From the archives of the Ayrshire Post

25 YEARS

A gang of youths brought terror to town centre shoppers in Ayr on Saturday afternoon.

They caused havoc in the showpiece Kyle Centre where security men threw them out FIVE TIMES.

And they ran amok in the Cabaret amusement arcade in Arthur Street.

One observer said:“More than 100 of them ran right through the place, terrorising staff and customers before spilling into the street and accosting passers-by.”

Police took half and hour to arrive.

50 YEARS AGO

A plan to enlist the aid of young people to do general housework, gardning, shopping and other odd jobs for old folk, was given the unanimous approval of the Old People’s Welfare Committee at their monthly meeting in the Club Rooms, Prestwick.

The volunteers would be issued with work cards by their school supervisor, which would permit them to work between 9-11am and 2-4pm.

Already a group of girl pupils at Prestwick Academy have offered their services.

100 YEARS AGO

The moorland village of North Beoch was provided with a lantern service, which was largely attended.

The subject was “The Pilgrim’s Progress”and the service was conducted by the Rev W.A. Thomson.

The lantern was manipulated by Mr Harry Moore. The telling of the great story, which took about two hours, followed.

There was marked interest from the audience and the same service was given at Pennyvenie.