Chairman's Summer Comment:
When a Nudist Beach ends up a Vaguely Nudist Beach
Well, here we are again, well into another summer of defending Studland from
the machinations of the National Trust. They would much prefer us all quietly to
accept the colonisation of the traditional areas by the clothed masses - very
noticeable these last two summers. I went to the beach in late May and thought
for a moment I was at Knoll Beach - so many cossies in view! Really!
I am dubious about this
'clothes-optional' fad amongst some naturists
Personally, I am dubious about this 'clothes-optional' fad amongst some
naturists. What this often means is an established nudist beach ends up a
vaguely nudist beach. The idea would be reasonable if a similar tolerance - a
buzzword much loved by our twisted adversaries the CCBN - was extended to us
nudists at say, Durley Chine, yes? Alas, it is not. We all know the National
Trust's long term aim is to get rid of what they see as 'naturist pollution' by
'textile dilution'. This will not happen, but it will depend on all of us to
point out diplomatically to the Lycra brigade that their presence on Studland is
not welcome. What do SUN members feel on this clothing optional issue? Letters
please.
June Action Weekend was disappointing
Rank and file member support for the June Action Weekend
was disappointing. It was left to Board
members and a couple of regulars to promote and agitate. I realise it is
difficult to sacrifice a day on the beach, but we've never asked for more than
an hour or two of your time. For distant members we realise the difficulties,
but for those who live locally I have not heard an excuse that stands up to
scrutiny. Membership thanks for the Board's work throughout they year, (it's not
just a summer activity defending Studland, the Trust does not sleep),
traditionally given at the AGM, would sound so much sweeter if we knew it was
backed up by effective membership presence, however brief, on protest days.
SUN advert on Sandbanks Ferry - a
nation-wide first for a nudist group
Meanwhile, we are rightly celebrating the sign on the ferry - a nation-wide
first for a nudist group. Together with the sign the SUN telephone information
line is
doing a fine job in broadcasting the message to a wider audience. A sound
investment of membership funds - even if it took us to the edge of insolvency.
You see, unlike the Trust, SUN does not sit on members' money. Nor do we, unlike
the Trust, invest it in stocks and shares. We spend it all on defending
Studland. Guaranteed.
SUN beach party on August Bank
We are holding our traditional beach party on August Bank Holiday Sunday -
the 29th. Make a note, bring some food and a drink, and socialise. This year
there will be no TV crews to frighten off the camera shy. It will be a party.
There will be headaches on the Monday. Be there.
Mark Nisbet |
