THIS week, we take a look back at the South Ayrshire headlines and photos from October 2009.

Can you spot anyone you recognise in these pics from 15 years ago? And no, the Big Yin doesn't count...

(Image: Newsquest) Billy Connelly was mobbed by fans when he made a surprise visit to Troon in October 2009. He dropped by the Wee Hurrie, where chef Nick Wright, pictured, cooked him lunch.

(Image: Newsquest) Three ‘hoodies’ from Mossblown were decked out in the latest cycling gear to help them shop for sheltered housing residents in October 2009. The teenagers had just completed the unique ‘Hoodies wi’ Goodies’ project and were specially chosen after showing exemplary behaviour.

(Image: Newsquest) Two lucky Prestwick residents received a mouthwatering surprise after winning a Meals on Wheels prize in October 2009. April Ramage and Annie Hares both won a quiz organised by Meals on Wheels company Apetito, and their luxury hamper packed full of food goodies was delivered by South Ayrshire Provost Winifred Sloan.

(Image: Newsquest) Talented Lauren Rennie, 11, Lauren Kerr, 11, and Ashton McTear, 12, from the Dansarena Studios in Ayr picked up awards in their group categories at the 2009 finals of Festival4stars.

(Image: Newsquest) Landscaper Mark Gibson, who restored Dalmellington’s Craigengillan Estate, was shortlisted for Country Person of the Year 2009.

(Image: Newsquest) Youngsters from Barassie Primary School in Troon pulled out all the stops in 2009 to take part in the Wear It Pink campaign for cancer research.