Contents  Features 
18 Melanie Investigates  Model and presenter  Melanie Walsh gets sporty 
25 A golden time in Silvermine  Naked in South Africa 
30 France Special  Featuring Le Colombier, Sabliere and Cap  d’Agde 
46 Carla Brown:Thoroughly  Modern Woman  A female perspective on naturism today 
50 Naked Nostalgia  Steve Loxley shares his collection of  vintage books on naturism 
54 A splashing weekend  Editor Sam joins in the fun at Alton Towers 

Regulars 
4 Opinion  Time to ditch ‘textile’, says Chris Smith  5 Naturist News  Naked Rambler cleared but re-arrested;  Public sex a human right, say police;  and more 
9 Naturist Living  Readers’ photos 
17 Web Watch  This month, a look at naturist ‘subcultures’ 
22 Spanish Eye  With Theresa O’Shea 
24 Portugal Perspective  With Paul Rouse 
28 Letters  I enjoy the sensual feeling of nudity;  ‘Secrecy’ at BN AGM; and more 
59 Naturist Reviews  62 Nudes, Prudes & Attitudes  With Bob Janes 
66 Club Guide & Swim Index 
78 Naked Teasers 
80 Q&A  Your naturist dilemmas dealt with 

Cover photo of Brandy  by Steve Clarke