Hundreds of people gathered for a May Day fair on Monday.

Weston Mercury: Yatton Cancer Research fund raisers at Claverham May Fair. Picture: MARK ATHERTONYatton Cancer Research fund raisers at Claverham May Fair. Picture: MARK ATHERTON (Image: Archant)

Claverham's showpiece event of the year proved hugely popular, despite chilly temperatures.

Maypole dancing, a procession and a dog show made for a hugely entertaining afternoon at the village hall.

Court de Wyck Primary School ran a fundraising raffle stall, while May queen Jessica was also crowned.

However, not everything went according to plan.

Weston Mercury: The May Queen and her attendants arrive at Claverham May Fair. Picture: MARK ATHERTONThe May Queen and her attendants arrive at Claverham May Fair. Picture: MARK ATHERTON (Image: Archant)

On Saturday, the organisers of the hot dog stand said they went to Pullin's bakery in Yatton to pick up the rolls, only to be told they had already been collected.

Ms Smith said people had made off with 450 rolls, without paying, forcing organisers to go to supermarkets to pay for more.

She said it was a 'petty crime', but effectively saw thieves steal from a charity, and warned people to not fall victim to similar schemes.

Weston Mercury: Shaun Taylor from Yatton Vets crowning May Queen Jessica with attendants Maisie and Eva at Claverham May Fair. Picture: MARK ATHERTONShaun Taylor from Yatton Vets crowning May Queen Jessica with attendants Maisie and Eva at Claverham May Fair. Picture: MARK ATHERTON (Image: Archant)

Weston Mercury: Fancy dress winners Eliza and Percy at Claverham May Fair. Picture: MARK ATHERTONFancy dress winners Eliza and Percy at Claverham May Fair. Picture: MARK ATHERTON (Image: Archant)

Weston Mercury: Flowers for sale at Claverham May Fair. Picture: MARK ATHERTONFlowers for sale at Claverham May Fair. Picture: MARK ATHERTON (Image: Archant)

Weston Mercury: May Pole dancers at Claverham May Fair. Picture: MARK ATHERTONMay Pole dancers at Claverham May Fair. Picture: MARK ATHERTON (Image: Archant)