Looking back at the Irvine Times photos from 10 years ago

Do you remember these Irvine Times pics from 10 years ago? 

The launch of the St Mark's fitness project (Image: Newsquest)

Pupils from St Mark’s Primary in Irvine joined a new fitness scheme which would see them run, jog or walk each lunch break. The project was launched in conjunction with Irvine Athletics Club. 

The Knit and Natter members in Kilwinning present the cheque (Image: Newsquest)

Members of the Knit and Natter group based in Kilwinning Library held a fundraising event for Alzheimer Scotland and handed over a cheque for £345 to the charity’s Marie Thomson in 2016. 

Young winners from North Ayrshire Athletics Club in 2016 (Image: Newsquest)

These young athletes from North Ayrshire Athletics Club were among the medal winners at an event at the arena in Kilmarnock in April 2016. 

The Little Deers prepare to release the balloons (Image: Newsquest)

Youngsters from Little Deers Nursery were flying high during a colourful balloon release in April 2016. Thankfully they all managed to keep their feet on the ground. 

The Scottish Open Trophy at Dundonald Links (Image: Newsquest)

Irvine’s Dundonald Links was announced as the host of Scottish Open for the first time in April. The 2017 event announcement was hailed by North Ayrshire Council leader Willie Gibson and the Dundonald links team. 

Fullarton Connexions opened in April 2016 (Image: Newsquest)

The official opening of the new Fullarton Church hub in Irvine was held in April 2016. Fullarton Connexions would go on the play a key role in the community.