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A NUDE YEAR'S RESOLUTION TO GET FIT30 December 2011 Where will you be?
Election Results 201115 September 2011 The results are available to download here. ViewTHE GREAT BRITISH SKINNY DIP08 July 2011 Where will you be?
NUDEFEST201109 June 2011 "World First" nude trips to top Cornish tourist attractions announced
STRIP INTO SOMETHING MORE COMFORTABLE26 April 2011 British Naturism announce a full calendar of exciting events for 2011
Launching The Great British Skinny Dip!24 March 2011 It's going to be big...see www.greatbritishskinnydip.co.uk for details and keep checking back for updates ViewSHED YOUR CLOTHES TO SHED THE POUNDS06 January 2011 At the turn of the year with everyone feeling the need to get fit and reverse the excesses of the festive period, naturist swim clubs around the country are offering a discount to encourage newcomers to give naturist swim sessions a try.
Nudefest2011 – dates and details announced26 November 2010 Nudefest2011 BN AGM 2010 - decisions19 October 2010 The British Naturism AGM took place on Sunday 17 October at Manchester Sun and Air Society. The main decisions were:
Election Results 201002 September 2010 The vote count for the 2010 BN national Elections was carried out at the BN office on 24 August. BRITISH NATURISM TO HOST INTERNATIONAL PÉTANQUE TOURNAMENT13 August 2010 It may be the French national game, but naturists from all over Europe will be coming to Norfolk in August to compete in the annual INF Pétanque Tournament. The competition takes place over the weekend of 20-22 August at Broadlands, a naturist club in Stoke Holy .. ViewGET LOST - IN THE NUDE!19 July 2010 Priory Maze and Gardens, Sheringham, Norfolk and British Naturism announce a “naked night” on 31 July from 5.30pm Great news from Corton beach28 June 2010 Waveney District Council has issued a News Release clarifying the situation regarding naturist use of the beach at Corton and elsewhere in the District.
Allan Kidney British Naturism’s Eastern Regional Representative who has been leading the campaign for BN and liaising with Waveney District Council and Suffolk Constabulary said, NUDEFEST2010 - COME AND JOIN THE FUN11 June 2010 The UK’s biggest naturist weekend – 17 - 20 June BN AGM 2010 - Candidates Announced03 June 2010 Candidates: British Naturism launches Three Year Plan28 May 2010 Within the EC, we've always had a pretty good idea of what we're doing and where we're going, but know that we don't often communicate it as well as we might. There are also loads of new ideas and challenges coming in all the time, and changes to the world outside naturism that we need to take account of. Therefore, over the two awaydays (the .. ViewTHE BARE NECESSITIES ON FLAT HOLM21 April 2010 Press release from Cardiff Council: Visitors to Flat Holm island this weekend will need little luggage as a special trip by British Naturism has been organised. Forty-five naturists will tour the island on Saturday April 24 and take the opportunity to enjoy Flat Holm without clothes. The tour has been organised by Andrea and Phil .. ViewNATURIST EVENTS 201009 April 2010 British Naturism announce a full calendar of exciting events for 2010
British Naturists get ready for General Election16 March 2010 For full details click here ViewNow Booking! The Fifth BN Alton Towers Weekend (2010)26 February 2010 Announcing the Fifth BN Alton Towers Weekend - 12–14 November 2010. Nude-stock24 February 2010 BN’s Yorkshire and Midland Regions have got together to offer all members (not just those from Yorks/Midlands) a great opportunity for an early summer break, and a fun-packed week of activities. BOMBS OR BUMS?21 January 2010 British Naturism applauds the introduction of body-scanners in airport security
British Naturism announce new naturist weekend in Blackpool06 January 2010 See here for all the details. ViewUK NATURISTS TO HOST INTERNATIONAL SWIMMING GALA29 October 2009
UK NATURIST RESORT WINS TOURISM AWARD25 September 2009 Naturist self-catering accommodation Pevors Farm has scooped the 'Best Self-Catering Establishment' award in the Essex Tourism Awards 2009, showing that places where the dress code is perhaps out of the ordinary is no barrier to acknowledgment of great holiday experiences. Pevors Farm automatically becomes a finalist in the regional Enjoy England .. ViewUNFAIR ADVANTAGE FROM HI-TECH SWIMSUITS? HERE’S THE ANSWER…22 September 2009 FINA has banned hi-tech swimsuits from future competitive events. INF, the International Naturist Federation, offers the perfect solution, overcoming all the problems caused by those hi-tech garments. At the international swimming gala, hosted by British Naturism in Rugby this November, swimmers will compete, as always, without any costume. No .. ViewCome on, let's clean up!18 September 2009 British Naturism (BN) participates in national beach clean-up and survey
BN's New Online Shop11 September 2009 Now open for business! We're delighted to announce the launch of a new feature on the BN website - a completely redesigned and modernised shop at Election Results 200928 August 2009 President – Mrs Angela Russell For 981 Against 27 Spoilt 44 Total votes received: 1,052 Yorkshire Regional Representative – Mr John Wymark-Hoar For 86 Against 1 Spoilt 1 Total votes received: 88 Midland Regional Representative – Mr Ian Walker For 144 Against 7 Spoilt .. ViewWAVENEY DISTRICT COUNCIL - ALTERNATIVE BEACH TO CORTON24 August 2009 (A joint press release from Waveney District Council and British Naturism) NUDE BEACH DAYS THIS WEEKEND!05 August 2009 Two more opportunities for naked beach goers this Sunday, to celebrate naturist spots and enjoy the freedom from clothes. If you've never been to a naturist beach in the UK, now's your chance! HIT THE NUDE BEACH THIS SUNDAY!14 July 2009 There are two separate opportunities for naked beach bums this weekend. If you've never been to a naturist beach in the UK, now's your chance! A WEEKEND OF NATURIST EVENTS IN THE SOUTH WEST!06 July 2009 Clothes-optional day at Abbey House Gardens BN AGM 2009 - candidates announced12 June 2009 Candidates: British Naturism supports The Strong Breast Revolution11 June 2009 The Strong Breast Revolution is a hilarious and disarmingly honest theatre production by the Canuk Theatre Company, examining the personal and public relationship we have with breasts. THE BEST UK SUMMER FESTIVAL - NUDEFEST200910 June 2009 The UK’s biggest naturist weekend – 18 - 21 June CLOTHES-OPTIONAL DAYS AT ABBEY HOUSE GARDENS29 May 2009 Enjoy the gardens as nature intended
NATURISTS EXPRESS DISAPPOINTMENT AT COUNCIL DECISION27 April 2009 British Naturism (BN) have expressed great disappointment and surprise at the decision by Waveney District Council to "de-designate" the naturist beach at Corton, Lowestoft from 1 November 2009. BN had presented strong arguments for the designation to continue. Corton naturist beach was one of the first official naturist beaches in the UK and .. ViewWHERE TO BE NUDE IN 200922 April 2009
Great news for Caravanners and Campers26 March 2009 British Naturism now holds a certificate that will enable the organisation to set up sites for caravanning and camping. 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. LESS PRUDERY WOULD BENEFIT SOCIETY18 March 2009 Naturists Respond To Scottish Government Consultation British Naturism (BN) has submitted a response to The Scottish Government's consultation on “Improving the Lives of Children in Scotland - are we there yet?” Andrew Welch, BN’s .. ViewNew appointments to the CCBN Executive Council02 March 2009 BN are pleased to welcome the following new members to the EC: Announcing the BN President’s NEW Charity of the Year…18 February 2009 The Association of Air Ambulances
The Association of Air Ambulances (AAA) is a new organisation representing the interests of air ambulance services throughout the UK and was launched in November, 2008. It will be jointly operated by air ambulance charities and the ambulance trusts that deploy the air ambulance helicopters. NATURISTS TO CHALLENGE PROPOSED BEACH CHANGE20 January 2009 No need for “de-designation” - Corton beach in Lowestoft is already open to all, say British Naturism BN's Nudefest2009 announced06 January 2009 British Naturism's annual Nudefest event has been announced and will take place 18 - 21 June 2009 at Newperran Holiday Park in Cornwall, the same excellent venue as for the previous two years.
Corton Beach - Under Threat?12 December 2008 The naturist beach at Corton in Lowestoft, Suffolk is under threat from Waveney District Council of being "de-designated" (their word, not ours) as a naturist beach. See here for more details. PUDSEY BARE!14 November 2008 British Naturists to support BBC’s Children in Need This coming weekend sees the 3rd Annual British Naturism (BN) Alton Towers Naturist Weekend , a full weekend of activities and events at the UK’s No. 1 resort. The park itself is closed, but guest will be able .. ViewOur New Executive Council Officers31 October 2008 Message from Michael Farrar, Chairman The British Naturism members' online community passes its first anniversary!30 October 2008 During its first year, the 1,670 registered members have made an astonishing total of 29,269 posts – if that doesn’t indicate a vibrant community, I don’t know what does! If you are still not among them, it’s time to join in… Topics currently under discussion are: . Alton Towers, BN membership cards, the request for a naturist for a TV pilot, .. ViewNew Zealand Naturist Resort wins National03 September 2008 Wonderful news from NZ: Katikati Naturist Park has been awarded “Top Holiday Park” in the visitor accommodation NZ Tourism Awards.
Naked Maze Night at York Maze26 July 2008 Saturday 26 July 2008 'Commercial Manager' - New Contract04 July 2008 Members will already be aware from BN176 that Andrew Welch's role as Commercial Manager for BN will be changing from 1.7.08. The rumour mill has been hard at it, so now's the time to let everyone know what's in Andrew's new contract for the period 1 July to the end of 2008. LIFE'S A (NUDE) BEACH!23 June 2008 British Naturism announce 5 open days on the UK’s naturist beaches this summer COME TO NUDEFEST200804 June 2008 The UK’s biggest naturist weekend – 19 - 22 June EDITOR - H&E NATURIST17 April 2008 H&E naturist requires a freelance editor for the only monthly naturist magazine in the world. The successful candidate will plan and manage all editorial content to budget and to schedule, working closely with colleagues in the design, advertising and pre-press departments. He or she will ideally have several years’ commissioning experience. A .. ViewSPECIAL OFFER - 100% OFF!31 March 2008 British Naturism announce a full calendar of exciting events for 2008
NATURISTS CONTRIBUTE TO U-TURN IN TUBE’S NAKED CENSORSHIP27 February 2008 Naturists are among members of the public who forced a change in attitude by London Underground bosses after a Renaissance nude image of Venus was originally banned from a proposed advert by the Royal Academy. Under pressure, the decision to ban was later overturned. Transport for London (TfL) declared that the image, painted by Lucas Cranach .. ViewTHE MARINE CONSERVATION SOCIETY16 September 2007 Beachwatch comes to Studland NATURISTS TO HIT THE BEACH27 June 2007 BRITISH NATURISM TO HOST 6 SUMMER BEACH DAYS British Naturism (BN), the UK’s internationally recognised naturist organisation, is to host or be involved in 6 separate days on officially designated naturist beaches around the coast of the UK this summer. The beaches - in Yorkshire, Dorset, Gywnedd, Hampshire, Kent and Norfolk - are spread .. ViewNUDEFEST200717 June 2007 Part of the UK’s biggest naturist weekend – starts 22 June Naturists from all over the UK and overseas will be descending on Cornwall next weekend to participate in two landmark events. British Naturism are organising Nudefest2007 – two days of events and activities at Newperran Holiday Park which will become a naturist resort from .. ViewWALKING THE TALK25 May 2007 Announcing a sponsored walk by naturists in aid of the Marine Conservation Society Coastal Challenge Naturists will be participating in a sponsored walk along a stretch of the Dorset coast as part of British Naturism’s support of the Marine Conservation Society’s (MCS) Coastal Challenge on the 2nd June. The event is open to all and .. ViewWE SHALL NOT, WE SHALL NOT BE DRESSED!10 May 2007 Naturists unite to fight the Local Government and Public Involvement in Health Bill Naturists and everyone who loves freedom are being urged by British Naturism (BN) to write to their MP to oppose legislation that will be used by some councils to discriminate against minority groups. At present bye laws have to be approved by a .. ViewUK TO HOST INTERNATIONAL NATURIST YOUTH EVENT09 May 2007 UK TO HOST INTERNATIONAL NATURIST YOUTH EVENT Young naturists from around the world are descending on East Anglia for the 2007 International Naturist Federation Youth Rally on the 16 – 20 May. The rally is open to people between the ages of 14 and 27 is an annual event, this year run by British Naturism, the UK’s internationally recognised .. ViewMCS GETS CLOSER TO NATURE WITH BRITISH NATURISM02 May 2007 The Marine Conservation Society (MCS), the UK charity for our seas, shores and wildlife, is pleased to report that British Naturism (BN), the UK’s internationally recognised organisation for naturism, has chosen MCS as its President’s Charity of the Year. BN will be raising awareness and funds for MCS’s vital work with a series of public .. ViewDIDN'T GET GLASTONBURY TICKETS? COME TO NUDEFEST2007 INSTEAD!10 April 2007 Glastonbury Festival ticket seekers who came away empty handed should not despair. Another fabulous festival is happening in the West Country that weekend - Nudefest2007! Visit www.nudefest2007.com for details. - ENDS - Contacts: Commercial Manager: Andrew Welch 020 8123 2269 07774 955138 .. ViewTAKE OFF WITH US IN 2007 - BRITISH NATURISM ANNOUNCE A FULL CALENDAR OF EXCITING EVENTS09 March 2007 Naturism in the UK is thriving like never before. In 2007 a wide variety of nude and clothes-optional events - some being hosted by British Naturism (BN), some in which BN are participating and lending support - are taking place, for naturists as well as those looking for an opportunity to experience our wonderful lifestyle. Richard Daniels, .. ViewMarine Conservation Society named BN charity of the year18 January 2007 ViewNaturists unite to reclaim the Studland naturist beach!11 January 2007 Naturist beach-users at Studland Beach in Dorset are working in partnership with police, the National Trust, and Purbeck District Council to clamp down on offensive and illegal sexual behaviour which is ruining their enjoyment of the beach. Naturists from Studland United Nudists, Castaways, and British Naturism, want to encourage all naturists .. ViewBRITISH NATURISM TACKLES LOCAL GOVERNMENT WHITE PAPER28 November 2006 Early in November it was discovered that the Department for Community and Local Government intended to make changes to the way the byelaws work which would have had a very serious effect on beach naturism. Following a lengthy correspondence between British Naturism and the Department for Community and Local Government they have finally accepted .. ViewBritish Naturism appoints new Research and Liaison Officer07 November 2006 The role of the Research and Liaison officer fell vacant at the AGM, owing to there being no candidates willing to stand for election. As a result, the Executive Council have appointed Malcolm Boura to the post. Malcolm is a founder member of the NUFF website team and has been team leader for some time,it was formed when the internet was still .. ViewStudland Users Unite to tackle the anti-social behaviour of a few.30 October 2006 A Purbeck Community has received recognition from the home office for its action in tackling crime and anti-social behaviour. Studland Beach Users Action Group have won a Respect Award for Taking a Stand in recognition of the hard work and commitment that has been put into tackling anti-social behaviour and making Studland a better place to .. ViewPeng Travel - Recruitment19 October 2006 Peng Travel are looking for an additional travel professional to join their friendly team at their office in Romford, Essex. The role is varied, encompassing sales, promotional activity, operations and administration. Some knowledge of the resorts featured by Peng would be an advantage and any applicant should be computer literate and numerate. .. ViewDiscrimination – a warning18 September 2006 Discrimination – a warning Should any club, resort, society or other group still be in any doubt about the effects of discrimination against any kind of visitor or potential member, read on…earlier this year a sports club (not naturist) refused membership to a same sex couple. The couple took the club to court and were awarded £5 million, the .. ViewBN LAUNCHED PUBLIC ACCEPTANCE POLICY15 September 2006 British Naturism has launched a Public Acceptance Policy aimed at confirming to the general public and authority that naturists are sensible, reliable and normal members of society who have no wish to upset or offend, as well as giving guidance to naturists who may find themselves in difficult situations. Policy One of the primary aims of .. ViewINF Swimming Gala05 September 2006 If BN members wish to support the INF Swimming Gala in November 2006, contact Jim Russell, BN Sports Officer for details. Tel: 02476 230457 Email: sports@british-naturism.org.uk ViewSuspension of Research & Liaison Officer19 August 2006 The Executive Council (EC) have today passed a motion, by a majority vote, to suspend from office Research & Liaison Officer, John Paine, after a full internal investigation and careful consideration, since he had not acted in accordance with the aims and objectives of the CCBN, especially in the tone and content of external communication, the .. ViewNews on Perran beach, Cornwall09 August 2006 You may have read or heard that BN have received a letter from the Defence Estates who own part of the beach at Perran Sands telling us that they are banning naturists from that MOD land and suggesting that the local parish council who control the other part will do the same. We are replying in no uncertain terms (though politely, of .. ViewFRAISTHORPE BEACH INCIDENT - UPDATE07 August 2006 Locals, and readers of on-line naturist forums, will be aware already of an incident last week when a woman walking to the south of the beach at Fraisthorpe traditionally used by naturists for over fifty years, was approached by a naked man. She clearly felt threatened and harassed by his behaviour and made a complaint to the police reporting the .. ViewYahoo notes huge rise in naturist searches11 July 2006 …60 and Over the Hill?... …are bashful Brits saying bye bye to the bikini?... Yahoo! Search has seen a 700% rise in requests for information on naturist beaches and holidays over the last five years. Could this suggest that after 60 years the bikini is on its way out? Online searches in areas such as naturist holidays have risen more than .. ViewPRESS RELEASE - NATURISTS TO HIT THE BEACH03 July 2006 BRITISH NATURISM TO HOST 5 SUMMER BEACH DAYS British Naturism (BN), the UK’s internationally recognised naturist organisation, is to host 5 separate days on officially designated naturist beaches around the coast of the UK this summer. The beaches - in Dorset, Gywnedd, Hampshire, Kent and Norfolk - are spread out so as to give as many .. ViewPenhale Sands, Cornwall15 June 2006 Penhale Sands, Cornwall Many of your readers may not know but the beach and sand dune area (approximately 1000 acres) to the North of the Bourne Leisure Caravan Park (middle of the beach) belongs to the Ministry of Defence (MOD); ownership extending to the mean high water mark. To clarify a point, the MOD does not allow nude sunbathing on .. ViewWorld Naturist Day 200626 May 2006 4 June 2006 is World Naturist Day, an opportunity for naturists across the globe to celebrate their good fortune in discovering some a wonderful, healthy, sociable, liberating and uplifting lifestyle and also to educate the wider public about it and encourage them to join in or find out more. A number of events will be taking place on the day - .. ViewGlyn's Field26 May 2006 Whilst not a naturist site, many visitors to the official naturist beach at Morfa Dyffryn in Wales have used "Glyn's Field" for camping. Sadly, in the last few weeks, Glyn passed away and now his son and daughter-in-law (Dennis and Sue) are getting grief from the Snowdonia National Park Authority regarding the use of the field for camping .. ViewNude sunbather cleared24 May 2006 District Nurse Lynne Burgess from Llandyfriog, near Cardigan, West Wales, who was arrested for sunbathing naked in her back garden has been cleared of indecent exposure. Read what the papers had to say in "Nudes in the News" on our links page ViewBritish Naturism make appearance at Chelsea Flower Show21 May 2006 British Naturism's association with Cancer Research UK today led to a joint initiative at Chelsea Flower Show. BN member Sherri Ritchie posed nude (in the shade to raise awareness of the dangers of over-exposure to the sun - although the torrential rain meant that sunburn was highly unlikely anyway...) on the press day in the Cancer Research .. ViewPRESS RELEASE - ROMFORD NATURISTS TO REVEAL THEMSELVES09 May 2006 In recognition of World Naturist Day, and with a little trepidation, members of Oakwood Sun Club are preparing to welcome visitors to a barbecue and children’s treasure hunt at their grounds on Sunday 4 June. Oakwood has occupied 5 acres of wood and grassland beside the M25 near Romford and Brentwood for the last 46 years. In early June the .. ViewPeng Travel sold for £1.8m07 May 2006 Leading UK naturist tour operator Peng Travel has been sold to holiday company TravelZest for £1.8m. Read what the press had to say about the acquisition in "Nudes in the News" on our links page ViewPRESS RELEASE - AN ALL-OVER TAN IN CYBERSPACE08 March 2006 British Naturism (BN), the UK’s internationally recognised body for naturism, has launched a new website at www.british-naturism.org.uk. It is a colourful, illustrated and well-organised site that shows how relaxing, healthy, wholesome and, above all, normal naturism is. It includes plenty of information for .. ViewGB team placed in INF Swimming Gala06 November 2005 INF Swimming Gala 2005 - Team GB placed third. The team achieved a total of 90 medals, as follows: Gold - 15 Silver - 22 Bronze - 53 We had 23 swimmers - 9 female and 14 male Britain came 3rd in the 800 meters Breaststroke relay, 3rd in the Family Relay, 3rd in over 18's freestyle relay, 3rd in under 18's freestyle 3rd in the .. ViewBN AGM 2005 - results of voting23 October 2005 Here are the results of voting and some other decisions made at the Annual General Meeting, sponsored by Chalfont Holidays, that took place in Kettering. A fuller report appears in BN166. Elections: Vice Chairman Derek Brixey - 996 votes Richard Collins - 900 votes Derek Brixey retains the post for two further years Treasurer Richard .. ViewPRESS RELEASE - SHARNBROOK CLUB WINS AWARD FOR NAKED AMBITION23 October 2005 Blackthorns Sun Club has won a national naturist award. The Sharnbrook club has been named “Club of the Year” by the UK’s national naturist organisation, British Naturism, for their promotional work for the club and naturism generally. The club started out in Nov ’59 and has steadily developed to become an established family-orientated club .. ViewPRESS RELEASE - BRITISH NATURISTS GET BEHIND SUNSMART CAMPAIGN FOR CANCER RESEARCH UK21 September 2005 MEMBERS of British Naturism are covering up in a cheeky attempt to help raise awareness of Cancer Research UK’s SunSmart campaign. Officials at the organisation gave their whole-hearted support to the campaign after adopting Cancer Research UK as its 'charity of the year'. In addition to raising funds for the charity, the organisation is .. ViewPRESS RELEASE - NESSIE AND THE NATURISTS12 September 2005 British Naturism announce triple sponsored swim in Loch Ness. British Naturism (BN), the UK’s internationally recognised body for organised naturism, has announced a nude sponsored swim in Loch Ness to take place over the weekend of the 17/18th September in support of the BN President’s Charity of the Year, Cancer Research UK. 4 men and 2 .. ViewPRESS RELEASE - REVEALED: BEST BRITISH PLACES TO BARE ALL01 March 2005 A beautiful guide to Britain’s best places for bathing naked will be published on World Naturist Day, 5 June 2005. Lifestyle Press is launching Bare Britain, the first popular guide for anyone who’s ever considered baring all in the UK. Packed with 150 sunny photos and supported by practical information, Bare Britain is both a handy read and .. ViewPRESS RELEASE - DAME HELEN MIRREN NAMED “NATURIST OF THE YEAR”29 October 2004 British Naturism, the UK’s internationally recognised body for organised naturism, has awarded leading British actress, Dame Helen Mirren, the title of “Naturist of the Year”. Miss Mirren was presented with an engraved rose bowl to mark the award. Dame Helen was selected from a number of well-known celebrities who have made their love of a .. ViewPRESS RELEASE - NATURISTS REVEAL A MORE COMMERCIAL APPROACH18 June 2004 British Naturism, the UK’s internationally recognised body for organised naturism, has announced the creation of a new post of Commercial Manager, with a brief to raise the profile of naturism in the UK. The post will be filled by Andrew Welch, 39, until recently a Business Development Manager with top city law firm SJ Berwin. Andrew has .. ViewPoll shows huge support for nude beaches01 March 2000 The use of beaches for nude swimming and sunbathing has overwhelming support from the British public - a quarter whom have actually swam without costume themselves. The poll was commissioned by British Naturism, the UKs national organisation for naturists which welcomed findings.In the first survey attitudes to naturism, NOP Omnibus found 82 per .. View |
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