information for prospective members and visitors
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Thank you for the interest you have shown in Tando. This page aims to answer some of the questions which you may have about the club.
what is tando
Tando is the Tynedale & Newcastle District Outdoor Club, first founded in 1950. It first leased the club grounds, Pineglades, in 1952 and over a period of years it Membership has been increasing steadily as more and more people discover the freedom of a lifestyle in which clothing is not required.
Membership of Tando and the national organisation, the Central Council for British Naturism, (CCBN), allows access to the club grounds, as well as other activities held off site. Members receive a frequently published newsletter, as well as CCBN's own quarterly journal " British Naturism".A Tando membership card & key to the gate are issued to new members on joining. The INF passport, issued with CCBN membership, allows access to most clubs in Great Britian, and many other clubs around the world.
Unlike some naturist grounds, Pineglades, which is quite a large site, has not become very commercialised during it's history, retaining a natural charm found at few other naturist clubs. However, the facilities on site are sufficient to provide basic comforts for any sunlovers using the site for a few days, or even weeks, stay. The grounds range from open sun lawns through tree shaded parkland to natural woodland, which we have provided with footpaths and rustic benches to enable members and visitors to wander or observe wildlife.