Two upcoming events will encourage people to experience naturism in Harrogate and Ripon. Valley Sun Club, a naturist club just outside Harrogate, is holding a free-to-attend Leave Your Clothes at the Gate event on August 1. It will be followed by the latest naked walk at the Himalayan Garden and Sculpture Park, near Ripon, on August 8. Last year, the Stray Ferret joined the naked walk to find out more about naturism. Club spokesperson Steve Knight, said people would have the opportunity to find out what naturism is really about in a relaxed, welcoming and completely pressure-free environment: