The Loop Arrowtown – Edition 196

EE FR your local event guide & directory 16 July 2020

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the winery Matariki

Arrowtown Preschool's very popular ‘Matariki’ celebration is going ahead on Sunday 26 July starting at 4.30 pm on Buckingham Green.

This is a simply magical evening that Arrowtown Preschool has hosted for several years, where the community comes together to welcome the Māori New Year.

Performances

by Arrowtown Preschool and Arrowtown School's new entrant class and Kapa Haka Group will once again delight the crowd, along with live music kindly sponsored by Bendix Stables.

While this event is mainly a chance for a community celebration, it is also a way for Arrowtown’s very special community Preschool to raise much needed funds.

If you’ve not yet visited The Winery, in Ramshaw Lane, you’ll find that this is a wine store like no other.

This is a relaxed place to taste and enjoy wines, somewhere to start the day with great coffee and a croissant, to enjoy one of their generous cheeseboards alongside tasty tapas and a place to explore the nearly 1,000 different wines they sell.

You can serve yourself to over 80 of the wines, whiskeys, liqueurs, fortified wines and sake that are all available by either the taste, half or full glass using their specialised Wine Card system.

Any of the wines can be purchased at retail prices by the bottle and for just $10 corkage make yourself comfortable and share the bottle with friends, served in Riedel glassware.

If you’re feeling like a cold beer there are 20 by the bottle and the mulled wine or hot buttered rum will warm you up on these cold winter days.

Weave your way to the back, past the fine wine cellar, and you’ll discover the Prohibition Den with more than 40 gins in stock and the selection of whisky and spirits for tasting and sale. Gin tastings are coming soon!

Sign up for their Locals' Loyalty Discounts and you’ll find the retail pricing as good as anywhere.

The Winery is the place for all your wine, spirit and beer needs.

Follow The Winery – Arrowtown on Facebook to catch details of their upcoming tasting events.

Open daily from 9:30 am into the evenings.

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arrowtown village association news wilding control work

With the resumption of work following lock-down, residents will be aware of the sound of chainsaws as contractors have restarted on ground control of wilding conifers around the town. The AVA is thrilled to be making excellent progress on the work as outlined in the Arrowtown Wilding Strategy.

The wilding species above Bush Creek are almost completely removed and now clearance on Tobin’s Face back towards the town is occurring. There may be intermittent delays on the tracks and we thank you for your patience as this important work continues with the help of our major funders: Ministry of Primary Industries (MPI), NZ Lotteries, Central Lakes Trust and Community Trust South.

Watch for information on a spring planting day of exotic colour trees to extend the existing trial planting. It is also hoped to establish a community nursery to propagate native plants for planting around the town, and as a holding space for exotic trees for planting on Tobin’s Face. see some work that needs doing?

If you notice work on the streets requiring attention around Arrowtown don’t hesitate to contact QLDC on services@qldc.govt.nz. Simple jobs like a build up of leaf litter in a drain by your drive, can be easlier fixed with a bit of DIY! mahu whenua tracks

Arrowtown is truly lucky to have access to many of the tracks we utilise and enjoy because of the generosity of the landholder.

We encourage the community to complete the current survey on recreational use of this land, www.surveymonkey.com/r/Mahu_ Whenua_Questionnaire If you would like more information about any AVA matters email chairperson@arrowtownvillage.nz web arrowtownvillage.nz email chairperson@arrowtownvillage.nz FB @arrowtownvillage 5

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garage sale Saturday 18 July, 9–12 noon. 22 Advance Tce. Exercycle, swiss ball, quality entertainment unit, garden bench and two seats, Kathmandu inflatable mattress, pup tent, pottery, modern golf trundler, ladies golf clubs, lots more.

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- Plans to work within the hairdressing industry.

-Be goal focused and understand KPI's. Apply to Rosemary with your CV to d-or@xtra.co.nz

public notices Notice of AGM – The Akarua Arrowtown Autumn Festival will be holding its Annual General Meeting on Monday, August 3rd at 7 pm at the Arrowtown Museum Boardroom, Buckingham Street.

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cellos of otago Arrowtown Creative Arts Society is back and delighted to present Cellos of Otago. So get out there and celebrate on 8 August.

You will enjoy a rich, classical sound that only 10 cellos can bring when ACAS presents “Cello Meets Song,” ten, (we said TEN) classical cellos, provide the vibrating resonance that will flow through the Atheneum beneath one superb soprano.

The noted cellist Dr Heleen du Plessis, directs Cellists of Otago, which brings together some of the South’s finest cellists, including several young newcomers. This wall of cellos appears with Soprano Rebecca Ryan – trained in Dunedin and London’s Royal Academy.

Rebecca Ryan’s voice has graced the stages of some of the World’s finest Opera venues. Including the Sydney Opera House, Royal Festival Hall, and Wigmore Hall.

ACAS committee member Faith Austin, who played in the NZ Symphony Orchestra’s string section for many years, describes what’s achieved when ten cellos and a soprano join forces as a totally rich, sonorous sound with the soprano floating above it.

The program, which has received excellent reviews, includes a repertoire for cello ensembles, and operatic arias arranged for voice and cello. Villa-Lobos, Bachianas Brasiliera, Rachmaninov.

We have delicious aperitifs and a cash bar from 5.15 pm, with the Atheneum concert commencing at 6 pm. Two hours with an interval.

Tickets $35 members and $40 non-members and bring the kids for free. Available at Eventfinda and the Arrowtown Pharmacy.

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upcoming events

july – august

july

till 31 July

Arrowtown Art Union Exhibition

Lakes District Museum Gallery

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Kitchen Choas

Arts on Tours

Athenaeum Hall 4 pm – 5:30 pm

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Everyday 10 am – 4 pm

The Messy Magic Adventure

Tickets $10 @eventbrite.co.nz

The Daylight Atheist

Tickets @eventbrite.co.nz

Athenaeum Hall 8 pm

Matariki Celebration

Buckingham Green 4:30 pm onwards Gold coin entry

5–9

Italian Film Festival

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Cellos of Otago

Tickets @eventfinda.co.nz

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Arrowtown Preschool

august

Dorothy Browns

Athenaeum Hall 6 pm

the daylight atheist The Daylight Atheist on in Arrowtown 25 July was an instant hit when it premiered in 2002. The Daylight Atheist by award-winning satirical cartoonist Tom Scott, stars Michael Hurst in a not-to-be-missed repertoire experience.

Ageing Irish raconteur Danny Moffat retreats from the harsh light of the world to his bedroom. There, under hoardings of old newspapers and beer bottles, he sorts through a lifetime of memories and regrets, from growing up as a boy in Ireland, to the hopes and disappointments of immigration to New Zealand.

Tom Scott’s wonderfully inventive and fiercely funny play is a stirring portrait of his father, a deeply flawed yet charismatic bloke.

The Daylight Atheist, an Arts on Tour NZ production is at the Athenaeum Hall, Arrowtown on Saturday 25 July at 8 pm, tickets from eventbrite.co.nz 9

your flop-free recipe roast pork with autumn herbs and pears

2kg pork (approx) pork loin, scored and tied 1 onion, cut into wedges 1 small fennel bulb, roughly chopped 5-6 firm pears 2 lemons, sliced into rounds 6 bay leaves Bunch of fresh thyme Handful of sage leaves 2 tsps fennel seeds, crushed Drizzle of olive oil Salt & freshly ground black pepper Heat oven to 230°. Place the pork with very dry skin on a roasting tray. Season the skin all over with salt, then place in oven for 25 minutes.

Once the crackling is looking good, turn the oven down to 190°.

In another oven proof dish scatter the onion wedges and fennel.

Remove the pork from the oven and set it on top of the onions.

Keep the pears whole and arrange around the pork. Place the lemon slices in between the pears and scatter over the herbs.

Season with salt and pepper, sprinkle over the fennel seeds and drizzle with olive oil.

Return pork to oven and cook for 35 minutes or until the pork is cooked through and the pears are soft (but don't collapse).

Remove from the oven and allow the pork to rest for about 10 minutes.

Serve with crunchy roast potatoes, an autumn salad and warm juices from the roast.

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great start to the rugby season After a very late start to the season, Arrowtown Rugby Club have thoroughly enjoyed the return to competition.

With teams in each of the junior grades and a girls only competition underway, the club are delighted to have a great family friendly atmosphere at their new clubrooms at Jack Reid Park. The Arrowtown Premier Bulls have started the season strongly and as last year’s Central Otago Premier Competition Champions they are working hard towards back to back titles in 2020. The team have been very happy to have a home ground advantage in their first three games of the season so far. To secure a home semi-final, they will be looking to win their remaining games against Alexandra (at Molynuex Park on 18 July), Upper Clutha (in Arrowtown on 25 July) and Matakanui and Maniototo (both away games in the weeks following).

Local support from sponsors and supporters has contributed much to the success of the club to date. New club president, Amy Wilson-White said she had been overwhelmed by the continued support from local business post Covid-19 and by the willingness to contribute to the running of the club from across the community.

Traditional Irish Music Sessions are back!

Come join us by our roaring fire and enjoy the music Every Wednesday night 6–9 pm

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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 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 painter Arrowtown Painter Decorator Arrowtown 027 284 1038

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plumber Queenstown Plumbing & Gas Ltd PO Box 250, Arrowtown 03 441 8071 retail Black Box QT – Online Gift Box Company www.blackboxqt.co.nz 021 135 8340 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.

Weds 12.30–2 pm $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 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:Lorraine DonaldMacnamara(President) 021 111 2270 Arrowtown Golf Club

03 442 1719

Arrowtown Library

03 442 1607

Club days–every Weds&Sat(men) / Tue(9 holes) &Thurs(ladies). Ph the golf shop for more info.

Hours: Mon–Fri 10 am–5 pm. Sat 10.30– 12.30 pm. Storytime for Toddlers Weds 10.30 am–11 am during School Term Time.

Arrowtown Scouts

Want to know more about the Arrowtown Scout group? We are catering for Boys and Girls aged 6-17 years. 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 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

LCF fun languages

03 442 0075

Meet the first Tuesday of each month at 10.30 am at the cinema. Newcomers welcome.

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 10–12 pm. Gold coin donation.

Remarkable Mothers group, 2nd & 4th Thurs of the month, from 11 am. All welcome. For all current information/ to contact, LIKE the Arrowtown Plunket Facebook page.

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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