Aside from a brief encounter with an old man outside Kings, which Nancy remembers as far more embarrassing for him than them (they all waved), the shoot wasn’t at all awkward for the girls. Nancy was relieved that the photographer wasn’t a Cambridge student, but a professional photographer smoking his way through the shoot. Between the two of them, they can’t work out whether the smoke was being used to blur the photo or the photographer was just a chainsmoker. Looking at the calendar, I can’t see any smoke, so it might be the latter. Nancy says that “it might be more weird for teams who don’t shower together,” and the boys agree. “It’s all stuff we’ve seen before,” Nancy laughs. “It’s a classic stereotype, isn’t it, that rugby boys all love to get naked together,” says Charlie. “We were going to do it anyway so we may as well do it for charity”. The idea of stripping to raise money for charity, ahem, took off after the Women's Institute in Yorkshire launched an alternative calendar in 2000.

I had footballer's legs. I didn't want to be ashamed of my athletic body any more, so what better way to announce that and say 'here I am'? This is me naked. This is my naked truth." A Women's Institute from the heart of rural Devon recreated the naked images made famous in the film Calendar Girls - but there's a terribly British twist! That we had two [gay] women in a picture together on the calendar, and then we've got the Disney documentary where these relationships are presented as a normal part of life. The cast of the forthcoming production of Calendar Girls will be producing their own nude charity calendar to raise money for three cancer charities. As a young kid growing up playing football, a lot of people made comments about my physique because I'm athletic," she says.McGovern admitted sexist attitudes and her own body image issues at the time were part of the reason she decided to be photographed in the nude. Many of the players from former generations were forced to fit in part-time jobs to make ends meet. They were left to sew badges on to their own kit and put leaflets through letterboxes urging people to come and watch them play. The pandemic has been a difficult time for many in Shetland including our local charities and their fundraising efforts.

In the spirit of the original true story in which 11 Women’s Institute members posed naked for a charity calendar, and the popular 2003 film starring Helen Mirren, members of the Islesburgh Drama Group are planning to bare all for a 2023 calendar. Not only were they in the midst of a takeover by the men's governing body, Soccer Australia, but they were also fielding challenges from the ACT Supreme Court over unpaid legal fees behind the nude calendar.

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Some say it emerged during a boozy player party earlier in 1999, with a couple of squad members then approaching AWSA CEO Warren Fisher privately with their suggestion in the sober light of day. It’s strange to sit across from people who you’ve seen naked at the best of times. At least normally it’s mutual, but this time I’ve seen Izzy, Nancy, Charles, and Charlie posed artfully — neoclassically, my friend suggested — on the RAG naked calendar. Given the fact that both the boys are called Charles, it’s unsurprising that they’ll be featuring on the November spread — the Rugby boys. The only people who knew us were within the soccer community, and compared to what it is now, it was very small. But what the calendar did was put our name out there. We may not have been competitive internationally as we are now, but people knew who we were. I really hope that people will start to embrace that part of history and don't feel shameful about it." 'Not your bum again mum'

It's for a great cause though. The time I feel proud is when I go down to give the cheque in." Halwill WI I think my most risky photo didn't end up in the calendar," the 20-year-old said with a laugh. "I was almost glad. I was feeding a calf and there wasn't much to cover me. Our photographer was really good. She was a good laugh. I think with her, it made it easier to have a good time and a bit of fun. She photographed our dinner and dance as well, so she got to see us in our clothes as well." And it got people talking about the Matildas. Now, the great thing is we don't need to do that anymore. The players don't need to do that anymore, because we all talk about their on-field performance. She had to get written permission from her parents to take part in the shoot, which happened in a lecture hall at the Australian Institute of Sport in Canberra. Her parents fully supported her decision, trusting her judgement and maturity.I've got my photo framed up in my home now. When I look at it, it's an image for me that's frozen in time because of what I was going through as an athlete. It represented so much. Indeed, these calendars are stirling examples of body positivity and inclusivity, with all shapes and sizes, ages and genders allowed and encouraged. There is, you might say, something for everyone. The annual community calendar is taking a Heroes vs Villains: Cute & Cheeky theme for its 2023 edition. https://www.womenofwaynesville.org/naked-calendar The minister's proposed inquiry into soccer should also investigate allegations that young female athletes were duped into appearing topless for a foreign television advertisement," Lundy said.

Unfortunately, some of the fellas involved in the calendar didn't have time to comment on their experiences, but a few of the ladies managed to share theirs. Beth's younger sister Abi also took part in flinging off her clothes for charity. That's the question the board of the Australian Women's Soccer Association (AWSA), the national governing body of women's football at the time, was faced with as they tried to get the Matildas ready for one of the most significant football tournaments of their lives.The 2023 Sydney Uni Vet Nude Calendar, called “Flash for Floods,” has become a highly anticipated yearly tradition, raising thousands of dollars for various respected and important charities. It was controversial, but again we got people to go to our games and we got the name out there. Could we have done it any other way? I'm not sure," she says. I have previously said that I respect the rights of adult sportspeople to make decisions about how they market themselves. The issue with the television ad is that there appears to be a culture in women's soccer that this type of activity is part of their role as Matildas. Islesburgh Drama Group president Stanley Manson thanked those who will be “baring all” for the charity calendar.