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.
1st Sunday each month Cardiff Coffee Group. Little Man Coffee Shop, Ivor House, Bridge Street, Cardiff, CF10 2EE. 13.30-15.30.
6-17 May Trip to Riva Bella – 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.
18 May Brokenhurst 5K run at Naturist Foundation, Sheepcote Lane, Orpington, Kent BR5 4ET. From 09.30. £19.50. More details https://www.naturistfoundation.org/5k-run/
23-26 May Bare Bootleg weekend at Naturist Foundation, Sheepcote Lane, Orpington, Kent BR5 4ET. Day tickets or stay and camp, cafe open. https://www.naturistfoundation.org/product-category/bare-bootleg/
23 May-1 June Nudestock at Candy, Candy Farm Camp Site, Candy Corner Fisheries, Doncaster, DN9 3DZ. Celebrating 14 years. details of the week https://candyfarmnudestock.co.uk/events Booking details https://candyfarmnudestock.co.uk/booking
31 May Noody Dook, Charity Swim. 07.00-08.30. Silver Sands Beach, Aberdour, Burntisland, KY3 0RQ. For tickets and more details https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/noody-dook-2025-tickets-1079782812459?utm_experiment=test_share_listing&aff=ebdsshios
6-9 June Highland walking weekend. Accommodation available – Double B&B rooms £600 (x3), Hostel bunk (x20), Hostel camping (x5), Wild camping (x5). https://checkout.eventcreate.com/bn-highland/select-buy
7 June GBSD Lancashire Sun Club, ORMSKIRK, Lancashire. £12pp pay on day. Contact organiser Ron O’Hare in advance register, with full names and addresses. Photo I.D. on the day. No dogs. Email lancashiresunenquiries@gmail.com or mobile 07761875675.
14-15 June Petanque weekend. Naturist Foundation, Sheepcote Lane, Orpington, Kent BR5 4ET. Can arrive on the Friday, entertainment each evening. Food available. Come as day visitor or camp. https://www.naturistfoundation.org/petanque24/
21 June World Naked Hiking Day – look out for events near you – we will add details as they appear.
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 🙂
25 July Bare West events. Boat trip on river Exe (13th year). Sail 18.45 from The Quay at Exmouth, Devon. Ticket includes wwelcome drin, pasty and music plus admission to local social club after. https://www.barewestevents.com/boat-trip
26 July Bare West events. Meal and Quiz night. From 18.00. Why not make a weekend of it as local naturist beach is just 4 miles away and there are plenty of places to stay in the area. Same link as for the boat trip.
25-28 July Party in the Stark at Naturist Foundation, Sheepcote Lane, Orpington, Kent BR5 4ET. Details to follow.
1-8 September Far West Events. Barecamp, Thorney Lakes Caravan and Camping site near Langport Somerset TA10 0DW. A full week of events including an evening visit to the Fleet Air Arm Museum at Yeovilton. Bar and meals available. For more details and to book tickets for barecamp and museum visit https://www.barewestevents.com/barecamp2025
5-19 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
Date Walk Miles
24 April Wotton Wander, Dorking 12
7 May Pilgrim’s Way, Canterbury 12
21 May Dean’s Bottom, Goring on Thames 12 (S)
29 May Mayfield 11 (S)
3 June Tenbridge, Pevensey Levels (no dogs)10
11 June Five Lords Burgh, Alfriston 10 (S)
14 June Hoo Peninsula, Gravesend 11 (S)
17 June Ackling Dyke, Salisbury 11 (S)
19 June Dunbridge, Romsey 11 (S)
25 June Arun Gap, Arundel (no dogs) 12 (S)
2 July Bury Down, Didcot 12
8 July Box Hill Maze, Dorking 11 (S)
17 July King’s Castle, Lewis 12 (S)
22 July Ashdown Forest, East Grinstead 11
30 July Great Bottom, Amberley 12
5 August Grovelly Woods, Salisbury 11 (S)
7 August Harting Down, Petersfield 12
12 August Charlbury, Oxford 10 (S)
14 August Sugar Hill, Swindon 11
21 August New Forest, Ringwood 12
26 August Friston Forest , Eastbourne 11 (S)
2 September Wepham Down, Arundel 11 (S)
9 September Empty Essex, Malden 11(S)
17 September Kendyke, Vale of Pewsey 11
23 September Egg and Denger, Chilham/Canterbury 11
2 October Leith Hill, Dorking 11 (S)
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.
2025
Thursday 30 January King’s Wood, Challock
Saturday 22 February Harrietsham North Downs
Monday 24 March Burwash
Monday 28 April Robertsbridge
Saturday 17 May Brede Valley, west of Rye
Friday 20 June Long Man Downs, Polegate Tuesday 24 June Hoo Peninsula cycle ride
Thursday 24 July Brightling, Battle
Tuesday 19 August Pevensey Levels
Friday 12 September Norrth Downs Way, Ashford
Tuesday 7 October Barcombe Ouse, Lewes
Saturday 8 November Mayfield Woods
Tuesday 2 December Mereworth, Maidstone
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.
Stark Treck Fungal foray
Monday 20 October – provisional date
While this is a naturist event, the specific intention is to observe and discuss all the fungal and other finds that we encounter en-route. See page 4 for details of 2024 foray.
It will be in either Kent or East Sussex.
For details telephone 07798 861467 or
email keithpalmer17@yahoo.com
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. Meet 13.00, ride 14.00. Meet on the Green at Shearway Rd CT19 4RH. For body painting 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.
For details telephone 07798 861467 or
email keithpalmer17@yahoo.com
Naked Heart Walks 2025
16 May Court Farm Lakes, Main Road, Lydney, Gloucestershire GL15 6PJ. 15.00-19.00. On site cafe.
14 June Leonardslee Gardens, Brighton Road, Lower Beeding RH13 6PP. 18.00-20.30. On site cafe.
28 June The Himalayan Garden & Sculpture Park Ripon HG4 3DA. 16.00-19.00. Snacks and soft drinks available to purchase.
5 July Cwm Weeg Gardens, Kerry, SY16 4AT. 14.00-17.00. A drink and cake included in price.
27 July Open water swimming at “Waters Edge”, Broad Lane, Bishampton, WR10 2LZ. On site cafe.
13 August The Dorothy Clive Garden, Willoughbridge, TF9 4EU. 18.00-20.30. Refreshments may be purchased (cash only).
15 August Court Farm Lakes, Main Road, Lydney, Gloucestershire GL15 6PJ. 15.00-19.00. On site cafe.
14 September Leonardslee Gardens, Brighton Road, Lower Beeding RH13 6PP. 18.00-20.30. On site cafe.
27 September Powderham Castle, Exeter EX6 8JQ. 12.00-17.00. Cafe but there is an option to purchase an afternoon tea for the amazing price of £12.50 each. Includes: finger sandwiches; cake selection, scones, cream & jam, tea or coffee. (Vegetarian, Vegan and Gluten free alternatives can be arranged upon request.) As part of the afternoon tea, there is a further option to purchase a prosecco for a £5 upgrade.
For all tickets go to https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/cc/naked-heart-walks-340349 and then select event you are interested in. Prices are from about £16.96.
