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 | John Beck | 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, Alan Murray | - |
| Librarian | Lizzie Hackney | librarian@rupertbear.co.uk |
| Membership Secretary | Chris Hellen | membership@rupertbear.co.uk |
| Minutes Secretary | Mike Williams | - |
| Publications Editor | John Beck | secretary@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.
Members – Important note
Members - you will have received the Winter Newsletter, no 117. There is an error. Please note that the 'Castles' piece on page 32 has been produced by our member …
Rupert in the Express November 2023
Rupert and the Little Bells, a Bestall newspaper story from 1962/63, commenced on Wednesday 15th November for a first newspaper reprinting. The story also featured in the 1974 Rupert Annual. …Rupert in the Express October 2023
Rupert’s Strange Party, a Bestall story originally appearing in the Daily Express in 1942, commences on Sunday 22nd October with Rupert getting an invitation to a Fancy Dress party. Nice …
The Archive of Jenny Kisler
In 2020 Jenny Kisler sadly passed away at the age of 84. Her Rupert archive had been kindly handed over to The Followers of Rupert by her children in 2022. …
The restoring and coloring of Rupert and the Weather man
Mark Manley: Restoring and Colouring a Rupert story from 1964 Although it seems unbelievable, it is however a sad fact that there are some Rupert stories in existence who have …
Followers’ Annual Fun Day 2023
A wonderful AGM/Fun Day at the Radcliffe Centre on 2 September 2023. A report and photos will appear in the Winter Newsletter. Members - Minutes of the AGM are on …
Rupert in the Express August 2023
Rupert’s Deep Sea Adventure commenced on Sunday 27th August 2023 with Rupert and his Mummy heading towards Greyport on holiday. Not sure why the need for a change of seaside …
Rupert in the Express July 2023
Rupert and the Castle Trap
Rupert in the Express May 2023
Rupert and the Blue Star
Rupert in the Express April 2023
Rupert and the Rugby Match
Rupert in the Express February 2023
Rupert and the Bad Dog
Rupert in the Express January 2023
Rupert and the Winter Woolly
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