JOIN us as we take a trip down memory lane to reminisce about what was happening in the area 10 years ago.

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

Here are some photographs from our edition published on Tuesday, July 9, 2013.

Do you remember these stories or spot any familiar faces?

1. Primary seven pupils at Christie park primary were working on getting their John Muir Award. The children set about renovating and improving Christie Park itself with the help of the parks department and the Vale of Leven Academy technical department.

Dumbarton and Vale of Leven Reporter: Christie Park primary pupils worked hard to get their John Muir AwardChristie Park primary pupils worked hard to get their John Muir Award (Image: Newsquest)

2. The sun shone on the banks of Loch Lomond as thousands flocked to Luss public park for the village’s annual Highland Gathering. Competitors from as far away as Canada joined the action, competing in the heavy events — including the caber toss, weight throw and sheaf toss.

Dumbarton and Vale of Leven Reporter: Children enjoyed the sun as they watched the Highland Gathering in actionChildren enjoyed the sun as they watched the Highland Gathering in action (Image: Newsquest)

3. Veteran headteacher Jean Robertson Bradley retired after nearly 20 years in the role at St Martins Primary in Renton - and saved the school from closure three times.

Dumbarton and Vale of Leven Reporter: Jean Robertson Bradley saved the primary school from closure three timesJean Robertson Bradley saved the primary school from closure three times (Image: Newsquest)

4. Pupils at Knoxland Primary had their words of wisdom and inspirational thoughts published in a book. The pupils joined the likes of Dalai Lama whose words also appear in the book.

Dumbarton and Vale of Leven Reporter: The pupils celebrated as their stories were published in a bookThe pupils celebrated as their stories were published in a book (Image: Newsquest)

5. Pupils, mostly from primary six and seven, from Levenvale Primary starred in the school’s version of the musical Oliver which proved to be a challenging and rewarding experience for the cast.

Dumbarton and Vale of Leven Reporter: The pupils worked hard to perform the musical for the schoolThe pupils worked hard to perform the musical for the school (Image: Newsquest)

6. After taking on the Great Wall of China, conquering the Grand Canyon and completing another seven overseas charity challenges, Dumbarton policeman Willie Crowe travelled to Morocco to scale the heights of Mount Toubkal.

Dumbarton and Vale of Leven Reporter: Dumbarton policeman Willie travelled to Morocco for his latest adventureDumbarton policeman Willie travelled to Morocco for his latest adventure (Image: Newsquest)