Maypole Dancing The actual dancing celebrations at Wellow have not been  continuous during the last century. Festivities stopped  during World War 1 and again during the Second World  War. A principal part of the proceedings is the crowning of the  May Queen, who is chosen by a secret ballot of villagers  held earlier in the year; the girls have to be between 12 and  17 years of age. During the festivities the new Queen is  crowned by the retiring Queen and then takes her place on  the May Throne to watch the Maypole Dancing. Her Maids  of Honour and a retinue that includes the Herald, Bugle  Blower, Posy Bearers, Train Bearers and a Crown Bearer  accompany her.   Webmaster