This week were are taking a look back at some of the top stories and photos from the Chronicle in December 2013.

Which names and faces do you recognise in these photos from the area from 10 years ago?

Cumnock Chronicle: Bowler

Auchinleck bowler Carrie McLean was crowned world champion in Glasgow in December 2013. The 15-year-old stunned the world of bowls when she beat defending champ Amy Stanton - 10 years her senior - to become the youngest-ever winner of the under-25 crown in a nail-biting tie-break.

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Cumnock Chronicle: Doon

Pupils at Doon Academy showed their creative side with a fantastic array of art in the school’s annual exhibition in late 2013. The collection at the Doon Valley Museum showcased student work in photography, still life and design.

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Cumnock Chronicle: Baird

Cumnock’s Baird Institute was a hive of activity as schoolchildren took over the running of the historic building for the day in December 2013. Greenmill Primary’s P6/7 youngsters divided into five teams to run the museum for one day only. Pictured are Cieron Bell, Paul Smith and Andrew Milligan.

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Cumnock Chronicle: Safer

East Ayrshire Council’s Community Safety team and Police Scotland joined forces to launch a Safer Streets Initiative in Cumnock in December 2013.

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Cumnock Chronicle: The Hillside festive party held in Muirkirk in 2013

The Hillside Annual Party took place in Muirkirk IFE Wing in December 2013. As well as having pupils from Hillside, a few attended from the special needs school at the former nursery school in Muirkirk.

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Cumnock Chronicle: Parish

Mary Dornan and Frances Walker cut the anniversary cake as New Cumnock Parish Guild celebrated its 75th anniversary in December 2013.