As a proud member of the Vanguard Bears , I can honestly say I have never had any demands of money thrust upon me . I am not the richest of people,so I can guarantee you I have never been asked to contribute to the VB . I have though bought a couple of tops when i have been able to afford it , which was not much but knowing the work the lads and lassies do I was glad to help. The Vanguard Bears to me are a wee bit more special , it is a community and that is what we have lost in this country the PUL community and that is what they represent to me, an organisation who would bend over backwards to help any one of us within that community. Dare I say it but one or two on here and some within the fan base and supporters groups as a whole should heed the good work the lads do and maybe learn some lessons also ! God Save The Queen !