This week, we're looking back 20 years to find out what was happening in North Ayrshire in September 2004.

Who do you recognise in these Herald pics from back in the day?

(Image: Newsquest) Mayfield Primary pupils booked their place at the top of the class in September 2004 when they opened their new library in the Saltcoats school.

(Image: Newsquest) Holyrood minister Frank McAveety unveiled the latest addition at Kilwinning Sports Club in September 2004. The Tourism, Culture and Sport minister cut the ribbon at the club’s £200,000 multi-court arena and showpiece grass football pitch, joined by KSC chairman Jim McCubben and local politicians.

(Image: Newsquest) Winning a prestigious travel agent’s quiz was plane sailing for Saltcoats ATM Travel worker Mary Dunlop, who used her knowledge on world airlines to win two tickets to Singapore in 2004.

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Pennyburn Primary School’s seven-a-side football team were ready to step out in style after being given a new set of sponsored strips in 2004. Cranberry Moss community café donated the kits to the boys and girls on the team.

(Image: Newsquest) Highland dancers Pamela Smith, 15, and Victoria Saunderson, 13, both from Kilbirnie, fought off stiff competition to make it through to the Open 16 years and under event at Braemar in Aberdeenshire.

(Image: Newsquest) The One Plus group at the James Moffat Child and Family Centre in Ardrossan celebrated their first birthday with a party in September 2004.