Looking back in the News archives, we take a trip back to the build-up to Christmas in 1985 - and the town was buzzing with lots of festive spirit.

It is hard to believe it was 35 years ago. 

Pictured above is Presto manager Robin Murray presenting a prize tv to competition winner Mrs Sandie Gillespie.

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Fairlie Christmas tree lighting at the Village Hall had plenty of angelic faces as youngsters celebrated the magic of Christmas - and were all well wrapped up by the looks of it! 

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Cumbrae pupils of Largs Academy lined up on the entrance to the ferry for a group photo before heading over for their school parties.

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And Skelmorlie sisters Jennifer Patrick and Jaymee Lee Walker are pictured with Santa during a coffee morning event.

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And Fairlie Nativity at the Parish Church had plenty of 'stars' from the village recreating the manager in Bethlehem to great delight from the parents in the crowd - and it looked like it was smiles all round for the happy occasion.

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Largs Angling Club winners at Glen Eldon Hotel including a young Scott Paton featured in the Christmas edition of 1985!