Join us as we take a trip down memory lane to look at what was happening in the area 10 years ago.

We delved into the Barrhead News archives to pick out some of the stories from over a decade ago.

Here are some photographs from our edition which was published on Wednesday, March 19, 2014.

Do you remember these stories or spot any familiar faces?

Barrhead News: 1. From Barrhead to Barcelona — a life-changing opportunity was on the cards for one of town’s most promising dancing talents. Former Barrhead High School student Chelsea Cunningham was given one of just 26 worldwide places to study at the prestigious Institute of Arts in the Spanish city of Barcelona for her honours degree in dance.

Barrhead News: 2. A Barrhead landmark was to return to its rightful home thanks to a couple of committed council workers. There had been an empty space in Cowan Park for more than a decade, where a lion statue once sat proudly among the leafy surroundings. The stone big cat had to be removed in 1995 due to vandalism which resulted in the face of the proud creature being smashed in. It was left to languish in a council yard, but, thanks to the hard work of John Reilly and his colleague Kenny Campbell, the lion was set to return to its former home.

Barrhead News: 3. East Renfrewshire was one of the councils throughout the United Kingdom, the Channel islands and the Isle of Man to fly the Commonwealth flag from 10am to midnight on March 10 in a new celebration of Commonwealth Day. In total 500 flags were flown throughout the country.

Barrhead News: 4. Book-smart youngsters at Uplawmoor Primary school celebrated World Book Day in the most colourful fashion — by donning the outfits of their favourite literary heroes. 

Barrhead News: 5. Carlibar pupils learned all about the terrifying Vikings and their Scottish legacy. Our photographer was on hand as two real life Norsemen visited the Dunterlie school and brought everything from shields and armour to wash basins authentic to the Viking time period. 

Barrhead News: 6. Neilston Primary held a bake sale with a difference as the spirit of Fairtrade swept throughout the area’s schools. Youngsters in the village primary sold fairtrade approved treats as part of a week-long celebration of the movement’s achievements.