This week, we take a look at the Cumnock Chronicle's big stories and pics from August 2009.

Recognise anyone in these pics from 15 years ago this week?

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Parents were left ‘Starstruck’ by talented young dancers at Ochiltree Community Centre in August 2009. The Jennie Campbell School of Dancing wowed mums and dads with two performances that showed what the group had achieved throughout the year.

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Mauchline Burns Club President Bill Sharpe laid a wreath in memory of Scotland’s bard, to mark the Year of Homecoming celebrations in August 2009.

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Teenage troopers from the local area were among the 230 army cadets who enjoyed a fortnight’s camp at Beckingham in Lincolnshire. Auchinleck’s Alison Halliday got a certificate from Padre Macdonald for being the top female in her squad.

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Generous Dalrymple bowlers donned fancy outfits to raise money for Macmillan Nurses - including this tribute to legendary funnymen the Marx Brothers. Our photographer was bowled over by the outrageous and creative costumes at the club’s 2009 charity fun day.

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Cumnock Juniors president Jim Carson made a special presentation to Auchinleck Talbot counterpart Morton Wright senior to commemorate the occasion of Talbot’s centenary year in August 2009.

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Kids had a wonderful time at New Cumnock’s August 2009 fun day. Despite the drizzle there was a whole host of games to keep the family entertained and the wet sponge throwing was a big hit.