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Naked Maze Night at York Maze

26 July 2008

Saturday 26 July 2008

York Maze, one of the biggest mazes in the world, has announced the date of this year’s Naked Maze night, which will be held on Saturday 26 July from 7.30pm.

York Maze Master Tom Pearcy said, “The annual Naked Maze night has grown to become a very popular and well attended event. Even last year when the ..

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'Commercial Manager' - New Contract

04 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.
>br>Andrew's previously 'all embracing' role is to become more focused ..

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LIFE'S A (NUDE) BEACH!

23 June 2008

British Naturism announce 5 open days on the UK’s naturist beaches this summer

British Naturism (BN), the UK’s internationally recognised naturist organisation, is to host or be involved in 5 separate days on officially designated naturist beaches around the coast of the UK this summer.

The beaches - in Dorset, Gywnedd, ..

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COME TO NUDEFEST2008

04 June 2008

The UK’s biggest naturist weekend – 19 - 22 June

Naturists from all over the UK and overseas will be descending on Cornwall in June to participate in British Naturism’s second annual Nudefest event - three days of summer events and activities at Newperran Holiday Park which will become a naturist resort from midday Thursday 19th to ..

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EDITOR - H&E NATURIST

17 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 ..

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SPECIAL OFFER - 100% OFF!

31 March 2008

British Naturism announce a full calendar of exciting events for 2008
Following an active and landmark year in 2007, a further 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 in 2008, for existing naturists as well ..

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NATURISTS CONTRIBUTE TO U-TURN IN TUBE’S NAKED CENSORSHIP

27 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 ..

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THE MARINE CONSERVATION SOCIETY

16 September 2007

Beachwatch comes to Studland

On Sunday, 16 September, BN member Stephen Allott agreed to help survey a small section of the naturist beach at Studland, Dorset as part of the Marine Conservation Society’s (MCS) annual Beachwatch weekend. The small group of volunteers were all BN members who also belong to View

NATURISTS TO HIT THE BEACH

27 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 ..

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NUDEFEST2007

17 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 ..

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WALKING THE TALK

25 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 ..

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WE 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 ..

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UK TO HOST INTERNATIONAL NATURIST YOUTH EVENT

09 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 ..

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­­­MCS GETS CLOSER TO NATURE WITH BRITISH NATURISM

02 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 ..

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DIDN'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 ..

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TAKE OFF WITH US IN 2007 - BRITISH NATURISM ANNOUNCE A FULL CALENDAR OF EXCITING EVENTS

09 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, ..

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Marine Conservation Society named BN charity of the year

18 January 2007

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Naturists 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 ..

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BRITISH NATURISM TACKLES LOCAL GOVERNMENT WHITE PAPER

28 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 ..

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British Naturism appoints new Research and Liaison Officer

07 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 ..

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Studland 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 ..

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Peng Travel - Recruitment

19 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. ..

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Little Crugwallins up for sale

18 September 2006

PEACE AND TRANQUILITY AMONGST THE CORNISH COUNTRYSIDE Until eight years ago, Rupert and Rosemary Adkins restricted their love of naturism to a week here and there throughout the year at specialised resorts or beaches. But in the late 1990’s, when their four children had all grown up and left the nest, they realised they could look to ..

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Discrimination – a warning

18 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 ..

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BN LAUNCHED PUBLIC ACCEPTANCE POLICY

15 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 ..

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INF Swimming Gala

05 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

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Suspension of Research & Liaison Officer

19 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 ..

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News on Perran beach, Cornwall

09 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 ..

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FRAISTHORPE BEACH INCIDENT - UPDATE

07 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 ..

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Yahoo notes huge rise in naturist searches

11 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 ..

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PRESS RELEASE - NATURISTS TO HIT THE BEACH

03 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 ..

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Penhale Sands, Cornwall

15 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 ..

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World Naturist Day 2006

26 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 - ..

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Glyn's Field

26 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 ..

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Nude sunbather cleared

24 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

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British Naturism make appearance at Chelsea Flower Show

21 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 ..

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PRESS RELEASE - ROMFORD NATURISTS TO REVEAL THEMSELVES

09 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 ..

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Peng Travel sold for £1.8m

07 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

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PRESS RELEASE - AN ALL-OVER TAN IN CYBERSPACE

08 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 ..

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GB team placed in INF Swimming Gala

06 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 ..

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BN AGM 2005 - results of voting

23 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 ..

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PRESS RELEASE - SHARNBROOK CLUB WINS AWARD FOR NAKED AMBITION

23 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 ..

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PRESS RELEASE - BRITISH NATURISTS GET BEHIND SUNSMART CAMPAIGN FOR CANCER RESEARCH UK

21 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 ..

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PRESS RELEASE - NESSIE AND THE NATURISTS

12 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 ..

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PRESS RELEASE - REVEALED: BEST BRITISH PLACES TO BARE ALL

01 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 ..

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PRESS 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 ..

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PRESS RELEASE - NATURISTS REVEAL A MORE COMMERCIAL APPROACH

18 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 ..

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Poll shows huge support for nude beaches

01 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 ..

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