The Loop Arrowtown – Edition 251

EE FR your local event guide & directory 17 October – 13 November 2024

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fork & tap's building celebrate 150 years friday 6th PROHIBITION NIGHT – live music

by Julian Temple from 6 pm. The SpeakEasy will be open to local gangsters and molls. Cardrona & Rifters are setting up bars in our garden.

saturday 7th PEAKY BLINDERS EVE – with music all night from 5 piece band, The Collective. Doors open from 6 pm.

Tickets $90 includes champagne on arrival, grazing banquet & canapes, on sale through The Fork & Tap. Peaky Blinders dress code

sunday 8th LAW & DISORDER – from 3 pm we will be holding a court hearing for all our ratbag locals. Will it be you who is summoned? with The Happy Sundays from 4 pm.

Our old girl has been many things over the past 150 years: a bank, a lawyer’s office, a printing room and tea rooms to name a few.

Today, as a pillar of our Community, lovingly seismic strengthened and renovated over the past couple of years, this celebration is a nod to her.

The Fork and Tap is a place for our Community to come together, it is a beloved spot to catch up with friends and neighbors, unwind after a long day or celebrate special occasions. We believe in connecting people through good food, drink and camaraderie. 14 years ago Keith & Jeannie recognised this, but they couldn't have done it without the endless Community support.

It's about time we had a party to celebrate her, with all of you! So to celebrate the 150 years get these dates locked into your calendar, get your Peaky Blinders outfit ready and secure your ticket with the team behind the bar.

6–8th December.

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arrowtown village association news river safety

The Arrow River is a majestic and wonderful asset enjoyed my Arrowtown’s and visitors alike. As warmer weather arrives, we are all drawn to the cooling waters to enjoy and play. Please be aware and caution children of the dangers out seemingly placid summer waters can present.

A heavy rainfall can quickly change the river, previously safe spots can bring stronger unpredictable currents. Improvised rope swings and jumping from banks are a childhood rite of passage but please be careful of fragile branches and shallow rocky waters beneath. Fallen trees can also present a temptation to play in or cross the waters, again be aware of the tendency of crack willow to break easily or the potential to slip and fall. Enjoy our river this season but please do so responsibly! coronet forest

The QLDC Community & Services Committee have approve a draft plan for Coronet Forest. Many groups have inputted to this to create a plan for new walking, biking and house riding tracks with native plantings on the face of recently logged Coronet Forest. Fundraising is underway through community trusts as the tracks are not council funded, but an amazing community asset will come out of it.

AGM

A reminder that the AVA Annual General meeting is being held on Tuesday 22nd October, 6pm at the Community Rooms by the tennis courts. Please come along to hear more about the work of the AVA in the last 12 months and the year ahead. There is still time to put your hand up to become a committee member, please contact Nick Fifield at chairperson@ arrowtownvillage.nz for more information. web arrowtownvillage.nz FB @arrowtownvillage 4

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public notices Lakes District Museum – Annual General Meeting – Thursday 31 October at 6pm at the museum. All welcome.

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ARMISTICE DAY REMEMBRANCE SERVICE – MONDAY 11TH NOVEMBER 2024 At the Memorial on Soldiers Hill, Durham Street, Arrowtown. Parade to assemble in the carpark at 10.45 am.

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The Arrowtown Promotion & Business Association (APBA) is responsible for supporting local businesses in Arrowtown, arranging members events and creating promotional activity for our most beautiful small town, which includes managing the Arrowtown.com website and our social media pages.

We are looking for a local who is a natural communicator and has a high attention to detail to provide administrative and membership support to the Manager. There is the opportunity for some social media content creation to be included in this role for the right candidate.

This is a casual role on a contract basis for 8-10 hrs per week over ideally x2 half days. Early evening work may be required occasionally to help host members events or meetings so would suit someone who has the flexibility to support this.

Does this sound like you? Would you like to know more? Email us for a job description or to apply please send your CV and a covering letter telling us more about yourself and why you’d be suitable to info@arrowtown.com by 30th October 2024. Applications will be reviewed as received.

Only those with the right to work in NZ should apply

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BUCKINGHAM HERTFORD CENTENNIAL ADAMSON NAIRN

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Nick Fifield M 021 733 478 E nick.fifield@harcourts.co.nz Highland Real Estate Group Ltd Licensed Agent REAA 2008

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wharehuanui trail open Now open, the Wharehuanui trail linking Arrowtown to Arthurs Point is 13km of new trail. Constructed along the northern side of the Whakatipu Basin, following the foothills of Coronet Peak, and tracing Mill Creek from its source before connecting into the existing Countryside Trail at Millbrook.

The new trail is the result of seven years’ work

by Queenstown Trails with the support of many stakeholders and the community.

Queenstown Trails CEO Mark “Willy” Williams has championed the expansion of the Queenstown Trails network. “The big focus of the Wharehuanui Trail is creating a seamless recreational link between the valley trails and the wider backcountry MTB trail network on and around Coronet Peak and Mahu Whenua.” The Wharehuanui Trail also provides an opportunity to experience the conservation efforts by Mana Tahuna and the extensive Mill Creek/Lake Hayes restoration project underway.

ARROWTOWN 2025 CALENDAR

This stunning calendar showcases Arrowtown’s charm, natural beauty and heritage.

Perfect Christmas Gift!

Pick up your copy now at $25 from key Arrowtown retailers.

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Arrowtown Horticultural Society presents Conversation with Diana Noonan

Arrowtown Community Centre 10.30 am or 1.30 pm

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Arrowtown Spiritual Fair

Arrowtown Athenaeum Hall 9.30 am–4.30 pm

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Arrowtown Farmers Market

Arrowtown Library Green Every Sunday 10 am – 2 pm

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Arrowtown School Fair

Arrowtown School 10 am–2 pm

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Queenstown Marathon

Arrowtown – Queenstown 7.30 am–3 pm

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Central Otago Regional Choir’s Christmas Concert

Arrowtown Athenaeum Hall 7.30 pm

tickets $25 @ humanitix.com

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food stalls from royalburn station, la rumbla, mrs fergs gelato, francesca’s pizza & more + bouncy castles + games + auctions + live music + wood shed build-off & auction + chocolate wheel + vintage clothes + arts & crafts + lots more!

Funds raised will go towards the school hall redevelopment fund PROUDLY SPONSORED BY:

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beech party success The Arrowtown Choppers would like to say a big THANK YOU to the community and sponsors for your valuable contribution to the October 2024 'Arrowtown Beech Party Planting Day'.

We planted 3000 Beech and Totara in just over 3 hours, with the help of 130+ 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 19,500 trees around the Sawpit Gully track in the four years. This is a recurring event in the Arrowtown calendar, and we look forward to seeing you in 2025 for the 9th edition.

Thank you all for helping, we really appreciate it.

We would also like to thank the Arrowtown Cub Group for planting 200 Olearia, Coprosma and Kowhai at Bush Creek in September. This adds to the 5000 plants already planted in the area, with more plantings to come from the Arrowtown School and Arrowtown Kea Group in October 2024.

If you are interested in helping with wilding pine control, planting days (including the preparation and maintenance of the sites) or the plant nursery planning (located in Tewa Banks), then contact us at: info@arrowtownchoppers.co.nz.

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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 20 October 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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