A look back at the Irvine Times photos from July 2006

Do you remember these Irvine and Kilwinning pics from July 2006?

The Dreghorn and Springside Mothers and Toddlers Group car boot sale was a big success (Image: Newsquest)

Bargain hunters flocked to Townhead Community Centre for a car boot sale raising funds for the Dreghorn and Springside Mothers and Toddlers Group.

Firefighting at the community wardens open day 20 years ago (Image: Newsquest)

Community wardens were delighted to host a special open day at Broomlands Primary School in July 2006. The police, fire service and coastguards were there too. Junior firefighters Niki Hannah and Mhairi McFadyen helped out with the firefighting demonstration.

The Vineburgh FC U10 footballers show off their awards (Image: Newsquest)

The recently established Vineburgh FC U10s held their first awards presentation in July 2006.

Hugh Grant pops into the Torranyard Tandoori for a meal (Image: Newsquest)

Movie star Hugh Grant dropped into the Torranyard Tandoori for a curry in July 2006. He was believed to be staying at the nearby Blair Estate on a golfing trip.

Cheerleaders welcomed the new residents (Image: Newsquest)

The first residents of Irvine’s new ‘American style’ housing development moved in during summer 2006. And they were welcomed to the Earlswood development near Eglinton Park by world champion cheerleaders Electric Candy.

Scotland's biggest hobby horse race was held in Kilwinning in 2006 (Image: Newsquest)

More than 100 Kilwinning youngsters took part in Scotland’s biggest hobby horse race to raise cash for charity. They gathered at the town’s Gateshead Riding School to raise funds for Brooke – one of the country’s largest horse welfare charities.