HERE'S a look at the people in the headlines from the May 18, 2003 edition of the Chronicle.

Who can you spot in these pictures?

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Cumnock Chronicle: The dance school open day

LOCAL dancing queen Carrie Paterson took the plunge to make her dreams come true and opened Cumnock’s first dance studio.

The 23-year-old professional dancer was East Ayrshire Council’s representative for dance during the Year of the Artist.

She had taught in several local schools after graduating from Edinburgh’s Theatre School of Dance and Drama before opening the Unit Dance Studio.

The first event was an open day for potential members.

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Cumnock Chronicle: Scout cookery winners

KYLESMUIR District Cubs and Scouts held their annual cooking competition.

The challenge included serving up a feast of tuna salad and spicy supreme of chicken with cous cous and fresh vegetables.

And after chef and judge Gary Allan had ruminated, cogitated and digested, the winners in the Scout section were Lauren Weir, Kirsty Tyrell and Louise Harkins.

The Cub section winners, above, were Cameron Paterson, Chelsea McDonald and Cheryl Dalziel, all from New Cumnock.

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Cumnock Chronicle: Princess Anne meets Lugar businessman James McGhee at the Ayr Show

PRINCESS Anne made a visit to Ayr Agricultural Show at the weekend and chatted to local businessman James McGhee.

The Princess Royal had been visiting a nearby stand when she spied the interesting cow grooming brushes manufactured by Pollock Farm Equipment, based in Lugar.

Owner James McGhee said it was a real surprise and was quite chuffed when she came out of her way to talk to him on his products.

HRH revealed that she has a herd of British rare breed cattle and felt that the cow brushes would make a real difference to their coats.

 James told the Chronicle: “It is the first time I have ever spoken to royalty. Princess Anne asked for my business card and put it in her handbag.”

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Cumnock Chronicle: Logan Primary pupils

PIZZAS were on the menu for two local schools taking part in the Ayrshire Enterprise Challenge 2003.

Both Logan and Bellsbank Primary 7’s represented the area in the final at Craigie College last month. The big event was opened by New Cumnock's celebrated entrepreneur Tom Hunter.

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Finally, gang warfare was blamed for an eruption of violence at a local football match.

The Sunday League Donsport Cup Final degenerated into rioting as youths armed with bottles, bricks and even corner flags began fighting on the pitch at Lugar’s Rosebank Park.

The shocking scenes during the Bridgend v Netherthird match could spell the end for the Cumnock and District Sunday League.

Ssecretary Jim McAuley said: “To say I’m deeply ashamed by the goings on at Rosebank Park is an understatement. I have contacted Bert Esquierdo of Lugar and offered the apologies of the league.”