The Loop Arrowtown – Edition 252

EE FR your local event guide & directory 14 November – 11 December 2024

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magical start to the festive season

Saturday 16 November, Arrowtown ROAD CLOSURES 8–10am Millbrook Avenue, Manse Rd, Surrey St, Villiers St, Buckingham St, Merioneth St (from Buckingham to Bedford), Nairn St (from Bedford to Wilcox green) Malaghans Rd has a

The festive season will get off to a magical start with The Central Otago Regional Choir’s Christmas concert “The Very Best Time of the Year”, on Friday, November 22.

The concert will be packed with enchanting carols and songs, including beloved traditional carols (O Holy Night), always popular religious and secular carols by Sir John Rutter (Candlelight Carol and The Very Best Time of Year), film tracks (Somewhere in my Memory from Home Alone) by John Williams, and a Mark Hayes arrangement of Mel Torme’s The Christmas Song, not to mention the calypso style Tomorrow Shall Be my Dancing Day by John Gardner and Sussex Carol arranged by David Willcocks. This programme offers varied and easy listening for all the family.

Talented guest artists will complement the evening though their items have nothing to do with Christmas!

Soprano Isobel Topham has had rich experience on the stage as chorister, entertainer and soloist. Her song selection will include works by Rossini and Mozart.

Ayla Biner-McGrath is a student of law and classical performance at the University of Otago whose performances on clarinet have seen her in orchestras, competitions and also as a soloist. Both Isobel and Ayla will be accompanied by pianist and composer Cameron Monteath, who’s no stranger to choir audiences.

The choir is delighted to have Queenstown pianist Alison Frude accompanying them, her skills and musicality being a great asset. Director Richard Madden brings the knowledge of a lifetime in music and choral singing to the choir and his selection of music is masterful.

Don’t miss this joyful occasion – come and celebrate the spirit of Christmas with us!

Tickets: $30 from Lakes District Museum.

School students free. Cash door sales from 7pm.

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arrowtown village association news AGM summary

A successful AGM was hosted on Tuesday 22nd October with 30 attendance. Thank you to those who came along to engage and hear the range of work the AVA committee undertook this year.

Looking ahead to 2025 a number of key initiatives are moving forward, supported by the AVA and other community groups AVA membership

A new model of annual renewal and a voluntary donation will be initiated for 2024/2025. Please look out for the AVA newsletter and Facebook page for more detail to follow. tewa banks

Stage 1 is nearing completion and residents will shortly begin moving into 15 new homes, the official opening is being held on 28th November by invitation.

Throughout 2024 stage 2 will be complete with a further 18 homes for new residents. coronet forest

A draft plan has been established to create tracks on Coronet Face, for walking, bike and horse riding.

Fund raising will be initiated to pay for the development.

river reserve plan

The Long Term Plan recently approved funding to establish an Arrow River Reserve Plan.

This will create a vison for the environmental management of the Bush Creek and Arrow River Margins from the Ice Rink to Jopp Street bridge crossing. Relevant community groups will establish the various needs of the area and help deliver a concept plan for public consultation from mid 2025. macetown road vehicle access

A working group of key stakeholders, including the Shotover 4x4 Club has been established to investigate a managed access approach to the Macetown Road.

Thanks to our ward councillors for their support this year and all committee members who served as we welcome new volunteers for 2024/2025; Nick Fifield – Chairperson

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public notices The Arrowtown Horticultural Society AGM is on Monday 25 November 7pm at the Athenaeum Hall.

Arrowtown Pool Opens Saturday 30 November 11am – 6pm.

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local kids play their part The local Arrowtown kids that have been cast to entertain at this years Christmas Show are – Lead Character; Robin – Charlie Pagan. Lead Character; Doorway Sniffer – Ava Pienaar. Ensemble – Nina Harrison. Dancer – Ivy Sim. Join the Yule Cat and the merry Yule Crew on a magical journey around the globe in A World of Charlie Pagan Christmas! This heartwarming family show takes you on a whirlwind adventure through the Christmas traditions of different countries and cultures, discovering the joy, wonder, and diversity that makes the holiday season so special.

The mischievous but lovable Yule Cat, with the help of folklore holiday characters like Sausage Swiper, Doorway Sniffer, Door Slammer and Spoon Licker, lead the way on an enchanting exploration around the world and through time, with each stop revealing a new tradition filled with music, dance, and festive cheer.

Don't miss this unforgettable festive adventure at Queenstown Events Centre on December 8th! Book your tickets for 1pm or 5pm.

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upcoming events

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Queenstown Marathon

Lakes District Museum Gallery 9 am – 4 pm Arrowtown – Queenstown 7.30 am–3 pm

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Irrigation Workshop

Devon St 10 am – Tickets $45

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Central Otago Regional Choir’s Christmas Concert

Arrowtown Athenaeum Hall 7.30 pm

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NZTrio: Triptych 3 - Untamed Hope

The Lodge at The Hills 7pm – 9pm – Tickets $79

25 – 15 Dec

Kirsty Mills Exhibition

Giraffe Art Gallery 44 Buckingham St

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arrowtown school report A huge thank you to our wonderful sponsors and community for making the Arrowtown School Fair a resounding success!

Together, we raised an incredible $62,000 which will be utilised for the school hall redevelopment.

Thank you to the Arrowtown School PTA committee, school staff & students, parents and the wider community for all your support.

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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 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 flowers The Arrowtown Flower Company thearrowtownflowercompany.co.nz 021 946 836 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 Colliers Candice & Vera 027 630 1283/021 059 6266 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

Dorothy Browns Bookclub

03 442 1964

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

Arrowtown Entertainers

Mainly Music

Arrowtown Golf Club

Sundays 3 pm, Library Green. All welcome!

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.

03 442 1719

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

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 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 during School Term Time.

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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 17 November from 1:30–4.30 pm at Arrowtown Community Centre, Centennial Ave(next to the Rugby Field). Admission $2, Raffles $2. Guest Artist: Nancy Murdoch.

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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