British Naturism’s The Great British Skinny Dip (GBSD) is a big, fun event that happens twice a year, in summer, and in winter. Get involved and tell us what you think about this event on Facebook.
STRIP OFF INTO SOMETHING MORE COMFORTABLE
There is nothing quite so liberating and life-affirming as swimming without clothes and the wonderful sensation of the water over your whole body. In fact, the swimsuit is the most pointless item of clothing invented – it neither keeps you warm nor dry! Modern designs also serve to draw attention to the very parts of the body that costumes intend to hide.
GIVE YOUR BIRTHDAY SUIT AN AIRING
We’ve all got one - and it wasn’t designed to be wrapped up in clothes 24/7. Yet cultural issues often mean that simple human nudity is treated with shame, or seen as provocative or dirty. In fact, it’s all good. We all benefit – mentally, physically and psychologically - from shedding our clothes. It’s fun, liberating, relaxing, healthy, de-stressing, bringing a sense of well-being, and an escape from daily life and social convention.
SEE MORE OF YOUR FRIENDS
You can skinny dip alone, but it’s better with others. We know that newcomers can be hesitant or even embarrassed about being nude in front of others – especially people they know - for the first time, but it quickly becomes normal to be naked among naked people. Poor body image is improved as no-one has a “perfect” body and we’re all different anyway. It is surprising how quickly confidence grows and self-consciousness fades.
WHERE TO BARE
If you are ready for a thrilling and different experience that might well change your life, and get fit after the excesses of Christmas in the process, where can you go? Here's the list of participating locations - bookmark this page and keep checking back. Many of British Naturism’s member clubs and swims will be hosting sessions throughout January and February. Each one will be open to all (though you may need to book a place in advance) and tickets will be half their usual price.
PARTICIPATING LOCATIONS
Please mention the Great British Skinny Dip/New Year Swim promotion when booking
Berkshire Reading Naturist Group enquiries@rng.org.uk
Buckinghamshire Diogenes Sun Club bnswim2012@diogenessunclub.co.uk www.diogenessunclub.co.uk Saturdays - January 21st, February 4th and February 18th, 7 - 9 p.m. Please book tickets in advance
East Lothian Forth Naturists Club http://www.forthnaturists.co.uk/swim-details Sunday 15 January, 4.30pm for 5pm start
Hampshire Shabden Leisure Circle http://naturist-life-magazine.co.uk/alton-leisure-centre Alton Sports Centre - Saturday 4th February. Admission, £6.25, tickets must be purchased in advance - cheques/POs made payable to SLC and sent to 49A Spielplatz, Lye Lane, Bricket Wood, St Albans AL2 3TD. A SAE should be enclosed. The half price offer applies to anyone who has not attended Alton Sports Centre events since they were taken over by Shabden Leisure Circle in March 2011.
Lancashire Blackpool & Fylde Sun Club 07989 964321 bfsunclub@aol.com www.bfsunclub.org.uk Gorlands, Longridge - every Saturday from the 14th January, 2 - 3pm Poulton Le Fylde Centre - Saturdays - 14th January and 4th February, 7 - 9pm
Monmouthshire Western Swimming Club 07804 309130 enquiries@westernswimclub.org.uk www.westernswimclub.org.uk Chepstow Leisure Centre - every Friday evening, 8.15 - 10.15. If the weather is bad, please check with the leisure centre before travelling. Exclusive use of Swimming Pool, Sauna and Steam rooms. All are welcome, just bring your Photo ID - with proof of your address - with you.
Oxfordshire Oxford Naturist Club (Oxnat) 07941 435021/01235 221008 www.oxnat.org.uk Sat 21 January and Sat 18 February, 7.30 - 8.30pm. Admission by invitation only. To obtain an invitation, please make contact and give name and address of each visitor and date(s) wanted. The invitation will be posted to the given address. Visitors must be 18 or over, and bring ID.
Suffolk Mildenhall Naturist Swimming Club 07946 886843 01638 602772 http://mildenhall.naturism.org.uk swim.mildenhall@naturism.org.uk Mildenhall - Saturdays 21 January and 25 February, Newmarket - Saturdays 14 January and 11 February. Essential to book your space in advance.
Tyne and Wear Three Rivers Outdoor Club 07501 447865 www.threeriversclub.org.uk & www.nudeswims.co.uk Newcastle Turkish Bath and City Pool, Northumberland Road, Newcastle upon Tyne, NE1 8SE - Saturdays - 7th January and 4th February, 5 - 7pm
Yorkshire Leeds Naturist Group 0113 258 9512 /07703 257170 (Pete). LeedsNaturistGroup@gmail.com. or write to LNG, c/o 47 Queenswood Drive, Headingley, Leeds, LS6 3NG. Bramley Baths Fridays 20.30 - 22.30 Swim, steam room, and after-swim refreshments available in the studio. Swim 20.30 - 22.00. Refreshments 21.45 - 22.15. Non-BN members in the first instance please either write, phone or e-mail supplying your postal address - we will send you a written invitation letter.
For further information, help, advice, or to make suggestions for locations please contact us:
British Naturism Commercial Manager Andrew Welch: media@greatbritishskinnydip.info
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THE GREAT BRITISH SKINNY DIP – YOU HAVE NOTHING TO LOSE BUT YOUR CLOTHES...
