THIS week, we're looking at the big Cumnock and Doon Valley stories from late September/October 2009.

Can you spot any familiar faces in these Chronicle photos?

(Image: Newsquest) Talented young artists rocked the Open Mic Night at Pulse Recording in Cumnock’s yipworld in autumn 2009. Ayrshire indie band Neon Hero, 19-year-old classical singer Nicola Cassells, Kilmarnock band Psycho Babe and Fionn Corbett put on an amazing show for the crowds and raised £100 for Malcolm Sergeant in the process.

(Image: Newsquest) The 2009 Mauchline Flower Show was a great success. Burns Club President Billy Sharpe presented Alasdair Rogers, six, with the Silver Wish Box for best child exhibitor.

(Image: Newsquest) Organisers of a glam ladies charity night sponsored by Ann Summers had to tone down their 2009 event due to new council legislation. But Melanie and Alan McClean from Catrine, who were chosen by the Ayrshire Hospice to raise £1,000, vowed to still put on a sexy, naughty night – even if the waiters had to don trunks beneath their aprons.

(Image: Newsquest) An ex-miner from New Cumnock refused to sting a market trader when he picked up a rare mining lamp in 2009. Matt Burns, 70, saw the Davy Lamp on a junk stall at Fleetwood Market, on offer for £5 – but generously gave him £30 for it. It was later valued at £250.

(Image: Newsquest) Lauren Howat, 16, from Ochiltree had the experience of a lifetime travelling to Sydney to compete in the 2009 World Baton Twirling Federation International Cup.

(Image: Newsquest) Mums and dads got to sample some delicious meals when they visited Logan Primary’s dinner hall for an event in September 2009.