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Rupert podcast episode from When Wagon Wheels Were Bigger
Episode 498 of the online podcast ‘When Wagon Wheels Were Bigger’ recently (24 february 2025) devoted an episode to Rupert, and espcially to the 1970’s…
Mark Manley talks about inspirtation & influence for Rupert Bear
Illustrator and artist Mark Manley talked at our last AGM on August 31, 2024 about his inspirations and influences on his work when illustrating Rupert…
Rupert in the Express February 2025
Following Rupert and the Flavours, which concluded on 4th February 2025, Rupert on Um Island commenced on 5th February 2025. Starting in the Daily Express…
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…
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…
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
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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 …
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