TOWNSFOLK can see an impressive display of hundreds of hand-made dragonflies on show at St John’s church in Wellington.

More than 2,000 dragonflies made by local primary school children, residents in local nursing homes, the congregation and friends of the church are displayed flying up to the roof of the nave.

The church is open each day 9am-4pm and the display is on show until June 9.

The dragonflies represent transformation and hope in people’s lives, and are a way of sharing the Easter message.

Nursing home residents were invited to tea in the church last week, and over half-term dragonfly activities are on offer for children.

PHOTOS: John Harmsworth