Matthew Heaton

It is with sadness that we have to record the passing of our first ever chairman, Matthew Heaton. It was the early days of the Followers as a Society, and the specific post of Chairman was created. He was very involved in how we now run the society's affairs and he...

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 to feature in Bestall’s Rupert stories. .It originally appeared in the paper in the summer of...

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 that goes behind the scenes of some of the most iconic creations and...

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 the 1968 Rupert Annual. It is a strange choice of story as the opening line starts “It is...

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 examine the art of Alfred Bestall and the character’s creators, writer Herbert...

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