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When and where Arrowtown When and where Frankton Thursday 7 December 2017 Arrowtown Bowling Club 6 Hertford7Street Thursday December 2017

Friday 8 December 2017 St Margaret’s Church Hall Ross FridayStreet 8 December 2017

Arrowtown Bowling Club Two sessions: 6 Hertford Street 1.30pm - 3.30pm 6.30pm 8.30pm Two sessions:

St Margaret’s Church Hall 12.30pm - 2.30pm Ross Street

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12.30pm - 2.30pm 1.30pm - 3.30pm 6.30pm - 8.30pm At the start of each session we’ll explain each option, followed by an opportunity to talk through each option in more detail with staff and fellow community members.

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If you can’t make it to a session you can provide feedback about the options online from 7 December 2017.

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last long lunch?

The seventh Arrowtown Long Lunch was blessed yet again by perfect weather. A record 600 diners enjoyed the offerings of 14 restaurants, and this year's charity was Oxfam.

The future of the Long Lunch is uncertain, with organisers posting on Facebook after the event that it was the final one. Fingers crossed it can be saved!

pool opens for summer After a run of hot days, the idea of spending a lazy afternoon beside the pool is very appealing just now. Good job the Arrowtown Memorial Pool has been filled and is getting warmer every day!

A traditional summer hang-out for local families, the pool is celebrating its 60th anniversary this year. There is something for everyone – a 30 m lap pool, separate toddler pool, a picnic area and snack kiosk. Although it isn’t currently heated by more than the sun, the water temperature ranges from 18°C to 25°C depending on sunshine hours.

For opening day, QLDC is holding a family fun day, with live music, kids’ games and pool toys, on Sunday 10 December from noon till 3 pm.

Sunday is also registration day for Arrowtown Swim Club, and they’ll be having a fundraising raffle and sausage sizzle. The club provides swimming lessons for schoolaged children, with squad training for more competent swimmers to refine technique and gain fitness. Season membership is just $25 for an individual and $50 for families.

This year Arrowtown pool (in the heart of Arrowtown beside the fire station) will be open seven days a week 11 am to 6 pm from 10 December to 3 March (except Christmas Day and New Year’s Day). It’s a bargain to swim there (adults $3, seniors $2, kids just $1.50) and season passes are available. Just remember, you can’t drop young kids there and run – a parental supervision policy applies.

You can find out more about Arrowtown Swim Club via arrowtownswimclub@gmail.com or their Facebook page.

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farmers market launch party QLDC mayor Jim Boult will be officially opening the new Arrowtown Farmers Market on Sunday 10 December at 10 am on the Library Green in Arrowtown.

The market was successfully soft-launched on 5 November with five vendors and has since then has grown steadily – organisers hope there will be 20 vendors before the summer is over. Hundreds of locals have made the most of the opportunity to buy local produce, snapping up fruit and veg, flowers, free range eggs, charcuterie, smoked salmon and freshly baked pastries. And all to the musical accompaniment of local singer Sofia Machray.

The market has a range of family-friendly activities planned for the opening, including live music, face-painting and some animals to pet, and Dr Compost will be on hand to give advice about home composting dilemmas.

A CHRISTMAS CONCERT FOR CHARITY

Come and Celebrate the Festive Season with The Arrowtown Entertainers and Friends

SUNDAY 17 DECEMBER – 2PM In the Athenaeum Hall, Arrowtown – The Buckingham Belles – – Arrowtown School Choir – – Arrowtown Line Dancers – –

Singalong to popular – Christmas carols and songs

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classifieds Creating stronger bodies with ArrowPilates.

Enjoy classical Pilates that is Stretch with Strength and Control. Private sessions on all the Pilates apparatus (Gratz) in boutique studio. Mat classes in Community Room.

Visit arrowpilates.co.nz or call 027 450 5695 garage sale Saturday 2nd December – Cotter Ave. Signs out at 9am. Good sale to buy Christmas presents. Gold coin for kids stuff.

real estate to let Arrowtown furnished rental available for the summer. Prefer a mature couple. Modern 2 bedroom immaculately clean apartment in over 50s block. $600/wk + elect and gas. Fast internet can be arranged. Min 6 mth lease. Email Lesley lespapworth@gmail.com

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situations vacant Dudley's Cottage – Energetic student required during the holidays helping out with our gold panning tourist activity at Dudley’s Cottage. If working outside talking to people from all over the world sounds like the job for you, then please apply now! Good rates of pay and full training given. Email: dudleyscottage@gmail.com Child Minder - Needed for school holidays, looking after our two children in Arrowtown.

Ages 10 and 8. Maybe up to 3 days per week and around 10-12 hours. Would suit responsible high school student in Arrowtown. You need to be at least 16 years old. Text me for further information to cell 0274 480548.

The Gold Nugget – Retail/Weekend Supervisor ArrowtownMust be well presented, great with customers and work weekends. Full visa and English essential.Ph Lara/Andrew 03 442 1877 / 027 480 8804

happy birthday bonjour Bonjour Café and Restaurant in Ramshaw Lane is 10 years old and they want you to help celebrate!

Owners Wolfgang and Olivia Reinhardt are grateful for the loyalty of their regular customers and are inviting them to a party at the popular French café on Friday 15 December from 4.30 pm to 8 pm. Drinks and a food buffet are on the house!

If you’re a local and you want to celebrate Bonjour’s achievement, come along. Olivia just asks that you if possible you let them know if you are coming and how many people you are bringing with you.

‘Merci,’ she says, ‘and see you there!’

Open every day from 8.30 am for Breakfast & Lunch Try our famous cheese fondue or our classic crépes Available for private functions for Dinner

25 Ramshaw Lane

03 409 8946

bonjour-arrowtown.com

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keep christmas local...look at the options flowers from beautiful new zealand Using 3d design and Printing, Doug Owen is able to create designs that would previously be impossible.

He is proudly presenting his first collection of flowers from New Zealand. Go to www.swiwi.kiwi to view or pop in store. The Old Smithy, 44A Buckingham St. 03 442 1906 gift hampers Great range of artisan food products, cookbooks and European glassware. Christmas catering range including BAKED HAMS, Christmas cakes, meringues, pavlovas. ORDER NOW! Open daily 8.30 am – 5 pm Provisions, 65 Buckingham St. 03 442 0714 rings Stunning necklaces hand crafted by NZ jeweller 'Louise Douglas' are just one example of the beautiful New Zealand artisan jewellery range instore at Dudley’s Cottage, 4 Buckingham St (next to the historic Chinese Settlement). 03 409 8162 books The shop in the Lakes District Museum has a fantastic variety of books, art prints, souvenirs, calendars, recipe books, books for children, pictorial books, natural history, local history and historical novels. Give books – the perfect gift this Christmas. 49 Buckingham Street.

03 442 1824 reindeer & christmas trees Designer flatpack plywood christmas trees & reindeer.

Stylish, easy to assemble and pack away, and they look great in every setting, from homes to offices.

Off The Wall, 18 Buckingham Street. 03 442 0890 fudge and nougat The Ultimate Tasting Experience is the perfect Christmas gift – 24 flavours neatly wrapped and packaged with a ribbon. Locals receive a 10% discount off your entire order. Just mention ‘The Loop’ during your next visit.

The Remarkable Sweet Shop, 27 Buckingham Street.

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local gift guide sunglasses For the ultimate in eyewear try a pair of Andrea Moore sunglasses, polarised lens, 24 carat gold hardware and super stylish. Get your sun on with a pair $248, mention this ad and receive 10% off. Back Country, 21 Buckingham Street. 03 442 1947 www.nzshopping.com get christmas sorted Come to the Arrowtown Post Office for all your Christmas needs. Decorations, gift wrap, cards, crackers, stocking fillers, novelty and gift items and of course post. 52 Buckingham Street. 03 442 1885 man gifts What to get the Man? The Jade & Opal Factory has something different from hunting knives, dog whistles, cufflinks or pendants. Made onsite or NZ made! Starting from $45, plus 10% off for locals at The Jade & Opal Factory, 30 Buckingham Street. 03 442 1654 knitted gifts Large selection of handmade knitted items from jackets, booties, hats, pants and much more.

Available at The Stitching Post, 25 Buckingham St. 03 442 0448 millbrook resort gift card Treat someone to one of our gift cards from the value of $50 upwards. This credit can be used for a day pass at the Health & Fitness Centre, a meal in the Hole In One CafĂŠ, towards a treatment at The Spa or a luxurious night away, it really is the perfect gift. 03 441 7000 front.desk@millbrook.co.nz himalayan salt lamps Give a gift from Nature this year. Himalayan salt lamps are attractive and beneficial for health. They emit negative ions and are natural air purifiers, neutralising all forms of pollution including electromagnetic smog.

From $40 to $120 depending on size.

Rainbow Doorways, Coachman’s Hall. 03 442 1910 9

local gift guide clutches The selection of Mooi bags and clutches in IKON is better than ever, with pops of colour and fun new styles! IKON, Shop 5, 50 Buckingham Street. www.ikonnz.com

herschel bags Brand new Herschel bags and backpacks have just landed in Goals – check out the cool prints and on trend colours for the season. Goals 34 Buckingham Street, Arrowtown. www.goalsstore.com gloss & co gift pack Your loved one will be thrilled with this Gloss & Co gift pack – including 1, 2, 3 step mani products, water based remover wipes and a custom cosmetic bag!

Wallace & Gibbs, Shop 4, 50 Buckingham Street, www.wallaceandgibbs.com

christmas competition With the festive season on its way it’s time to get in the spirit by putting up your Christmas tree.

This year making a bit of an extra effort with the decoration might get you a Christmas bonus from the loop arrowtown.

Just email a photo of your tree to thelooparrowtown@gmail.com and we’ll put it on our Facebook page. The photo with the most Likes by 5 pm on 18 December will get a special Christmas package including a family season pass to Arrowtown Pool, family pass to Lake Hayes A&P Show, an Emily Stevens Ida candle and What's Cooking Otago with Rosie's Plate recipe.

So start decorating, take a snap, and get those Likes going!

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upcoming events

december – january

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Arrowtown Farmers Market

Library Green

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Arrowtown Pool Family Fun Day

Arrowtown Pool

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Remarkable Vocals Choral Ensemble

Thomas L Brown Gallery

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Wakatipu High School Foundation's annual

Millbrook Golf Day

Tickets $135pp @eventfinda.co.nz

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The Arrowtown Entertainers and Friends present

Athenaeum Hall – 2 pm

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Lake Hayes Triathlon

Lake Hayes from 8 am

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Arrowtown Post Office Fundraising Market

Library Green

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Lake Hayes A&P Show

Lake Hayes Showgrounds

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Neil & Liam Finn present Where's My Room?

Athenaeum Hall 7.30–11 pm

Official Opening

Sing Noel

A Christmas Charity Show

10 am–2 pm 12–3 pm

Tickets $30 (school children free)

Millbrook from noon

Entry by gold coin donation www.activeqt.co.nz

10 am–4 pm

january www.lakehayesshow.com

Tickets $58 @eventfinda.co.nz

rsa christmas celebration In late November at the bowling club 36 members of the Arrowtown Returned and Services Association gathered together to enjoy their annual Christmas dinner. Pictured are (from left) our only remaining local World War II returned serviceman Allan Fisher (92), Fran Powell, Norma Fisher and Shirley Foster.

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Summer Sunday Live Music sessions 10 December – Misspent Youth – local 4 peice

17 December – Monty Bevins

Just back from his European tour – acoustic guitar, loop pedal genius Come relax in our garden bar, soak up the sun & listen to some talented musicians

EVERY SUNDAY IN SUMMER 4-7 pm 51 Buckingham St | 03 442 1860 www.theforkandtap.co.nz

CHRISTMAS EVE DINNER

FOUR COURSE MENU – 24 DECEMBER AT 7PM $75 – please book by 20 December email: alberto.lucia@terramiaarrowtown.co.nz for menu details Closed 25 & 26 December reopening 27 December from 8 am

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songs for christmas The Remarkable Vocals Choral Ensemble is marking the holiday season with a concert of songs for Christmas at the Thomas L Brown Gallery this weekend.

Directed by Arrowtown Promotion and Business Association co-ordinator Sue Patterson, the popular and versatile group has prepared a varied selection of songs, from pieces drawn from Bach's Christmas Oratorio and Handel's Messiah to modern choral works by Bob Chilcott and Kim Andre Arneson that provide stunning moments of reflection. Traditional English and French carols come to life with new arrangements and a little jazz adds a twist to the programme. There will also be Mozart and Liszt from guest pianist Chris Litten.

Tickets, which include complimentary refreshments, are $30 adult (free for school age children) and are available from the Lakes District Museum or from one of the performers. Be sure to buy your tickets ahead of time: door sales are not available as these concerts are usually sold out.

Arrowtown Property Management Wishes you a happy & safe Christmas.

DUE TO HIGH DEMAND, WE ARE EXPERIENCING A SHORTAGE OF PROPERTIES! We would love the opportunity to manage yours for you.

We welcome your enquiry.

Ray White Arrowtown Property Management Arrow Lane, Arrowtown Phone 03 442 1275 rwarrowtown.co.nz Newman Real Estate Limited Licensed (REAA 2008)

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your flop-free recipe christmas hoisin glazed salmon

½ cup low sodium soy sauce 1 cup water ¼ cup hoisin sauce 2–3 cloves garlic small knob of fresh ginger, grated 2 Tbsp honey 2 limes 2 Tbsp sesame oil side of salmon sesame seeds for garnish pomegranate seeds for garnish To make the hoisin glaze, purée the soy sauce, water, hoisin, garlic, ginger, honey and juice of 1 lime in a blender or food processor.

Transfer to small pan over mediumhigh heat. Simmer until the mixture reduces to a syrupy consistency that will stick to the salmon when brushed on. Remove from heat.

Preheat oven (fan bake) to 180ºC. Pour sesame oil in a baking dish (nonstick) and arrange the salmon in the pan. Brush the salmon with a thin layer of glaze, reserving the rest of the glaze for later.

Bake for 20 minutes. Remove from oven, brush with glaze again, and bake for another 20 minutes. You might need to adjust the cooking time depending on the thickness and size of the salmon. When the salmon is done (it will be firm and flake apart easily), remove from oven and brush with the glaze 14

one more time before serving.

Sprinkle with sesame seeds and pomegranate seeds.

Serves 8-10

rosie's success

Rosie Jones, our regular recipe writer, is featured in the new book What's Cooking Otago.

Rosie, who won Silverfern Farms/ Mindfood Magazine Homecook of the Year two years ago, was 'thrilled to bits' to be in the book.

'I wanted my recipe to reflect the amazing produce we have in this area so I chose to use Cardrona Merino Lamb' She even foraged for wild blackberries up Tobins Track. 'We are so lucky with the many wild fruits, nuts and berries that the early settlers of Arrowtown have left behind.'

Rosie shares recipes on Facebook @food.co.nz. and the book is for sale at Back Country.

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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 Queenstown Physiotherapy Arrowtown Medical Centre 03 441 0580 mechanic Arrowtown Garage 28 Wiltshire St 03 442 0807 plumbers Bob Dennison Plumbing Limited PO Box 191, Arrowtown 027 442 1051 16

retail Off the Wall Gallery 18 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

03 442 0890 03 442 1654 03 442 0448

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0800 464 7336

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 021 947 837 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 Pavilion at Lake Hayes.

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) / Tue(9 holes) &Thurs(ladies). Ph the golf shop for more info.

Arrowtown Kids Art Club 022 364 1127 Every Weds 3.30-5 pm. 7yrs–15yrs welcome!

Call Lisa Duncan BA Hons /Dip teach on 022 364 1127/email:youngpicassos@hotmail.com Arrowtown Scouts Want to know more about the Arrowtown Scout group? We are catering for Boys and Girls aged 6-17years. Email Sharon.cartman@ gmail.com for more information.

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.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.

Little Yogis 027 866 7681 Children's yoga ages 4-18. Contact Niki littleyogisqt@gmail.com or call for more info.

Lakes Theatre Arts Last few weeks to enrol with Lakes Theatre Arts 5 & under dance class – info@LakesTheatreArts.com 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 Petanque Sundays 3 pm, Library Green. All welcome!

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.

Shotover Country Music Club 03 442 0785 Arrowtown Hall, 3rd Sunday each month at 2 pm. 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 Making Room 021 455 309 Kids Christmas Art workshops Weds 20th & thurs 21st December 10am-12.30. Arrowtown Tennis Clubrooms. To book email/call Fiona 021 455 309 Fionagarlick@mac.com The Queenstown Embroiderers Meets every Weds at The Stitching Post Buckingham St, from 10 am onwards. We work on our projects, share ideas & enjoy good company. Anyone interested in joining us is most welcome to call in & 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:Lucia Dore 027 755 1170

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