THIS weekend we take a look back at what made the Times headlines in October 2004.

Do you recognise anyone in these Irvine and Kilwinning photos from 20 years ago?

(Image: Newsquest) Meet some of the 2004 graduates of James Watt College Kilwinning with principal Bill Wardle.

(Image: Newsquest) There were some wonderful hair creations on display when St Luke’s Primary School in Kilwinning held a wacky fundraiser. Pictured is Michelle McRae, 10, with classroom assistant Susan Prasher.

(Image: Newsquest) Fencedyke Primary held a sponsored bounce in October 2004 to raise funds for the school.

(Image: Newsquest) Talented young people received awards at a special reception held by North Ayrshire Council in 2004. Pictured are, from left on the back row, Kilwinning councillor Margaret McDougall, Provost Drew Duncan, depute Provost Jane Gorman and North Ayrshire Council leader David O’Neill with, from left on the front row, footballer Julie Fleeting, young weightlifting champ Freddie Caldwell and baton twirling champion Symone McEvoy.

(Image: Newsquest) The Second Irvine Boys’ Brigade celebrated their 75th birthday in October 2004 – and some former members came along to swap some memories of their time in the youth group.

(Image: Newsquest) St John Ogilvie Primary turned into a circus in October 2004 to raise cash for the school. Staff and pupils dressed up as clowns, helping to raise £1,400 for their funds.