A look back at our favourite Times pics from September 2006

Spot anyone you know in these Irvine and Kilwinning pics from 20 years ago?

Loudon Montgomery's 2006 road safety lesson (Image: Newsquest)

These P1 and P2 pupils from Loudoun Montgomery donned their safety gear in 2006 as they learned about the importance of road safety.

Volunteer of the Year Stuart receives his prize from First Minister Jack McConnell (Image: Newsquest)

Irvine man Stuart Forsyth, 20, was crowned Scotland’s Volunteer of the year that month by First Minister Jack McConnell. After nine months helping a Glasgow youth project, he was now a youth worker, helping children and young people in his home town.

Nicola pictured with PC Cameron and Francis Reid of Stagecoach (Image: Newsquest)

Talented young Castlepark Primary pupil Nicola Trodden saw her winning design put up on Stagecoach buses in 2006. It carried a ‘Vamoose to Vandalism; message.

Impressive courgettes at Pennyburn Primary in 2006 (Image: Newsquest)

Pupils at Kilwinning’s Pennyburn Primary were reaping the benefits of the school garden. These over-sized courgettes were set to be turned into soup. 

The Abbey Bank winners with their prizes (Image: Newsquest)

The new Abbey bank in Irvine’s Bridgegate decided to celebrate its opening with a special competition for local youngsters. The winners, pictured with Abbey Personal Banking Advisor Lyn McFarlane, were Miller Leask, Christian Turney, Robin McElhone and Terry Grant. 

All smiles at the 2006 Marymass Winners Dance in 2006 (Image: Newsquest)

The success of the 2006 Marymass Festival was relived at the Winner’s Dance in September that year.