The Followers of Rupert Bear

Official Rupert Bear Society

The Followers Committee

The following members are currently on the board:

Role	Name	Contact
Chairman	Roger Coombes
Secretary	Alan Murray	secretary@rupertbear.co.uk
Annual Meeting Organiser	Charles Knape
Assistant Publications Editor	Pamela Stones
Facebook Administrator	Jordy Schaap
General Committee Members	Mike Ward (Publications Team) Mike Williams
Librarian	Lizzie Hackney
Membership Secretary	Chris Hellen	membership@rupertbear.co.uk
Minutes Secretary	- Vacant -
Publications Editor	John Beck
Sales Officer	Mark Hackney
Treasurer	Charles Knape
Website Editor	Pamela Stones
Website Manager	Jordy Schaap

The committee was elected at the Followers AGM on Saturday 31st August, 2024 at Warwick University.

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 …