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Close friends and family of The Exponents were treated to a secret(not so secret) gig at the Arrowtown Bowling Club on Monday night.

They have been staying in town over Easter rehearsing for there National Tour which started on Wednesday at Invercargill's beautiful Civic Theatre and the big finale is at the Auckland Town Hall on Friday 28 April.

Celebrating 40 years of the classic album Prayers Be Answered, Dance Exponents are reforming for their first shows in 36 years, playing all their hits from all three albums including ‘Victoria’, ‘I’ll Say Goodbye’ ‘All I Can Do’ and more.

Contrasting songs in three languages and spanning three centuries feature in the Central Otago Regional Choir’s concert to be held in Arrowtown on Friday, May 12 at 7.30pm.

Exquisite sacred songs from Ola Gjeilo and Morten Lauridsen open the programme, with conductor Richard Madden leading the choir sometimes à capella, at other times accompanied

by Alison Frude on piano. Jaunty movie and show tunes arranged by Mark Hayes follow with the inspiring addition of two local musical legends, Lyall McGregor (bass) and Peter Doyle (drums).

In the second half it’s back in time to the 19th century for richly harmonic 8-part unaccompanied madrigals Lay a Garland and Great God of Love. Again these are followed by a lighter selection from Lerner and Loewe and Henry Mancini, and Hayes works his magic on New York, New York and Summertime, with the rousing finale, Diamonds Are A Girl’s Best Friend.

Dunedin born-and-raised guest soprano Cathy Highton-Sim has extensive experience performing and teaching here and abroad.

Showcasing her versatility, Cathy’s programme ranges from Mozart to Rodgers and Hart, and she’ll be accompanied by Otago final year music student and award winning composer, Cameron Monteath.

Rounding out the programme, Wanaka based chamber music group, Aspiring Quintet will play two movements of Schubert’s Piano Trout Quintet.

Don’t miss this concert which is sure to delight a wide range of music lovers.

Tickets $30(school students free) available from choir members, Life Pharmacy Wilkinsons, Queenstown; Unichem Summerfield’s Pharmacy, Frankton or Lakes District Museum, Arrowtown.

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arrowtown village association news Arrowtown Autumn Festival

After a two-year hiatus, the Arrowtown Autumn Festival is back with a stellar line-up of 50+ food, wine, music, art, sporting and community events over six action-packed days (20-25 April).

The leaves are starting to turn and it’s time to celebrate our beautiful little town as it shines during the autumn months. Now in its 37th year, all the favourites are back on the programme – Mora Autumn Lunch; Pie, Pint & Pinot; ASB Market Day; Bayley’s Parade; Quiz night and the Bayley’s Autumn Art Exhibition.

New events to look out for are the comedy night with Ben Hurley, Mullet Man & local comedians and the Highland Fling featuring highland dancers and a Celtic fusion rock pipe band. Chinese and Māori communities play an important part in Arrowtown’s history and we have added a number of events to the programme to honour this, including Chinese musicians, dancers and storytelling.

The town will be buzzing on the Saturday with the flagship market day and parade, featuring local favourites the Buckingham Belles and Miners Band as well as other local performers. Entertainment starts at 10am over three stages, so bring your family and friends along for a great day out. Parking is limited so walk if you can or park in Johnsons Common.

The majority of events are free to attend and most of the ticketed events are close to selling out, there are still tickets available for the Fun Runs, Highland Fling and Comedy night. Help us spread the word to your customers and friends by sharing the programme.

A big thank you to the Arrowtown community for their ongoing support and in particular to all of the volunteers.

We are still looking for a few extra helpers so please get in touch if you would like to be involved in the festival.

For further information about the festival visit our website: arrowtownautumnfestival.co.nz web arrowtownvillage.nz email chairperson@arrowtownvillage.nz FB @arrowtownvillage 4

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classifieds A M Equestrian has spaces available for children’s, adults and therapeutic riding lessons. For more info visit www.amequestrian.co.nz HOLIDAY CAMP 17th–21st April Our holiday camp is back these April holidays for tons of horsey fun and learning!

This is a SLEEPOVER camp (or opt to come just for the day sessions from 9am–5pm).

Bring your own pony or borrow one of ours over these 5 days of fun with theory, horse management, evening sessions with local equine professionals on a range of topics and of course plenty of riding time!

We are also welcoming teenage riders for more advanced sessions and exciting trail riding adventures!

For more info or to book head to our booking portal amequestrian.helloclub.com At A M Equestrian just 5 minutes from beautiful Arrowtown Clear Space Solutions - need help to organise or declutter your space at home or work? Contact Kirsten 021 071 9071 www.clearspacesolutions.nz

public notices Arrowtown ANZAC Day Service 25th April, 10.30am, The Cenotaph, Durham St. Those wishing to join the Parade please assemble at 10am at the Atheneum Hall, Buckingham St to march to the Cenotaph for the service at 10.30am. If weather is inclement the service will be held in the Atheneum Hall.

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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

442 0172 or 442 1416 or email admin@ arrowtownpreschool.co.nz for more information or to arrange a visit.

trail lovers can win an ebike Queenstown Trails is launching a new look fundraising campaign today inviting locals – and visitors – to become official Trail Lovers.

Replacing the organisation’s Friends of the Trust appeal, the new campaign aims to connect with, and garner support from, all trail users.

“Whether walkers, runners or bikers, we’re asking everyone that loves the trails to join us, and help support our mission to further grow and enhance our incredible trail network,” says Queenstown Trails CEO Mark ‘Willy’ Williams.

“This is a great opportunity for the community to show the trails

some love. We have big plans and with every dollar donated going directly back into trail expansion and improvement, the more funds raised the more we can do.”

The backcountry Coronet Loop, a collaboration with QMBTC to develop Hot Rod and Upper Hot Rod and the revamp of Bush Creek are just a few recent Queenstown Trails projects.

Currently underway are the Arthurs Point to Arrowtown trail, Arthurs Point to Tucker Beach and Sunshine Bay to 7Mile. Plus plans for trail infrastructure, such as shelter, water stops and toilets, are also on the agenda.

To supercharge the appeal the good guys from ChargeAbout Queenstown have kindly gifted a Moustache Ebike valued at $6,495, so anyone who donates and becomes a Trail Lover during April automatically goes in the draw to win this fantastic ebike.

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beech party fun The Arrowtown Choppers would like to say a big THANK YOU to the community and sponsors for your valuable contribution to the April 2023 'Arrowtown Beech Party Planting Day'.

We planted 3000 Beech, Ribbonwood and Totara in just over 2 hours, with the help of 160+ volunteers. It was awesome to see so many happy faces, including children with their parents and grandparents creating a legacy for future generations of Arrowtowners.

In total we have now planted 11,000 trees around the Sawpit Gully track in the last two and a half years. This is a recurring event in the Arrowtown calendar, and we look forward to seeing you in October 2023.

Thank you all for helping, we really appreciate it.

We would also like to thank the Arrowtown Scout Group for planting 500 Olearia, Coprosma and Kowhai at Bush Creek in March. This adds to the 2000 plants already planted in the area, with more planting to come in Spring 2023.

If you are interested in helping with wilding pine control, planting days (including the preparation and maintenance of the sites) or future plant nursery planning, then contact us at: arrowtownchoppers@gmail.com 8

upcoming events

april – june

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'Out at Sea' & 'Wonderful'

Athenaeum Hall 7 pm eventfinda.co.nz

21–21 May

Bayley's Arrowtown Art Exhibition

Lakes District Museum 9 am–5 pm

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Arrowtown Autumn Festival

Arrowtown arrowtownautumnfestival.co.nz

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The Boy with Wings

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Market & Parade Day

Arrowtown Community Centre 4 pm – Adults $15 / Child $14 Ramshaw Lane & Buckingham St 10 am–4 pm

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Highland Fling

Athenaeum Hall 7.30 pm–12 am

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Autumn Festival Fun Runs

Wilcox Green 10.30 am

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Pie, Pint and Pinot

Library Green 12.30–5 pm

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Comedy Night with Ben Hurley

Athenaeum Hall 7.30 pm

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Arrowtown ANZAC Day Service

The Cenotaph, Durham St 10.30 am

The Big Bike Film Night

Athenaeum Hall 6 pm Tickets $23

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– Save the Date – Welcome to Winter Party

Athenaeum Hall Doors open 6.30 pm

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arrowtown business news Business UPDATE

With most members trading as normal this month and Arrowtown coming into all its autumn glory, we are anticipating a strong trading month. We have our autumn photography competition finalists on display at the Lakes District Museum from Friday 21st April, in conjunction with the opening of the Arrowtown Autumn Festival.

Thank you to everyone who replied to our annual survey, we got some valuable feedback and this is currently being reviewed by the Board. This will feed into our key focus areas and budget as part of the APBA Annual Plan for 22/23 and be viewable online from May. Don’t forget you can have your say too with the consultation open for the QLDC draft annual plan and community grants. Submissions close on Wednesday 26th April.

We also have a by-election this month with voting papers coming out next week. Please take the time to get to know the prospective candidates and vote. AVA's Chair Nick Fifield has launched "Arrowtown Podcasts" which you can download from Spotify and listen to John Glover & Melissa White’s thoughts on why they wish to represent Arrowtown.

It has also been a sad month as we farewelled several Arrowtown businesses. Sawa and Kei closed Chop Shop, though we will see them return in Spring with a Japanese restaurant in the same space. After 13 years, Jane & Hal closed their doors on Provisions which reopened this week under new ownership. Also Hilary at Stitchwallah is closing her doors and moving down to Lumsden. We wish them all the very best on their next chapter.

I am sure I will see many of you at the Autumn festival events planned over the 5 days (20-25th). A shout out to Catherine and her team of volunteers that have done a remarkable job on the line up of events this year. Ka pai!

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• Section clearing • Stump grinding • Firewood • Mulch supplies

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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 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 021 288 3454 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 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 Club days–every Weds & Sat(men) / Tue (9 holes) & Thurs (ladies). Phone the golf shop for more info.

Arrowtown Library 03 442 1607 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 (Preston's Drive) is open daily for members. An annual fee of $25 plus $2 donation per visit allows all facilities to be used for woodworking and community projects. New members welcome.

Phone 027 2848814 or 409 8688 for info.

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 17 February. 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 Meet the 1st 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 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 Tuesdays 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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