This week, we take a look back at the top North Ayrshire stories from August 2004.

Who can you spot in these Herald photos from 20 years ago this week?

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West Kilbride enjoyed their first Scarecrow Festival in August 2004. The stars of the day were the ultimate scarecrow Worzel Gummidge and his long-suffering love interest Aunt Sally.

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Members of Ardrossan’s Park Church Garden Club are pictured at their successful show of flowers and vegetables in August 2004.

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These young members of the Kickjitsu Summer School at Kilbirnie’s Radio City complex were jumping for joy in August 2004.

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The sun shone brightly down on Longbar Gala Day as residents and visitors turned out in force to help raise £1000 for the community organisation. Gala Queen Toni Apps, 13, is pictured.

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Popular Beith minister, the Rev Fiona C Ross, was unanimously appointed to the vacant charge at Kilbirnie St Columba’s in 2004. She is pictured with Clerk to the Board Alan Stevenson, left, and Session Clerk, Iain Whiteford.

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Guides from Ardrossan, Saltcoats and Stevenston were pictured at the International Camp held at the Blair Estate in Dalry back in August 2004.