This week we're taking a look back just 10 years to the big stories and pictures from South Ayrshire in early November 2013.

Do you recognise anyone in these shots from the Advertiser's archives?

Ayr Advertiser: Carrick food
These S3 and S5/6 Carrick Academy’s pupils were recently successful in gaining the Royal Environmental Health Institute of Scotland’s Elementary Food and Health Certificate in 2013.

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Ayr Advertiser: Festive ladies

The Ayr & District Ladies Auxiliary hosted a Christmas Shopping Night in aid of the Ayrshire Hospice in 2013.

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Ayr Advertiser: Apprentice

South Ayrshire Council apprentice plasterer Kristofor Breingan, 21, was named UK Apprentice of the Year at the Association for Public Service Excellence Award ceremony which took place in Hickley, Leicestershire in November 2013.

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Ayr Advertiser: Lightfest

The streets of Girvan were shining bright during the 10th Carrick Festival of Light. Organised by the Carrick Rural Arts Group (CRAG), the event saw locals line the streets on Saturday, November 2, 2013 – despite a downpour.

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Ayr Advertiser: Troon Primary pupils had a scresam at their Hallowe'en parties in 2013

Pupils at Troon Primary School had a scream at their Hallowe’en parties in 2013. Each age group was given a time slot to go into the main hall and take part in the Hallowe’en disco and show off their amazing costumes.

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Ayr Advertiser: McMillan

Renowned Scottish composer and conductor, Dr James MacMillan dropped in to the West of Scotland University’s Ayr campus to give an insight into his music and career at an event in 2013. He is pictured with Craig Mahoney, Principal and Vice-Chancellor