The Loop Arrowtown – Edition 189

your local event guide & directory 30 January – 13 February 2020

ARROWTOWN POOL PARTY

SATURDAY 1 FEBRUARY SEE INSIDE FOR FULL DETAILS fortnightly thursdays

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quote of the day

"You are never to old to set another goal or to dream a new dream" - C.S. Lewis -

contents 3 party at the pool 4 APBA News 5 australian artist visits 6 classifieds 7 noelene 8 songs of passion 9 upcoming events 10 your flop-free recipe 11 local of the month 12 business directory 13 local clubs SUMMER IS HERE! Pop into D’or and book an appointment with one of our stylists to give your hair some love with a kÊrastase fusio dose treatment

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

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20 Daveys Place Arrowtown Auction

On Site @ 11am, Sat 22 Feb*

• Fantastic views towards the Arrow Hills • Double glazed, 3 bedrooms, 2 bathrooms, generous living areas and a tidy kitchen • Large double garage plus huge off street parking • Excellent outdoor living options with a large outdoor deck on a 792sqm section *Unless sold prior.

Holly Hargreaves & Todd Weeks

021 453 133

Michael Tierney

0274 42 11 67

rwarrowtown.co.nz Newman Real Estate Limited Licensed (REAA 2008)

2 SAM CULLEN | EASY LISTENING SOLO ACOUSTIC 8 KALLIDAD | 3 boys, 2 spanish guitars, & a box drum – mexican inspired 9 GOOD HABITS (UK) | Eclectic Folk Duo VOCALS

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quiz for aussie Support communities devastated by the Australian wildfires and have a great night out at a quiz on Wednesday 12 February at Kinross. The entry fee of $100 per team (includes a bottle of wine and gourmet flatbread) goes 100% to charity.

Central Otago Pinot Noirs will be raffled and donated items auctioned. Live music by Neil Chilton. Starts 6.30 pm, book your team spot via meg@ kinross.nz

party at the pool The long-awaited arrival of summer seems like something to celebrate – what better way to do that than with a pool party. And the Arrowtown Memorial Pool, now heated to a very pleasant 28°C or so and with grass to laze around on – or run around on – and trees to shelter you from the sun, is the perfect venue.

That’s why Queenstown Lakes District Council is sending out an everyone-welcome invitation to a full-on family fun day at the Arrowtown Pool (next to the fire station) on Saturday 1 February. ‘The more, the splashier!’ they say. All lanes will be in party mode from 10 am to 4 pm, with inflatables, music, games and spot prizes. Don’t miss a free salsa lesson and have-a-go session with Alpine Synchro Artistic Swimming Club.

There’s no extra cost for the party – you’ll just have to pay the normal pool entry (adults $3; kids $1.50; seniors/beneficiaries $2) or flash your membership pass – but remember to bring some cash for a barbecue fundraiser in aid of Aussie firefighters.

For more information call 03 442 0145 or email arrowtownpool@qldc.govt.nz. Please note that, with Arrowtown being an outdoor pool, the event is of course weather-dependent!

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arrowtown business news arrowtown photography prize

The Arrowtown Promotion and Business Association’s competition to find the best photos of the Arrowtown area taken over the last year is on again with exciting categories. We are proud to be one of New Zealand’s most photographed villages and our n 2019 local amateur photographers are Photo Tim Shoultz, winner Actio encouraged to enter photos in this popular competition.

This year’s categories are: Architecture, Creative, Macro, Landscape, People, Nature, Action and Junior (open subject choice, 15 and under).

Prizes total over $1500 in cash and the grand prize winner holds the Jade and Opal Factory trophy for a year.

Entries close 19 March 2020. The final photo selection will be on display in the Lakes District Museum from 16 to 20 April during the Autumn Festival.

You can enter online on arrowtown.com – look under Events. Terms and Conditions available from info@arrowtown.com.

Photo Mikayla Evans, winner Junior 2019

The APBA is the business arm of the community and mainly aims for sustainable tourism growth focusing on promotional spend and promoting quieter periods but also lobbies to council for better services and infrastructure. web arrowtown.com 4

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email info@arrowtown.com

australian artist visits Jo Bertini studied fine arts at Sydney University in the 80s and has been making art, writing and teaching ever since.

She’s lived all over the world, and her award-winning works hang in important Australian galleries.

In Arrowtown to run a painting workshop, she’s offered to give a slideshow and talk about her time living with a tribal community in India. On top of all her artistic talents, she’s known as a witty orator so this promises to be a memorable occasion.

Jo will speak at the Athenaeum Hall on Tuesday 11 February starting at 10 am on the dot. Entry is free but a donation to our local Cancer Society would be greatly appreciated.

Unwind

AVAILABLE 4–9 pm Friday to Sunday

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classifieds Curtains & Blinds – Get up to 30% OFF your tracks, blinds, fabrics and lining.

Phone Rebecca today to set up your FREE in-Home measure and Quote on 021 224 0281. www.facebook.com/ millershomeotago/ 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

real estate for sale 2 bedroom house - private sale - 850k subdivided off larger section with title issued in two weeks. Floor area 80m2. Land area 593m.

TM: 2168967120 Ph:021 108 3972 to let 3 Bedroom, 2 bathroom cottage in Arrowtown. $850 per week. Wood burner & heat pump.

Double glazing, furnished. Private and reserve facing. Call Mark 021 424 846 office let Shared desk space available now in central Arrowtown. Available for +/-28 hours. Phone Hayley 021 0287 8638 wanted Unfurnished 2 bedroom house. long term, professional working couple, non smokers, no pets. Ex Refs. Prefer rural. Arrowtown or Cromwell considered. Ph/txt jane 021 351 908 6

situations vacant Fork & Tap – Our vibrant & iconic gastro/ craft beer pub in the heart of Arrowtown requires: CHEF. We are looking to fi ll various positions; from clever, fast learners to experienced chefs. Must be passionate, practically minded and work well in a fast paced, team environment. Commitment over the Summer months essential.

KITCHENHAND Must be efficient with a positive personality. Great team member and physically strong. Accommodation options available. CV/Cover letter to hello@ theforkandtap.co.nz Slithy Toves – FULL & PART TIME EXPERIENCED CLEANERS REQUIRED • Extreme eye for detail • Own transport is essential • Fit, fast and super efficient • Must be available for weekends • Police Vetted • Excellent pay rates • Tidy appearance, excellent english • Occupational therapy experience • Quality control experience Contact slithytoves33@gmail.com Slow Cutz – FULL TIME – BAR TENDER. This role in our groovy Arrowtown.

Establishment will entail but not be limited to • Preparing, serving & selling cocktails, mixed drinks and non alcoholic drinks.

• Cleaning & maintaining the bar service area • Tapping kegs & attending supply lines • Selling food over the bar • Washing glassware • Promoting the bar & the business. You will work with a supportive team, have clear incentives, grow your skills, be part of an operating Brewery Bar & make friends for life. Ideally you will have a minimum of 1 years experience & be looking for full time work. Please email CVs to pj@peoplelikeus.co.nz FREE to place classifieds, email details to: thelooparrowtown@gmail.com

remembering noelene

We were very sad to learn two weeks ago of the death in a car crash of Noelene Tait.

Although she lived in Queenstown, Noelene was an important member of the Arrowtown musical community.

Having learned the violin as child, Noelene started playing again when she retired to Queenstown after a career as a nurse in Invercargill. She joined the Arrow Miners Band and played her fiddle on the deck of Old Red for many an Autumn Festival parade.

At the age of 84 and even with rheumatoid arthritis she still loved to play. Irish music was her true passion and when the Fork & Tap started hosting Wednesday night Irish music sessions she became one of the regular players. Universally described as warm and vibrant, she always made visiting musicians feel welcome.

The day after she died, Irish music filled the air at the Fork & Tap once more and regulars drank a toast – London Porter with a dash of raspberry of course – in fond memory of Noelene Tait.

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songs of passion The musicians of Remarkable Vocals are returning to the Thomas Brown Gallery to celebrate the Valentine’s Day season with beloved pieces from the classical and theatrical repertoire.

The recital features songs and instrumental pieces by Bernstein, Handel, Andrew Lloyd Webber, Cole Porter, Mozart, Purcell, Verdi, Einaudi, Delibes and Fauré.

Vocalist and musical director Sue Patterson will be joined by accompanist Jeanette Robertson and singers Sally Geddes, Simon Green, Tamaki Iida and Alan Pickard. Kana Tahakashi and Masa Nakazawa (piano), Sheena Naughton and Lauren Christie (violin) and John Bell (guitar) round out the performers.

Sue says she just loves singing in the gallery, describing it as idyllic for music both vocally and visually: ‘Thomas’s art and the gallery create a charming and relaxed atmosphere!’

Opera in the Gallery: Songs of Passion will be at the Thomas Brown Gallery, Speargrass Flat Road, on Sunday 16 February at 3 pm. Tickets are available from Wilkinson’s Pharmacy, Summerfields Pharmacy and the Lakes District Museum. The $40 price includes half-time refreshments.

Get your tickets early, these gallery concerts almost always sell out!

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upcoming events

january – march

january Scottish Harp & Guitar

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Rachel Hair and Ron Jappy

Buckingham Green 7 pm Free

february

until An Extraordinary Adventure….Life!

by Luigi and Kate Agnelli 25 Feb

Lakes District Museum Gallery www.museumqueenstown.com

until 12 Apr

Arrowtown Farmers Market

Every Sunday

Lakes District Museum

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Arrowtown Pool Party

Arrowtown Pool 10 am–4 pm

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Jo Bertini Artist's Talk

Athenaeum Hall 10 am

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Opera in the Gallery: Songs of Passion

Remarkable Vocals

Thomas Brown Gallery 3 pm

27 – 1 Mar

New Zealand Open

Millbrook & The Hills

Brendan Dooley

10 am–2 pm

Normal pool costs

Admission by koha

Tickets from museum www.nzopen.co.nz

march

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MAYHEM! Kids Magic Show

Athenaeum Hall 4.30 pm Tickets$10/$5 @eventbrite.co.nz

12–16

Antique and Collectables Fair

10 am–5 pm Free

14–15

Macpac Motatapu

www.motatapu.com

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Turn Up the Music

Rozzie and The Orchestra

Athenaeum Hall Wilcox Green

Athenaeum Hall Tickets $10.25 1 pm, 2 pm, 3 pm www.eventfinda.co.nz

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your flop-free recipe super yummy egg muffin cups

6 eggs salt and freshly ground black pepper handful of baby spinach leaves, chopped 2 tomatoes, diced 1 onion, finely diced 1 red capsicum, chopped 1 carrot, grated 4 mushrooms, chopped 100 g feta cheese, crumbled fresh (or dried) herbs of choice Preheat oven to 180/200°C. Grease a nonstick muffin tin.

Whisk eggs in a bowl, season with salt and pepper and any other seasonings that you like. Place 3–4 ingredients from the list above into each tin. I like to mix mine up a bit – I had some leftover smoked salmon and even some lentils that went in to this lot.

Pour the egg mixture over each one, leaving 1–2 cm at the top so the eggs can rise.

Bake for 20 minutes or until a knife comes out clean when tested. Remove from oven and, using a non-scratch spatula, remove the egg cups.

Keep in an airtight container in the fridge or put in individual containers to grab on the go. They will last a week in the fridge.

A couple of these are great as a quick meal with a nutrientdense salad added.

Makes 6.

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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 (small jobs specialist) 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 Russell Heckler

03 442 0204 Mr A. MacDonald

03 409 8102 Tracey McLaren 027 221 8196 Richard Newman 027 497 0138 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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