IT TOOK more than a spot of rain to dampen the spirits of the hundreds who attended a Kingsteignton fair that can trace its beginnings back to medieval times.

The annual King’s Teignton Ram Roasting Fair took place at the town’s Oakford Lawn on Whitsun Bank Holiday Monday and despite the occasional shower visitors flocked to the annual charity fundraising event.

Town Crier Jackie Edwards officially opened the fair, and following the crowing of the  May Queen Ebony Bernard and her attendants  Maggie Jones and Ariyah Syms by Kingsteignton mayor Cllr Ron Peart, crowds were entertained by traditional maypole dancing from local youngsters.

The day offered numerous attractions including the Tano Taiko drummers, a dog show, magic show and circus skills workshops plus a host of stalls and side shows, and of course a roasted ram, to keep visitors entertained.