... to the Followers of Rupert website. The Followers aim to increase awareness, enjoyment and appreciation of the quality of storytelling and illustration in Rupert. We believe that Rupert sits alongside Mole and Ratty (from Wind in the Willows) and Bilbo Baggins (who he?!), rather than Biffo the Bear and Mickey Mouse. No disrespect to Biffo and Mickey, but Rupert is illustrated children's literature, not cartoon.

However, The Followers is not a po-faced, over-serious organisation. We are largely adults who enjoy the "fun side" of Rupert as well as a more thoughtful appreciation of his world. We are primarily a paper-based society, and this simple Website aims to allow potential Followers to find out what we are about. The site is NOT a free Rupert resource centre, although we have provided a set of answers to

Our membership secretary is Ray Reeves (email Ray) 31, Whiteley, Windsor, Berks, SL4 5JP, 01753 865562.

and our Hon. Secretary is John Beck (email John) 29, Mill Road, Lewes, E Sussex BN7 2RU (01273 480339)

Join The Followers ...

to receive our quarterly newsletter, and Special Issues of the Nutwood Journal, our exclusive calendar, to get access to exclusive Rupert products (some free to members) and details of specialist Rupert dealers.

Stuart Trotter - Rupert's new artist/storyteller and a Follower!

Some fine shots of a Rupert Snowman made by Andy Johnson

Andy isn't a Follower yet, but we're working on him!

Vote for Rupert as an English Icon

A survey is being conducted by "Culture Online" to find the ultimate English icons. Help Rupert (please call him "Rupert Bear" - not "Rupert the Bear"!) to join the London Bus and the Cup of Tea as a representative of all that is good in "Englishness". Alan Murray has kicked this off as a nomination - you can add to it by visiting this location.

Happy Christmas ... Rupert Calendar Free to All Members

As has been our habit for the past few years - all Followers receive a Classic Rupert calendar, exclusive to the Followers and not available in the shops, as part of their subscription, in time for Christmas.

Here's a nice new article on Rupert's "birthplace" - Canterbury

Please note: Only official written statements appearing on this web site can be attributed to the Society, The Followers of Rupert, and any other comments appearing anywhere as Followers' statements are not authorised, and should be treated as the personal views of the individual making them. Thank you - John Beck (Secretary) (01273) 480339

The Followers of Rupert Bear : Official "Rupert the Bear" Website

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