Nudist clubs boom after a lockdown in the buff
NATURIST clubs across Britain are looking to take advantage of a boom in nudism they claim has been caused by people ditching their clothes at home during lockdown.
Officials at British Naturism have reported a massive increase in membership applications and inquiries since the pandemic began.
It claimed “social isolation has caused an explosion in naked living” and people had become used to wearing less clothing and more relaxed outfits at home.
Naturist clubs across the country have started to try to cash in on the trend by advertising for new recruits.
The Pines Outdoor Club, in the Forest of Dean in Gloucestershire, was one organisation looking for new nudists this week.
The aim of the club, which is soon to celebrate its 50th anniversary, is to “maintain an area where people who appreciate the benefits of social nakedness in the open air may do so in comfort and safety”.
A spokesman for The Pines said:
“The fresh buds that indicate spring is here are appearing throughout our eight acres of beautiful and peaceful grounds.
“The sunbathing lawns are manicured and ready with plenty of space to be socially distanced.
“For those who love being outdoors and are enjoying exploring the freedom, friendship and acceptance that naturism offers, perhaps for the first time, The Pines will be the place to be. With many questions still hanging over the possibility and availability of holidays abroad, why not take advantage of what is right on your doorstep and still achieve that tan to boast of – minus the white bits.
“So why not ditch the kit, forget the cases, grab a towel, snatch up the suntan lotion and come and see what The Pines has to offer.”
A nudist club based in Loch Lomond in Scotland has seen a huge rise in membership requests in the past few months.
A spokesman for The Scottish Outdoor Club said: “We’ve seen a growth in inquiries to join us and there’s already been new people coming.
“They include a woman who was
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last a member 30 years ago. She’s now come back.
“I have no doubt it’s linked to coronavirus. People were spending a lot of time at home during lockdown. And I think a lot of them spent that time naked. It’s only natural that would be carried over.”
Speaking last year, Andrew Welch, of British Naturism, said business had been booming since the Covid19 pandemic began.