They have raised hundreds of pounds for worthy causes over the years and here’s the proof, in a set of Shields Gazette archive memories.
We delved into our files to find 13 views of the Sunderland Road venue from 2004 to 2013. See how many you remember.
5. Remembering Dame Catherine
A beautiful view from 2008 as landlord Steve Tomkins, left, posed in the Dame Catherine Cookson Memorial Gardens. He was joined by Sue Hodgson and David Robinson. | sg
6. Alison behind the bar
Barmaid Alison Barber was ready to serve customers in this Shields Gazette archive scene from April 2008. | sg
7. Cheers to the 2008 memory
Spotlight on The Vigilant customer Paul Trosh who was in the picture on the day the Shields Gazette visited The Vigilant in April 2008. | sg
8. Sharing a memory
Viv Roose was one of the people to share their views with the Shields Gazette on a visit to the Sunderland Road venue 17 years ago. | sg