The Loop Arrowtown – Edition 224

photo credit: Matt Bennell

cyclorama

This Labour Weekend join us in Arrowtown for an absolute e-bike extravaganza!

We have curated six trail rides that explore this special part of the country. Cyclorama is an event that, while showcasing all things e-Bike, is prioritising facilitating connection and involvement of Arrowtown businesses to all visitors and participants to the festival. Many businesses are featured as part of the trail rides, and are also participating in the Festival Village.

So - we are proudly Arrowtowncentric!!

spring swing dance

Queenstown Jazz Orchestra has teamed up with generous sponsors and Arrowtown Preschool to bring you the Bayleys Arrowtown Spring Swing Dance!

Friday 23rd September, 7.30pm.

@ Arrowtown Athenaeum Hall

Tickets are available from the Arrowtown Pharmacy and Humanitix.com

Ticket price $65 includes a glass of Amisfield bubbles on arrival.

ALL proceeds from the event go towards Arrowtown Community Preschool.

Come join us for a fabulous night of big band music and jitterbug dancing, 1920s-1940s swing dress is encouraged!

The Queenstown Jazz Orchestra is a full 16 piece authentic ‘big band’ line-up, featuring the region’s top jazz musicians and special guest vocalist and long time Arrowtown local Emma Pullar, presenting big-band classics from Glenn Miller, Count Basie, Duke Ellington, and Buddy Rich, with vocals made famous by Frank Sinatra, Tony Bennett and Michael Bublé, to Ella Fitzgerald, Peggy Lee and Sarah Vaughn.

There will be a cash bar and light refreshments along with a live auction. We would like to thank the following sponsors for their generous support of this event: Bayleys Arrowtown, Amisfield, Todd & Walker Law and Chard Farm.

arrowtown village association news

Shaping Arrowtown’s Future

Join the AVA and APBA on Wednesday 21st September for our Meet the Candidates Event at Athenaeum Hall, 7-8.30pm.

For the first time we have the opportunity to elect three councillors to represent the newly created Arrowtown-Kawarau Ward. We are lucky that six community members have put their hands up for the chance to represent us over the next 3 years.

You’ll have an opportunity to ask candidates their position on the issues that you care about most, from heritage to the environment, development and community.

It’s an important time for our district, much change is ahead, so it’s critical to be informed and have your say at the ballot box.

Community Forum

In 2017 the Arrowtown Community Visioning report was produced. This was after a comprehensive process of community workshops and task force consideration of the big issues our town may face, and all under the guidance of the Whakatipu based Shaping our Future Board.

5 years on, the vision has been reviewed by a group of local volunteers to see what has changed, what has been achieved, and what the recommendations for action should look like to make them relevant to today.

The group reviewed the content relating to 5 key themes addressed by the 2017 working groups, updated the vision statements, success descriptors and added some new key performance indicators, and recommendations for action.

Now the community plays a crucial role developing recommendations and strategies for an updated vision. The AVA invites you to participate in a community forum on Wednesday 28th September at Athenaeum Hall, 7.30-9.30pm, doors open 7pm.

– Nick Fifield & Daniel Sim, AVA Committee Members

36 Glencoe Road, Crown Terrace

4+1 3+1

Floor: 319 sq m Land: 4.8 ha nzsothebysrealty.com/QBS13006

Deadline sale closes 12:00 p.m. Friday 30 September 2022 (unless sold prior).

In a picturesque and private setting surrounded by mountains and farm land, nothing quite compares to life on the Crown Range. Offering an escape from everyday life, this privileged position enjoys majestic rural and alpine vistas, long sunshine hours, and is only a short drive to Arrowtown. Location, quality and design have combined to afford the total package for discerning buyers. Please contact us to arrange a private inspection.

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Premier Stopping – Local & reliable Quality Gib stopping at competitive prices. Free quotes & advice. Contact Dave Thompson 021 115 3632

MONSTER GARAGE SALE. To raise funds to protect the Heritage of Arrowtown. Saturday 1st October at the Menzshed Preston Drive at 9 am–2 pm. Donation of saleable items would be gratefully received. Contacthecklerdenise@hotmail.com

real estate

office space

The Hub Collective Coworking space has moved to 43 Ramshaw Lane. We have desk spaces available. Contact Melissa on 021 202 5493

situations vacant

Lakes District Museum and the Arrowtown Post Office. We are looking for customer service oriented people for part-time positions at the museum and post office. Please email Jane at projects@museumqueenstown. com for Position Descriptions and more information

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The Belles are recruiting! Do you love to dance? Are you a team player? Do you enjoy dressing up and entertaining others? Are you 18 or over? Then the Buckingham Belles want you! Formed in 1987, the Arrowtown Buckingham Belles are a local dance group who take their inspiration from the ladies who entertained

public notices

in the saloons of Arrowtown during the Gold Rush days. These days we dance at the Arrowtown Autumn Festival as well as many other community and special events. If you like the sound of fun, friendship, fitness and frilly knickers then come along to one of our practice sessions to see what we get up to. Text Carly on 027 220 5823 or message through our Facebook page.

The Menzshed Arrowtown have been busy with some exciting projects, they are currently restoring a beautiful wooden child’s rocking horse which will go up for sale before Christmas. They are about to start building Lilliput libraries which will be placed outside the Library in Frankton. Please come and join us any Wednesday at 10 o’clock for a cup of tea and a yarn.

Contact Clint Sanson on 021 444 799 or email clint@chopperfirewood.co.nz

arrowtown spring flower show

Spring has sprung. Thank goodness I say. We really need to celebrate spring in these parts. The winter seemed long and wet.

This year we will welcome back our wonderful regular supporters, but we would love to see some new contributors. There are lots of new people in town, so either bring along something to show (entries to be brought to the Arrowtown Hall-Thursday 29th 1-8pm) or come to the show Friday the 30th- 1-5pm. Please note we do not accept entries on the morning of the show.

We are a friendly bunch and it's easy to enter. You can enter flowers, plants, floral displays, crafts and baking. There is a section for children as well, (Arrowtown Junior School do their entries at school.) There are also some great plant and craft stalls. Fabulous cream teas served.

This is the 99th year of this wonderful community event, come along and be part of it. Look out for the big 100th celebration next year.

Pick up a schedule at the Lakes District Museum or email Wendy Clarke wendy.clarke@arrowtown.school.nz

*Good quality jumble is needed for the White Elephant stall -drop at the hall on Thursday.

for all ages to enhance the biodiversity of

area by planting native Beech,

Totara

the Sawpit slopes.

jopp St – tewa banks update

There was site blessing, officiated by Darren Rewi, and ground breaking ceremony late August. Arborist’s started on the site earlier this month, with earthworks contractor’s due to commence next week. Civil works contractors are then scheduled for November and building works are estimated to begin mid-2023.

new festival coordinator

The Akarua Arrowtown Autumn Festival Committee are delighted to announce the appointment of Catherine Fallon as the new Festival Coordinator, who has taken the reins for the 2023 festival.

Catherine replaces Carole Watts who has grown the much-loved festival over the past six years. The committee would like to thank Carole and retiring committee members - Chris Clark (Chair), Yvonne Stevenson (Treasurer) and Suzie Attwood (Volunteer Coordinator) for their dedicated service to the festival.

“I am thrilled to have the opportunity to collaborate with the local community and festival committee to program and deliver a world-class event for our unique town. The last two years have been challenging and I am looking forward to putting this behind us and delivering a vibrant and exciting festival next autumn,” says Catherine Fallon. The Festival is entering its 37th year and will be held 20-25 April 2023. Contact Catherine for any further info: www.arrowtownautumnfestival. co.nz or info@arrowtownautumnfestival.co.nz

Queenstown Plumbing &

Ltd

Box 250, Arrowtown 03 441 8071

Black Box QT

Jade

Gift Box Company 021 135 8340

Opal

Buckingham St 03 442 1654

Arrowtown 027 489 5294

Bayleys

Buckingham St

community

442 1616

Chalmers Place 03 442 1854

Arrowtown

Berkshire St 03 442 1215

Buckingham St

442 1274

Hertford St

442 1740

Russell Heckler 027 284 8814

409 8102

221 8196

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local club notices

Arrowtown Bowling Club 03 442 1905

Club Day Thursday. New members welcome – coaching available – More info phone Liz 027 433 1669

Arrowtown Business Women’s Group

Any and all local business women are welcome to register. It is free to join but each event may have a charge to cover costs. Email Hayley Delport on arrowtownbusinesswomen@gmail.com

Arrowtown Community Yoga 03 442 0515

Every Thursday 5 pm @ Arrowtown Community Rooms. Bring your own mat. All levels welcome.

Arrowtown Entertainers

A local group of entertainers who love to perform and sing. Programmes include: Anzac Day, Christmas, music hall sing-along, popular variety songs from shows etc. If interested, please contact Lorraine 021 111 2270. 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.

Arrowtown Library 03 442 1607

Hours: Mon–Fri 10 am–5 pm. Sat 10 am–2 pm. Reading to Dogs: Tues 3.30–4.30 pm, during School Term Time.

Arrowtown Menzshed 027 284 8814

The Menzshed is open to new members for woodworking projects for the individual and community. The shed is open Monday, Wednesday, Saturday from 10 am–1 pm Prestons Dr. Ph 027 284 8814 or 03 409 8688 for information.

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 Swim Club

Mon/Tues training & Fri ribbon night/BBQ till 4 March. Block training week 24–28 Jan. $30 child & $50 family, arrowtownswimclub@gmail. com or facebook /arrowtownswimmingclub

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.

Dorothy Browns Bookclub 03 442 1964

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

LCF fun languages

03 442 0075

For children from 2–12 years old. Fun French lessons for preschool children & in school & after school for primary school. We do adult lessons too, in group or privately. Email nathalie@lcfclubs.co.nz or www.lcfclubs.co.nz

Petanque

Sundays 3 pm, Library Green. All welcome! Plunket 0800 933 922

Little fingers craft/activity playgroup, Mondays 10–12 pm. Gold coin donation. Remarkable Mothers group, 2nd & 4th Tuedays of the month, from 11 am. All welcome. For all current information, LIKE the Arrowtown Plunket Facebook page.

Remarkables Line Dance Group

Beginner–intermediate levels. Weds 12.30–2 pm $10 at the Pavilion, Lake Hayes. 021 0284 0681

Shotover Country Music Club 03 442 0785

Arrowtown Primary School Hall, 3rd Sunday of each month at 1.30 pm. All welcome. Free. Contact Reg McTazggart 027 656 3554, r.j.mctaggart@xtra.co.nz

Wakatipu Garden Club 027 565 0349

We meet on the 2nd Monday every month. New members welcome. For further information. Contact Heather Stirling.

FREE to place local club information, email details to thelooparrowtown@gmail.com