The Loop Arrowtown – Edition 185

your local event guide & directory 21 November – 4 December 2019

The Central Otago Regional Choir presents

Mozart

“Coronation Mass” K317

At the Arrowtown Athenaeum Hall Friday Nov. 29, 7:30pm Concerts also in Wanaka & Alexandra Details inside, and at fb.com/centralotagoregionalchoir fortnightly thursdays

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GET CHRISTMAS SORTED! Great range of Secret Santa ideas, stocking fillers and gifts this Christmas.

Support your community Post Office and shop local!

Open weekdays 9 am – 4:30 pm 52 Buckingham Street, Arrowtown

APA

CHEERS CHIEF APA OFFICAL BEER LAUNCH Sunday 1st December A delicious collaboration between Altitude brewing & The Fork and Tap

SUMMER LIVE MUSIC SESSIONS Every Saturday & Sunday throughout Summer 4–7 pm

Saturday 30th November QUEENSTOWN ELECTRIC FUNK ORCHESTRA Alchemist of nostalgic rhythm in funk, dub, disco & soul

Sunday 1st December RABBIT PILOT THE LOOSE TIES THE TRAINSURFERS Highschool Rockstars!

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Drop a present into our office from 25 November and we’ll make sure it gets to a deserving member of our community.

Kérastase CHRISTMAS PACKS are here.

FREE treat inside!

03 442 1890 d-or@xtra.co.nz

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big chop The Arrowtown Choppers invite you to help remove wilding conifers at a big community chopping day on Saturday 7 December. This is a day for all age groups, and families will even take home a real Christmas tree pre-cut to fit a 2.4 m stud.

Meet at the Chinese Village at 10 am.

Barbecue lunch will be provided.

Bring tools if you have them, plus extra drink/food and clothing appropriate to the changeable weather.

More info on Arrowtown Choppers Facebook.

a celebration of music Enthralling performances by a world-renowned organist and a virtuoso violinist will be highlights of the Central Otago Regional Choir’s spring concert in Arrowtown next week.

Organist Kemp English is rejoining the choir in a dual role of soloist and accompanist after a year away. Guest artist Yuka Eguchi, Assistant Concertmaster of the NZSO, will join him to perform an unforgettable selection of music for violin and organ.

This concert of surprises also features several choral masterpieces conducted

by Alison Frude. It opens with Parry’s celebrated setting of Psalm 122, with its magnificent organ introduction and the energetic opening words, ‘I was glad.’ Two sublime Bruckner motets follow.

In the second half, experience the magic of Mozart’s Coronation Mass K317, with its tapestry of personal emotion and exuberant joy. The solo vocal parts will be sung, as they would have been originally, by a quartet of singers from within the choir.

Join the choir at the Athenaeum Hall for its second ever Arrowtown performance on Friday 29 November at 7.30 pm. Tickets $25 (school students free) from the museum.

Door sales subject to availability.

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arrowtown village association news agm recap

It was great to see the turnout for our recent AGM, very pleasing for our hardworking committee to see the interest in all things Arrowtown. Along with updates on the AVA happenings for the past year, significant interest was shown in our guest speaker’s presentation on the upcoming harvest of Coronet Forest.

For further details check out the chairperson’s report on our website (in the menu click on About > About the AVA). Also note our new committee make-up, with four new members elected to replace retiring committee and giving a great mix of residents in our 10-strong committee. We all look forward to representing the village, and we encourage your (free) membership to ensure we have quantifiable member numbers. To join just visit our website. a rewarding role

One of the community roles under the auspices of the AVA is local Meals on Wheels delivery. This long-standing service is valued by many in our community, and the AVA wishes to extend a big thanks to local residents Jean and Colin MacNicol who ably co-ordinate this service…so much so that the AVA committee has little to do with it!

But Jean and Colin would love some more volunteer drivers, with car, to put their hands up. You will only be required at a maximum every two months for a few hours. It’s a lowstress but rewarding commitment.

Give Jean or Colin a call on 03 409 8783 to discuss if you are interested.

If you would like more information about any AVA matters email chairperson@arrowtownvillage.nz. web arrowtownvillage.nz email chairperson@arrowtownvillage.nz FB @arrowtownvillage 4

classifieds Pet/Home Sitting – Summer is just around the corner.. have you sorted out care for your pets if you're heading away? Your pets don't have to go on holiday when you do... one of our trusted sitters will care for your furry friends in your own home. Contact Sharon on 021 858 947 – www. townandcountryhomesit.co.nz Premier Stopping – Local & reliable Quality Gib stopping at competitive prices. Free quotes & advice. Contact Dave Thompson 021 115 3632 Curtains & Blinds – Your local mobile curtain & blind specialist. Phone Rebecca Iles today to set up your FREE in-Home measure and Quote on 021 224 0281 www.millers.co.nz Gift Shop Clearance Sale – Get Christmas shopping sorted with unique gifts for the family at bargain prices!

Dudley's Cottage is closed for a big redevelopment project this summer but we are opening the retail shop 11am to 3pm every Saturday until Christmas from Labour Weekend for a not to be missed clearance sale. All products discounted to clear our shop for an exciting new offering next year. 4 Buckingham Street, Arrowtown. Next to the Historic Chinese Village and Arrow River Reserve. for sale Entertainment unit, lovely wood 1.5 m wide. $250. Arrowtown 021 242 9007

situations vacant Summer Sales Position – The Old Smithy has a sales position available. Join our small friendly team over the busy season. A fresh approach and positive attitude will stand you in good stead for this opportunity. Please email the.old.smithy@icloud .com or call into the store and drop off your CV.

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keep christmas local...look at the options There’s no need to battle the crowds doing Christmas shopping in the big-box stores when you can get it all done right here in Arrowtown.

You’d be amazed at the quality and range – whether it’s decorations or gifts, party food, wine or beer, do yourself a favour and shop Arrowtown. Just think, no more circling the carpark looking for a space, no more trolley rage in the supermarket. Christmas shopping will become a pleasure again! manuka sensations 100% NZ based blend of manuka with other NZ essential oils that calms and relaxes the body. It can be used either on the body or on the pictured lava bead bracelets that come either plain or with a variety of semi-precious stone beads. Oil $25, bracelets from $18–$25. Rainbow Doorways, Coachman’s Hall.

03 442 1910 queenstown manuka honey Be. Local Collective, founded on ethical & sustainable beekeeping, are showcasing this very rare Queenstown Lakes Multi-floral Manuka, lightly creamed with a soft, fruity finish. From locals – for locals.

Honey & Cocoa, 4 Buckingham St. 03 222 7088 books and more 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 handmade peg dolls Using vintage NZ blankets, felt, paua & feathers hanging from a copper wire. A unique gift and perfect for the Xmas tree. Off The Wall, 18 Buckingham Street. 03 442 0890 Follow us on Instagram @offthewallgallerystore www.offthewallgallery.co.nz xmas sweet treats Need help with stocking fillers this year? Visit our shop in Arrowtown for delicious fudge, imported lollies and lovely little toys! Locals receive a 10% discount – just mention The Loop during your next visit. The Remarkable Sweet Shop, 27 Buckingham Street, Arrowtown.

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local gift guide scarves Cashmere/wool blend scarves $99, variety of colours and prints available. Back Country, 21 Buckingham Street. 03 442 1947 www.nzshopping.com

handcreams, lotions, fragrances Visit the team at Arrowtown Pharmacy for a wide selection of Christmas gifts for all the family, and free wrapping.

Arrowtown Pharmacy, 20 Buckingham Street.

03 442 0975 jade for everyone A huge range of contemporary and traditional pieces for all the family. Jade studs from $15, jade pendants from $25, plus 10% off for locals at The Jade & Opal Factory, 30 Buckingham Street. 03 442 1654 reusable cups Join the reuse revolution and through your actions inspire others to do the same. Three sizes, different colours and patterns available, starting from $19.

Get your first coffee free with your purchase.

Unwind Cafe, 4/14 Buckingham St. 03 442 0227 get christmas sorted The Arrowtown Post Office has a great range of Secret Santa ideas, stocking fillers and gifts this Christmas.Support your community Post Office and shop local!

Arrowtown Post Office, 52 Buckingham Street.

03 442 1885 summer travel essentials 3 Travel Essentials & complimentary KĂŠrastase summer pouch. Available from D'OR. Arrow Lane.

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christmas comp Making a bit of an extra effort with your Christmas tree might get you a Christmas bonus. Just send a photo of your Christmas tree or Christmas decorations to thelooparrowtown@gmail.com.

We'll put it on our Facebook page and the photo with the most Likes by 5 pm Monday 16 December will get a special Christmas package including a family season pass for the Arrowtown Pool, 2 adult tickets (kids free) to the A&P Lake Hayes Show, a 70g jar of honey & Xmas chocolate spoon from Honey & Cocoa plus a Kerastase Soleil masque from D'OR. So start decorating, take a snap, and get those Likes going!

Unwind

AVAILABLE 4–9 pm Friday to Sunday

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upcoming events

november – december

november

until An Extraordinary Adventure...Life!

by Luigi and Kate Agnelli 20 Feb until Every Sunday 12 Apr Arrowtown Farmers Market

Lakes District Museum Gallery www.museumqueenstown.com

Library Green 10 am–2 pm

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Dear Lupin

Arrowtown Community Centre 8pm Tickets from $28.62

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Queenstown Jazz Orchestra

Athenaeum Hall from 6.30 pm

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eventfinda.co.nz

Arrowtown Spring Ball

Tickets $25 cash on door

Let's Eat by Baskets of Blessing

St John's Church

@kiwilindyexchange on FB

November Cook-up

9 am–3 pm

december

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Buckingham Street

Arrowtown Long Lunch Arrowtown Choppers

The Big Christmas Chop Lake Hayes Triathlon

12–4 pm

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Sawpit Gully meet @ Chinese Village 10 am – 2 pm

arrowtownchoppers@gmail.com

Lake Hayes Showground 10 am onwards activeqt.co.nz

swing into spring You’re invited to travel back in time to the swing era at the Kiwi Lindy Exchange spring ball on Tuesday 26 November at the Athenaeum Hall.

Come dressed to impress, learn some swing dance moves and then dance the night away.

Admission includes a beginners class at 6.30 pm, then dancing to DJs and the Queenstown Jazz Orchestra. Tickets $25 at the door, bring cash.

More on the Kiwi Lindy Exchange Facebook.

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your flop-free recipe christmas moscow mule

sprig rosemary pinch fresh thyme 1 tsp sugar 60 ml vodka 60 ml cranberry juice 120 ml ginger beer sugar-coated cranberries & fresh herbs for garnish In a cocktail shaker lightly muddle together herbs and sugar. Top with vodka and cranberry juice. Shake with ice.

Strain into a copper cocktail mug or a tumbler, fill with ice and ginger beer, garnish and enjoy!

IT’S COMPETITION TIME! There’s nothing more refreshing than a Moscow Mule on a hot Summers Day and even better in a Copper Cocktail Mug. If you’d like to win one of these fabulous Copper Mugs or a Wine Cup pop in to see us to go in the draw.

For a festive take on the traditional Moscow Mule see the simple recipe above and go spread some holiday cheer!

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local of the month Here at The Loop Arrowtown we like to celebrate some of the many wonderful residents of this little town. We want to know about anyone who has done great things or is just a super special individual. They'll be in the running for a $50 voucher from the New Orleans Hotel.

Email thelooparrowtown@gmail. com with a photo of them and tell us why they deserve a treat!

$50

voucher

to nominate someone email thelooparrowtown@gmail.com telling us why

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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 The Fork & Tap 51 Buckingham St 03 442 1860 Unwind 4/14 Buckingham St 03 442 0227 child care Arrowtown Preschool Cotter Ave & Durham St 03 442 1416 clothing and textile Arrow Alterations arrowalteration@gmail.com 022 432 0132 computer services Remarkable Nerds 9a Helms Court 027 5823 123 electrician Grant Smith 10 Suffolk Street 021 143 4746 flowers Arrowtown Botanical arrowtownbotanical.co.nz Level 1, Coachmans Hall, 41 Buckingham St 027 430 7409 hairdressers D’OR Hair Stylists Royal Oak Complex, Shop 14 Arrow Lane 03 442 1890 health & beauty ArrowPilates | Classical Studio 22b Daveys Place 027 450 5695 Back on Track Physiotherapy 57 Buckingham St 03 442 6616 Beauty Basics 16 Cornwall Street 022 091 2461 Queenstown Physiotherapy Arrowtown Medical Centre Berkshire Street 03 441 0580 Unichem Arrowtown Pharmacy 20 Buckingham St 03 442 0975 mechanic Arrowtown Garage 28 Wiltshire St 03 442 0807

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painter Arrowtown Painter Decorator Arrowtown 027 284 1038 plumber Queenstown Plumbing & Gas Ltd PO Box 250, Arrowtown 03 441 8071 retail Off the Wall Gallery 18 Buckingham St 03 442 0890 The Jade & Opal Factory 30 Buckingham St 03 442 1654 The Stitching Post 25 Buckingham St 03 442 0448 real estate Ray White 14 Buckingham St 03 442 1616

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 027 560 0783 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 Remarkables Line Dance Group Beginner–intermediate levels.Weds12.30–2pm $10 at the Pavilion, Lake Hayes. 021 0284 0681 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 Community Yoga 03 442 0515 Every Thursday 5 pm @ Arrowtown Community Rooms. Bring your own mat.

All levels welcome.

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 Library 03 442 1607 Hours: Mon–Fri 10am-5pm. Sat 10.30–12.30pm.

Storytime for Toddlers Weds 10.30am–11am during School Term Time.

Arrowtown Scouts Want to know more about the Arrowtown Scout group? We are catering for Boys and Girls aged 6-17years. For more info email arrowtown@group.scouts.nz.

Shotover Country Music Club 03 442 0785 Community Rooms, 3rd Sunday of each month at 1.30 pm. All welcome. Free. Contact Reg McTaggart at r.j.mctaggart@xtra.co.nz

Arrowtown Swim Club Training Mon nights only till Dec, then Mon/ Tues training & Fri ribbon night/BBQ till March.

Block training week in Jan. $30 child & $50 family, arrowtownswimclub@gmail.com or facebook /arrowtownswimmingclub 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 Tuesday of each month at 10.30 am at the cinema. Newcomers welcome.

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.

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 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.

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