Volunteers in a seaside town have created a beautiful, sea-themed Christmas tree – made up of 140 lobster traps and topped with a leaping salmon.
The ‘Fishtive Tree’, which stands 35ft (10.5m) and took two days to build as a team, had its official lighting ceremony on Saturday December 3 in Filey.
About 500 cheery locals flocked to the city’s waterfront to watch the huge structure, draped in 1,700 LED lights, light up the coastline for the first time this year.
It is the fifth time that the huge ‘tree’, which depicts a golden salmon instead of a star, has been built on the Coble landing slip to benefit charity.
The annual event, which also saw a fireworks display, has raised £20,000 for local schools and sea cadets since its launch. Organizer Samantha Allen said the tree is made of fish things built by town fishermen with decorations provided by local school children and youth groups.
Generations of fishermen have worked from the windswept town, chartering the often treacherous waters of the North Sea in search of catch.
Samantha said, “So many volunteers and businesses are involved in creating this event for our community and our visitors, working so hard to bring our small community near and far together.”
Funds raised from the lighting ceremony, which this year also included a fireworks display, will be used to support local schools and sea cadets.
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