Good morning Sunners,

Welcome to the second day of August. It looks like yet another winter's day, with MetService forecasting cloudy skies, some morning drizzle and light winds.

This little lamb is counting down the days until spring too!

Today's high is 17 degrees, with an overnight low of a chilly 11 degrees.

Here at SunMedia, we're counting down the days until it's spring – and there's only 29 days to go!

Despite the cold weather, there's plenty to see and do around the Bay of Plenty to warm the spirits…

Sunday 2 August

Athenree Homestead

Salute Fathers' Day Sept 6. Celebrate this special day at the Station & Refreshment Rooms, Athenree Homestead. Ploughman's Platters served from 11am. Bookings essential. www.athenreehomestead.org.nz

Bay Bible Fellowship/Lord's Day

Worship service, Welcome Bay Primary School Hall, 309 Welcome Bay Rd 10am. 'To live is Christ” series in Philippians. 'Citizens worthy of the Gospel”. Richard Roodt. All welcome. www.bbf.net.nz

Belvedere Tauranga City United

Vs Takapuna, Links Ave. Kick off 2.30pm. Reserve League Fixture 12.30pm kick off.

Bethlehem Lions Market

First & third Sun at Historic Village, 17th Ave 8am - 1pm. Email: bethlehemmarket@lionsclubs.org.nz

Bible Seminars

Greerton Senior Citizen's Hall, Maitland St, Greerton 1.45pm. Title: 'The return of Jesus - what it means to you.” Interactive, Q&A. Refreshments provided. Vic 543 0504

BOP Rose Society

Have a go at rose pruning. 3 Te Puke venues commencing 1.30pm at 185 Boucher Ave, where a society member will show you how. Bring your gloves & secateurs. Rose 573 8481

Children's Dance Club

7 weeks, starts Aug 9 at Tauranga Primary School Hall, 5th Ave. Learn Latin American, Rock & Roll, Cha Cha & more. Sonia, Supreme Dance Centre 544 2337 or 027 322 1786

Georgie Cup Charity Golf Tourny

At Omokoroa Golf Club, Links View Drive 11.30am – rain or shine. Featuring: Free BBQ lunch, huge prize gable, free club hire; raffles, special hole prizes. Entry $30 each – teams of up to 4. Entry available at Omokoroa Golf Club, from Liz at Omokoroa Library, or Malcolm 548 2776 or merlemal1@kinect.co.nz

Peace Vigil

Remembering Hiroshima & Nagasaki Aug 9 at Tauranga Domain inside the main gate 2pm. Coming together to remember, reflect & recommit to peaceful means of resolving conflict. Free & open to the public.

Petanque Tga/BOP Club

Every Sun & Thurs at Cliff Rd 12.45pm. Boules available, tuition given. 578 3606

Quakers in Tauranga

Change of venue this week only: Alzheimers, 116 13th Ave 10am. Mainly silent worship, hour long meeting followed by business meeting & shared lunch. 544 0448

Radio Controlled Model Yachts

Meet Sun & Thurs 1.30pm at pond behind 24 Montego Drive, Papamoa, to sail electron & similar 3ft long yachts for fun. Beginners welcome. Graham 572 5419

Taize at St Georges

Join us for a contemplative service using the music of the Taize Community 7pm. www.stgeorgesgatepa.org.nz/

Tauranga Friendship & Social Club

Walks, dinners & outings for over 50's. Barbara 544 7461

Tauranga Organ & Keyboard Soc

Meet at Carmel Country Estate, 11 Hollister Lane, Ohauiti 1.30pm. Play or listen, Organ EL900, Clavinova 405. Carole 572 2919

Tauranga Spiritual Society Inc

Guest speaker: Ray Mensell, homeopathy-healer at Senior Citizens Hall, 14 Norris St. Doors open 6.30pm for 7pm. Members $3, non $5. Free healing & refreshments. 0220 670 467

Underwater Hockey

Every Sunday at Baywave. Gear & coaching available for beginners. New members welcome. Juniors (under 15) 5-6.15pm. Seniors (over 15) 6-7.40pm. Lance 027 287 4731 or lancepotaka@orcon.net.nz

Weekend Activities for the Over 60's

Walks, dinners, day trips & good times. Gloria 544 1834

Your Voice...And You

Group support to find your voice, give confidence when you speak & sing. At The Gym, 19 Glencarron Pl, Bethlehem 10am - 12pm. Cost $20, students free, beneficiaries by donation. Bookings essential. Ingrid 09 810 8218/021 952 690 or ingridward15@gmail.com