I agree. The naturist community would do well to expand their horizons more, beyond the confines of their clubs. I suspect that the reason club members don't get behind community-based clothes-optional events is that they are the antithesis of why they joined the clubs in the first place - for safety, security, anonymity, fear of offendi…
I agree. The naturist community would do well to expand their horizons more, beyond the confines of their clubs. I suspect that the reason club members don't get behind community-based clothes-optional events is that they are the antithesis of why they joined the clubs in the first place - for safety, security, anonymity, fear of offending others, etc. The club scene is their thing and they're happy with that. The only problem with that, of course, is that it leads ultimately to stagnation and a lack of new members - particularly young folk.
Over the last 12 months or more I've become more conscious of the need to advertise our own group activities on local community noticeboards on facebook, with the invitation for anyone to join us. The World Naked Bike Ride, Polar Plunge, Forest Bathing, hikes and life drawing sessions are examples. The responses have been interesting! While few have actually joined us in person, quite a number have shown interest and may consider it on future occasions. There hasn't been a single negative response. Summer is now on the way and we'll continue to advertise. Body painting at a local market would be a great idea, and one that I'll investigate further.
I agree. The naturist community would do well to expand their horizons more, beyond the confines of their clubs. I suspect that the reason club members don't get behind community-based clothes-optional events is that they are the antithesis of why they joined the clubs in the first place - for safety, security, anonymity, fear of offending others, etc. The club scene is their thing and they're happy with that. The only problem with that, of course, is that it leads ultimately to stagnation and a lack of new members - particularly young folk.
Over the last 12 months or more I've become more conscious of the need to advertise our own group activities on local community noticeboards on facebook, with the invitation for anyone to join us. The World Naked Bike Ride, Polar Plunge, Forest Bathing, hikes and life drawing sessions are examples. The responses have been interesting! While few have actually joined us in person, quite a number have shown interest and may consider it on future occasions. There hasn't been a single negative response. Summer is now on the way and we'll continue to advertise. Body painting at a local market would be a great idea, and one that I'll investigate further.
I appreciate your efforts and look forward to supporting your activities where I can.