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Couple met and got engaged at naturist festivals

A couple who met and got engaged at naked festivals said naturism has played a "pivotal" part in their lives.

Chris May and Martha Vickery first met at the Nudefest event in Somerset.

The pair later got engaged at the NKD Festival in Dorset.

"Naturism has been present for some pivotal points in our lives," said Ms Vickery.

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