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Novelty Christmas tree brightens SCB

A Christmas tree, made largely of recycled plastic bottles and a wooden trunk has been proudly displayed since Christmas night to the delight of many, offering several an opportunity to stop and take pictures as they passed by. Photo: VINO
Sea Cows Bay residents, Everyl Hinds (right) and her daughter Neola Hinds, are the creators behind the novel concept and disclosed to Virgin Islands News Online that the labour of love took the duo nearly two weeks to complete. Photo: VINO
Sea Cows Bay residents, Everyl Hinds (right) and her daughter Neola Hinds, are the creators behind the novel concept and disclosed to Virgin Islands News Online that the labour of love took the duo nearly two weeks to complete. Photo: VINO
When asked about the inspiration behind the idea, Everyl revealed that it was simply a thought that had struck her daughter out of thin air. Photo: VINO
When asked about the inspiration behind the idea, Everyl revealed that it was simply a thought that had struck her daughter out of thin air. Photo: VINO
The two have been putting their hands to creative enterprise for a number of years and have worked on several other simple novelty projects in the past for their home. Photo: VINO
The two have been putting their hands to creative enterprise for a number of years and have worked on several other simple novelty projects in the past for their home. Photo: VINO
The two have been putting their hands to creative enterprise for a number of years and have worked on several other simple novelty projects in the past for their home. Photo: VINO
The two have been putting their hands to creative enterprise for a number of years and have worked on several other simple novelty projects in the past for their home. Photo: VINO
SEA COWS BAY, Tortola, VI – Persons passing through the Sea Cows Bay area near Cills Dry Goods store may have been greeted by a very unusual but welcome display over the holiday season.

A Christmas tree, made largely of recycled plastic bottles and a wooden trunk has been proudly displayed since Christmas night to the delight of many, offering several an opportunity to stop and take pictures as they passed by.

Sea Cows Bay residents, Everyl Hinds and her daughter Neola Hinds, are the creators behind the novel concept and disclosed to Virgin Islands News Online that the labour of love took the duo nearly two weeks to complete.

When asked about the inspiration behind the idea, Everyl revealed that it was simply a thought that had struck her daughter out of thin air.

“We bought about five cases of water,” Mrs Hinds disclosed. But instead of throwing the plastic bottles away as is often done, her daughter Neola suggested that something creative be done this time around.

“We could make a Christmas tree you know,” Neola suggested to her mom who readily warmed to the idea.

The two have been putting their hands to creative enterprise for a number of years and have worked on several other simple novelty projects in the past for their home.

Even though Mrs Hinds, a Caretaker, revealed that she grew tired along the way and almost gave up during the project, she appeared very proud at the brightly lit result.

18 Responses to “Novelty Christmas tree brightens SCB”

  • JACK BE STILL (29/12/2013, 12:22) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    nice but what is the address?
    • @ jack be still (29/12/2013, 12:35) Like (1) Dislike (7) Reply
      yea right as if you going visit...lol
      • dog (29/12/2013, 15:03) Like (7) Dislike (0) Reply
        no need to get nasty. support a good idea. whether they visit or not is not up to you but the gesture is nice.
    • dog (29/12/2013, 15:02) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
      near Cill's hardware. If they say you can see it from there, you can probably see it from the road.
      I think it is very clever and a great use of recycled plastic bottles. what else can we do with plastic bottles, especially big gallons that get thrown away all the time?
  • Nice (29/12/2013, 13:31) Like (8) Dislike (0) Reply
    this is more than just cultural diversity, it is talent and much creativity!
  • KKE (29/12/2013, 16:22) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    Yes née née u deserve this
  • Marie (29/12/2013, 17:24) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    the BVI will do well to promote recycling
  • Great Work (29/12/2013, 18:11) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    After all the endless days of save me that bottle I see that your hard work paid off neneola keep up the good work nothing but great beginnings...
  • Dry Foot (29/12/2013, 23:21) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    Yes that is really a good idea for somebody to come up with recycling water bottles and making such beautiful novelty tree that is to show that our god is the creator and he put creative ability in us!
  • Awsome creativity !!! (30/12/2013, 00:18) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    when i strolled through the area this recycled christmas tree bottle made me remember it was christmas :).... i actually knew somebody who 4% of bottles which went towards this good job miss Neola and Everyl Hinds even tough i don't know y'all :) this is something to be remembered :)
  • Excellent (30/12/2013, 07:17) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
    Tortola people them have simple minds. they so unhappy nothing good that anyone do is not good enough for them. I will like to commend these two ladies for a job well done. they just showing us ways to recycle. I say it and I love it. I forget if you are not creative you will not have interest in things like these. I love it.
  • Lookup (31/12/2013, 16:12) Like (2) Dislike (1) Reply
    Very nice work we use plastic bottles for something good recycle that the idea love great work
  • Kay (31/12/2013, 20:12) Like (2) Dislike (2) Reply
    This is absolutely phenomenal.. Creativity at it best… This young lady is very very talented.. she does exceptional work for weddings also.. her works are breath taken… proud of u sis...
  • ******** (02/01/2014, 18:51) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    «•=•»I JUST WANT TO SAY THANKS...THANKS & MORE THANKS TO ALL MY FRIENDS WHO SAVED THE WATER BOTTLES FOR ME THEIR NAMES ARE::: TRICIA,ANDY,KERRYANN,CHRISTIANA,VONNEY,CAROLYN,SYLVESTER,FRANCILLA,BRENT,XAVERIA,TOYA,KEN, MELISHA,ALPHONSO, MS.FORBS ,KIM & ALL OTHER PERSONS THAT SEND BOTTLES! «•=•»
  • PAM (03/01/2014, 23:02) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
    I always knew Neola had that creative "juice" in her. Very lovely and unique!
  • Queencee (04/01/2014, 18:58) Like (3) Dislike (0) Reply
    Way to go.. greater things ahead. This is not only creativity at its best but taking initiative, being innovative... The earth will be a better,beautiful place, less plastic.
  • Nae Nae (01/12/2023, 12:03) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    After so many years I now discovered back my handy work this was done 10 years ago time really went by so quickly, Thank you again one and all for support.


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