The Loop Arrowtown – Edition 198

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don't miss from scratch This weekend the legendary group, From Scratch, will take you on a magical, sonic journey. With original DIY instruments, creating rhythms and sounds and an unforgettable Pacifica message for eyes and ears of all ages.

Featuring their stunning historic work, Pacific 3, 2, 1, Zero, their sound and songs are a conch-call to the fallout of nuclear testing and climate change on low-lying Pacific islands.

From Scratch, an Arts on Tour NZ production is at the Arrowtown Community Centre, this Saturday 12 September at 7.30 pm, tickets from eventbrite. co.nz

bulls successful year Despite a shortened and covid-disrupted season, Arrowtown Rugby Club have enjoyed a successful year both on and off the field. Club President, Amy Wilson-White, reflected on enormous support from the community at the club’s annual Awards Dinner which was held on 29 August. In a difficult year for many businesses, the local club was very grateful to be part of such a supportive and unified community, she said. A season highlight had been player and coach Aidan Winter reaching 200 games for the club. The Winter Family have played a large role in the club for many years and three generations can be seen on this week’s cover.

The senior coaching team of Aidan Winter, Dan Eyles and Fa’avae Kuresa awarded 'Player of the Year' to loose flanker Adam Hill. Hill was a strong leader within the team and had much experience which he was happy to share.

Scrums have been a major driver of the Bulls success in 2020 and prizes for 'Forward of the Year', the 'Players Player' and 'Top Try Scorer' were awarded to Tom McKenzie, Matt Flower and Ben Carr, respectively – the team’s starting front row.

'Back of the Year' went to halfback Jackson Wallace and the trophy recognising an outstanding contribution to the team went to Connor Bissett.

James Smith, also a halfback, was awarded with the 'Most Improved' trophy recognising excellent development in his game.

In a special presentation, the 'Keith Crawford Memorial Trophy' was awarded to Sarah Precious who had done an enormous amount of work for the club in improving communications through social media as well in the hospitality department.

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arrowtown village association news planting time

With the start of spring, the Arrowtown Village Association and Arrowtown Choppers have organised another planting operation on Tobin’s Face and along the Arrow River. 400 exotic colour (non-spreading) trees will be delivered this week in preparation for planting starting this Thursday night – starting 10 September. As with last year’s effort, people are invited to come along and help get all the trees in the ground.

We will meet at Ford Street car park (near Tobin’s Bridge) from 5:00pm onwards and plant until dark. This year, the planting sites are a little easier to get to, so everyone is encouraged to come along. Please bring a pair of gloves, a shovel, and some sturdy shoes. We will continue to plant every Thursday evening from 5pm until all 400 trees are in the ground. Based on the success of the 2019 spring plantings, we have continued with the same species of trees which will provide vibrant autumn colour in the years to come. Check them out on Tobin's Track over the next 6 months. For more information visit https://www.facebook.com/ arrowtownchoppers/

be part of the committee

The AVA also has its upcoming AGM planned for the end of October. If you or anyone you know is interested in joining the committee, please get in touch. All the details are on the AVA website, or you can email chairperson@arrowtownvillage. nz. The AVA is active in several areas including environment projects around clean air and weed control/replanting, community projects, and communicating with council over a range of relevant issues to Arrowtown. No previous experience is needed, and people are encouraged to put their names forward to join the committee. We meet once a month on a Thursday evening.

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classifieds ARROWYOGA $10. 12 Centennial Avenue (room by tennis court) More info fb page: arrowyoga Electrician – Need a trusted local electrician? Call Grant 021 143 4746.

Small jobs preferred. No mileage charge for first visit (Arrowtown only).

Premier Stopping – Local & reliable Quality Gib stopping at competitive prices. Free quotes & advice. Contact Dave Thompson 021 115 3632 for sale Table & eight chairs–double wooden extension dining table 1520mm-2400mm.

Leather high back chairs extremely comfortable, very solid, looks good.

Arrowtown. $550. Ph 027 341 6926

situations vacant Gibbston Valley Wines – FRONT DESK/ GUEST SERVICES Minimum of 2 years of 5 star hotel front desk experience to: • Greet guests & check them in and out • Provide excellent customer service, being flexible at all times to their needs • Handle guest complaints & feedback • Promote & sell products & services • Manage online reservations & occupancy systems • Have knowledge of hotel management POS systems. Must be available to work weekends, public holidays & evenings and have private transport. Apply online via JobFix. Applications close Tue 15 September.

Gibbston Tavern – FRONT OF HOUSE & CHEF. Must be willing to work weekends.

Must have own transport(Note:15 mins from Shotover Country. 1 hour from Sunshine Bay).

Experienced Chef required with a minimum 2 years experience in similar role. Front of house bar/restaurant experience required with a fun enthusiastic personality and excellent customer service. Please only apply with your cv and cover letter if you meet all these requirements: Gibbstontavern@outlook.com No sponsorships 6

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An epic Sunday of live music in our garden bar

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1-2pm 2-6pm

Scat Jazz Choir host band Tom goes to the Mayor wITH over 20 local musicians jam together Its goingcoming to betoawesome 7

arrowtown business news Arrowtown is a finalist, alongside Waiheke Island, in the 'Keep New Zealand Beautiful' Awards for the 'Most Beautiful Small Town' award. The judging is to take place shortly. The business and village association with support from QLDC are preparing a video for showing at the awards.

The CBD speed limit has now been reduced from 40kph to 30kph, following requests from the community review last year.

The new tag-on tag-off bus card for the Queenstown area is starting on Orbus on September web arrowtown.com

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15. Find out more at www.orc. govt.nz/bee-card including how to transfer credit from your old GoCard to the new Bee Card.

Council has been helping the APBA to change the loading zone outside the New Orleans to dual use. Taxis have been given leniency to use the loading zone after 6pm. This change to dual use is being considered at the Traffic and Parking subcommittee meeting early December. email info@arrowtown.com

FRIDAY 25 SEPTEMBER

ARROW TOWN ATHENAEUM HALL 1–5PM STALLS FLOWER DISPLAYS AFTERNOON TEA PLANTS FOR SALE

FOR THE SCHEDULE GO TO FACEBOOK.COM/ARROWTOWNFLOWERSHOW OR PAPER COPIES AT LAKES DISTRICT MUSEUM FOR ENQUIRIES PH 027 245 8750

PLEASE NOTE: ALL ENTRIES TO BE ENTERED BETWEEN 1–8PM THURSDAY 24TH SEPTEMBER 8

upcoming events

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september

till 20 Sep

collaboration of nine Central Otago artists

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Lakes District Museum Gallery

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Exotic Colour Planting Evening

@ Ford Street Car Park

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Remarkable Theatre present

Athenaeum Hall 7.30 – 10.15 pm(Sun 2–4:45 pm)

Wakatipu Reforestation Trust

Bushcreek Road 9 – 1 pm

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COSI

Bush Creek Community Planting

Everyday 10 am – 4 pm 5 pm

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Arrowtown Community Centre 7.30 pm

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Arts on Tour NZ present

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Exotic Colour Planting Evening

@ Ford Street Car Park

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Wakatipu Reforestation Trust

Lake Hayes Community Planting Day

Lake Hayes 9 – 1 pm

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Exotic Colour Planting Evening

@ Chinese Village Car Park

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Wakatipu Reforestation Trust

Slope Hill Road, Lake Hayes 9 – 1 pm

From Scratch

Mill Creek Community Planting Day

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Crafternoon Tea

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Arrowtown Preschool

Quiz Night

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The Cottage next to Arrowtown Anglican Church 2 – 4 pm Arrowtown Community Centre from 6.30 pm, quiz @ 7 pm arrowtownpreschool.co.nz

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250g unsalted butter 250g dark chocolate 4 eggs 1 short espresso coffee (or 1 tablespoon instant coffee) 1½ teaspoons vanilla extract ½ cup sugar ½ cup plus flour 2 teaspoons baking powder ¼ teaspoon salt Favourite ice cream for serving Preheat the oven to 180°. Heat the butter and chocolate in a heat-proof bowl, set over simmering water just until the chocolate melts. Remove the bowl from the heat and allow to cool for 15 minutes.

In a large bowl, stir together the eggs, coffee, vanilla and sugar.

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the egg mixture and set aside to cool to room temperature.

In a medium bowl, sift together the flour, baking powder and salt.

Stir it into the chocolate mixture.

Spoon the mixture into a castiron skillet and place on the middle rack of the oven.

Bake for 25–30 minutes. Be careful not to overbake. A toothpick inserted in the center should still have a little stuck to it.

Serve warm with a scoop of ice cream and caramel sauce.

Serves 6-8

ARROWTOWN PRESCHOOL is excited to present Saturday 26 September

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THE Quiz Night series of 2020

Arrowtown Preschool's famous Quiz Nights are back...this time it's triple the fun!

Book your Quiz Team in for just one night, or lock in to the 3-night series to see who will be crowned ultimate champions!

Licensed bar, raffles each night, prizes at the finale and probably the odd theme or two!

Saturday 17 October

+ Saturday 28 November

Teams of 4-6

$80 per team per night $195 per team for the series

Doors & bar open from 6.30pm, Quiz starts 7pm

at Arrowtown Community Centre, Jack Reid Park

Register your team to: arrowtownpreschools@gmail.com

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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 The Fork & Tap 51 Buckingham St Unwind 4/14 Buckingham St child care Arrowtown Preschool Cotter Ave & Durham St

03 442 1587 03 442 1860 03 442 0227 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 | Beauty Therapy 16 Cornwall Street 022 091 2461 Unichem Arrowtown Pharmacy 20 Buckingham St 03 442 0975 mechanic Arrowtown Garage 28 Wiltshire St 12

03 442 0807

painter Arrowtown Painter Decorator Arrowtown 027 284 1038 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 The Jade & Opal Factory 30 Buckingham St 03 442 1654 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 Tuedays 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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