..........to two of our band members - Robert who got knocked down by a car before the start of our parade and incurred a hairline fracture of his knee, and Craig who was viciously assaulted on Saturday night sustaining a broken jaw.

Robert is well on the road to recovery but Craig, although feeling a bit better, has undergone surgery and may require another operation later on in the month.

Best wishes to both from all at the wee SPB.

Vanguard Bears is a web site that has recently been introduced to combat the lies, attacks and hatred of our beliefs in this country and further afield.

Although the site is used by and is primarily for Rangers supporters, our Loyalist and Unionist friends in the community are also welcome to join in the hope of achieving our ultimate aim i.e the destruction of our common enemy.

Access can be made via this link: http://www.vanguardbears.com/

Please feel free to sign up and voice your opinion on the important matters in today`s society.

If you so desire come down any Thursday night to our practice sessions in the Orange Hall, Canal Place, Saltcoats, where we can discuss it with you.

Beginners will be made more than welcome, where they will receive expert tuition in the art of playing the musical instrument of their choice.