The Loop Arrowtown – Edition 223

EE FR your local event guide & directory 11 August – 14 September 2022

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Arrowtown Promotion and Business Association invites you to their AGM

Mon 29th August 2022 Arrowtown Athenaeum Hall

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Drinks from 5.00pm for 5.45pm start Followed by a “Meet the Mayoral Candidates” at 6.30pm

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daffodil day

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Daffodil Day is an opportunity to raise awareness of cancer in New Zealand.

Since 1990, our iconic street appeal has inspired people to come together and support the Cancer Society's work.

Your donations will go towards providing a wide range of support services, education and awareness programmes, plus fund vital research into the causes and treatment of all types of cancer.

This year, Daffodil Day is on Friday 26 August 2022.

You can donate, fundraise or volunteer to make sure no one goes through their cancer journey alone. Look out for the local volunteers on the main street and outside 4 Square on Friday the 26th!!

Thanks for your support.

Remarkable Theatre and Arrowtown Lifestyle Village are pleased to be bringing the long awaited play Gone to Seed to Arrowtown this September. Hilarity evolves when an ageing gardening club needs to fundraise to pay the rent. The Reverend landlord is surprised how quickly the payments come in and thinks the club are up to untoward activities and so hires a bumbling detective.Despite the usual trials and tribulations of clubs and committees, their friendship and passion for all things green make for a highly entertaining show.

A perfect night to get work groups or friends together to enjoy the comedy. Or try our matinee on Sunday afternoon.

Originally forecast for 2021 Remarkable Theatre are heartened to bring two new actresses to the stage for the 2022 production. Athole Harvey and Shirley Armitage join the fabulous cast of Mike Legge, Phena Byrne, Cheryl Collie, Greg Dorn, Marty Bell, Rachel Rose and David Cantwell. Remarkable Theatre know you'll love this play written by Tim Hambleton and directored by Lisa Clough. Definitely one to see Gone to Seed is heartwarming and hilarious. Get your tickets on Eventfinda now to see this award winning play. 8-17 September, Arrowtown Athenaeum Hall.

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arrowtown village association news cooper’s terrace community poll

AVA are excited to launch our community poll to help Arrowtown decide the future of the Cooper’s Terrace settlement on the Arrow River. Use the link https://www.surveymonkey.com/r/ SYQ8PWG to register your view. wood-burner emission study

For many, if not most, of us it’s been a long winter and we’re looking forward to some sunny days in Spring. A group of seven households in Arrowtown made good use of a week of wintry weather when they participated in an ORC-led study to assess the actual efficiency of ultra-low-emission wood-burners in our Arrowtown conditions.

ORC scientist, Sarah Harrison, wishes to express her gratitude to these owners of the latest in wood-burning technology for permitting ORC to insert a filter in their flues and also for weighing the amount of firewood used and giving a technician access to measure the emissions each day. The results of the study will be analyzed and made known within a few months and will help homeowners to choose the most appropriate burners for the Arrowtown climate. supporting our public transport

As an advocate for using public transport, AVA commends those hardy Arrowtowners who have been persisting with Orbus travel to and from work.

We know it’s been tough on those cold mornings when you have had to wait a very long time for your commutes due to Covid and winter flu disruptions causing driver shortages.

Hopefully as we get through winter bus schedules will get back to normal!

pump track

AVA are currently working with Arrowtown Primary School to determine use of the pump track by the river, with a view to upgrading the track. If you would like to make comment, please email treasurer@ arrowtownvillage.nz

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Contact F&P, Your Local Arrowtown Consultants.

021 288 3454 fandp@harcourts.co.nz Highland Real Estate Group Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008 5

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

real estate office space

The Hub Collective Coworking space has moved to 43 Ramshaw Lane. We have desk spaces available. Contact Melissa on 021 202 5493

public notices

NOW OPEN 47 WEEKS OF THE YEAR

Arrowtown Preschool COTTER AVE & DURHAM ST

We have several bales of good quality PEA STRAW FOR SALE $15 BALE

The Belles are recruiting! Do you love to dance? Are you a team player? Do you enjoy dressing up and entertaining others? Are you 18 or over? Then the Buckingham Belles want you! Formed in 1987, the Arrowtown Buckingham Belles are a local dance group who take their inspiration from the ladies who entertained in the saloons of Arrowtown during the Gold Rush days. These days we dance at the Arrowtown Autumn Festival as well as many other community and special events.

If you like the sound of fun, friendship, fitness and frilly knickers then come along to one of our practice sessions to see what we get up to. Text Carly on 027 220 5823 or message through our Facebook page.

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Please phone Preschool 03 442 1416 Enrolments accepted onto the Waiting list from birth arrowtownpreschool.co.nz for more information or to arrange a visit.

James Shaw James, Jim, or Jimmy Shaw sadly passed away last month.

A final alarm call was raised as Jimmy passed by a full guard of honour at the Arrowtown Fire Station on his final ride on Flick, from the Service at the Athenaeum Hall on 21st July.

Jimmy was a huge part of the Arrowtown community & is tightly woven into its fabric.

A mechanic at Shaw's Garage, which was started by his Grandfather James Shaw, to more recently knocking on doors checking smoke alarms or on his trusty lawnmower, he was forever keeping the town safe and tidy.

His biggest love though was being a firefighter, joining Arrowtown Volunteer Fire Brigade on the 6th of June 1967 aged 20. He was appointed to the position of Chief Fire Officer just 2 years later in 1969, holding this position until 1995. Since then Jimmy has maintained an active position of Senior Firefighter for 55 years.

Jimmy was a true ‘Arrowtowner’. A life dedicated to family, friends, community, making a wee difference and having a good laugh.

RIP Jimmy

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arrowtown school report We'd like to welcome the following new entrants who started their first day at Arrowtown School during Term 3: Harper Kavanagh Boyrivent, Milla McLellan, Cooper Smyth, Jack Strain and Charlie Reid-Dark!

It's been a busy start to Term 3 – The Year 5/6s completed their history passion projects and a few year groups have completed their snow camps.

The School Fair is coming up on October 29th! It will be a Gold Coin entry and we hope to see everyone there!

FRIDAY 9 SEPTEMBER 7.30 pm Arrowtown Community Centre Tickets $20 @ eventbrite.co.nz

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upcoming events

august – october

august

Daffodil Day

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Collections at 4 square and Main Street

Arrowtown

september

WRTQT Spring – Planting Dates

Whitechapel Reserve, Arrow Junction

8–17

Remarkable Theatre & Arrowtown Lifestyle Village present

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Across The Great Divide

Athenaeum Hall 7.30 – 10 pm Tickets @ Eventfinda Arrowtown Community Hall 7.30 Tickets @ eventbrite.co.nz

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WRTQT Spring – Planting Dates

Bush Creek, behind Chinese Village

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WRTQT Spring – Planting Dates

Mill Creek Tributary, Slope Hill Road

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Arrowtown Beech Party

Sawpit Gully track 10 am

22 & 23

e-bike festival

Cyclorama

Butlers Green

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Arrowtown School Fair

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followed by Community BBQ

Gone to Seed

Arts On Tour NZ present

followed by Community BBQ

october

Arrowtown School 10 am – 2 pm Gold Coin Entry

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• All aspects of tree maintenance • Tree removals – Dismantling & felling • Hedge trimming – large & small • Wood splitter hire

• Section clearing • Stump grinding • Firewood • Mulch supplies

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arrowtown business news what is the APBA?

Do you know what the Arrowtown Promotion & Business Association (APBA) is? It’s the organization some locals don’t see but is 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, events and lobbying for solutions to parking, traffic, waste, in fact anything to do with the CBD. The APBA is over 30 years old but it created the “Where History Meets Nature” brand almost 8 years ago which reflects the town’s gold mining past and the beautiful environment around the town, working closely with Mahu Whenua and Tohu Whenua, our stunning backcountry environment where Arrowtown sits.

The APBA are responsible for the official Arrowtown guide you will see on our main street, which we also distribute around the S. Island on your behalf and you will be contacted shortly should you wish to be included for next year (Dec 22 – Dec 23). We also produce the annual Arrowtown calendar, using winners of previous photo competitions and they’re available to purchase.

The APBA is different than the Arrowtown Village Association web arrowtown.com

(AVA) as it purely represents business however we work very closely with these community groups as there is a lot of cross over. The APBA supports the predator control, native planting, wilding pine eradiation, street planting and the historical lighting project.

The APBA is funded by a portion of the QLDC commercial rates, representing retail, activity, accommodation, professional service industry and hospitality. the board /AGM

If you would like to be more actively informed in the APBA, have you considered joining our Board? This is run by a dedicated group of 12 volunteers, representing a cross section of Arrowtown businesses. This takes place at our AGM, this year it is on Monday 29th August at 5.30pm at Arrowtown Hall.

Nominations must be received prior and can be emailed to us.

This year we are also excited to announce that we will have a “Meet the Mayoral Candidates” event following on from our AGM from 6.30-7.30pm at Arrowtown Hall. Everyone welcome.

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business directory accountants Mike Wallace–Management Services www.mgtservicesqt.co.nz 43 Homeward Bound Dr 027 616 9007 bars/cafés/resturants Arrowtown Bakery 1 Ballarat Arcade Buckingham St 03 442 1587 Postmaster Cottage Cafe 54 Buckingham St 03 442 0991 The Fork & Tap 51 Buckingham St 03 442 1860 child care Arrowtown Preschool Cotter Ave & Durham St 03 442 1416 cleaning services Slithy Toves slithytoves33@gmail.com 021 079 6233 electrician Grant Smith (small jobs specialist) 10 Suffolk Street 021 143 4746 firewood Chopper Firewood clint@chopperfirewood.co.nz 021 444 799 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 Unichem Arrowtown Pharmacy 20 Buckingham St 03 442 0975 Immigration Arrowtown Immigration HS 027 834 5473 43 Ramshaw Lane WB 021 184 3309 law Aspiring Law www.aspiringlaw.co.nz 4 Buckingham Street 0800 277 529 photography Colin Walkington www.colinwalkington.com audioman@xtra.co.nz 021 1777 894 12

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 Bayleys 36 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 027 284 8814 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 027 284 8814

local club notices Arrowtown Bowling Club

03 442 1905

Club Day Thursday. New members welcome – coaching available – More info phone Liz 027 433 1669 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

A local group of entertainers who love to perform and sing. Programmes include: Anzac Day, Christmas, music hall sing-along, popular variety songs from shows etc.

If interested, please contact Lorraine 021 111 2270. New members welcome.

Arrowtown Golf Club

03 442 1719

Arrowtown Library

03 442 1607

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

Hours: Mon–Fri 10 am–5 pm. Sat 10 am– 2 pm. Reading to Dogs: Tues 3.30–4.30 pm, during School Term Time.

Arrowtown Menzshed

027 284 8814

The Menzshed is open to new members for woodworking projects for the individual and community. The shed is open Monday, Wednesday, Saturday from 10 am–1 pm Prestons Dr. Ph 027 284 8814 or 03 409 8688 for information.

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 4 March. Block training week 24–28 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 1st 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

Arrowtown Primary School Hall, 3rd Sunday of each month at 1.30 pm. All welcome. Free. Contact Reg McTazggart 027 656 3554, r.j.mctaggart@xtra.co.nz Wakatipu Garden Club 027 565 0349 We meet on the 2nd Monday every month.

New members welcome. For further information. Contact Heather Stirling.

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

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