Edition 096 by The Loop Arrowtown

your local event guide & directory 12 â€“ 25 May 2016

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amenities airport art galleries/studios bus route bus stops camp ground churches golf courses library medical centre info centre / museum parking playgrounds police post office public toilets swimming pool walking tracks

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With winter on its way, it’s time to crank up the wood burner. But before you do, here are a few guidelines about heating with wood.

Arrowtown powerlifter Anna Claire Thompson has returned from the StrongMelbourne Strongman Challenge with a first-place finish, a cash prize of AU$500 and a trophy in the shape of a Viking helmet. In the contest, held in Photo: Grant Williams front of large crowds at a at www.gwplens.com.au Melbourne fitness expo, Anna had to lift a range of unwieldy and extremely heavy objects. Her strongest event was the 70 kg shield carry, which she won by two lengths of the arena, but she found 30 kg monster dumbbell clean and press tricky as she hadn’t been able to practise with the equipment. Anna won by half a point in the middleweight women’s division, beating out two Aussies who have been competing internationally for six years. ‘Everyone involved was very supportive,’ she says, ‘especially as I was the only Kiwi competing and the first New Zealand woman to travel overseas to compete at Strongman.’ Anna says she wouldn’t be able to compete without help. ‘I’m generously sponsored by Queenstown Health. Their chiropractor Robbie, who I see at Millbrook, and physio Scott, who I see at The Hills, hold me together to compete at this level.’ Strongman is a fun diversion for Anna, but she will now shift her focus back to powerlifting. Which means less running up and down Jack Reid Park dragging a tyre, and more time doing intensive lifting of weights at Remarkables CrossFit.

• Clean the flue regularly to avoid chimney fires. • Burn only seasoned dry wood. Burning wet or green wood is less efficient, creates pollution and clogs the flue with creosote, increasing the chance of a chimney fire. • Remember you can be fined for a smoky fire, even if your burner is a complying model. • Store ashes in a metal can for five days before throwing out.

councillor comment This update on Arrowtown goingson from Councillor Scott Stevens: Leaves leaves everywhere. The payback for living in a beautiful tree-covered village is having to tidy up all those once golden leaves before winter. For QLDC the timing of the clean-up is crucial in order to avoid mighty problems with blocked drains and slippery footpaths. I know this operation has not gone to plan in the past, and we will be doing our very best to get it right this year. Speaking of trees, I hope you have all seen the request for feedback on the potential early harvest of Coronet Forest on Heating • Cooling • Ventilation the Malaghans Road edge of THINKING OF BUYING A HEAT PUMP? Arrowtown. The forest could be Don’t until you have spoken to left for up to 25 years, but the Cold Control Solutions! trees are a major seed source Fujitsu, Mitsubishi, Daikin – we do them all for wilding Douglas fir trees. A We’re locally owned & operated & oﬀer FREE quotes recent Otago Regional Council Call us now 03 409 8468 survey found most of us want to or visit www.coldcontrol.co.nz protect our unique back country from a wilding tree takeover, but QLDC needs to know how much are we prepared to commit to that cause. Please share your views before May 27 by going to www.qldc.govt.nz and following the Coronet Forest link. The Athenaeum Hall is going to be closed for two months over winter for improvements. Its capacity was reduced to 300 in February 2015 after a seismic assessment, and earthquake strengthening will enable the hall to accommodate up to 500 people again. The toilet facilities will also be upgraded and a new heating plant, PA system and ablutions area installed. 4

Deadline Sale 2 Fox’s Terrace, Arrowtown Closing 4pm Friday 24th May Richard Newman 0274 970 138

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2 Fox’s Terrace, Arrowtown 6b 3s 1c “Supporting the Arrowtown community since 1969” Newman Real Estate Ltd MREINZ Licensed REAA 2008 14 Buckingham Street, Arrowtown 9302 p 03 442 1616

pink ribbon breakfast Dig through your wardrobes, ladies, and find all the pink you’ve got – Arrowtown Business Women’s Group is inviting you to a Pink Ribbon Breakfast to raise money for the NZ Breast Cancer Foundation. Unwind Café & Bar will be preparing a choice of three cooked breakfasts with tea or coffee, and Arrowtown Wine Store will be donating a glass of bubbles so you can have the perfect start to a Wednesday morning! There will also be raffles with the opportunity to win a Remarkables flight for two with The Helicopter Line and other great prizes. The breakfast is at 7.30 am on Wednesday 18 May at Unwind. Tickets cost $30 and are already selling fast, so book your place now by emailing arrowtownbusinesswomen@gmail.com. If you can’t make the breakfast you can make a donation by going to pinkribbonbreakfast.co.nz and finding Hayley Delport’s host page. 5

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classifieds Physiotherapy in Arrowtown – Looking after the locals – Queenstown Physiotherapy now has three clinics a week at the Arrowtown Medical Centre. Anna is ready to help get you back out there. Call 03 441 0580 to make your appointment Kindling for sale – 25kg bag $12. Can deliver in Arrowtown Ph/Text 027 231 9282 Limited number of Plain and Chocolate Girl Guide biscuits are still available for purchase at $3.50 each - if you would like to purchase some please contact Liz on 0212951360. If I don’t answer please leave a message, thanks. lost Camera lens cap – lost during the Autumn Festival 021 0287 8638 Key lost – 2nd May, Arrowtown in park by library. Black plastic fob with Landrover tag. It’s somewhere under all the leaves! Would love to hear if found, Bill 027 464 0052

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to let House to rent Arrowtown for 3 weeks in July/ Aug. Warm, new build, two ensuite rooms, gas fi re lounge, equipped kitchen, sky tv, unlimited broadband, use of gym & indoor heated pool. 022 082 3097 Newly renovated three bedroom family home close to school. Available from end of May. Long term tenants preferred. References please. Contact Jane after 5pm 03 218 9963 office space Shared Office Space – Space available Central Arrowtown includes power, internet, desk, cleaning $120 + GST pw. Call Rob 027 420 0021

situations vacant House Manager/Cleaner – I am looking for a Arrowtown based cleaner who is motivated, reliable, with an eye for detail. They must be a good communicator, and able to work flexible hours. Excellent pay. Phone Denise 0800 461 718 or email dja@woosh.co.nz.

Community Support Worker Wanaka and Arrowtown We think it’s time you brought your skills to a company that’s supportive and rewarding with fantastic development opportunities, don’t you? We provide full training to support you in your role, where you will make a difference in the lives of the people we support. We are looking for enthusiastic and energetic people to work alongside our clients who require support to keep them independent. This is your opportunity to inspire, encourage and promote independence. If you enjoy working with people, have your own transport and have a positive and adaptable attitude then we want to hear from you. Please visit our website: http://www.healthcarenz.co.nz/careers/vacancies/hcal035/ or you can contact Barbara Garr on (03) 448 6670.

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arrowtowners on stage Leapinâ€™ lizards! Annie is coming! The timeless tale of Little Orphan Annie is back, giving a whole new generation the chance to experience this classic musical about never giving up hope. A fair number of familiar Arrowtown faces are involved in the Showbiz Queenstown production, set in New York in the Great Depression. Justin Abbiss, Tristan Taquet, David Cantwell, Emma Pullar, Grace Farrell, Hannah Coombe, Ollie McLean, Cameron Kennedy Brown, Ruby Pullar, Eve Pagan, Sophia Purdon and Greta Balfour all have onstage roles, while Sofia Taquet will be front and centre as one of the

showâ€™s two Annies. Hilary Finnie and Kathleen Brentwood are production managers. Annie is directed by Lisa Moore and Marty Newell, and runs at the Queenstown Memorial Centre 12 to 21 May. Tickets are available from www.showbizqt.co.nz and at Queenstown Events Centre, Frankton. There are two matinees, Saturday and Sunday 14 and 15 May.

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Arrowtown Busiess Women’s Group

Unwind Café

Pink Ribbon Breakfast

7.30–9 am / $30 arrowtownbusinesswomen@gmail.com

Black Tie - Charity Dinner / Auction / Dance

Stoneridge Estate

Queenstown Korowai Weaving Wananga

Arrowtown Primary School

Stoneridge Estate

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Learn the basics of weaving korowai with Robin Hill

Friday 7–9 pm Saturday & Sunday 9 am–3 pm

free to place upcoming events – email thelooparrowtown@gmail.com

Wednesday 18 May

A wee Scottish Session for a change....

Sandy Brechin & Bob McNeill

A must see - talented song-writer, Scottish Folk style with an accordion thrown in!

6.30 pm – 9.30 pm

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your flop-free recipe apple sponge

3–5 apples 50 g butter 1 Tbsp cinnamon 2 eggs 175 g sugar 2 tsp vanilla 85 g butter 125 g plain flour 2½ tsp baking powder 75 ml milk Preheat oven to 200°C. Line cake tin with baking paper. Peel and cut up apples into eighths. Fry apple in butter for around 10 minutes. Add cinnamon and fry for another minute, then tip into the cake tin. In cake mixer, mix all remaining ingredients together. If mixing by hand add the eggs and sugar first, then vanilla. Melt the butter before adding it, then add flour and baking powder followed by milk. Pour cake mixture on top of apples, making sure all are covered. Bake in the oven for 10 minutes, then turn oven down to 180°C and bake for a further 25 minutes. Share your favourite flop-free recipes email thelooparrowtown@gmail.com 10

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Why is Monday so far from Friday, and Friday so near to Monday? New Books in store. Great gift idea.

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Autumn makes anything look good.

Walking up to Brow Peak. Fabulous views!

Harvest done & dusted. Time to turn grapes into wine

Pure silence at top of Big Hill. Snuck in a long run/hike up Sawpit Gully this morning

TONE AND STRENGTHEN YOUR BODY

Mon–Wed 9.30 am Lake Hayes Pavilion

Private and group classes Phone: 027 450 5695 website: arrowpilates.co.nz

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business directory accountants Mike Wallace–Management Services (Qt) Ltd www.mgtservicesqt.co.nz 22 Advance Terrace 03 409 8374 bars/cafés/resturants Arrowtown Bakery 1 Ballarat Arcade Buckingham St 03 442 1587 Bonjour 25 Ramshaw St 03 409 8946 The Fork & Tap 51 Buckingham St 03 442 1860 bikes Arrow Bikes 4/9 Bush Creek Rd 03 409 8140 child care ABC Arrowtown Montessori 16 Wiltshire St 03 442 0032 events Arrow Events julie@arrowevents.co.nz 027 633 1252 hairdressers D’OR Hair Stylists Royal Oak Complex, Shop 14 Arrow Lane 03 442 1890 health & beauty Back On Track Physiotherapy backontrackphysio.co.nz 03 442 6616 Oddfellows Beauty Therapy & Massage 57 Buckingham St 03 442 0020 mechanic Arrowtown Garage 28 Wiltshire St 03 442 0807 plumbers Bob Dennison Plumbing Limited PO Box 191, Arrowtown 027 442 1051 pbs-Plumbers and Building Services Ltd 4 Bush Creek Rd 03 442 0117 12

Streamline Plumbing Ltd streamlineltdnz@gmail.com 7 Jenkins Place retail Arrowtown Wine Store 21 Ramshaw Lane The Gold Nugget 43 Buckingham St The Jade & Opal Factory 30 Buckingham St The Stitching Post 25 Buckingham St real estate Ray White 14 Buckingham St

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community services in an emergency phone........................... 111 Arrowtown Primary 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 Amber Hollis 027 226 1590 Monika Fry 027 616 7236 Richard Newman 0274 970 138 Russell Heckler 03 442 0204 Tracey MacLaren 03 442 1347 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 03 442 0204

local club notices Arrow Line Dance Club 021 0284 0681 Beginner–intermediate levels. Weds 12.30–2.30 pm $5 at the Arrowtown Hall. Arrowtown Bowling Club 03 442 1905 New Members Welcome – coaching available. Ladies Day Wednesday–more info Diane Brash 027 338 8963 Arrowtown Business Women’s Group Any and all local business women are welcome to register. Meeting every 3rd Wednesday at various places around Arrowtown. It is free to join but each event may have a charge to cover costs. Email Hayley Delport or Julie Hughes on arrowtownbusinesswomen@gmail.com Arrowtown Entertainers 03 442 0132 Primarily a singing group of varying ages who love to provide heart-warming entertainment in Arrowtown. The group aims to put on a Christmas Concert in December and also concerts during the Arrowtown Autumn Festival. Contact: Alison Douglas at nigel.alison@slingshot.co.nz Arrowtown Golf Club 03 442 1719 Club days–every Weds & Sat (men) Thurs (ladies). Phone the golf shop for more info. Arrowtown Library 03 442 1607 Storytime for Toddlers Wednesdays 10.30 am – 11.00 am during School Term Time. Arrowtown Tennis Club Fran 03 442 0774 Senior club nights every Tues from 6 pm onwards. Arrowtown Village Association Join the Arrowtown Village Association, the voice of Arrowtown. We work to protect and enhance the unique character of our town. Visit arrowtownvillage.co.nz to learn more. Dorothy Browns Bookclub 03 442 1964 Meet the first Wednesday of each month at 10.30 am at the cinema. Newcomers welcome. Lakes District Celtic Society 03 409 8783 Meeting 1st Wednesday in every month at the Fork & Tap from 6 pm. Membership costs just $10 a year, or $15 for a whole family. LCF fun languages 03 442 0075 For children from 2 to 12 years old. Fun French lessons for preschool children and in school and after school for primary school.

We do adult lessons too, in group or privately. Email nathalie@lcfclubs.co.nz or visit our website www.lcfclubs.co.nz Little Yogis 027 866 7681 Children’s yoga for ages 2–18 check out Little Yogis Facebook page – Contact Niki littleyogisqt@gmail.com or call for more info. Plunket 0800 933 922 Every Monday – Little Fingers Art/Craft playgroup 10 am–12 noon. Every Friday 10 am–12 noon Toddler Activities. Playgroup charge gold coin. For more info phone Lillie 021 027 91001 all welcome. Queenstown Film Society World cinema, documentaries, classic film. Tuesdays 8.30 pm from 3 May at Dorothy Browns. www.queenstownfilmsociety.co.nz Remarkable Kids 03 442 0785 Celebrating differences, supporting challenges Meeting for parents and professionals at St. Margaret’s Church Hall in Frankton – 4 April 7:30pm–9.30pm. Come along and discuss ideas for managing tricky behaviour. Shotover Country Music Club 03 442 0785 Arrowtown Hall, 3rd Sunday each month at 7.30pm All welcome. Cost Free. Contact Reg McTaggart at r.j.mctaggart@xtra.co.nz Small Seeds Parent & toddler music group St Paul’s Cottage next to St Paul’s Anglican Church. Every Thurs morning in term time, 9:30 – 10:30. Half an hour of music with instruments & a short Bible story, then coffee/chat/play time. Free/Donation. The Queenstown Embroiderers Meets every second Weds from the 16th of March at The Stitching Post, Buckingham St, Arrowtown from 10am onwards. We work on our projects, share ideas and enjoy good company. Anyone interested in joining is most welcome to call in and meet us. For further information contact Denise Heckler 03 442 0204. Wakatipu Travel Club Meets 2 pm on 4th Monday in the month at St John Ambulance Rooms, 10 Douglas St. Frankton. Interesting speakers. We welcome new members. Contact: June 442 2234 FREE to place local club information, email details to thelooparrowtown@gmail.com 13