THIS week, we look back 15 years to the Ayr Advertiser stories and pics in autumn 2009.

Can you spot anyone you know in these South Ayrshire photos?

(Image: Newsquest) Minishant pupils enjoyed their annual Harvest Assembly and presented a cheque to the British Red Cross in October 2009. The kids attended a full assembly of song, poem and a bit of drama before handing over £34.95 to the charity.

(Image: Newsquest) Ayr Academy S5 student Krissy Howat was named artist of the month by the school in October 2009.

(Image: Newsquest) Maybole’s part in the 2009 Year of Homecoming was set to end with a St Andrew’s night concert on featuring Ayr’s McDonald Brothers. The X Factor stars, Brian and Craig, are pictured with their dad Jim.

(Image: Newsquest) An amazing fireworks display at Troon’s shore front pulled in one of the largest crowds to the annual event in November 2009. Looks as though these wee ones had a fantastic time.

(Image: Newsquest) When Carrick Chess Club said they were looking for new recruits to join them they did not think that one of their own members, Dr Kenny Brooksbank, would turn up at the AGM with his 12-week-old twins in October 2009.

(Image: Newsquest) Pupils at St Cuthbert’s Primary dressed in pink to help raise funds for breast cancer charities in autumn 2009. The P1, 2 and 3 pupils pictured here really enjoyed the event.