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your local event guide & directory 27 April – 10 May 2017

Tuesday 9 May 7.30 pm

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Traditional Irish Music Sessions Come play a tune, sing a song... or just sit back, listen & enjoy.

Hosted by 3 Irish musicians.

EVERY WEDNESDAY 6.30 pm–9.30 pm 51 Buckingham St | 03 442 1860 www.theforkandtap.co.nz

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Arrowtown Garage

Winter Servicing,

Anti-Freeze checks, Tyres, Batteries, & Snow chains. all your winter motoring needs in the heart of arrowtown Phone 03 442 0807 www.arrowtowngarage.nz

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gloria's handbag

autumn songs

The Remarkable Vocals choral ensemble will be presenting an eclectic mix of music at the Thomas Brown Gallery at 3 pm on Sunday 30 April.

Musical director Sue Patterson says that among the favourites from Haydn to 20th century classics there will be a special bracket for Anzac Day, with upbeat wartime songs as well as sublime classical music including the stirring ‘Dies Irae' and stunningly beautiful ‘Lacrymosa’ from the Mozart Requiem. Guest soloist is Anna Morley from Dunedin.Tickets ($30 including halftime refreshments) are available from the museum and Summerfields Wilkinsons pharmacies.

‘It’s imperative to have a good handbag when you are on the way out.’ It is 2021 in Nelson and 97-year-old Gloria hasn’t long to live.

Her son is pushing her to move to a ‘retireville’ but she wants to die in her own home. On a whim, Gloria buys an extraordinary designer handbag, setting off a series of unusual events that transform her remaining days.

That’s the scenario of Gloria’s Handbag, the latest production from writer-actor Helen Moulder and writer-director Sue Rider, the team that brought Meeting Karpovsky and Playing Miss Havisham to Arrowtown. Helen plays all six characters and shows off her talents as a story teller, singer and even magician.

Gloria’s Handbag is a delightful, modern, magical mystery with music from Mozart's The Magic Flute. The production, which has been performed in living rooms, art galleries, libraries, community halls and small theatres in New Zealand and Australia, comes with great reviews: the Dominion Post described it as ‘highly enjoyable entertainment’, a Theatreview contributor wrote that ‘There are so many goodies in Gloria’s Handbag, it's well worth rummaging through’, and Keeping up with New Zealand reported that Helen as Gloria was ‘a marvel’.

Gloria’s Handbag will be at the Athenaeum Hall on Tuesday 9 May at 7.30 pm. Tickets ($25 adult, $10 child) are available from eventfinda. co.nz. And the good news is, we've got a double pass to give away. To go into the draw just email thelooparrowtown@gmail.com by Friday 5 May. 3

coronet forest for the chop?

Part of the solution to the wilding pine problem may be at hand, with QLDC asking for feedback on a plan to harvest the Coronet Forest, the source of many a seedling. This comes after 85% of respondents in last year’s consultation were in favour of early harvest.

Council says that a full harvest will produce 67,940 m3 of recoverable log product over two years, with most of the crop destined for export.

They also say revegetation of the site as soon as possible is key because the location is so visually prominent, and to stop competing Douglas fir seedlings growing up. The plan is to establish 30% of the site in beech forest, 10% in grey shrubland species and tussock, and 60% in introduced grasses initially to suppress woody weeds.

You can read the proposed plan and make a submission by going to qldc.govt.nz and clicking on the link under ‘Consulting on’. Submissions close at 5 pm on Monday 8 May 2017.

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With the Ray White Know How, you’ll have the security of knowing that your requests are in capable hands and your local property management company. The Arrowtown Property Management team is fully equipped with the skills and systems to manage your investment.

“Supporting the Arrowtown community since 1969” Arrowtown Property Management Ltd. A subsidiary company of Newman Real Estate Ltd Licensed (REAA 2008) MREINZ a member of Ray White Real Estate Ltd.

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egg hunt a smash Organiser Melissa Hinves says the 2017 Amazing Arrowtown Egg Hunt was, well, amazing. ‘So many people turned out in the beautiful weather to hunt for the 40 “eggs” that all we could see was a blanket of maps and smiles.’

There were an estimated 650 people on Easter Sunday alone.

Melissa says she’d like to thank everyone who took part and made the hunt so successful. ‘I must also thank all the fabulous sponsors of the eggs, APBA and Creative Queenstown for their backing and the lovely cubs and scouts that helped me run the hunt.’

Egg hunt prize winners were Seth Richens (who was so excited he ran several laps of his garden when he found out) and Oliver Bradley. Matt Dobb won a handmade Patagonia egg for his cheeky picture on the hunt.

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2017 akarua arrowtown autumn festival

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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. Paul is ready to help get you back out there. Call 03 441 0580 to make your appointment PILATES & Beginner YOGA at Back on Track Physiotherapy Arrowtown. Looking to tone, condition and strengthen? High level quality supervision with small group classes. Spaces limited. Pilates: Ph 03 442 6616 & Beginner Yoga: Nina 022 105 8360 Tone and strengthen your body with ArrowPilates. Classical Pilates is a full body workout that uses all muscles. Offering private sessions in boutique studio, group classes in community room. Visit arrowpilates.co.nz, email marco@arrowpilates.co.nz or call 027 450 5695.

real estate flatmates Double room ensuite and single room in Arrowtown. Fully furnished, laundry, large balcony, well located (supermarket and primary school).

Beautiful view, quiet clean house. To share with a small family. No pets and no smokers. Double room: $250pw single, $300pw couple plus bills.

Single room $150 plus bills. Available now. Pls txt or call Paulo 027 381 2782 to let Arrowtown, suit mature couple, 2 bdrm unit, sunny location, combined lounge/dining, full kitchen, 1 bathroom, parking at door. $550/wk long term rental. E:lespapworth@gmail.com Cottage to rent! All included. Wifi, firewood, power - $425pw. Available 25.5 - 2.7 (14.7 if needed). Fully furnished. Crown Range Terrace/ Arrowtown. Call Edita 021 131 5625 wanted Looking for a private room (ensuite - preferred) in Arthurs Point or Arrowtown. Mature, respectful 20 y/o female kiwi working full time in the aviation industry. Tori 021 0269 5105 FREE to place classifieds, email details to: thelooparrowtown@gmail.com 8

situations vacant Arrow Thai Food Wait person/kitchen assistant required in Arrowtown. We have a full time vacancy for a dual role position that entails both assisting chefs with food preparation as well as serving customers at the front and handling takeaway orders. Excellent customer service, accuracy with orders and ability to follow instructions in the kitchen essential. Please email CVs to jch@orcon.net.nz

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Must have minimum 7 years massage/ salon experience and be able to lead a team independently as well as having administration skills. Must be competent in electrolysis, deep tissue massage. Knowledge of Thalgo preferred. Must be able to commit to 12+ months. Full time position available now. Send CV and cover email to spa@oddfellowslodge.co.nz.

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win a film society double pass It's not too late to win a double pass to the Queenstown Film Society screening of your choice.

Just email your contact details to thelooparrowtown@gmail.com by 30 April and we’ll put you in the draw.

upcoming events

april – may

April

Autumn Leaves

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Thomas Brown Gallery 3 pm

Songs for Autumn and Anzacs

Tickets $30 from Lakes District Museum, Summerfields & Wilkinsons pharmacies

Queenstown Film Society

Dorothy Browns from 7.30 pm

Gloria’s Handbag

Athenaeum Hall 7.30 pm

Nuralite's Architectural Movie Night

Dorothy Browns Cinema 5.30–8.00 pm FREE

May

2

Opening night celebration

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It’s imperative to have the right handbag

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with EBoss

www.queenstownfilmsociety.co.nz

Tickets $25 Child $10

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

queenstownfilmsociety at dorothy browns cinema, arrowtown tuesday nights 8.15 pm 2 May to 26 September except school hols

20 FILMS for $6 a movie

OPENING NIGHT 2 May 2017 “WILD TALES (RELATOS SALVAJES)”

challenge, inspire, move, entertain Join Arrowtown’s community film group for a handpicked season of world cinema, documentaries and classic films. Membership of $120 covers entry to 20 movies, or taste-test three films for $35 then upgrade to full membership. For more information pick up a brochure at Dorothy Browns or go to

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your flop-free recipe anzac slice 1¼ cups plain flour 1¼ cups rolled oats 1 cup firmly packed brown sugar 1 cup shredded coconut 2 tsp ground ginger 150 g butter, chopped 2 Tbsp golden syrup ½ tsp baking soda 2 Tbsp boiling water Preheat oven to 180°C. Grease and line a baking pan with paper.

Combine flour, oats, sugar, coconut and ground ginger in a large bowl.

Make a well in the centre.

Put butter and syrup in a saucepan over low heat. Cook, stirring occasionally, for about 8 minutes until smooth. Mix baking soda and boiling water in a jug.

Remove mixture from heat. Stir in baking soda. Add to flour mixture.

Stir to combine.

Transfer to dish. Pat down using the back of a spoon, press mixture evenly into pan. Bake for 25 minutes until golden.

Allow to cool in pan. Cut into squares and enjoy.

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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 The Fork & Tap 51 Buckingham St 03 442 1860 Unwind 4/14 Buckingham St 03 442 0227 bikes Arrow Bikes 4/9 Bush Creek Rd 03 409 8140 child care ABC Arrowtown Montessori 16 Wiltshire St 03 442 0032 hairdressers D’OR Hair Stylists Royal Oak Complex, Shop 14 Arrow Lane 03 442 1890 health & beauty ArrowPilates 22b Daveys Place 027 450 5695 Back on Track Physiotherapy 50 Buckingham St, Upstairs, Royal Oak Court 03 442 6616 Oddfellows Beauty Therapy & Massage 57 Buckingham St 03 442 0020 Unichem Arrowtown Pharmacy 20 Buckingham St 03 442 0975 mechanic Arrowtown Garage 28 Wiltshire St 03 442 0807 plumbers Bob Dennison Plumbing Limited PO Box 191, Arrowtown 027 442 1051 retail Off the Wall Gallery 18 Buckingham St 03 442 0890 12

The Gold Nugget 43 Buckingham St The Jade & Opal Factory 30 Buckingham St The Stitching Post 25 Buckingham St real estate Ray White 14 Buckingham St taxis Green Cabs Arrowtown

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community services in an emergency phone........................... 111 Arrowtown 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 Amber Hollis 027 226 1590 Monika Fry 027 616 7236 Richard Newman 0274 970 138 Russell Heckler 03 442 0204 Tracey MacLaren 03 442 1347 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

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 Club Day Thursday mornings. New members welcome - coaching available - more info Diane 03 409 8545 Arrowtown Business Women’s Group Any and all local business women are welcome to register. It is free to join but each event may have a charge to cover costs. Email Hayley Delport on arrowtownbusinesswomen@gmail.com Arrowtown Entertainers 03 442 0132 Primarily a singing group of varying ages who love to provide heart-warming entertainment in Arrowtown. The group aims to put on a Christmas Concert in December and also concerts during the Arrowtown Autumn Festival. Contact: Alison Douglas at nigel.alison@slingshot.co.nz Arrowtown Golf Club 03 442 1719 Club days–every Weds & Sat (men) Thurs (ladies). Phone the golf shop for more info.

Arrowtown Library 03 442 1607 Storytime for Toddlers Wednesdays 10.30 am – 11.00 am during School Term Time.

Arrowtown Scouts Spaces available for girls & boys age 11-14.

Scouts meet in Arrowtown Wed nights 7–8.30 pm. For further info email: arrowcubs@gmail. com / 027 291 2193 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.

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 2–12 years old. Fun French lessons for preschool children & in school & after school for primary school. We do adult lessons too, in group or privately. Email nathalie@ lcfclubs.co.nz or visit www.lcfclubs.co.nz Little Yogis 027 866 7681 Children's yoga ages 4-18. Contact Niki littleyogisqt@gmail.com or call for more info.

Plunket 0800 933 922 Little fingers craft/activity playgroup, Mondays 10-12pm. Gold coin donation. Remarkable Mothers group, 2nd & 4th Thurs of the month, from 11am. All welcome. For all current information/to contact, LIKE the Arrowtown Plunket Facebook page.

Queenstown Film Society World cinema, documentaries, classic film.

Tuesdays 8.15pm from 2 May at Dorothy Browns. www.queenstownfilmsociety.co.nz 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 & toddler music group St Paul’s Cottage next to St Paul’s Anglican Church. Every Thurs morning in term time, 9:30 – 10:30. Half an hour of music with instruments & a short Bible story, then coffee/chat/play time. Free/Donation.

The Queenstown Embroiderers Meets every Wednesday at The Stitching Post Buckingham Street, Arrowtown from 10am onwards. We work on our projects, share ideas and enjoy good company. Anyone interested in joining us is most welcome to call in and meet us. For further information contact Denise Heckler 03 442 0204.

Wakatipu Travel Club Meets 2 pm on 4th Monday in the month at St John Ambulance Rooms, 10 Douglas St. Frankton. Interesting speakers. We welcome new members. Contact: June 442 2234 FREE to place local club information, email details to thelooparrowtown@gmail.com 13