This week we are looking back 20 years to the big events of July 2003.

Do you recognise anyone from this selection of photos from the Ayr Advertiser, Ardrossan Herald and Cumnock Chronicle?

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Ayr Advertiser: Chloe Shaw, 12 is crowned Sea Queen

Dykesmains Primary pupil Chloe Shaw, 12, was crowned Saltcoats Queen of the Sea 2003 by Deputy Provost Jane Gorman.

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Ayr Advertiser: The grand opening of Muirkirk's Garan House in 2003. See below for more.

More than 100 people were in attendance at Muirkirk’s Garan House to witness Cathy Jamieson MSP formally opening the building. The old Co-op building had been transformed into a community office.

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Ayr Advertiser: Raising cash for a skatepark in Dundonald

A group of locals who were keen to raise money for a skateboard park in Dundonald held a car wash in the village. After, raising more than £80, they hoped a car boot sale would also be a success.

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Ayr Advertiser: Winton Primary's cheque for CHAS

Pupils at Ardrossan's Winton Primary presented a cheque for £493.02 to the Children’s Hospice Appeal Scotland (CHAS).

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Ayr Advertiser: Footballer Claire Ward won a scholarship to the USA

AYR teenager Claire Ward, 19, was heading off to the United States after securing a four-year football scholarship.

Former Queen Margaret Academy pupil Claire, who played for Ayr United Ladies, was hand picked after showing off her football prowess during a game with the Scotland under-19 team in Germany. 

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Ayr Advertiser: The Boswell Arms team hand over the cheque

The  Boswell Arms Sunday football team raised £200 for the Lisalanna initiative in Cumnock.

Billy Davidson, Steven McConnell and Ann Milligan are pictured handing over the cheque to Lisalanna project worker Rebecca Tait, middle, and Stephanie Cohen and Ashleigh Milligan.