This week, we're looking back 15 years to see the top photos from the Irvine Times back in July 2009.

And summer was in full swing in the area with plenty of entertainment for the kids - and a bit of paranormal activity too.

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Vinveburgh boxing guru Alec Mullen was helping train up girls from around the area with boxercise sessions in July 2009.

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Irvine’s own Ghostbusters, otherwise known as the Scottish Paranormal Investigations Group, were in high spirits about their work in the town as they geared up to hit a number of historical local haunts in July 2009.

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A group of welcome visitors from Irvine’s twin town of Voisin in France had a trip to the Harbour Arts Centre in Irvine – and what looked like an alien encounter. Fortunately it was just a trip to see an ongoing project at the centre…

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It was fun for the whole family at the Magnum Leisure Centre in mid July 2009 as locals headed down to enjoy some games and events.

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These kids were just some of the vibrant visitors bringing their cheer to Castlepark Home’s fun day in summer 2009.

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These youngsters of Lawthorn Primary’s infant class were looking forward to continuing their studies in the new school year - but not before enjoying their summer holidays!