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	chairman@rupertbear.co.uk
Secretary	Alan Murray	secretary@rupertbear.co.uk
Annual Meeting Organiser	Charles Knape	charles.knape@rupertbear.co.uk
Assistant Publications Editor	Pamela Stones	pamela.stones@rupertbear.co.uk
Facebook Administrator	Jordy Schaap	jordy.schaap@rupertbear.co.uk
General Committee Members	Mike Ward, John Beck	mike.ward@rupertbear.co.uk
Librarian	Lizzie Hackney	librarian@rupertbear.co.uk
Membership Secretary	Chris Hellen	membership@rupertbear.co.uk
Minutes Secretary	- Vacant -
Publications Editor	John Beck	john.beck@rupertbear.co.uk
Sales Officer	Mark Hackney	sales@rupertbear.co.uk
Treasurer	Charles Knape	charles.knape@rupertbear.co.uk
Website Editor	Pamela Stones	pamela.stones@rupertbear.co.uk
Website Manager	Jordy Schaap	jordy.schaap@rupertbear.co.uk

The committee was elected en-bloc at the Followers AGM on Saturday September 2, 2023 at Warwick University and this motion was proposed by John Lester and seconded by Richard Ball. The new members on the Committee are Mark Hackney, Chris Hellen and Jordy Schaap.The Chairman mentioned that the position of Minutes Secretary would be vacant in a year’s time. He also said that although it was not a Committee position, the role of Raffle Organiser is now available due to the resignation of Darren Evans. Any member who has interested in taking this on can email the chairman.

Rupert in the Express December 2024
Rupert Christmas story
Rupert in the Express November 2024
Rupert in the Express November 2024
Rupert in the Express September 2024
Bestall's second story
Matthew Heaton
It is with sadness that we have to record the passing of our second ever chairman, Matthew Heaton. He was very involved in how we now run the society's affairs …
Rupert in the Express August 2024
Rupert and the Secret Path, a new story, started in the Daily Express on Wednesday 31st July. The story commences with Rupert meeting Sara, one of the few human characters …
Rupert Storybook
The Rupert Storybook
Rupert at the Lillie Art Gallery
For anyone who visits Scotland this summer; A new exhibition featuring Oor Wullie, Judge Dredd, and Rupert Bear is coming to Milngavie, East Dunbartonshire (Scotland). It includes a free display …
Rupert in the Express June 2024
Rupert and the Rolling Ball adventure commenced in the Daily Express on Monday 17th June. It first appeared in the Daily express in February/March 1957 and was later reprinted in …
Never Iron Anything Podcast heads to Rupert Bear’s Nutwood
4/6/2024 The latest Never Iron Anything podcast sees presenters Tony Esmond and Alan Henderson talk and discuss the forgotten stylings of Rupert Bear and his land of Nutwood. They also …
Rupert in The Express May 2024
With Rupert at Rocky Bay starting on Saturday 18th May it appears that the Bears are going from one seaside holiday at Rocky Bay to another as Rupert’s seaside adventures …
Rupert in the Express, March 2024
Rupert and the Capricorn story commenced in the Express on Wednesday 27th March. This was originally an autumn adventure appearing in the newspaper in 1966 and makes an interesting break …
AGM & Fun Day 2024
AGM & Fun Day 2024 Hello Followers, This is the first notice that The Followers’ 2024 AGM will take place on: Saturday 31st August at 12 noon at the Radcliffe …