The Loop Arrowtown – Edition 250

EE FR your local event guide & directory 12 September – 16 October 2024

Arrowtown Athenaeum Hall OPEN TO THE PUBLIC Friday 27th September 1 pm–5 pm Saturday 28th September 10 am–3 pm

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tree nursery Arrowtown will soon be getting its own community-run native tree nursery.

The trees grown in the nursery will be planted in the hills around Arrowtown in areas being reclaimed from wildings and weeds.

This will ensure our hills, forests, birds, and waterways can thrive into the future.

The Arrowtown Choppers are expecting the nursery to open in November/ December and will be located off John Macs Way in the Tewa Banks development.

We’d love to extend an open invitation to any volunteers who can help out and join us in the nursery on a Sunday morning or Wednesday night.

To register your interest and to receive updates please contact us via email: nursery@ arrowtownchoppers. co.nz

arrowtown spring flower show The Arrowtown Horticultural Society is delighted to announce the highly anticipated Arrowtown Annual Spring Flower Show on Friday 27 and Saturday 28 September 2024.

This year’s event promises to be a breath-taking celebration of nature’s beauty, featuring an extraordinary array of spring flowers and floral displays, horticultural exhibits, amazing local crafts (including baking) and children’s creations.

The show has something for everyone. There are tonnes of categories for entries. Daffodils are always popular but active participants can find their special interest on our Facebook page Arrowtown Horticultural Society. Plus great Raffle prizes!

Choose from Cut Flowers, Pottery, Floral Art, Handicrafts, Baking, Photography and more.

Entries are accepted at the Athenaeum Hall on Thursday 26 September from 1–8 pm.

We welcome entries from everyone, from old-comers to new-comers, a novice section for first timers has been added. Enquiries to: arrowtownhorticulturalsociety@gmail.com. Or just come along on our open days and enjoy the positive vibes. Friday 27 September, 1–5 pm and Saturday 28 September 10 am–3 pm.

The Spring Flower Show has become a beloved tradition in our community, drawing visitors from near and far to experience the vibrant colours, exquisite fragrances, and inspiring creativity that characterises this unique event.

Door Sales (cash only) $3 Adults and Children are free. Friday 27 and Saturday 28 September 2024 at Athenaeum Hall, 33 Buckingham Street.

Join us at the Annual Spring Flower Show for a memorable journey through the splendour of the season. We look forward to welcoming you to this extraordinary event!

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arrowtown village association news AGM 2024

The Arrowtown Village Association’s Annual General meeting will be held on Tuesday 22nd October at The Arrowtown Community Room beside the tennis courts, 18:00-20:00. committee members

This is an opportunity for new members to put their hand up and get involved in the committee.

To do so you will need the endorsement of two current committee members, if you would like to learn more about the committee, please get in touch with any of the committee members or the chairperson to discuss more.

The AVA is a voluntary community group which works constructively alongside QLDC to advance matters of community interest, including submissions on public consultations, environment, recreation, heritage, infrastructure, crisis response, housing and development.

and members can choose the level they wish to contribute.

Donations will be used to pay for ongoing systems maintenance and subscriptions, as well as the cost of hosting member events such as those regarding proposed urban intensification and community election forums.

Will look forward to seeing you at our AGM in October.

Nick Fifield AVA Chairperson chairperson@arrowtownvillage.co.nz 2023–2024 Committee: Toni Clarke (Deputy Chair), Dave HardingShaw (Treasurer), Renee Haenga, Nell Hunter, Graeme Morrison, Mel Seyfort, Nicolet Spice, Emma Wilson (Secretary).

association membership

This year the AVA will be initiating a new membership system.

Members will be asked to reregister each year, this is a new statutory requirement for charities and an up-to-date list of members will support our voice in public submissions.

A voluntary donation will also be requested. This is optional web arrowtownvillage.nz FB @arrowtownvillage 4

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situations vacant People Like Us Arrowtown Are Hiring – CHEF POSITIONS; We have 2 positions available at our restaurants Slow Cuts & La Rumbla. Senior Chef & Chef de Partie.

BARTENDER; Minimum 1 years bar experience is required. You will need to have basic cocktail training & be able to make classic cocktails such as a margarita, mojito & negroni.

SERVER; Position at Slow Cuts.

Full or Part Time role available.

CAFE WORKER; This role is at our day time cafe Kahwah.

All positions are available for an immediate start. Your own transport to Arrowtown is essential. No sponsorship is available for these roles. Competitive pay rates, staff meals, tips, bonuses & uniforms supplied where applicable.

Send your CV to pj@peoplelikeus.co.nz Please clearly show your relevant experience.

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BINGO night shoutout Wow what a ripper of a night on Saturday with 'Ethel and Bethel the BINGO Babes' The feedback so far has included "Fun, Hilarious; An absolute hoot; I haven't laughed so much in ages!

Well done to all involved and the very generous sponsors, so much goodness and so much fun.

Definitely would like a re match ! " We would like to send a HUGE thank you and shout out to Bayleys Real Estate for their continued sponsorship. Glacier Southern Lakes Helicopters, Swifty/ Royalburn, Rabbit Ranch, Peregrine Wines, Rent Rite Property, QLDC, OBE, Tracy & Arrowtown

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Wine Store and all the various businesses, Preschool families that donated such epic prizes. We were blown away by your kindness and contributions.

The generosity of our sponsors, Preschool whānau and guests on the night resulted in close to $18,000 being raised to go towards our building upgrade!!!

We really appreciate your support for our wonderful community Preschools. To Niki, Emma, Lily thanks for your sportsmanship and taking one for the crowd!

Of course the biggest thanks goes to the amazing organising team Eilish, Laura, Sara, Hollie and Fliss - whose time and effort over several weeks made this such an epic fundraising event!

Lastly and by no means least thank you Ethel & Bethel for coming to Arrowtown it was an absolute hoot doing Bingo with you and we can’t wait to invite you back again next year for another round of 'Bingo Baby' ... so get ready loves!!

It really does take a village to raise a child and we definitely felt ours this weekend.

arrowtown school report Arrowtown School received some fantastic news at the end of last month. Five of our students won awards in the junior section of the Dan Davin Junior Writing Awards in Invercargill. These awards recognize young writers in Years 7-10. The highlight was India Simpson, who took first place for her writing piece titled "Friends Forever." Additionally, Leo Henderson was awarded a Highly Commended, while Finn Kealy-Laycock, Harrison Attwood, and Isobel Eady earned Commended awards. It’s a fantastic set of achievements, especially considering they were competing against students up to two years older than them! Special thanks to Kelly Scoles, who attended the event and has been working with these students in the GATE programme.

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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 Postmasters Kitchen + Bar 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 Massage Therapist Renata Garbin www.renatagarbin.nz 021 0256 4680 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 The Jade & Opal Factory 30 Buckingham St 03 442 1654 real estate Bayleys 36 Buckingham St 03 442 1616 Harcourts Arrowtown 021 288 3454 Walker & Co. 4/23 11th Ave, Lake Hayes 027 298 4123

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 Entertainers

A local group of entertainers who love to perform and sing. Programmes include: Anzac Day, Christmas, music hall singalong, popular variety songs from shows etc. If interested, please contact Faye 03 442 2802. 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.

Dorothy Browns Bookclub

03 442 1964

Meet the 1st Tuesday of each month at 10.30 am at the cinema. Newcomers welcome.

Mainly Music

We meet every Tuesday of each term at St johns Community Church hall at 10am My contact details are Eileen Toner 0272486513 or etoner1@gmail.com Petanque

Sundays 3 pm, Library Green. All welcome!

Plunket

0800 933 922

Little fingers playgroup, Mondays 10–12 pm. Fun Fridays 10–12 pm. Remarkable Mothers group, 2nd & 4th Tuesdays of Arrowtown Library 03 442 1607 the month, 11–1 pm. Gold coin donation.

Hours: Mon–Fri 10 am–5 pm. Sat 10 am– All welcome. For all current information, 2 pm. Reading to Dogs: Tues 3.30–4.30 pm, LIKE the Arrowtown Plunket Facebook page. 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 Russell Heckler 027 2848814 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 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.

Shotover Country Music Club

NEXT MEETING–Sunday 15 September from 1:30–4.30 pm at Arrowtown Community Centre, Centennial Ave(next to the Rugby Field). Admission $2, Raffles $2. Guest Artist Jenny Campbell from Cromwell. Come along and enjoy an afternoon of Music. Contact Sue Dennis 027 488 6478 Wakatipu Garden Club

We meet on the 2nd Monday every month. New members welcome. For further information. Contact Jennie Burt 0273060415.

Whakatipu Line Dancers

020 4111 9081

MON: Absolute Beginners ~ 9am-10am Beginners/Improver ~ 10am-12pm WED: Improver/Intermediate ~ 10am1:30pm Lake Hayes Pavilion. ALL WELCOME Cost $10. mollycrawford56@gmail.com

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