The Followers of Rupert Bear
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Coventry - an annual event
The Followers hold an annual gathering which co-incides with their Annual General Meeting and is surrounded by a Fun Day. In the past these events were held at Warwick and Tavistock. Since 2022 we settled down at the Radcliffe centre at Warwick University in Coventry.
There was, as always, a sellers' bourse, where members could choose from countless items of Rupert ephemera, and replacement copies of those long-lost Rupert annuals from their Childhood.
(Members will find information about recent events, and current news, in the private Members' side of the website):
Fantastic Speakers
There are always superb talks arranged to entertain and amuse members during the afternoon.
Meet the Artist
In addition to talks on Rupert members had the opportunity to meet Stuart Trotter, the current Rupert artist and storyteller. Stuart signs copies of the Rupert annual at every fun day.
Unique prizes
There is always a bumper Rupert raffle, where participants have the chance of winning unique Ruperty items that are not available elsewhere.
The Star prize is a beautiful piece of original artwork created by Stuart Trotter especially for the the Event.
This is the piece that Stuart created for the 2015 raffle.
One very lucky Follower won this beautiful piece!
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More about Coventry
Have a look at some of the activities from an earlier Fun Day which took place at Warwick University.
(Information and pictures from the most recent meeting, together with other information about the Society is available for members to view on the private members' side of the website)
Rupert in the Express, October 2025
Starting in today's Daily Express (October 3, 2025) is the often repeated Alfred Bestall Story "Rupert and the House Mouse" from January 1961 (B197). It has been featured in two …
Interview with Stuart Trotter in the Northern Echo
Current Rupert artist Stuart Trotter is almost celebrating 20 magical years of creating Rupert Bear annuals. Since 2008, Stuart has carried on Nutwood’s rich tradition with warmth, imagination, and charm, …
Rupert in the Express, August 2025
Daily Express 18 August 2025
Ray Brooks (1939-2025)
We are saddened to hear of the passing of Ray Brooks on 9 August 2025, aged 86. Ray was the warm, distinctive voice behind the 1985–1988 Rupert television series, narrating …
Rupert in the Express, July 2025
Since the turn of the New Year the stories appearing in the Daily & Sunday Express have been really pleasing, as many are receiving only a second outing since their …
2025 AGM and Fun Day
This is a formal notification that the 2025 AGM will take place at 12 noon on Saturday 30th August. Meeting business: Adoption of 2024 AGM Minutes and 2024/25 accounts; Confirm …
Rupert mural at Surbiton Station
We were thrilled to hear that a mural of Rupert has been installed at Surbiton Station to celebrate Rupert and Alfred Bestall – who lived in Surbiton for 40 years. …
Rupert in the Express, June 2025
Starting in today's Daily Express (June 3, 2025) is a first full colour Newspaper Showing for the very exciting Alfred Bestall Story ''Rupert and the Bandits' Cave'' . It was …
Rupert in the Express, May 2025
Well the Sunday Express have certainly created a real Rupert conundrum , for starting in todays newspaper (May 4th, 2025) is a story re-titled "Rupert and the Missing Biscuits". This …
Rupert in the Express, April 2025
Rupert in the Express April 2025
Important Note for Members
Important for Members
Rupert in the Express, March 2025
March 15, 2025 Beginning in today's Daily Express is the delightful James Henderson (Author) John Harrold (Artist) story "Rupert and the Sum Bean which originally appeared in the Daily Express …
A major focus for Followers is the 'Annual' - a gathering which takes place in Warwick every August.
Numerous dealers and other sellers offered almost every Rupert book ever published and a wide range of Rupert ephemera. 
The main dealers who specialise in Rupert attended and many rareties were available for purchase.
The traditional Rupert annual signing by Stuart Trotter, the current Rupert artist took place.
The bumper Rupert Raffle
The Rupert Raffle took place and as usual the prizes were unique Ruperty items that cannot be purchased elsewhere.
Prizes in the past included:-
- A piece of original artwork by Rupert artist, Stuart Trotter, shown above
- Beautiful original hand painted Rupert colour pictures by Gina Hart
- Proof pages from Rupert publications kindly donated by Egmont publishers
- An lovely Rupert letter rack
The Gala Dinner
Many Followers make it a whole weekend event. On the Saturday evening there was the usual formal dinner with amusing interventions between courses.
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