Endless gratitude to all those mentioned for their part in NESD over the years and without whom any of this magic would have been possible!
Firstly and most importantly are the NESD crew, some of whom show up year after year and give their whole selves freely and completely for 24 solid hours on very little sleep. They are without a doubt the best of the best humans! Please shower them with your love and appreciation whenever you get the chance.
The lads and lasses from HM Coastguard stations Amble and Newbiggin for always showing up. Namely Steven McMaster who organises and motivates the tribe to get up at 4am and head down to Druridge Bay for no other reason than to keep us safe!
If you’re ever up their way they don’t half deserve a few goodies dropped off!
My gorgeous friend and the original NESD fire goddess who has generously and unwaveringly supported me and entertained us all with her mind-boggling presence and skills. NESD simply wouldn’t be the same without her!
Penella has been creating art and making waves in the North East for a very long time now. She gives so much of herself to the local community. Particularly to the older generation. And women! Please go NOW, take a look at her CIC and support her in any way you can. We love you, Pen!
Tracey and Mark provide the soundtrack to NESD! The sounds that welcome you to the beach before the light arrives. Mystical and magic and mesmerising. They give us their time and their music, never asking for anything in return. Two beautiful souls offering a host of healing opportunities all over the North East. Go and see for yourself!
These guys are bona fide miracle workers!
If I were to tell you how much work went into creating a menu from rescued ingredients, setting up a makeshift kitchen on a beach down an off-road track and preparing enough food to satisfy 500 naked people in the dark before 7am you probably wouldn’t believe me.
Nikki and her team go above and beyond for NESD and indeed in all of the work they do to make our world a better place. Go! See what they’re all about and please support them in any way you can!
More recently the incredible Bangshees have been warming us up pre-dip and keeping us moving post-dip with their unique sound and unmistakable energy! Wanna get involved? Keep your eyes peeled on their website for their next recruitment drive…
Laura and Stephen have been a regular sight up and down our coastline for several years now providing a unique opportunity to sauna ON the beach.
In 2023 they brought their hot tents to NESD and it was a major success, they donated every single penny they made to our cause and they will be back in 2025 with their clothing optional sauna!
Click here to book a birthday suit sauna
Click here to book a swimsuit sauna
For giving us the land and the freedom every single year since 2015 to get naked and run into the North Sea at sunrise to raise money for mental health!