This week, we take a look back at the Chronicle's top stories and photos from May 2004.
Who can you spot in these Cumnock and Doon Valley pics from 20 years ago?
Vandals wreaked havoc on Dalmellington’s cemetery in May 2004, knocking a massive hole in a wall and tipping over headstones. PC Tom Deans is pictured studying the handiwork of the ‘Hole in the Wall’ gang.
Baton twirlers Lynette McCulloch, Lauren Howat and Kelly McKinnon showed off the trophies they won from the 2004 Miss Scotland/Scottish Championships. The girls were all members of Shirley’s School of Twirling in New Cumnock.
Auchinleck band The Ghosties took their home crowd by storm at a gig in May 2004. The talented trio, John Davidson, Jason Johnstone and Steven Lopez, wowed a capacity crowd at the home turf gig in Auchinleck’s Chapel Hall.
The Cumnock and Doon Valley Sensory Support Group, who assisted those with hearing problems, was officially launched in May 2004. Pictured are chairman Graham Rook with Provost Darnborough and Marjorie Caldwell (volunteer) at the official launch at Cumnock’s Dumfries Arms Hotel.
New Cumnock Parish Church organised a Songs of Praise concert in 2004 in aid of the Ayrshire charity Hansel. Church treasurer Violet Barr, left, and Reverend Rona Young are pictured presenting a cheque to Janice Andrews, fund-raising manager for Hansel.
Meet the 2004 P7 class at Sorn Primary, who were getting ready to move to the ‘big school’ after the summer break.
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