Looking back at some great Times pics from 15 years ago

Artistic fun at the Harbour Arts Centre 15 years ago <i>(Image: Newsquest)</i>
Artistic fun at the Harbour Arts Centre 15 years ago (Image: Newsquest)
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THIS week, we take a stroll down memory lane to look at the Irvine Times photos and stories from 15 years ago.

Do you remember these pics from July 2011?

Kathryn and Tara with their awards (Image: Newsquest)

Annick Primary prizewinners Karen Hughes (Dux) and Tara Galloway (Proxime Accessit) are pictured with their trophies at the end of the school term.

Tall ship Europa moored off Irvine Harbour in 2011 (Image: Newsquest)

The stunning tall ship Europa made a visit to Irvine Harbour in the summer of 2011. The 100 year old Dutch ship stopped off on its way from Ireland to the Tall Ships race in Greenock that summer.

The 2011 Oscar-themed school dance at Lawthorn (Image: Newsquest)

These P7 pupils from Lawthorn Primary were pictured at their end of term dance in 2011, which had an Oscars theme.

The opening of the new garden at Eglinton (Image: Newsquest)

Provost Pat McPhee opened a new garden at Eglinton Country Park created by local volunteers with special needs in July 2011.

The fun minibeasts session at Bourtreehill Library (Image: Newsquest)

Youngsters at Bourtreehill Library spent a day investigating small animals and insects at a minibeast session run by the Wildlife Trust.

Artistic fun at the Harbour Arts Centre 15 years ago. (Image: Newsquest)

Irvine’s Harbour Arts Centre welcomed this team of youngsters, aged 9-11, to their Art Attack class in summer 2011.

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