Edition 077

your local event guide & directory 6 – 22 August 2015

17–20 September 2015

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• Plumbing, Gas Fitting • Drainlaying

Scott Conway – Guest Speaker

• Electrical & Heat Pumps • Heating & Ventilation • Approved Fire Sprinklers • Solar Hot Water • Water Treatment

A special Arrowtown AGM

Come and hear Scott Conway from Feast talk about the new Arrowtown. com website and how to make the most of your membership listing.

The website is the exciting final step in the Arrowtown rebranding project.

Wednesday 12 August, 2015 - All welcome Drinks from 5.15pm for “mix and mingle”, Annual General Meeting 6pm Scott Conway – Guest Speaker – 7pm The Pub Company, Ramshaw Lane, Arrowtown.

Board nominations are due in prior to the start of the AGM. Please RSVP to info@arrowtown.com ARROWTOWN PROMOTION AND BUSINESS ASSOCIATION INC 2

Ph:03 442 0117 Cell:027 444 3323 Email:wayne@pbsnz.com

REPAIRS | SERVICING SALES | RENTAL BIKES Arrowtown’s local bike shop Mon to Fri: 9 am – 6 pm Sat: 9 am – 2 pm 4/9 Bush Creek, Arrowtown 03 409 8140

workshops

The How – Why Art Course Arts Journaling Creative Embroidery Learn to Knit for Children Classical Drawing Truth, Reality & Writing – Prose or Poems Adults Flax Weaving A Creative Journey Photographing Little People An Evening With Sheena Behind the Scenes The Art Of Fabric Collage Light Up Your Life Portrait in a Day A Conversation between Nadene Milne and Jeweller Kobi Bosshard Funky Tea Cosies Lucite Jewellery and Embroidery Tools Kids Storytelling Choral Singing Choral Masterclass People & Action Imagery Cake Décor Skills Writing Creatively in Rhyme & Song An Artist’s Business Acumen Patchworking – Fractured Landscape Remarkable Theatre’s 24 hr Show How to Take Better Images with Your Phone Camera Follow Your Arrow Walking Photography Renew The Garden of Holland Arts School Sculpting School Paverpol – Ballerina or Koru Painting with Acrylics Learning to Draw The Art of Making Fine Wine Children’s Dreamcatcher Children’s Pixel Mountain Art Designer Bookmarks & Key Chains

arrowtown spring arts festival Preparation is well advanced for Arrowtown’s new arts festival from 17 to 20 September, and registration for more than 50 workshops, talks, dinners and tours led by a range of talented locals and nationally renowned tutors is open.

Organiser Julie Hughes says, ‘You too can learn to paint, draw, sculpt, write, sew, knit or act and sing over the four days. Pretty much everyone has a passion for something arts-based and this is your chance to kick-start into action or to learn new skills.’ Among the tutors is Randall Froude, who has now taught over 2500 people to paint. One of his most famous students is internationally successful local artist Ivan Clarke.

If the performing arts is your thing, you can learn about anything from front of house to costumes, props and, of course, acting at a Remarkable Theatre workshop. Participants write, rehearse, stage and perform a play – all over the course of 24 hours.

‘We hope lots of locals and visitors jump on board to sign up for a class and enjoy getting involved in this brand new event,’ says Julie. ‘There are also opportunities to be involved in an arts market plus we’re looking for artists of all kinds to busk and create art in the open air where people can watch.’

The Arrowtown Spring Arts Festival runs from Thursday 17 to Sunday 20 September 2015.

Printed programmes will be available soon and details can be found at www.arrowevents.co.nz.

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councillor comment Councillor Scott Stevens offers this update on Arrowtown goings-on: For those of you who have lived in Arrowtown for a long time, you may have participated in our community workshops in 1993 and 2004 that have formed the basis of Arrowtown’s planning, development and design guidelines. We are due for another one and I hope to be in a position to announce the 2015 Arrowtown community workshop in the next edition of The Loop. We are the people living here, so it is important we keep the town moving in the direction we want. Watch this space.

In other council news, anyone who has tried parking in the Ramshaw Lane, Butler Green or Hansen car parks recently would have been greeted by a muddy mess. Obviously this is not acceptable for residents, visitors and business operators in Arrowtown. Council staff have been out to see the problem and expect some major improvements very soon.

Finally, the air pollution problem in Arrowtown does not seem to be getting any better, in fact I believe it is getting worse. For the sake of our air quality please burn dry wood. It is not permitted to burn coal and other highly poisonous fuels. If you are being directly affected by a neighbour’s toxic smoke and a door knock and conversation does not work, the Otago Regional Council are PUB MEALS BAR SNACKS obliged to take action. All they WOOD FIRED PIZZA OVEN EVENTS need is a phone call. The ORC air pollution hotline is 0800 800 033.

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rippa rugby After winning the Otago champs, Arrowtown School’s Rippa Rugby team will once again be flying the flag for Otago at the Rippa Rugby World Cup in Wellington in September.

The school’s team of Year 6 girls and boys, coached by Paul Winders, have represented Otago for five years in a row, and they’ll be doing their utmost to go one up on the school’s previous best of second place in 2011.

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classifieds Physiotherapy in Arrowtown – Looking after the locals – Queenstown Physiotherapy now has three clinics a week at the Arrowtown Medical Centre. Anna is ready to help get you back out there. Call 03 441 0580 to make your appointment. garage sale Saturday 8 August at 9.00 am 13 Shaw St. Furniture, workshop & garden tools, barrels, garage cupboards, general valuable junk, gold scales, brazier.

Sat & Sun 8/9 August. Devon Street, from 9 am. All sorts household, kitchen, adults large, baby, toddler + up to 6 yo excellent quality & condition clothing, toys, etc for sale 2006 Mitsubishi van, L300, 2.5 diesel. Red, manual 5 gear, 140000kms, excellent runner, $7500. Contact: 027 309 8878 or 022 342 1250 wanted Antiques – Butter Churns, Stone Jars, Old Wooden Tools, Old Toys, Money Boxes, War & Lodge Medals, Gold Jewellery, Furniture, Paintings, Walking Sticks, Old Books.

021 441 400 Vintage 2 seater sofa and possible matching chair for Remarkable Theatre’s A Murder is Announced. Please contact Deb on 027 948 0708 or email remarkabletheatrenz@gmail.com

real estate flatmate Quiet, sunny Arrowtown house, $140 per week includes wifi and log burner. Phone 442 1278 Room available in rural home between Queenstown and Arrowtown. Fully furnished room with ensuite in brand new warm house.

Living with a family. Available now. $190 single or $230 couple plus gas/electric. Wifi included.

Must have own car.

Ph 0225341231 to let Long term rental, 3 bed, 2 bath, plus large 6

artists studio, wood burner and heat pump. Very private and close to town, $450pw, references required. Email tui.m.iti@gmail.com wanted Sept 5 to 19. Single female student, looking at $100 to $150pw. Text me at 027 363 5058 FREE to place classifieds, email details to: thelooparrowtown@gmail.com

trolley derby news Anton Schmitz tells us that entries for the Arrowtown Pre-School Trolley Derby on 29 November are progressing well, and they’re delighted to hear the fire brigade will be back for another crack at the title.

He’d love to hear from anyone who has an old trolley they won’t be racing, as several companies are looking to find a trolley to race rather than build one from scratch.

The winner of the Trolley Derby Lego competition was Nikau Barnes, age 5, who wins a Site Trampoline voucher.

Second placed Toby Pollard, age 4, wins a $20 Remarkable Sweet Shop voucher.

And in third place, Samuel Tate, age 4, wins a $15 Remarkable Sweet Shop voucher. Fourth place was Luke Hutton age 5, who wins Lego sweets.

Prizes can be collected from Cotter Ave Nursery, Arrowtown.

casino night fun Everyone who came along to the Great Gold Rush Casino Night on Saturday, Kerry Templer reports, will tell you they had so much fun they hope it will be an annual event.

Punters took part in more than 20 bidding wars with both real and funny money, auctions, and enjoyed dancers, delicious food from Mann Made Catering, slater racing and a whole lot of laughs.

Fiona Lawson came over from Queenstown especially to support the Hospice, and so she did, outbidding Cheryl Collie on a framed Grahame Sydney picture. Camiller Deeman secured a handmade Maori cloak donated by Andrea and Mark Edghill, narrowly beating out Victoria Tovey. Wendy Ebsworth, meanwhile, won so much money she couldn’t even count it.

Kerry says a huge thank you goes out to the Lions Club, bar staff, Buckingham Belles and all the other volunteers and sponsors for the evening. The final tally for the night has not been confirmed, but it is safe to say the Hospice will be walking away with well over $1500 from the night.

Tuesday 4 – Saturday 8 August COME ON UP & SEE US TODAY!

Level 2, O’Connells Pavillon, Queenstown Mon-Fri:9.30am–5.30pm | Sat:10am–5pm 7

0-3yrs & 3-6yrs Hours 8.30 am-5.30 pm (optional sessions available)

Our new hours are 8.30 am-5.30 pm

NOTICE OF ANNUAL GENERAL MEETING Arrowtown Autumn Festival Incorporated Society Wednesday 26 August 2015 from 7.30pm Arrowtown Community Rooms Centennial Avenue

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WEDNESDAY’S

$10 Men and Kids $20 Ladies cuts

SATURDAY’S

Half price blow dries Only with Hana Limited spaces, not to be used with any other promotion.

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upcoming events

august – september

august Bruce Grant Memorial Youth Trust

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Dorothy Browns

The Leading Edge

6 pm Kids & Parents 8 pm screening

Women Uncovered

Athenaeum Hall

The original uncut version

Two women being brave for the Cancer Society of NZ

Book at Dorothy Browns 442 1964

7.30–9 pm

Tickets $37 www.eventfinder.co.nz

september

9–12

Remarkable Theatre and The Hits present

A Murder Is Announced

17–20

Arrowtown Spring Arts Festival

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Arrowtown Spring Arts Market Day

Over 30 different workshops available

Athenaeum Hall

7.30 pm Tickets $35 – on sale 10 August

Arrowtown

from $10 to $250 www.arrowevents.co.nz

Athenaeum Hall

from 9.30 am www.arrowevents.co.nz

free to place upcoming events – email thelooparrowtown@gmail.com

women uncovered Get a group of your favourite girls together and get ready for a night of fun with fashion designer – and former local - Tamsin Cooper and radio host Nicky Rennie.

Tamsin, whose eponymous fashion label was born in Arrowtown in 2003, will give exclusive fashion advice, tips and tricks and Nicky will share hilarious tales of what it means to be 40ish. There will be delicious nibbles and prizes galore including gifts from Farmers, Revlon, MindFood and Aart on St Andrew.

Enjoy this fabulous evening with your friends and help raise funds for the Cancer Society of Otago and Southland. Tickets are $37 from eventfinda.co.nz.

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your flop-free recipe crème brûlée Makes 10 ramekins 1 litre cream 11 egg yolks 200 g sugar Heat cream till just under boiling. Whisk yolks and sugar together, then pour on hot cream, whisking as you do. Pass through a sieve into a jug. At this point you can add a dash of liqueur, brandy, rum etc. You can also put some fruit in the bottom of your ramekin.

Nice combinations are peach and brandy, raspberries & Grand Marnier, strawberry & Kirsch.

Otherwise the classic brûlée would be made with 1 teaspoon

Janet de Wagt Referencing the Land

of vanilla paste or extract in the cream when heating.

Place ramekins into deep tray with an inch of water in it. Pour mix into ramekins, place in oven at 150°C. It should take about 35 to 40 minutes. To check, shake the tray slightly: the middle should have a wobble but not look runny. Cool and refrigerate overnight if possible.

When glazing, I find it is best to use fine white caster sugar as it melts a lot quicker. A heaped teaspoon on each dish should be fine, and either glaze under a hot grill or if you have a blowtorch then burn the sugar with the torch, rolling the ramekin around slightly, until golden brown.

sponsored by

Lakes District Museum & Gallery Arrowtown 24th July—30th August 2015

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Arrowtown Business Women’s Group held a lunch at Provisions. The new hospice nurse Celine Collins spoke about the Great Gold Rush Casino Night fundraising event.

Photos by Sheena Haywood

The ladies at D’OR enjoying National Tiara Day

add #theloopsnaps to your photographs on facebook or instagram and they might just make the next issue of the loop arrowtown.

The best 3 or 4 photos of each fortnight will be published and go in to a draw.

Sarah, Vicky, Kerry and Vicky, enjoying a night out at Songstars

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business directory accountants Mike Wallace–Management Services (Qt) Ltd www.mgtservicesqt.co.nz 22 Advance Terrace 03 409 8374 bars/cafés/resturants Arrowtown Bakery 1 Ballarat Arcade Buckingham St 03 442 1587 Bonjour 25 Ramshaw St 03 409 8946 Gibbston Tavern Rapid 8, Coal Pit Rd Gibbston Valley Highway 03 409 0508 The Fork & Tap 51 Buckingham St 03 442 1860 bikes Arrow Bikes 4/9 Bush Creek Rd 03 409 8140 child care ABC Arrowtown Montessori 16 Wiltshire St 03 442 0032 Around the Clock Babysitting Norfolk St 03 442 0409 events Arrow Events julie@arrowevents.co.nz 16 Cornwall St 027 633 1252 hairdressers D’OR Hair Stylists Royal Oak Complex, Shop 14 Arrow Lane 03 442 1890 health & beauty Natural Healing Massage, Reflexology, Reiki, Light Colour Therapy 28 Hood Crescent 03 746 7130 Oddfellows Beauty Therapy & Massage 57 Buckingham St 03 442 0020 lawyers Simon Stamers-Smith 62 Adamson Dr, Arrowtown 03 441 2424

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plumbers Bob Dennison Plumbing Limited PO Box 191, Arrowtown 027 442 1051 pbs-Plumbers and Building Services Ltd 4 Bush Creek Rd 03 442 0117 Streamline Plumbing Ltd streamlineltdnz@gmail.com 7 Jenkins Place 021 774 481 real estate Sotheby’s International Realty 48 Buckingham St 027 334 9292 retail The Gold Nugget 43 Buckingham St 03 442 1877 The Jade & Opal Factory 30 Buckingham St 03 442 1654 The Stitching Post 25 Buckingham St 03 442 0448

community services in an emergency phone........................... 111 Arrowtown Primary School 9 Chalmers Place 03 442 1854 Arrowtown Surgery/Doctors Berkshire St 03 442 1215 Community Policing Centre 57 Buckingham St 03 442 1274 Fire Brigade http://www.facebook.com/Arrowtownfire 2 Hertford St 03 442 1740 Justice of the Peace Russell Heckler 03 442 0204 Tracey MacLaren 03 442 1347 Monika Fry 027 616 7236 Library 58 Buckingham St 03 442 1607 Museum/Gallery/Information Centre 49 Buckingham St 03 442 1824 Plunket 20 Cardigan St 0800 933 922

Post Office 52 Buckingham St 03 442 1885 Wasp Man free wasp nest extermination Russell Heckler 03 442 0204

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local club notices Arrow Line Dance Club 021 0284 0681 Beginner–intermediate levels. Weds 12.30–2.30 pm $5 at the Arrowtown Hall.

Arrowtown Bowling Club 03 442 1905 New Members Welcome – coaching available.

Ladies Day Wednesday – more info Irene at 442 0338 Arrowtown Business Women’s Group Any and all local business women are welcome to register. Meeting every 3rd Wednesday at various places around Arrowtown. It is free to join but each event may have a charge to cover costs. Email Hayley Delport or Julie Hughes on arrowtownbusinesswomen@gmail.com Arrowtown Entertainers Come and join the Arrowtown Entertainers. We are a group of people of varying ages who love putting on musical shows. Our main production is during the Autumn Festival and sometimes we put on a second show in the Spring. Don’t be shy, we are a friendly bunch whose aim is to entertain people and enjoy ourselves at the same time. Contact Wink Gillespie at winkg55@gmail.com or 03 409 8467 Arrowtown Golf Club 03 442 1719 Club days–every Wednesday & Saturdays (men) Thursdays (ladies). Phone the golf shop for more info.

Arrowtown Tennis Club Fran–03 442 0774 Senior club nights every Tuesday from 6 pm onwards.

Arrowtown Village Association Join the Arrowtown Village Association, the voice of Arrowtown. We work to protect and enhance the unique character of our town.

Visit arrowtownvillage.co.nz to learn more.

ArrowYoga 022 105 8360 Affordable yoga classes in the Community Hall (next to tennis court). All levels welcome. For class schedule call Nina, email arrowyoga@gmail.com, or check out our FB page ArrowYoga.

Art Group Meets once a month on a Friday in the St John’s Church hall. All levels from beginners to advanced.

We are a friendly bunch of women who enjoy the arts and have materials so that you can come and have a go before needing to invest in anything. Small charge for rooms usually $10. Phone Barbara 021 0264 8010 or Eileen 442 1912 / 027 248 6513 Dorothy Browns Bookclub 03 442 1964 Meet the first Wednesday of each month at 10.30 am at the cinema. Newcomers welcome.

Lakes District Celtic Society 03 409 8783 Meeting 1st Wednesday in every month at the Fork & Tap from 6 pm. Membership costs just $10 a year, or $15 for a whole family.

LCF fun languages 03 442 0075 For children from 2 to 12 years old. Fun French lessons for preschool children and in school and after school for primary school. We do adult lessons too, in group or privately. Email nathalie@lcfclubs.co.nz or visit our website www.lcfclubs.co.nz Little Yogis 027 866 7681 Children’s yoga for ages 2–18 check out Little Yogis Facebook page – Contact Niki littleyogisqt@gmail. com or call for more information.

Plunket 0800 933 922 Every Monday – Little Fingers Art/Craft playgroup 10 am–12 noon. Every Friday 10 am–12 noon Toddler Activities. Playgroup charge gold coin. For more info phone Lillie 021 027 91001 all welcome.

Queenstown Film Society World cinema, documentaries, classic film. Tuesdays 8.30 pm 21 April – 15 September at Dorothy Browns. www.queenstownfilmsociety.co.nz Remarkable Kids 03 442 0785 Celebrating differences, supporting challenges Meeting for parents and professionals to be held on Monday 27 July at St. Margaret’s Church Hall in Frankton, 7:30-9:30pm. Come along and discuss ideas for managing tricky behaviour.

Shotover Country Music Club 03 442 0785 Arrowtown Hall, 3rd Sunday each month at 7.30pm All welcome. Cost Free. Contact Reg McTaggart at r.j.mctaggart@xtra.co.nz Small Seeds – parent and toddler music group St Paul’s Cottage next to St Paul’s Anglican Church.

Every Thursday morning in term time, 9:30 to 10:30.

Half an hour of music with instruments and a short Bible story, then coffee/chat/play time. Free/Donation.

Taoist Tai Chi Mon 6.30–8 pm at Athenaeum Hall. Contact Barbara 03 442 1133 or Doug 03 441 3083 for more info.

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