The Loop Arrowtown – Edition 236

EE FR your local event guide & directory 10 August – 13 September 2023

September 7-16 Arrowtown Hall

Directed by Angela Newell Inspired by the BBC series by Richard Curtis and Ben Elton Adapted for stage by Jason Fraser

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If Mum has a great day, everyone has a great day.

If you Mums give us that desperate exhausted look, we’ll make sure you get a treat.

Visit us in Queenstown, Arrowtown or Queenstown Airport.

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quiz night On Tuesday 19 September the Arrowtown RSA are holding the Ultimate Community Quiz Night to raising much needed funds to maintain and service AEDs (defibrillators) in Arrowtown CBD. Doors open at 6.30pm.

First question at 7.00pm. Held at Arrowtown Community Centre, Jack Reid Park.

Teams of 4 to 6, ages 10 to 117.

Maximum of 20 teams – Register early!

Light Snacks provided.

BYO liquid refreshment.

Amazing prizes must be won. $30 entry per person.

Please register in advance with Howie Barnes – howie. blackmouse@ gmail.com

blackadder–the golden age A cunning plan is underway at Remarkable Theatre to bring to the stage the much loved story of Blackadder. Based on series two of the BBC television show, Blackadder- The Golden Age, the action sees Blackadder and his cronies navigate the trials and tribulations of the Elizabethan era.

Veteran thespian Marty Newell (Jesus Christ Superstar, Photo by: Vladimir Petrovic Cosi) plays Lord Edmond Blackadder and is joined on the stage by 16 other actors, some playing a variety of roles. Arrowtown locals Danny Duckinfield and Justin Abbiss (One Man, Two Guvnors, Mamma Mia) will capture the essence of Baldrick and Percy respectively.

Of rehearsals so far Danny has said the hardest thing about playing Baldrick is that his demeanour and posture are completely at odds with Danny’s own style. Danny is loving the opportunity to be in a main production having recently been in Remarkable Theatre’s Pint-Sized Plays and Space Oddities.

Justin jumped at the chance to be in Blackadder, remembering it fondly. ‘It was the only thing that could clear out the pubs. You had to be home on Sundays to watch Blackadder.’ He also believes a good laugh is exactly what everyone needs.

So what can we expect from this production? A great story, fantastic lines we can’t reveal but they involve a weasel and some wonderful performances.

Audiences will be blown away by Lady Whiteadder (played by Ali Board) and Queenie (Nicky Busst).

And of course Blackadder will be weaving all the characters together with his sarcastic wit and ego. It’s been 40 years since Blackadder first appeared but it is still as popular as ever. For a jolly good night out make a plan and get tickets today. Blackadder- The Golden Age. 7-16 September, Arrowtown Athenaeum Hall. Brought to you by Remarkable Theatre and Arrowtown Lifestyle Village. Tickets from Eventfinda.

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arrowtown village association news arrowtown choppers

The Arrowtown Choppers look forward to seeing you on Sunday 8th October for the Beech Party. Come down to the Chinese Village in Arrowtown from 9am with the aim to plant another 3000 native trees on the slopes above Bush Creek, adding to the existing 11,000 trees already planted by the community.

The long-term goal of the Arrowtown Choppers is to see natural forest regeneration behind Arrowtown. This includes the introduction of key missing native forest species that were once present. This in turn will help increase the habitat for a range of native birds, lizards, and insects, enriching our biodiversity.

The hills behind Arrowtown have some of the highest densities of falcon in the country due to our mosaic of shrubland, tussock grassland, and beech forest.

Small bird species like miromiro/ tomtits, piwakawaka/fantails, and korimako/bellbirds help provide a food source for karearea/ falcon parents and chicks. In combination with Predator Free Arrowtown, we hope to eventually establish enough forest so that other birds like kea, kaka, and robin can eventually be reintroduced to the area.

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The Arrowtown Choppers also work closely with the Arrowtown Scout Group and Arrowtown Primary School to plant trees on council land at Bush Creek. The Arrowtown Choppers will continue to work closely with these groups to expand on these plantings and promote the principles of Kaitiakitanga.

Future projects include the Arrowtown Community Nursery where has recently received ORC Ecofund and APBA funding, and an evolving concept of an Arrowtown Conservation Corridor. For further information please contact us on: info@ arrowtownchoppers.co.nz douglas firs

QLDC are currently consulting with local groups including AVA, APBA and The Arrowtown Planning Advisory Group (APAG) on the removal of 7 Douglas Firs on the bank at the Berkshire Street entrance to Arrowtown. These trees risk seeding onto Feeley Hill and their cover increases the ice risk in winter. If they are removed, deciduous non-invasive exotics are being proposed in their place.

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situations vacant The Loop Arrowtown – Are looking for enthusiastic kids to deliver the Loop!!

If you are an enthusiastic kid that loves getting outside, come rain, hail or shine and want to earn some pocket money once a month, email: thelooparrowtown@gmail. com for more info.

Would suit 10-13 year olds.

Arrowtown Promotion and Business Association invites you to their AGM

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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.

arrowtown local representing NZ Josh Bonnar decided as early as 2020 (during COVID) that he wanted to ride in Europe and jumped at the chance when he was invited to join the 'KiwiDH' team, days before Christmas 2022.

It's been a lot of training and travel to competitions up and down the Pictured (L-R): Louis Hamilton (Cycling NZ DH length of Aotearoa since 2020, Manager), Luke Wayman, Angus Ferguson, Sacha Earnest, Erice Van Leuven, Poppy Lane, gradually building his race craft Josh Bonnar, Ty Muirhead and experience, with many podium spots and top 10 placings in top-tier races for his age group at a national level. He is now well recognised in the NZ racing network alongside others coming through the ranks. Josh has had many nasty crashes and mental barriers to push through, and he has had to put in time as he trained alone in the last few weeks preparing for Europe.

Joining the KiwiDH team has seen him race, this season, in Lenzerheide (Switzerland), Leogang (Austria) and Val Di Sole (Italy) all whilst waiting nervously for selection to represent his country based on those results.

This week saw him rewarded, given a spot to race in his country's colours at the UCI World Cup by Cycling NZ in the successful junior downhill team (which has seen the girls finish with a 'kiwi lockout' taking all three podium spots).

Josh himself qualified for the final in the highly competitive 'Junior Men' category, finishing 30th overall whilst helping the NZ junior male team rank as 5th overall in the teams medal.

Josh still has a race in Andorra and two in France to go... and if he can find a sponsor to get him to America and Canada there's opportunity there too, he's keen to hear from any interested benefactors! joshbonnar_ 7

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upcoming events

august – october

august

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Pigeon Island Native Regeneration with Neill Simpson

Arrowtown Community Centre 4.30 – 6.30 pm – Free

Winterstellar

Museum Gallery 9 am – 5 pm

Close to Home II

Museum Gallery 9 am – 5 pm

Remarkable Theatre presents

Athenaeum Hall 7.30–10 pm Tickets @eventfinda.co.nz

Till 27

Astrophotography and night sky photography

september

1 – 12 Nov

Recent Works from Local Artists

7–16

Blackadder - The Golden Age WRTQT Spring Planting

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Bring: Water, hat, sunscreen, sturdy shoes, gardening gloves, shovel (if you have one)

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Arrowtown RSA presents the

Ultimate Community Quiz Night

Arrowtown Community Centre Doors 6.30 pm. $30pp. Register howie.blackmouse@gmail.com

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Arrowtown Spring Flower Show

Athenaeum Hall 1–5 pm Admission $3 adults, kids free

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Bring: Water, hat, sunscreen, sturdy shoes, gardening gloves, shovel (if you have one)

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Bring: Water, hat, sunscreen, sturdy shoes, gardening gloves, shovel (if you have one)

Lake Hayes Pavilion

WRTQT Spring Planting

Slope Hill Road (tributary of Mill Creek)

WRTQT Spring Planting

Bush Creek, Arrowtown, behind the Chinese Village

Beech Party

Chinese Village 9 am – 12 pm

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Another 3000 native trees to plant

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Daffodil Day

every cent counts

Now we are getting closer to Spring, this means it's time to grab a bunch of daffodils or make a donation on Daffodil Day the 25th August. There will be three sites operating in Arrowtown this year. One at the 4Square and two in Buckingham Street. These sites will run from 10am – 5.30pm.

If you don't make it down to one of the site on Daffodil Day, you can also donate online anytime www.daffodilday.org.nz/donate together we can make a significant impact on the lives of New Zealanders affected by cancer! All money raised stays in the Southland and Otago area.

Thank you for your support.

FRIDAY 25TH AUGUST www.daffodilday.org.nz/donate

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

• Section clearing • Stump grinding • Firewood • Mulch supplies

SERVING ARROWTOWN & QUEENSTOWN FOR 15 YEARS 021 275 1268

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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 toddweeksphoto todd.weeks@bayleys.co.nz 021 645 022 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 Medical Centre 1 Berkshire St 03 450 1355 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 Susan 021 165 0862 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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