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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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The Great Gold Rush

Casino Evening SATURDAY 1st AUGUST ATHENAEUM HALL

Doors open 7pm–play starts 7.30pm

GET HALF A MILLION DOLLARS funny money to have a bet on a variety of gaming tables

GREAT PRIZE AUCTIONS Raising funds for Hospice Tickets $50 per person or $45

per person (for 10 or more) includes a continuous supper. Cash bar available Tickets available at the Lakes District Museum, Remarkables Pharmacy, Wilkinsons Pharmacy (Queenstown), Hospice Queenstown or by emailing Julie@arrowevents.co.nz 2

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03 442 1890 www.dorhair.co.nz

brought to you by Arrowtown school PTA

quiz nights are back! EVERY TUesday over 6 weeks July 28 - Sept 1 7 for 7.30pm start the pub company arrowtown Fantastic prizes!!! $20 entry for team of 4. Register your team name - e-mail arrowtownptaquiz@gmail.com or txt 0272 111097

postal confusion Jane Douglas, manager at Museum Post, wants to allay residents’ fears about the upcoming changes to postal deliveries. ‘We have been getting quite a few phone calls asking when Arrowtown is going down to three days a week mail delivery. There seems to be some confusion as to when it’s happening and what it means.’ Jane explains that although alternate day delivery for standard mail has begun in major centres, smaller towns are still getting daily deliveries. When alternate day deliveries are introduced in Arrowtown at some point in the next one to two years, the alternate delivery days will apply to standard mail only. Priority post (FastPost and courier) will still be delivered six days a week, so the postie will be out and about every day. Hopefully, that clears things up!

goodbye to the dairy Cynthia Wilkins is getting ready to say farewell to The Village Dairy in Adamson Drive – but a bit sooner than she expected. She says she had been planning to sell up but not for another couple of years: ‘I wasn’t ready to sell – it all just happened out of the blue.’ Cynthia had turned away a number of people wanting to buy the business but when a friend’s daughter approached her she decided to go for coffee to hear her out, and ended up taking the offer. She says the decision was made easier by the fact there was a bit of pressure for her to take over the space next door herself. The new owners, Amanda and Brendon Colmore-Williams, will be taking over on 28 August. They will be extending into the old video store next door and reopening as a Four Square. They hope to start the refurbishment soon so they can stay open throughout. Amanda is a local from way back: she grew up here and this opportunity means she can move back from Christchurch with her family, much to the delight of her mother Alison Beaumont. Cynthia, who has lived in the area for 40 years, has owned the dairy for the last decade. She’s not sure what she will do after the changeover. ‘Hopefully a nice easy job will turn up!’ She is looking forward to a change as it’s been a busy 10 years since she took over the business while her kids Angus and Bonnie were still at school. Colmore-Williams Family 3

pub/dining guide thurs 9

fri 10

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Constantly sourcing the latest & greatest NZ craft beers coming this week...

8 Wired - Hippy Berliner - Sour Hoppy Ale Cassells & Sons - Milk Stout Golden Eagle - Hopheval IPA

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Slow Braised Wild Venison

in red wine & herbs served with creamy mash Plus other wild venison chef’s specials

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IRISH MUSIC SESSIONS

Pull out your fiddles, guitars, mandolins, flutes, poems & spoons

EVERY WEDNESDAY 6.30–9.30 pm

Advertise your pub/restaurant email thelooparrowtown@gmail.com

discover our fresh NEW MENU

REMARKABLES PARK FRANKTON 03 441 2080 www.thecoffeeclub.co.nz

CELEBRATING

10 YEARS NEW ZEALAND

PUB MEALS

BAR SNACKS

WOOD FIRED PIZZA OVEN EVENTS SPECIAL FUNCTIONS WEDDINGS FULLY LICENSED PLUS OUR VERY OWN MOONSHINE WINES

Coal Pit Road - Gibbston Valley - (03) 409 0508 info@gibbstontavern.co.nz - www.gibbstontavern.co.nz

17–20 September 2015

Bring your creative senses to life. Over 30 workshops, talks and tours with our amazingly talented artists, there is something for everyone. For more information email Kerry@arrowevents.co.nz www.arrowevents.co.nz www.facebook.com/ arrowtownspringartsfestival

Open every day for

Breakfast & Lunch from 8.30 am

Our carefully crafted menu, our friendly service and a cozy atmosphere brings the best of France to your dining experience.

REPAIRS | SERVICING SALES | RENTAL BIKES Arrowtown’s local bike shop

25 Ramshaw Lane

03 409 8946

www.bonjour-arrowtown.com

Mon to Fri: 9 am – 6 pm Sat: 9 am – 2 pm 4/9 Bush Creek, Arrowtown 03 409 8140 5

classifieds

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ArrowYoga brings affordable yoga lessons to all people of Arrowtown and surrounding. All levels welcome. We teach Vinyasa Flow and Dynamic Hatha. We can provide a mat, but please bring an extra layer during the Winter months. Costs are $10pp. For class schedule please call Nina on 0221-058-360, email arrowyoga@gmail.com or check out our FB page ArrowYoga. 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. 20ft container in Bush Creek Arrowtown available for storage space, long or short term $30 +gst per week. Phone 03 442 2079 Finding it hard to juggle work and kids? Why not get a Demi-Aupair to look after your children for 20 hours/week in exchange for board, food and 70 $ pocket money? Great cultural experience for the family, your children and the demipair! All demipairs come with childcare and character references as well as police vetting and First Aid certificates. For more details please contact Jacquline on 02040032187 or Email: jacqueline@sevenseasculturalexchange.com Find some more info on www.sevenseas-culturalexchange.com

flatmate Cosy room for rent. Double/single long/short term. Warm friendly home. Awesme views and the sound of the river. Please ph 027 688 8106

situations vacant Oddfellows – join our lovely team: We need a fully qualified beauty & massage therapist combined and we need a Nail artist as well! Email: spa@oddfellowslode.co.nz The Stables – Part Time/Holiday Relief Chef (Potential for Permanent) Saving for Something and Keen for Some Extra Cash?? Hanna is of on holidays for 3 weeks and we are looking for someone to help us out. After training, you will often be working solo, so time management is important. Must be well experienced in all aspects of the kitchen, including Grill, Slow Roasting and Baking. Please make contact to stablesrestaurant@live.com 6

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MISSING

The Bonjour crew is very sad, Minou has been missing for 2 weeks now, he was like our mascot. If you have seen him or have any information please get in touch with us 409 8946 Bring your old books you do not know what to do with to BONJOUR and we will sell them and donate the money to Queenstown Cat Rescue

ARROWTOWN RUGBY CLUB DRAW An important home game this weekend against Roxburgh which we have to win to have a chance at a home semi final the following week.

11 JULY – home game Arrowtown vs Roxburgh

ARTS ON TOUR NZ PRESENTS

“Spell-binding storytelling at its purest and best.”

- Theatreview

THURSDAY 16 JULY 4.30 pm & 7.30 pm Arrowtown Athenaeum Hall Tickets from Lakes District Museum Adults $20 | Children 8+ $10

four weddings...and another wedding All weddings are special, of course, but there was something remarkable about the wedding of Tessa Hughes and Jonathan Ryan on 27 June at St John’s Church, Arrowtown. By choosing that venue, Tessa became the fourth generation of an old Arrowtown family to be married at the same church: Tessa’s parents Julie Stevenson and David Hughes (1993), Julie’s parents Noel Stevenson and Alma Wilson (1962) and Noel’s parents Jack Stevenson and Vera Turner (1936) all said their vows at St John’s. In fact the list of Arrowtown weddings goes one generation further back to Jack’s parents James Stevenson and Rebecca Jenkins, although their 1901 wedding was held in the schoolhouse on the Crown Terrace. James and some of his brothers and sisters had come to New Zealand from Stronsay in the Orkney Islands in 1881, and their parents followed them out in 1894. He farmed on the Crown Terrace while his brother William had a sluicing operation in Brackens Gully. Rebecca was born in 1878 at Macetown, where her Irish father had been storekeeper since 1866. Their son Jack Stevenson, known as Waggoner Jack, was a carter whose six-horse team plied the route between the farms on the terrace and Arrowtown. His son Noel left to farm and raise a family in Mokotua, Southland, but he and wife Alma retired to Arrowtown. Three of their children, including Julie, also felt the pull and have made their homes here, as have Jonathan’s parents Brent and Bridget Ryan. With Tessa and Jonathan living in Arrowtown too, there’s a good chance that a fifth generation will marry at St John’s – but we’ll have to wait a few years for that! 8

upcoming events

july – september

july

Athenaeum Hall

The Bookbinder

A magical one-man show

4.30 and 7.30 pm

$20/$10 Book Lakes District Museum

august

Athenaeum Hall

In Association with The Lions Club Queenstown

The Great Gold Rush Casino Evening

Women Uncovered

Two women being brave for the Cancer Society of NZ

Doors open 7pm

Tickets $50pp or $45pp (for 10 or More)

Athenaeum Hall 7.30–9 pm

Tickets $37 www.eventfinder.co.nz

september

17–20

Arrowtown Spring Arts Festival Over 30 different workshops available

Holiday home rentals made easy.

Arrowtown

from $10 to $250 www.arrowevents.co.nz

New Zealand’s leading holiday home rental management experts

0800 42 22 42 / bachcare.co.nz

your flop-free recipe yoghurt cake This is the fastest/ easiest and most versatile cake you will ever make and for that reason is widely used in ski chalets across Europe. It also makes great muffins. Use the same yoghurt pot for all measures. Change the flavour of yoghurt to change flavour, e.g. choc berry, banana cinnamon & walnut, peach & strawberry. 1 pot of yoghurt 1 pot of sugar 1 pot of vegetable oil 3 eggs 3 pots of flour 3 tsp baking powder. additional fruit/flavouring

0-3yrs & 3-6yrs Hours 8.30 am-5.30 pm (optional sessions available)

Our new hours are 8.30 am-5.30 pm

p - 03 442 0032 e - montessori.arrowtown@kidicorp.co.nz

Christmas is coming! Latest toy kit – Wanna Bee

Whisk all ingredients together in sequence, add additional fruit/ flavouring if required (for a choc version replace 1 pot of flour with cocoa – sieve dry ingredients). Bake at 160°C in a standard loaf tin, or individual muffin cases. Share your favourite flop-free recipes email thelooparrowtown@gmail.com 10

25 Buckingham St – Ph 442 0448

councillor comment Councillor Scott Stevens offers this update on Arrowtown goings-on: I have had a busy month representing Arrowtown at the council table with the District Plan review currently dominating my time. We are working on ensuring that any medium density development that is proposed for Arrowtown under the District Plan review responds sensitively to the town’s character. I am pleased to report QLDC planners have taken community feedback on board and I thank the Arrowtown Village Association for organising the public meeting on this matter earlier in the year. If you are not already a member of the AVA I encourage you to get involved by going to their website www.arrowtownvillage.co.nz. I am available to discuss this or any other matter by emailing me at scott.stevens@qldc.govt.nz.

Need Snow Chains? Call the Experts 03 442 2114 Your local stockists in Frankton for all snowchains.

first day of school Isla Couldstone

Turned 5 on 30 May and started at Arrowtown Primary School on Tuesday 2 June. Has your child had their first day at school or do you have a new baby? FREE to place, just email a photo, dates with full name and a short message thelooparrowtown@gmail.com

• Plumbing, Gas Fitting • Drainlaying • Electrical & Heat Pumps • Heating & Ventilation • Approved Fire Sprinklers • Solar Hot Water • Water Treatment Ph:03 442 0117 Cell:027 444 3323 Email:wayne@pbsnz.com

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 Gibbston Tavern Rapid 8, Coal Pit Rd Gibbston Valley Highway 03 409 0508 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 Around the Clock Babysitting Norfolk St 03 442 0409 events Arrow Events julie@arrowevents.co.nz 16 Cornwall St 027 633 1252 hairdressers D’OR Hair Stylists Royal Oak Complex, Shop 14 Arrow Lane 03 442 1890 health & beauty Natural Healing Massage, Reflexology, Reiki, Light Colour Therapy 28 Hood Crescent 03 746 7130 Oddfellows Beauty Therapy & Massage 57 Buckingham St 03 442 0020 lawyers Simon Stamers-Smith 62 Adamson Dr, Arrowtown 03 441 2424

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 Streamline Plumbing Ltd streamlineltdnz@gmail.com 7 Jenkins Place 021 774 481 real estate Sotheby’s International Realty 48 Buckingham St 027 334 9292 retail The Gold Nugget 43 Buckingham St 03 442 1877 The Jade & Opal Factory 30 Buckingham St 03 442 1654 The Stitching Post 25 Buckingham St 03 442 0448

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 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

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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 Irene at 442 0338 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 Come and join the Arrowtown Entertainers. We are a group of people of varying ages who love putting on musical shows. Our main production is during the Autumn Festival and sometimes we put on a second show in the Spring. Don’t be shy, we are a friendly bunch whose aim is to entertain people and enjoy ourselves at the same time. Contact Wink Gillespie at winkg55@gmail.com or 03 409 8467 Arrowtown Golf Club 03 442 1719 Club days–every Wednesday & Saturdays (men) Thursdays (ladies). Phone the golf shop for more info. Arrowtown Tennis Club Fran–03 442 0774 Senior club nights every Tuesday 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. Art Group Meets once a month on a Friday in the St John’s Church hall. All levels from beginners to advanced. We are a friendly bunch of women who enjoy the arts and have materials so that you can come and have a

go before needing to invest in anything. Small charge for rooms usually $10. Phone Barbara 021 0264 8010 or Eileen 442 1912 / 027 248 6513 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 information. 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 21 April – 15 September at Dorothy Browns. www.queenstownfilmsociety.co.nz Remarkable Kids 03 442 0785 Celebrating differences, supporting challenges Meeting for parents and professionals to be held on Monday 27 July at St. Margaret’s Church Hall in Frankton, 7:30-9:30pm. 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 and toddler music group St Paul’s Cottage next to St Paul’s Anglican Church. Every Thursday morning in term time, 9:30 to 10:30. Half an hour of music with instruments and a short Bible story, then coffee/chat/play time. Free/Donation. Taoist Tai Chi Mon 6.30–8 pm at Athenaeum Hall. Contact Barbara 03 442 1133 or Doug 03 441 3083 for more info.

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Historic Arrowtown Properties Needed We currently have multiple buyers looking to purchase property in Arrowtown’s historic zone: • 1 - 2 million plus high-end home, renovations OK • Older property on large section to extensively renovate or remove and build • Several buyers looking for a cottage or crib, as is or with potential to add value If you are considering selling your property, please give me a call or come and visit us in our warm and friendly office in the Royal Oak on Buckingham Street. Cate Macdonald +64 27 334 9292 cate.macdonald@sothebysrealty.com 48 Buckingham Street, Arrowtown

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