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Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs at Largs Panto: The dwarfs are, from left: Peter Stevenson (Loopy), Lisa Duthie (Blusher), Morag Douglas (Prof), Pauline McIntosh (Grumbly), Rebecca Muirhead (Cheery), Leigh Honeyman (Snoozy), and Laura McAlees (Sniffly)

Memories of Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs at Largs Panto

Skelmorlie Scouts coffee morning

Skelmorlie Scouts coffee morning

See who was making the headlines 20 years ago this week

A twist in the tale: Brisbane Primary’s production of ‘Oliver’ in Largs attracted these poor souls, plate in hand, not to mention a sizeable and appreciative audience

A twist in the tale: Brisbane Primary’s production of ‘Oliver’ in Largs attracted these poor souls, plate in hand, not to mention a sizeable and appreciative audience

Memories of Largs and Millport from 2004

Memories: Fairies and princesses joined the likes of Spiderman and Batman in dooking for apples at Douglas Park Nursery’s Halloween Party in Largs.

Memories: Fairies and princesses joined the likes of Spiderman and Batman in dooking for apples at Douglas Park Nursery’s Halloween Party in Largs.

Hallowe'en memories from Largs 20 years ago

Largs Tennis Club met up in the Kintyre Lounge at Inverclyde Sports Centre for a smashing night out at the end of the season

Largs Tennis Club met up in the Kintyre Lounge at Inverclyde Sports Centre for a smashing night out at the end of the season

Looking back to memories of Largs Tennis Club from 2004

Scares aplenty: Hallowe'en at Douglas Park Nursery

Scares aplenty: Hallowe'en at Douglas Park Nursery

A look back to Hallowe'ens past in the Largs and Millport News

Celebrating the refurbishment of Largs and Millport Information Bureau in Main Street were members and fundraisers (from left) Marion McKee, Ken Welch, Jean Kerr and Cllr Elisabethe Marshall.

Celebrating the refurbishment of Largs and Millport Information Bureau in Main Street were members and fundraisers (from left) Marion McKee, Ken Welch, Jean Kerr and Cllr Elisabethe Marshall.

Memories of Largs and Millport Information Bureau and Fairlie beach clean

Memories of Largs Golf Club juniors from 35 years ago

Memories of Largs Golf Club juniors from 35 years ago

Looking back: Largs junior golf memories from 1989

Skelmorlie Primary pupils put their best foot forward for Walking to School week.

Skelmorlie Primary pupils put their best foot forward for Walking to School week.

A look back at what made the Largs headlines in 2004

Largs Brownies camp in 1989

Largs Brownies camp in 1989

Memories of Largs Brownies in 1989 and delve into archives

The pupils of Kelburn’s Primary 7A

The pupils of Kelburn’s Primary 7A

Making the headlines in the Largs and Millport Weekly News in 2004

Fairlie Youth Club in April 1989

Fairlie Youth Club in April 1989

Archives: Fairlie Youth Club were snooker loopy in 1989

Sign reveal is throwback to amazing sporting history in Largs

Sign reveal is throwback to amazing sporting history in Largs

Historic bar sign recalls world famous boxer in Largs

Stephen Connick features in 1980s Colts pic

Stephen Connick features in 1980s Colts pic

Throwback: Supersonic makes an appearance in Largs Colts pic

The village was triumphant during the Scotland in Bloom awards. The local volunteers won the Jim Murdie trophy for sustainability. Pictured are Pat Anslow, Thom Park, Councillor Liz McLardy, Joyce Collins, and Charlie Garratt

The village was triumphant during the Scotland in Bloom awards. The local volunteers won the Jim Murdie trophy for sustainability. Pictured are Pat Anslow, Thom Park, Councillor Liz McLardy, Joyce Collins, and Charlie Garratt

When West Kilbride won Scotland in Bloom award in 2004

Millport September weekend memories

Millport September weekend memories

Millport's September Weekend rolling back the years to 2004

A trip back to the past to Largs and Millport in 1989

Drew and The Beatles

Drew and The Beatles

Cochrane's (Birthday) Column: You can call it vintage - but my era was unmatched

Brisbane Primary’s footballing youngsters didn't even have to tear strips off the competition any more to look good after Largs businessman Les Ward took up sponsorship of their team. Coach Ruth Donaldson

Brisbane Primary’s footballing youngsters didn't even have to tear strips off the competition any more to look good after Largs businessman Les Ward took up sponsorship of their team. Coach Ruth Donaldson

A trip back to who was making the headlines in 2004

Ian Sommerville with the powder blue suit that's destined for a 'hall of fame' place and, inset, in his days on stage with The Drumbeats

Ian Sommerville with the powder blue suit that's destined for a 'hall of fame' place and, inset, in his days on stage with The Drumbeats

Drew Cochrane meets the Largs man who was Scotland's answer to Hank Marvin

These Largs Academy pupils managed the incredible feat of all bagging grade As from their Higher Maths class in 2004.

These Largs Academy pupils managed the incredible feat of all bagging grade As from their Higher Maths class in 2004.

Largs Academy pupils were top of the class with maths success in 2004

Viking Festival memories with Batman and Robin, and tv star Glen Michael

Viking Festival memories with Batman and Robin, and tv star Glen Michael

Holy Cartoon Cavalcade! Batman and Robin catch up with Glen!

From the Viking Festival parade in 2004

From the Viking Festival parade in 2004

Memories of the Largs Viking Festival from 20 years ago

A magical day out! Largs youngsters Rebecca Smith, 10, Caroline Lundy, 9, Amy Brown, 10, and Mhairi Millar, 10 won tickets to see world famous author JK Rowling read extracts from one of her hugely popular Harry Potter titles

A magical day out! Largs youngsters Rebecca Smith, 10, Caroline Lundy, 9, Amy Brown, 10, and Mhairi Millar, 10 won tickets to see world famous author JK Rowling read extracts from one of her hugely popular Harry Potter titles

A sprinkling of Harry Potter magic for lucky Largs youngsters in 2004

Blooming marvellous: Community in Bloom judges from Canada and Belgium visited Largs to inspect floral displays, environment cleanliness, and heritage preservation. They are pictured with members of the Largs In Bloom committee and local councillors.

Blooming marvellous: Community in Bloom judges from Canada and Belgium visited Largs to inspect floral displays, environment cleanliness, and heritage preservation. They are pictured with members of the Largs In Bloom committee and local councillors.

When Largs was blooming marvellous in 2004

80 years young: Largs Primary School and Higher Grade reunion

80 years young: Largs Primary School and Higher Grade reunion

Largs school reunion of classmates from 1949 was happy occasion

Brisbane Queen Band in 1988

Brisbane Queen Band in 1988

Rock and Roll at the Brisbane Queen Festival in 1988

Shine on: Largs Golf Club held its annual competition for the young child members of the club which was blessed with glorious weather.

Shine on: Largs Golf Club held its annual competition for the young child members of the club which was blessed with glorious weather.

Largs Golf Club junior memories from 20 years ago

Memory of Mackerston water fountain

Memory of Mackerston water fountain

Memories of Largs Illuminations display in the 1950s

Word even spread to Aunt Sally and Worzel Gummidge on West Kilbride’s first ever Scarecrow Festival parade.

Word even spread to Aunt Sally and Worzel Gummidge on West Kilbride’s first ever Scarecrow Festival parade.

When Worzel Gummidge turned up at the West Kilbride Scarecrow Festival

A Largs Academy fashion show back in 1969

A Largs Academy fashion show back in 1969

Recalling the summer of 1969 in Largs and seafront boat memories

Country dancing in Largs

Country dancing in Largs

From the archives: 1979 memories with country dancing and youth club

Some of the cowboys and Indians who raised more than £500 for the Parkinson’s Disease Charity when they dressed up for the Largs Bowling Club Charity Day event.

Some of the cowboys and Indians who raised more than £500 for the Parkinson’s Disease Charity when they dressed up for the Largs Bowling Club Charity Day event.

A trip back in time to the Largs and Millport News in 2004

The Largs Boys' Brigade welcomed the Queen's Baton Relay to the town in July 2014, with Captain Jim Lamont one of the baton bearers.

The Largs Boys' Brigade welcomed the Queen's Baton Relay to the town in July 2014, with Captain Jim Lamont one of the baton bearers.

From the archives: Ten years since Commonwealth Baton relay visited Largs

Winners of the Isabella McPhee Putting competition during the Brisbane Queen Festival were presented with prizes by queen Natalie Gillespie at Mackerston green.

Winners of the Isabella McPhee Putting competition during the Brisbane Queen Festival were presented with prizes by queen Natalie Gillespie at Mackerston green.

Memories of Brisbane Queen putting competition in 2004

Largs Academy 5th and 6th year prizewinners

Largs Academy 5th and 6th year prizewinners

Blast from the past as we look back to Largs in 1986

Nick Faldo made a surprise appearance at Millport Golf Club in July 2004.

Nick Faldo made a surprise appearance at Millport Golf Club in July 2004.

From the Archives: When Nick Faldo played at local golf club 20 years ago

Memories from 2004: Largs United trophy winning season, pictured at The Queens Hotel.

Memories from 2004: Largs United trophy winning season, pictured at The Queens Hotel.

PICTURES: Memories of trophy winning season for Largs United in 2004

Making a splash: These Largs Amateur Swimming Club members were honoured at a stroke for their exploits at the annual club championships held at the Vikingar pool

Making a splash: These Largs Amateur Swimming Club members were honoured at a stroke for their exploits at the annual club championships held at the Vikingar pool

PICTURES: A dip back into the Largs News archives from 2004

End of era for Viking cinema building in 1984

End of era for Viking cinema building in 1984

From our Archives: When Largs said farewell to Viking Cinema building in 1984

Largs Academy prizegiving from 2004

Largs Academy prizegiving from 2004

Memories from 2004 include Largs Academy prizegiving

10th anniversary of MIllport Car Show and how it looked in 2014

10th anniversary of MIllport Car Show and how it looked in 2014

PICTURES: Ten years of Millport Classic Car Show as 2024 event looms

Guests of British Energy at Hunterston nuclear power station were Largs Brisbane Queen Megan Wilkin and her attendants

Guests of British Energy at Hunterston nuclear power station were Largs Brisbane Queen Megan Wilkin and her attendants

Memories of Brisbane Queen and Cumbrae Queen from 2004

Busniess memories from 20 years ago: Fresco's, Clachan and Nardini's at Regattas

Busniess memories from 20 years ago: Fresco's, Clachan and Nardini's at Regattas

From our archives: Photos of Largs businesses as they looked in 2004

The right blend: Fairlie Primary held a coffee morning to raise fund for the schoo

The right blend: Fairlie Primary held a coffee morning to raise fund for the schoo

Looking back to June 2004 in the News archives

The Oaks Veterinary Centre was the first in Scotland to install a specialised veterinary x-ray machine. Pictured here is senior vet and dental specialist Melissa Donald carrying out a check-up on an animal rescued by the local branch of the Ca

The Oaks Veterinary Centre was the first in Scotland to install a specialised veterinary x-ray machine. Pictured here is senior vet and dental specialist Melissa Donald carrying out a check-up on an animal rescued by the local branch of the Ca

Taking a trip back to the Largs News archives in 2004

Largs Brownies celebrate their 90th birthday with leader Pauline Green holding the cakes

Largs Brownies celebrate their 90th birthday with leader Pauline Green holding the cakes

Largs Brownies celebrated special anniversary in 2004

Largs ballroom dancing classes

Largs ballroom dancing classes

A delve back in the Largs & Millport Weekly News archives from 2015

Former Hibs winger Pat McCurdy scores the winning goal for Largs Thistle in the 1994 Scottish Junior Cup final

Former Hibs winger Pat McCurdy scores the winning goal for Largs Thistle in the 1994 Scottish Junior Cup final

Largs Thistle FC

Drew Cochrane: Looking back on Thistle's biggest triumph 30 years ago

Dressed up with somewhere to go were the pupils of Brisbane Primary who were celebrating 25 years of the school with new uniforms

Dressed up with somewhere to go were the pupils of Brisbane Primary who were celebrating 25 years of the school with new uniforms

Looking back 20 years: Brisbane Primary celebrated 25 years in Largs

Fairlie Primary School

Fairlie Primary School

PICTURES: School memories from the Largs and Milllport News archives

BATTALION boys: The boys from 1st Largs Boys Brigade company section are pictured here with their winning cups and medals for various battalion competitions

BATTALION boys: The boys from 1st Largs Boys Brigade company section are pictured here with their winning cups and medals for various battalion competitions

Memories from the Largs and Millport News of 2004

Roots hair show at The Fiddlers nightclub

Roots hair show at The Fiddlers nightclub

PICTURES: Hairstyles of the past recalled as we wind back the clock to 1989

TROPHY time: Jim and Bridie Lamont with the Largs Citizen of the Year Award at the BB inspection in Barrfields. Also pictured is Sheila McDonald (far right) who presented the award and Drew Cochrane (far left), Chairman of the Largs Citizen Panel

TROPHY time: Jim and Bridie Lamont with the Largs Citizen of the Year Award at the BB inspection in Barrfields. Also pictured is Sheila McDonald (far right) who presented the award and Drew Cochrane (far left), Chairman of the Largs Citizen Panel

We look back to 20 years ago when Jim and Bridie Lamont were Citizens of the Year