We have all got lumps, bumps and scars. Nobody is perfect. I have met naturist women who have had mastectomies and I think they’re really brave to be so confident. They might have gone through awful trauma and treatment and yet they are confident and happy enough in themselves to say this is me.” Nudity in Public - Guidance on handling cases of Naturism". Crown Prosecution Service. 2014 . Retrieved 20 April 2014. The majority are in their 50s although we do have a wide range of ages. Members come from every walk of life from blue collar right through to senior management roles and everything in between.” Brett, whose partner is also a member of the club, believes the naturist lifestyle is beneficial to people because its elderly members are in good health.

Fifth British Naturism National Convention held at The Studio Venue, Birmingham, from 6 to 7 OctoberThe 55-year-old openly admits to having been a nudist all his life and for the past eight years has been chairman of Torbay Sun Club, one of the UK’s largest naturist swim and sauna clubs. Fourth British Naturism National Convention held at The Studio Venue, Birmingham, from 7 to 8 October

There is a perception there is some sort of ‘display’ going on, but no one is interested in what the other person is or isn’t doing. I enjoy it, partly because it’s freedom but also the practical side. It is so much easier such as when you put sun cream on or when we go on cycling touring holidays and are limited for space we don’t have to bring many clothes. Legislative Scrutiny: Equality Bill - Human Rights Joint Committee (Memorandum submitted by British Naturism)". Parliament of the UK. 27 October 2009 . Retrieved 7 September 2014.

Worpole, Ken (2000). Here Comes the Sun: Architecture and Public Space in Twentieth-Century European Culture. Reaktion Books. ISBN 978-1-86189-073-3. Both organisations existed until their merger in 1964 to create the Central Council for British Naturism (CCBN). By 2006, CCBN was usually referred to as 'British Naturism' but officially changed the name to 'British Naturism' at the 2009 AGM. In 2009, it claimed a membership of about 13,000. [ citation needed] Milestones [ edit ]