THIS week, we take a look at the Herald's North Ayrshire stories and pics from October/November 2014.

And as you might expect, Hallowe'en photos were prominent in our edition that week.

Who can you spot in these photos from 20 years ago this week?

(Image: Newsquest) It was Pottermania for Hallowe’en in 2014 as Dykesmains Primary School became Hogwarts Castle Great Hall for the day.

(Image: Newsquest) The Garnock Academy S1/2 rugby referral group took a trip to Scotstoun to visit the home of the Glasgow Warriors in November 2014.

(Image: Newsquest) Much-loved Ardrossan midwife Geraldine Butcher won the Scottish Health Awards Services to Women and Children gong in 2014.

(Image: Newsquest) Lads from 1st Kilbirnie Boys Brigade got into military costume as they held a coffee morning and war exhibition at the Bridgend community centre in 2014. Some £300 was raised for The Soldiers’, Sailors’ and Airmens’ Families Association.

(Image: Newsquest) A popular Stevenston woman received the British Empire Medal from the Queen’s Lord Lieutenant of Ayrshire and Arran John Duncan in November 2014. Jean Robertson was awarded the honour for her services to the community including a lifetime of involvement with 1st Stevenston Boys Brigade and as a volunteer with North Ayrshire Cancer Care.

(Image: Newsquest) Ardrossan's Stanley Primary School kids had plenty of Hallowe’en fun and games in 2014 with some fantastic costumes on display.