We are always planning ahead. Please let us know if you would like a visit to anywhere, if you can arrange a visit or even invite members to your home to use your garden or have a barbecue. Let’s work together to meet as many other members as possible. Because of my continuing mobility problems I really could do with some help organising visits to clubs, beaches and, if you are going on holiday, why not suggest others join you at that location?
Spielplatz – apart from offering a generous discount Spielplatz is inviting our subscribers to participate in events throughout the season. If you wish to camp, please book early. To obtain the discount you MUST have your VALID Shabden membership card with you and show it on each visit. All visits (whether Shabden or not) must be prebooked. Website Spielplatz.club for more information.
2024
1 December Cardiff Coffee Group. Little Man Coffee Shop, Ivor House, Bridge Street, Cardiff, CF10 2EE. 13.30-15.30.
6 December Ladies only, clothes optional swim hosted by Club Naturel -– see details above.
14 December Christmas lunch at The Mill Arms, Dunbridge, Hampshire. We shall have full use of the function room and a skittles alley will be available. Traditional Christmas Fayre and non-festive alternatives. £37. https://www.bn.org.uk/events/event/8714-christmas-lunch-at-the-mill-arms-2024/
14 December Christmas party at Liverpool Sun and Air includes a meal. Sunnyside, Fox’s Bank Lane, Whiston, Prescot, Merseyside, L35 3ST. Book by 11th December with menu choice. £15. Email bookings@lsas.co.uk or telephone 07564 336332.
2025
6-17 May Trip to Riva Bella – see our holiday page 34. You can of course stay longer. Discounts for stays of 11 nights or more and discount voucher for paying in full (normally by end of January). Book through suzanne@shabden.co.uk or telephone 020 3239 9538. Book your own flights – we are going Easyjet from Gatwick.
12-15 May The Gathering, King Robert Hotel, Stirling. Details to follow.
18 May Naturist Foundation. Naked 5K run. £19.50. Registration from 09.30, walk round course 11.00, run starts 11.30, awards 13.00 and then fun games and races at 15.00. Camping is available if you wish to stay the weekend.Details https://www.naturistfoundation.org/5k-run/
23 May-1 June Nudestock at Candy, Candy Farm Camp Site, Candy Corner Fisheries, Doncaster, DN9 3DZ. Celebrating 14 years. Week full of coffee mornings and daily activities and live evening entertainment. More details to follow.
23-26 May Naturist Foundation, Orpington, Kent. Bare Bootleg. Day tickets from £23. 3 day ticket £75. Camping avaiiable from £35 for a single person tent without electricty. More details https://www.naturistfoundation.org/bare-bootleg/
3 June GBSD at Shap Lido. Shap Swimming Pool, Gayle Avenue, Shap, Penrith, Cumbria, CA10 3NS Monthly 1st Tuesday of the month until September. 18.00-20.00. https://bookwhen.com/shapswimmingpool/e/ev-sa1v-20240903180000
6-9 June Highland walking weekend. Accommodation available – Double B&B rooms £600 (x3), Hostel bunk (x20), Hostel camping (x5), Wild camping (x5). Other prices tbc. Tickets will be available September. At the time of going to press tickets were not available biut in the past they have been available through the BN shop.
12 July Bare all for Polar Bears – advance notice for this event held at Yorkshire Wildlife Park after some confusion over dates led to 2024 event being cancelled. Awaiting more details. I really am looking forward to meeting up with some of our subscribers from way up north 🙂
September Shabden holiday to Euronat. Range of accommodation available. Book through suzanne@shabden.co.uk or telephone 020 3239 9538. Make your own transport arrangements but Suzanne can offer advice.
Naked Ramblers, Stark Trekkers, WNBR and Naked Heart Walks are separate listings below main listing.
Naked Ramblers Club walks 20245
We are currently awaiting details of 2025 walks
Each walk is between 9 and 13 miles. S indicates there is a short option. Proper footwear is needed because of the terrain. Please bring something that you can cover up with quickly if required. Normally the meet-up point is a pub about lunchtime so that those travelling by train can use lower rates.
Bring packed lunch and water, afterwards many stay on for a meal in the pub. You are expected to follow any instructions from the group leader and to be fit enough for a walk of this length.
For more information email the walks organiser, Peter Whiston, at peter@addicks.fsnet.co.uk or go to the website http://www.justwearasmile.co.uk/natram
Ensure you let Peter Whiston or the individual walk leader (on website) know you are intending to join them so they can contact you in the event of last minute changes.
Stark Trekkers Walks
Walks in the Sussex countryside – about 6-8 miles. Many are within close reach of Rye and feature some beautifuil countryside.
Date Walk Miles
2024
4 November Salestaple Wellhead, Robertsbridge 6
3 December Brightling, Battle 7
2025
Thursday 30 January King’s Wood, Challock
Saturday 22 February Harrietsham North Downs
Monday 24 March Burwash
Monday 28 April Robertsbridge or Darwell
Saturday 17 May Brede Valley, west of Rye
Please wear proper footwear because of the terrain. It is a good idea to bring something that you can cover up with quickly if required. Remember to bring water (important not to become dehydrated) and snack or perhaps packed lunch depending on the walk. All walks start 11.30.For details telephone 07798 861467 or email keithpalmer17@yahoo.com Please contact Keith before you go on your walk in case there are changes.Stark Trekkers are very much supported by East Sussex Naturist members who organise a number of activities including a swim, beach visits, socials.
World Naked Bike Rides UK 2025
21 June Cambridge. Meet 14.00, depart 15.00. Park Entrance Victoria Ave, Cambridge CB5 8DH, UK. Next to toilets, Midsummer Common
28 June Chelmsford. Meet 14.00, depart 15.00. Market Square, High Chelmer, Chelmsford CM1 1XF.
5 July Ipswich. Meet 13.00, depart 14.00. On the road New Street Ipswich IP4 1JN
19 July Colchester. meet 13.00, depart 14.00.Under Jumbo The Water Tower CO3 3AA
26 July Clacton. Meet 13.00, depart 14.00.Toby Carvery Marine Parade West CO15. Car Park.
26 July WNBR Folkestone – tbc. Normally meet 13.00, ride 14.00. Meet on the Green at Shearway Rd CT19 4RH. If you want some body painting done please turn up from 11am.
We are still waiting for details of other rides in 2025.
Cuckoo Trail Charity Walk – 3rd year – 2025
This will be the third year this charity walk will take place.
Details are still being worked out but leave a place in your diary for Saturday 31 May.
Naked Heart Walks 2025 – still waiting for details
