WELCOME to our trip through the corridors of time as we invite readers to join us in Ellesmere in 2004.

Border Counties Advertizer: ne little duck who will not be on a dinner plate on Christmas Day was this cuddly one offered in a prize by Rob Tineley and Lillian Hatton in aid of the Ellesmere In Bloom committee at the switching on of the Ellesmere Christmas lights. (TS) TS 281104

We begin with a picture of the Ellesmere In Bloom committee at the switching on of the Ellesmere Christmas lights when a toy duck was among the prizes.

Border Counties Advertizer: Packing the Christmas parcels for the Kids for Kidz appeal are lr - Sebastian Sharpe, Joe Druce, Amy Brown, Niki Roberts, Phoebe Wright, Hayley Roberts from Lakelands School, Ellesmere.

Next we share a lovely picture of pupils taking part in Lakelands School's Kids for Kidz appeal in 2004. Recognise any familiar faces? Tag them and let them know you are thinking of them.

Border Counties Advertizer: Members of the Maletones Male International Choir sing for the crowds who packed the centre of Ellesmere for the switching on of the Christmas lights on Friday. (TS) TS 281104

The Maletones Male International Choir performed in Ellesmere in 2004.

Border Counties Advertizer: Pupils who helped to decorate the Christmas tree at Lakelands School, Ellesmere, LR - Victoria Page, Cathryn Smith, Karen Thomas, Danielle Evans.

Finally we share a picture of pupils decorating the Christmas tree at Lakelands School.