The Loop Arrowtown – Edition 204

EE FR your local event guide & directory 11 February – 10 March 2021

My Secret Life

Ian Sinclair

Wednesday 10 March – 7.30 pm Athenaeum Hall

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EVERY SUNDAY

10–2pm on the Library Green

live music kombucha & affogato local honey smoked fish goodies

freshly roasted coffee pastries & pies salami & olives skincare & haircare

fresh breads nepalese dumplings candles & diffuser local craft stalls

PET SITTING

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We have wonderful sitters ready to look after your pets and home... and help you enjoy our new found freedom!

Happy pets stay at home!

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A Family Journey Saturday the 20th of February marks the launch of a fourth forum for the Dyslexia Foundation of New Zealand.

The event will be held at Millbrook Resort, and will be opened

by Children’s’ Commissioner, Judge Andrew Becroft.

Dyslexia is a family journey and the forum will help unlock the belief systems that are needed to understand and grow with dyslexia. No region of New Zealand is immune from this issue with Arrowtown being no exception.

This is a ground breaking event and possibly life changing.

Mark February 20th in your diary. www.events. humanitix.com

Ian Sinclair playing at Arrowtown Ian Sinclair’s is truly an amazing life. He has travelled the world as a reporter for TVNZ and been involved in some of the most dramatic war stories of our lifetime. From Bouganville to Afghanistan he has brought the world to us for more than thirty years.

Ian, however, has had a secret life-long love affair with flamenco guitar music, beginning when he was six years old, and he has studied and played ever since. It was this love of flamenco that in a round about way led to his interest in general news journalism and ultimately his career in TVNZ. This awakening happened while following his passion for flamenco to Spain for his OE in the late 70’s This incredible life journey has now led Ian to where he is today, preparing to appear as part of his Arts on Tour adventure around New Zealand, here in Arrowtown in conjunction with Creative Queenstown.

The Arts on Tour organization liaises with local community groups to bring the best of musical and theatrical talent to country districts.

Ian will be playing at the Athenaeum Hall on Wednesday the 10th of March at 7.30pm.

Tickets are $25 and can be booked through: Eventbrite.co.nz Creative Queenstown is bringing in a full Arts on Tour programme of 8 acts. Gypsy Jazz Duo enlightened the ears on 7th February in the sweltering sun on the Buckingham Green, leading into Ian Sinclair on 10th March in the Arrowtown Hall - keep informed through the Facebook page for ticketing announcements for the 6 remaining shows.

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arrowtown village association news snap, send, solve

SNAP, SEND, SOLVE is a new App made available by QLDC, making it easier to report issues around the community, e.g., a water leak on the road outside your house, or a fallen tree obstructing a trail. The App is a simple, free, and fast way to send QLDC a "Fix It" request, by: • SNAPPING a picture, • SENDING it via the App, so QLDC can SOLVE it.

The App can be downloaded onto your phone from Google Play and the Apple Store. otago gets ready

"GETS READY" is coming to Arrowtown!

The Disaster Response Scheme funded

by QLDC will be compiling important information from residents about local skills and resources, which could assist in the aftermath of a disaster in Arrowtown.

The Gets Ready system is being rolled out in other Queenstown Lakes communities and will ensure Arrowtown has a robust disaster-response plan, including vital up-to-date information on community resources / equipment, such as generators, diggers, chainsaws, and residents with first aid / medical skills within the community.

If ever Arrowtown is cut off from surrounding areas by a natural disaster, the scheme enables residents to support each other until external support is available.

If you think you have valuable resources or skills, or might require specific assistance in a major event, please register your details at: www.otago.getsready.net web arrowtownvillage.nz email chairperson@arrowtownvillage.nz FB @arrowtownvillage 4

The Arrowtown Real Estate Team who make real estate easy and stress free.

Michael, Holly & Todd Give us a call today

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classifieds 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 Pilates Mat Class All levels welcome.

Mondays 7-8 pm at Arrowtown Rugby Club Rooms $10 please bring your own mat. Any questions please call Sam 021 156 0508

situations vacant Slithy Toves – Casual & part time.

Experienced cleaners required. Extreme eye for detail • Own transport is essential Contact slithytoves33@gmail.com

public notices PET FIRST AID & TRAINING. 90% OF pets will experience at least one emergency in their lifetime, could you help your beloved pet when they need you most? Course covers rescue breathing, CPR, broken bones, poisoning, hyperthermia and so much more! 27th Feb, Arrowtown. Book now at Central2south@petfat.co.nz or 027 741 2020 – www.petfat.co.nz!

NOW OPEN 47 WEEKS OF THE YEAR

Arrowtown Preschool COTTER AVE & DURHAM ST Half day and longer day places for babies and children 12 months to 5 years Innovative programmes including popular weekly nature-based programmes for 3 to 5 year-olds Consistent and qualified teaching staff

Enrolments accepted onto the Waiting list from birth Please phone

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or email admin@ arrowtownpreschool.co.nz for more information or to arrange a visit.

arrowtown business news Many locals don’t know what the APBA is, so here’s more about your local business association.

It’s the organisation most locals don’t see, but it helps as an economic driver as well as an advocate for the heritage and environment of the town.

The APBA works for the businesses promoting the town and lobbying for solutions to parking, traffic, fibre… in fact anything to do with the CBD. The APBA is over 30 years ago but it created the “Where History Meets Nature” brand six years ago which reflects the town’s gold mining past and the beautiful environment around the town. You may have seen this logo on the guides on our main street and in our calendar which is in its eighth year.

The APBA is different than the Arrowtown Village Association (AVA) and the Arrowtown Autumn Festival as it purely represents our businesses. However, it works closely with these and several community groups as it aims for sustainable growth focussing on promotional spend web arrowtown.com

and promoting quieter periods through the website, guide, social media and advertising.

We support predator control, native planting, wilding pine eradication, street planting boxes, and the historical lighting project.

In March to May we drove the local COVID-19 response online information to support our residents and we recently helped co-ordinate the winning Most Beautiful Small Town entry.

The APBA sponsors branding events such as the town’s own Long Lunch, Arrow Sounds Music Festival, Autumn Festival and the Arrowtown Creative Arts Society events.

The APBA, mainly funded by a portion of QLDC Commercial Rates, represents retail, activities, accommodation, service industry and restaurants.

Pick up one of our brochures from a stand in the main street and have a browse on our website www.arrowtown.com to see more about our activities.

–Arrowtown Promotion and Business Association

FB @arrowtown

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upcoming events

february – march

February

till 18 April

Foundations

Lakes District Museum Gallery 10 am – 4 pm – FREE

14, 21, 28

Arrowtown Farmers Market

Library Green 10 am–2 pm

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Jackie Bristow & Special Guests

Thomas L. Brown Gallery 3:30 pm – 6 pm

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Opera in The Garden

Birchwood Garden, Dalefield 5–8.30 pm

Early Town Development

Every Sunday

www.eventfinda.co.nz

www.eventfinda.co.nz

March

Arrowtown

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Motatapu

7&8

An Evening With Marlon Williams

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My Secret Life – Ian Sinclair

7.30 pm – $25 www.eventbrite.co.nz

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Crowded House - To The Island Tour

Gibbston Valley Winery – 6 pm

26, 27 & 28

3 day live music festival

Arrow Sounds

Arrowtown from 3 pm

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Rozzie And The Orchestra

Athenaeum Hall 1–1:50 pm/2–2:50 pm/3–3:50 pm

www.motatapu.com

Athenaeum Hall – 7 pm www.eventfinda.co.nz

Athenaeum Hall

www.eventfinda.co.nz

www.eventfinda.co.nz

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let’s help let’s eat! rugby preseason games After some great successes in past seasons, Arrowtown Rugby Club is moving forward by building on the club’s strength at senior and junior rugby levels, and now also within the local netball scene.

With their home at Jack Reid Park and the fantastic facilities of their clubrooms at the Arrowtown Community Centre, support from club members and the community has been strong.

The club will host its annual Junior Rugby Open Day on the evening of Friday 12th March, with skills and drills for budding All Blacks up to 13 years. This will be followed by the first of three preseason

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games for the premier grade team, the Arrowtown Bulls, with a game against Belfast RFC, who will travel from Canterbury.

With plenty of food and drink on offer, it is a great opportunity to get your first rugby fix for the season while enjoying the evening sun.

Additional preseason games will be played at Jack Reid Park on the 20th and 27th of March.

Preseason training kicks off at 6 pm on Thursday 18th February.

Anyone interested in playing rugby or netball at senior or social level for the club should get in touch via its Facebook page.

Exciting news…

The Seismic Strengthening has begun….and the old girl is getting a face lift.

Come visit us at our new Pop-up Bar out back on the deck.

Still serving a full range of craft beers, local wines & great food.

LIVE MUSIC SESSIONS FEBRUARY 4–7pm Sat 13th | King Green –

Sat 27th | Seaside Stranglers Sun 28th | Valley Bluegrass

Sun 14th | Lincoln Mail

MARCH 4–7pm

Thomas Brinsley Blues Band

Sat 20th | Alpaca Social Sun 21st | Monty Bevins

Sat 6th | Pol & Chad Sun 7th | Ned & Pearly

www.theforkandtap.co.nz | 51 Buckingham St | 03 442 1860

020 4016 1780 | 03 395 9999 www.arrowtowntaxis.co.nz We are a small, independent, taxi company offering competitive rates to assist your taxi requirements around the beautiful Wakatipu Basin.

Our eco-friendly vehicles and professional drivers are at your service 7 days a week. We can provide safe, comfortable, and reliable service around Arrowtown. We can do pickups and drop offs to and from airport.

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business directory accountants Mike Wallace–Management Services (Qt) Ltd www.mgtservicesqt.co.nz 43 Homeward Bound Drive 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 brick and block layer Brickworx Ltd www.brickie.co.nz 027 233 9740 child care Arrowtown Preschool Cotter Ave & Durham St 03 442 1416 cleaning services Slithy Toves slithytoves33@gmail.com 021 079 6233 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 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 03 442 0807

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plumber Queenstown Plumbing & Gas Ltd PO Box 250, Arrowtown 03 441 8071 retail Black Box QT – Online Gift Box Company

021 135 8340 The Jade & Opal Factory 30 Buckingham St 03 442 1654 real estate Harcourts Arrowtown 027 489 5294 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 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 11.30 am–12 pm 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

Arrowtown Swim Club Mon/Tues training & Fri ribbon night/BBQ till 5 March. Block training week 25–28 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 & 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 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, LIKE the Arrowtown Plunket Facebook page.

Remarkables Line Dance Group Beginner–intermediate levels.

Weds 12.30–2 pm $10 at the Pavilion, Lake Hayes. 021 0284 0681

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

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. Everyone welcome to call in & meet us. For further information contact Denise Heckler 03 442 0204.

FREE to place local club information, email details to thelooparrowtown@gmail.com

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