Hello Sunners! The gales are gone but so has some of that the sun. It's a cooler Sunday, ideal for checking out the emergency services and armed forces open day at the Gordon Spratt Reserve Papamoa from 10am till 3pm.

Or for those who want a little exercise the cooler conditions make the thought of cycling the Kopurererua Valley today in support of the Bay of Plenty Multiple Sclerosis Society a more welcome one.

Participants can sign up for a 20km course or a 10km family-friendly circuit. On-the-day registrations open from 7.30am, rides start at 9am, with prizegiving and spot prize draws at 12 noon. And there will be sausages, ice creams and hot drinks for sale too.

A Lion in the Meadow

And other stories by Margaret Mahy adapted for stage by Tim Bray, songs by Christine Wright. Baycourt Oct 30 2pm & 4.30pm. Oct 31 10.30am & 1pm. www.baycourt.co.nz

All Souls Day

Remembrance service at St George's. Giving thanks for those we love how have died over the last year. Both 8am & 9.30am services. If you want to please bring something that speaks of what you give thanks for in the person you are remembering. http://www.stgeorgesgatepa.org.nz/

Andre Rieu Friendship Group BOP

For lovers of this music. Monthly weekend gatherings at each other's homes, garden party, group booking for cinema concert screening & hear the latest info. Jennifer 574 4238 E: poppet312@gmail.com

Bay Bible Fellowship/Lord's Day

Worship service at Welcome Bay Primary School Hall, 309 Welcome Bay Rd 10am. Brotherly wisdom from the book of James. 'Trusting God amidst suffering.” Preacher: Richard Roodt. www.bbf.net.nz

Bay of Plenty Iris Show

Celebrating 50 golden years Nov 6 at Hotel Armitage cnr Park & Willow Sts, Tauranga 10am – 4pm. Irises for sale, free growing guides, floral art display. $3 entry.

Bee Interest Group

Monthly meeting at Seaside Bees, 1176 Papamoa Beach Rd, Tauranga 2pm. Please bring something to share for afternoon tea, your bee suit & a gold coin donation for the group. Gordon 027 544 2882

Bible Seminars

Every Sunday at Greerton Senior Citizen's Hall, Maitland St 1.45pm. Title: 'Jesus Life: An example to live by.” Interactive, Q&A. Refreshments provided. Vic 543 0504

Bingo

At Club Mt Maunganui every 1st & 3rd Sun 1-3pm.

Croquet

Every Sun, Tues & Fri at Tauranga Domain, Cameron Rd 12.45pm. Peter 571 0633

Czech & Slovak Club Tauranga

Czech School & playgroup at Tauranga Boys' College, Devonport Rd 10am - 12pm. Guests welcome.

Emergency Service & Armed Forces

Open day. Demonstrating combined support for Family Violence 'It's Not OK” & together taking a stand against Family Violence & its continued harm to our children. Gordon Spratt Reserve, Papamoa 10am – 3pm. Exhibits & live entertainment by NZ Police, St John's Ambulance, NZ Fire Service, Civil Defence & more. Free event.

Evensong

Last Evensong for 2016 featuring Renaissance Choral works by Byrd, Gibbons, Tallis, Palestrina & others. Chancel Choir of St Peter's Anglican Church, 15 Victoria Rd, Mt Maunganui 4pm.

'Everyone Can Draw”

Says internationally acclaimed artist, Elizabeth Grainger Kyle. Discover your unique talent at her free inspirational talk at Forta Leza, Katikati 1-3pm. 022 350 3043

Jaguar Enthusiasts (BOP) Club

Calling all Jaguar owners. Meet like minded drivers for outings, tours & socialising. Graham 543 4933

Maketu Market

At Maketu Village Green 8am. Treasures, crafts, produce, plants, books, food & more. Stall fees $10. Susan 533 2600

Mount RSA Country Music Club

Last Sunday of month 1-4pm. Live band, afternoon tea provided. Free entry. Members & members guests welcome. Julz 572 2325

October Musicale

Katikati College 4pm. Artistes include students from Katikati College. Afternoon tea 4pm. Please be seated for concert by 4.30pm. Entry: Adults $10, students free. Afternoon tea include. Tickets available from St Peter's Anglican Church office, Beach Rd, Katikati. Ph 549 0040 9am – 12pm Tues – Fri. And door sales.

Quakers in Tauranga

In hall behind Brain Watkins House, cnr Elizabeth St/Cameron Rd 10am for an hour of mainly silent worship followed by tea/coffee & talk. 544 0448 www.quaker.org.nz

Radio Controlled Model Yachts

Sun 1.30pm & Thurs 5.30pm at pond behind 24 Montego Drive, Papamoa to sail Electron & similar 3ft long yachts, for fun. Adult beginners welcome. Graham 572 5419

Rifle Range Public Open Day

Open to public on last Sun of the month. Range at end of Ngawaro Rd, at the TECT All Terrain Park 9am - 3pm. Some targets available to purchase, or bring your own. Must bring own ammo, shooting rests, ear muffs etc. Firearms license must be presented at registration area. $15pp (cash only). No cellphone coverage. www.deerstalkersbop.org.nz

Tauranga Big Band

Gives Back. Including performances from the award winning TBC Big Band & ‘Plum Jam'. Graham Young Youth Theatre, Tauranga Boys' College 3pm. Tickets $15 from www.itecket.co.nz or at i-Site, Willow St, Tauranga.

Tauranga Underwater Hockey

Juniors up to year 10 students & new players 5-6.15pm. Seniors Year 11 to Adult 6-7.45pm. Baywave Aquatic Centre every Sunday except holidays. Lance 027 287 4731 or 578 7573

Tour of Tauranga

(Bike ride event). Start at 17th Ave Skate Park 9am. Registrations open 7.30am. Prize giving & spot prize draws 12pm. Ride the scenic 20km or the 10km family friendly course, some parts of which the Council are opening new tracks just prior to the event. Adult $20, child $5, family $30. Proceeds to BOP Multiple Sclerosis Soc.