THERE was a deluge of enquiries concerning the former Ministry of Defence's NATO Base which was put up for sale this week in the year 2000.

Largs Yacht Haven had not ruled out making a move for the site while other yachting organisations were also showing an interest.

Rumours circulated that the area could be used to create a marina village while local building firm RDK Construction, who were in the process of launching a bid to construct a garden centre north of the site, also enquired about the availability of the derelict base.

Clydeport were also said to be interested by the £400,000 price tag.

The Candy Box and the Continental Fudge Factory, run by Richard and Gloria Craigmile, featured as they goods became in demand across the world. The shelves of these family-run businesses are still overflowing with a tempting array of handmade tablets, macaroons, chocolates and candies to this day.

A grand pier stretching into Millport Bay was just one of the ideas floated at a community council meeting in Millport.

The vision was put forward by chairman Ian Frame, who said that with more money the pier could be extended to connect with the two large rocks in the bay.

Guides, Brownies and Rainbows of the North Cunninghame Division Girl Guides Association held their very own Olympic fun day at the Clark Memorial Hall in Largs.

But the friendly competition was not just about gold and silver medals, there were also a number of different arts and crafts to try.

The Largs District guides, brownies and rainbows were also in the paper presenting a cheque for over £300 to the Malcolm Sergeant Cancer Fund, which had been raised through a Millennium concert. The day also marked the retiral of Largs woman and divisional commissioner Sheila Mitchell, who was handing over the title to Christine McDavid from Millport.

An frighteningly fine display of costumes were also on show at Douglas Park Nursery’s Halloween party, which was held in the Helter Skelter Cafe in Largs.

Finally Largs Players were taking bookings for their annual pantomime, 'Aladdin' to be staged in Barrfields Pavilion Theatre and Largs Thistle impressed with a 4-1 win at Barrfields over Sunnybank, with former Morton star Michael Hart scoring the pick of the goals.