports from the Treasurer (2006).

The President's Charity of the Year 2005

At British Naturism we adopted Cancer Research UK as our first annual charity in 2005.

The BN Alton Towers Naturist Weekend

We are delighted to announce the BN Alton Towers Naturist Weekend on 17th to 19th November 2006.

Naturism is Good for You - It's Official!

Have you been reading the national newspapers recently? Scientists have announced that we all need sufficient vitamin D to prevent more than 25 chronic diseases, yet it is believed that around 60% of the population are at risk of these through having insufficient levels of the vitamin in the blood.

You're never too Young to go Clubbing

Ronnie Fine, regular BN contributor and PRO for Blackthorns, BN club of the year 2005, talks to families in naturism.

BN launches new Public Acceptance Policy

Nudity has surprisingly high levels of acceptance in a wide range of circumstances.

Where is your perfect beach?

Where is your perfect beach? Contribute to a new beach guide.

BN Petanque team - champions of the world!

On Sunday the 24th of September 2006 in Central France at a Naturist site call “La Petite Brenne “ the British Team took the title after battling pistes of grass that they had never ever played on and everything the heavens could throw at them from blazing sun, lightning and torrential rain.

Alton Towers - What a Weekend!

The BN Alton Towers weekend in 2006 was a great success, thoroughly enjoyed by the 275 or so people who attended.

Center Parcs reintroduce clothes-optional sessions

The arrangements are the same as they had before cancelling them in April 2006: nudity is permitted in the "experiences" (rooms and pool, didn't try the gardens) but wearing of a robe or towel while moving round the public is required.

Garden of Eden - tickets now on sale!

Red Letter Days’ ‘Garden of Eden’ event, one of the UK's biggest-ever naturist events, in association with British Naturism,took place on the evening of Saturday, 23 June, 2007 from 7 to 11 p.m, at the Eden Project, Cornwall.

BN Campaigns - Summary of Issues and tasks

At any one time BN will typically have many campaigns running ranging enormously in size, complexity, time scale and priority.

Exclusive Holidays for BN Members

Details of exclusive holidays for BN Members only.

Nudefest2007 details announced

BN's weekend of activities alongside the Garden of Eden event in Cornwall - 22 - 24 June 2007

Announcing the Second BN Alton Towers naturist weekend

Second BN Alton Towers naturist weekend - 16 to 18 November 2007

News from Apollo Sun Club

Apollo Sun Club had an excellent 2006 season with many new members joining. Some are new to club life and with young families. How lovely to see children playing and making new friends as well.

Coastal Challenge - South Coast walk

Announcment of a walk for the MCS Coastal Challenge on the World Naturist Day weekend.

Eastney Beach - Public Meeting

Eastney beach meeting - Southern Region

17 April 2007.

INF Youth Rally

Announcment of 2007 INF Youth Rally. It is the UK’s turn to hold the rally and we are set to make it even bigger.

Budleigh Salterton Coastal Challenge Walk and Beach Day

Announcment of the event, organised by the Somerset Strolling Bears of the Marine Conservation/BN Coastal challenge (04 May to 07 May) at Budleigh Salterton.

Naked Maze Night at York Maze

Announcment of the Naked Maze night on Saturday 28 July 2007.

Midsummer Garden Party at Castle Howard

Announcement of the unique opportunity to visit the Arboretum Gardens at Castle Howard, York, on 30 June 2007.

MCS Beachwatch - 15/16 September

Announcement of of the MCS (Marine Conservation Society) annual beach clean up and litter survey on 15/16 Sept 2007.

Abbey House Gardens - Extra Clothes-optional Day Announced

Announcement of an additional clothes optional day at Abbey House Gardens.

British Naturism adopts Marine Conservation Society as 2007 Charity

Announcement of BN's adoption of the Marine Conservation Society as our charity of the year.

BN Elections 2008

In the BN Constitution the Executive Council is the national committee responsible for the running of BN's affairs. Members of the Executive Council serve a two-year term (from the end of the October AGM) and are elected by BN individual members in a period before that AGM is held.

Calling All Accountants

New post for a Deputy Treasurer.

Nudefest 2008

Announcing the return of British Naturism’s big summer event - 19 to 22 June 2008

It's All Happening

An update on activity - and a request for feedback.

Nothing Makes You Feel Better

Roni Fine talks to naturists about body image.

Nudefest 2007 and the Garden of Eden

Summary of events at Nudefest 2007.

The Worlds Best Beaches and Resorts Book

The new Lifestyle Press (publishers of both Bare Beaches and Bare Britain) guidebook The World’s Best Nude Beaches and Resorts is now out.

BN Official Pétanque Supplier

British Naturism appoints official pétanque supplier.

'Commercial Manager' - New Contract

Announcement of new contract.

"It's the way you tell 'em!"

In BN173‘s Nothing to Hide article, regular contributor Roni Fine showed how the world doesn’t end when people know about your naturism. In this follow-up, she discusses how to go about successfully telling them.

Naked Maze Night at York Maze

Announcment of Naked Maze Night – Saturday 26 July 2008.

BN Needs You!

Report from the President.

Management Matters

An update on progress and thoughts of the future from BN’s management team, a sub-committee that exists to deal with the day-to-day running of the organisation and reports to the Executive Council.

You Can’t Take it with You – but You Can Leave Something Worthwhile Behind.

Request from the Treasurer.

The Ultimate Naturist Holiday Survey

Do you want to know the ultimate place for a naturist holiday? We at Lifestyle Press are going to tell you - but we need your help first.

Postponed - A Northern Eden – Tropical World - Leeds

Announcment of the postponement of the event at the above.

Splashdown In Poole!

Announcement of Splashdown, Poole Dorset - 12 July 2008.

BN Incorporation

Single Interest Project Team to look at the pros and cons of Incorporation for BN – can you help?

Membership Discounts 2008

Details of the current membership discounts for 2008.

A BN 'SIPT' Calls for Expressions of Interest

The first Single Issue Project Team is about to be set up at BN to undertake, during 2008, a vital piece of research to guide the direction of development of BN for the future.

Single Issue Project Team (SIPTs) at BN

At a recent meeting of its Executive Council, BN approved a new system for harnessing the talents of its members to help push naturism forward.

Big Days Out 2008

Details of Events for 2008.

Briefing and Advice Notes

Details of briefing and advice notes. The briefing note format is intended to be suitable for including with letters and impart a lot of information in a small space.

The advice notes are usually longer and seek to provide information and advice as to best practice.

Campaigns Group & Ezine

The Campaigning Group comprises naturists with a particular interest in improving the lot of naturists. They receive an email every few weeks bringing them up to date with the latest developments and where necessary requesting assistance.

Why join British Naturism?

Are you missing out?

There are many benefits in becoming a member of British Naturism, the UK’s internationally recognised body for naturism.

Splashdown - What a Night!

YBN, supported by the South West Region, brought Splashdown exclusively to British naturists.

Splashdown boasts the accolade of being the South’s ultimate waterpark. At YBN, we agree. Amongst the bustling entertainment complex of Tower Park in Poole, Dorset, 170 naturists from around the country booked for this first-time event.

All Over Holidays- Big Discount for BN Members

All Over Holidays is pleased to present an inaugural programme of quality escorted tours, never before offered to UK naturists. Each departure will feature excellent travel and accommodation options, plus visits to luxury venues where naturism can not only be practised but is the norm.

International Officer

Following the vacancy created in March 2008 BN has a temporary International Officer.

CCBN Annual General Meeting 2008

Details of the AGM, held at Kettering Conference Centre - 19th October, 2008.

Could You Be an Editor?

In order to ensure maximum flexibility we have decided to recruit additional help on to the committee that deals with BN publications, which includes our quarterly magazine.

Could You Be a Minutes Secretary?

Now that Michael Farrar has been elected as Chairman, a need will arise after the AGM, for a new Minutes Secretary - a job Michael undertook for quite a few years – as obviously he cannot chair meetings and take minutes.

British Naturism EC Elections 2008 - the results

The vote count for the 2008 BN national elections was carried out at the BN office on 5 August.

Studland Beach - Update.

Update on Studland Beach.

Alton Towers 2008 Announcement

Details of the Third BN Alton Towers Naturist Weekend 14–16 November, 2008.

The (All over) Tan Hill Festival

Details of the joing Real Ale and Caravan and Camping SIG event held in 2008.

Beachwatch 2008 - Naturists come Clean

Report on Beachwatch 2008

Our New Executive Council Officers

New Executive Council Officers 2008

BN Members' Online Community - now open!

Details of the new on line community.

Alton Towers - 2007 Report

Report on events at Alton Towers 2007.

Nudefest 2009 - Date Announced

Announcement of Nudefest 2009.

Splashdown 2009

Details of how to book Splashdown 2009

INF Congress Report

A report on the INF congress held in 2008.

Parrox Hall

Details of the proposed event.

Social nudity – not a “one-off”

BN AGM 2009 - Candidates

Announcing the BN President's NEW Charity of the Year

The British Naturism members' online community passes its first anniversary!

Corton Beach updates

Beachwatch 2009

Beachwatch 2009 …9 out of 10

Starting with just one beach (Studland) in 2007, followed by three the next year, we’re now just one short of our 2009 target: our new vice-chairman, Stephen Allott (who will answer to “Beachwatch Steve”), wants to include ten naturist beaches in the annual survey and clean-up of (approx. 370) UK beaches carried out by the previous BN “President’s Charity of the Year”, the Marine Conservation Society (MCS).

Alton Towers 2009 Announcement

Details of the 2009 Alton Towers weekend.

Nudefest 2009 - Report

Report on Nudefest2009.

International Athletes to Compete in the UK

Details of the INF Swimming Gala 2009.

Naturist weekend in Blackpool

Details of the Naturist Weekend held in Blackpool on 12 to 14 February 2010.

BN's New Shop

Announcement of BN's new on line shop.

Beachwatch 2009 - Update

Update on Beachwatch 2009.

What could you do?

Volunteers required!

Commercial Manager's Report Winter 2009

Andrew Welch's Winter 2009 Report.

Great News for Caravanners and Campers

BN is now an exempted organisation under the Public Health Act (1936) and the Caravan Sites and Control of Development Act (1960), which is great news for all.

The Fourth Alton Towers (2009) Weekend

General Election 2010

BN's reports on the General Election.

Splashdown 2010 Now Booking

Eastney Beach - under threat, again

Nude-stock - A brand new event for 2010!

Fighting On All Fronts

Could you be a BN Holiday Advisor?

Nudefest 2010

Announcement of Nudfest 2010

Butterfly World

Details of the event at Butterfly World.