Good morning Sunners,
Welcome to the first day of February 2015! It's come around fast, but here at SunLive we're starting the new month with a bang!
Participants dress-up for the Frocks on Bikes event.
Frocks on Bikes
There's plenty of action happening in and around the city today – even Waihi Beach is getting in on the fun with its first free Frocks on Bikes event at the seaside township.
Sponsored by local businesses, and a joint venture for Bike Wise month between Waihi Beach Community Events and Promotions and Sports Bay of Plenty, the ride will give cyclists of all ages and fitness levels the opportunity to cycle Waihi Beach in their Sunday best frocks.
There's prizes for best dressed male and female and best decorated bikes, as well as spot prizes.
Registration for the free event is 10.30am at Waihi Beach Hotel, with prizegiving at 1pm. Helmets must be worn while cycling.
For more details, call 07 863 4363, or see the Waihi Beach Info Facebook page.
Volleyball
Championship glory is on the line in the Mount Maunganui Open volleyball competition today as the nation's best beach volleyballers go head-to-head.
Held at Mount Maunganui's Main Beach this weekend, the third National Beach Tour event of the summer invites the country's top 24 men's and women's teams to battle for the title. They'll also be eyeing valuable ranking points, helping them qualify for next month's NZ Beach Volleyball Open at the ASB Tennis Centre in Auckland.
The competition runs 8.30am-6pm on Sunday.
Check out more of today's action below:
Sunday 1 February
Bay Bible Fellowship/Lord's Day
Welcome Bay Primary School Hall, 309 Welcome Bay Rd 10am. God's character on display. Colossians: 1:15-19 'The Preeminence of Christ.” Richard Roodt. www.bbf.net.nz
Bethlehem Lions Market
1st & 3rd Sun of month at Bethlehem Town Centre 8am - 12pm.
Frocks on Bikes - Waihi Beach
Meet at Waihi Beach Hotel, registration 10.30am, start 11am. Don your frock & come along for a guided cycle along Waihi Beach, men & women, all ages. Prizes for best dressed, most original, spot prizes. Prize giving 1pm at Waihi Beach Hotel. Free entry.
Katikati A&P Show
Horse & pony events, beef & dairy cattle, dancing, wrestling, petting zoo, food & more. At Katikati Showgrounds, Major St. Gates open 9am. Adults $5, children $2, under 5 free.
Mount Mainstreet Farmers Market
Every Sun in Phoenix car park 9am - 1pm. Fresh fruit & veges, breads, cheese, oils, plants & more. All home grown & home made. 575 9911 mountmaunganui.org.nz
Petanque
Every Sun & Thurs at Cliff Rd 12.45pm. Boules available, tuition given. 1st 3 visits free. 578 3606
Quakers in Tauranga
Every Sunday in hall behind Brain Watkins Historic House 10am. Mainly silent worship, hour long meeting followed by tea & talk. 544 0448
Radio Controlled Model Yachts
Meet Sun 1.30pm & Thurs 5.30pm at pond behind 24 Montego Drive, Papamoa, to sail electron & similar 3ft long yachts for fun. Beginners welcome. Graham 572 5419
Tauranga Friendship & Social Club
Walks, dinners & outings for over 50's. Richard 578 3894
Tauranga Historical Society
AGM at Brain Watkins Hall, 233 Cameron Rd 2pm. Speaker: Stephanie Smith - Tauranga's signature on the Suffrage Petition. 574 4965
Tauranga Miniature Railway
Every Sunday at Memorial Park 10am – 4pm. Train rides are just $1, or $10 for 12 ride concession ticket.
TECT Park MX Track
Opening today.
thequietforest
Offering an uplifting space for meditation, reflection, discover & community. Gift yourself the time to vision your year ahead. 1st Sun of month at Cliff Rd building (adj to Petanque Club) Tauranga 4pm. www.thequietforest.wordpress.com or Carole 0220 689 183
Weekend Activities for the Over 60's.
Walks, dinners, day trips & good times. Gloria 544 1834
1 comment
Tauranga Miniature Railway
Posted on 01-02-2015 09:36 | By philiphallen
Please note the single ride ticket for the railway is now $2 a time. This increase has been in force since November and is to help pay for the big addition of the two bridges recently completed. Thanks to all those who have taken time out to ride our new railway layout since its introduction.
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