THIS week, we're taking a look at the Irvine and Kilwinning stories and photos from October 2009.

Who can you spot in these Times photos from 15 years ago?

(Image: Newsquest) Kilwinning’s reality TV star Mikey Hughes launched his bid to become an MP in 2009 - so he could clean up politics. The blind Big Brother runner-up, 35, put himself in the running for the seat left empty by the scandal-hit Speaker of the House of Commons. He was pictured with model Zoe at his campaign launch.

(Image: Newsquest) The kindly kids from the Annick Childminders’ Group packed up boxes of goodies to send to the troops in Afghanistan, which were kindly received by some serving soldiers.

(Image: Newsquest) Kilwinning Sports Club held a special cycle day for youngsters at the Pennyburn venue in October 2009.

(Image: Newsquest) Meet the members of the St Luke’s Primary after school football club, pictured in October 2009.

(Image: Newsquest) Glebe Primary School pupils burst into song at their Harvest Festival celebrations in 2009.

(Image: Newsquest) And these youngsters from Lawthorn Primary school showed off the finest of their rustic fare as they celebrated their annual Harvest Festival in October 2009.