A look back at the Irvine Times photos from 20 years ago

Santa hats on for festive fun at Fencedyke Primary in 2004 <i>(Image: Newsquest)</i>
Santa hats on for festive fun at Fencedyke Primary in 2004 (Image: Newsquest)
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THIS week we take a look back 20 years to the festive activity in Irvine and Kilwinning in 2004.

Who can you spot under the Santa hats in these Irvine Times photos?

(Image: Newsquest) Broomlands Primary pupils are pictured at their December 2004 Nativity play.


(Image: Newsquest) St Winning’s Primary in Kilwinning celebrated its 100th birthday in December 2004. P1 teacher Christeen Buttler is pictured handing head teacher Elizabeth Ness a bouquet at the birthday ceremony.

(Image: Newsquest) Annick Primary pupils geared up to Beat The Goalie at their 2004 festive fayre.

(Image: Newsquest) Cunninghame South MP Brian Donohoe faced a tough grilling as he met with the pupils at Kilwinning’s Abbey Primary in December 2004.

(Image: Newsquest) Local children could not believe their eyes when Santa Claus turned up at their 2004 party bearing a sackful of gifts. Pictured with the man himself at the Oasis Cafe in Broomlands Gate are: Ewen and mum Carolyn Cairns, while along the front left to right are Sophie Fowlds, Katie Cassells and Finlay Walker.

(Image: Newsquest) These wee ones from Fencedyke Primary had a fantastic time at their 2004 Christmas party.

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