Rufus the Red bear was taken to a bus stop on Beckfield Lane after being found by someone else. Rufus came from a family who wanted him to go make new memories to a new family, little did they know he would become the local celeb of York.

Here’s a quick recap of his journey so far:

• Found waiting patiently at the bus stop on Becky Lane

• Loved and cared for by Nova (a young little girl) for a few days (there were definitely some tears when he left!)

• Lending a paw to the Waste Warriors York team

• Helping out with Skim King and brewing endless cups of tea at Your Local Link Magazine

• Zooming around town on scooters at Shopmobility York

• Displaying flowers and learning the ropes at Floral Elegance, York

• A weekend away with Jade Laura who took him to a few pubs in Strensall & so on.

• A Charity event in the museum gardens and even got to meet Paddington Bear

• YO1 Radio and told his story

• Red Lion Inn & Motel for a few relaxing days before he heads off on some adventures

• Currently as it stands, he is now with Door 84 Youth & Community Centre where a lovely lady is taking him out to Vanguarde Shopping Park for a little day out before he heads back to the Youth Centre.

Notable comments:

“He’s bearly moved since his day at Your Local Link.” - Your Local Link Magazine

“Scooting is un-bear-lievably fun!” - Shopmobility York

“We’d be beary delighted if Rufus could paw-se his adventures and drop by!” - The Puzzling World Of Professor Kettlestring

“After one week as a local celeb, Rufus already needs an agent to manage his bookings! 🤣” - Kez Smith

He has his own booking system made by myself (Dani Louise) and he is fully booked up until 23rd July. If you wish to book with him please join the group and ask.

All I ask on behalf of Rufus and his old family is if you could donate some money for York Mind which was chosen by his old family, as it’s a charity very close to their hearts. It would be greatly appreciated.

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