Join us as we take a trip down memory lane to reminisce about what was happening 20 years ago in East Renfrewshire and Renfrewshire.

We have delved into the Barrhead News and Gazette archives to pick out some stories.

Here are some photographs from our editions which were published on Wednesday, October 20, 2004.

Do you remember these stories or spot any familiar faces?

1. Swimmer Rebecca set to be Oz-some

Rebecca was set to be joined on the Australia trip of a lifetime by four other swimmers from East Renfrewshire Swimming Club — Lorna Smith, Charles Mills, Mark Branch and Scott Houston (not pictured)Rebecca was set to be joined on the Australia trip of a lifetime by four other swimmers from East Renfrewshire Swimming Club — Lorna Smith, Charles Mills, Mark Branch and Scott Houston (not pictured) (Image: Newsquest) Swimming sensation Rebecca Hillis from Neilston made a splash by being selected for Scotland’s Commonwealth Youth Games team. Hours of hard work and years of dedication paid off for the 14- year-old who booked her place in the 69 strong team set to compete in Bendigo, Australia.

2. Rain fails to dampen walk

Kids at Neilston Primary took part in walk to school week. The only problem was the fact that they had to trudge through the rain to get to their classes. 

3. Pupils say it best by saying nothing at all

(Image: Newsquest) Pupils at Barrhead High took part in a sponsored silence. The event was just one part of the school’s initiative supporting Fair Trade by exploring the issues surrounding poverty. The school also set up a stall selling fair trade produce which proved to be extremely popular with the pupils.

4. Fancy dress surprise for Tony

(Image: Newsquest) Tony Hart got the shock of his life when he walked into the Howwood’s Railway Inn. Family and friends lay in wait complete with fancy dress ready to celebrate Tony’s 70th birthday.

5. I’m swapping my Safeway store tie for Thai boxing

(Image: Newsquest) A young dad from Johnstone was hoping to box his way to world success in a tough competition in Thailand. Andrew Henderson was set to take on the best Thai boxing talent while representing Scotland. The Safeway worker was specially selected for the national squad heading to south east Asia to take part in the World Amateur Muay Thai Boxing Championships.

6. Talented youngsters perform on stage

(Image: Newsquest) Pupils at Kirklandneuk Primary delighted friends and family with their performance of Joseph and the Amazing Technicolour Dreamcoat. The hit Andrew Lloyd Webber musical was performed by children in P5 to P7. Jodie Miller played lead role of Joseph.