FLY Youth Group from Holy Trinity, Forest Lake has taken the winning spot in the Gadgetree category at the annual Trees at the Meteor exhibition. 

Their tree, entitled Journeys is an interactive “buzz-wire” depiction of the nativity story.  The artist statement reads “On that first Christmas, Mary and Joseph journeyed to Bethlehem to be counted; the shepherds and the wise men journeyed to Bethlehem to find Jesus.  What journey are you on this Christmas?”

The making of the tree was a real team effort, utilising the artistic and electronic talents of the youth in the group. 

The judges’ comments were that the tree had an electronic component,  it depicted the Christmas story in a novel way, and provided a challenge.

The team received a $200 Backdoor voucher for their efforts.

Trees at the Meteor  is an exhibition of 80 creative Christmas trees, a festive forest!  The exhibition is about helping to make Christmas more about “Compassion not Consumption” by proudly donating to the Hamilton Men’s Night Shelter and Women’s Refuge.  Check it out at the Meteor Theatre, Victoria Street, Hamilton from 15 – 19 December, 7-10 pm and a matinee show on Saturday 19 December at 1-3 pm.  $6 entry ($20 family) includes complimentary coffee/hot choc/chai.

Congratulations to FLY!