What‘s on - motorcycle cavalcade, markets, art

Damian Fleming from Bayride Motorcycles will be co-leading The Distinguished Gentleman's Ride that leaves from Cameron Rd at 10.30am and takes in much of Tauranga before arriving around 1.30pm at Tauranga Historic Village. Photo: John Borren.

Good morning and welcome to Sunday. Ko te ra tenei i hanga e te Ariki. Ka koa tatou, ka koa hoki ki reira.

The MetService is forecasting a cloudy day with some occasional light rain possible this afternoon and strong southeasterlies.

There is an expected high of 17 degrees, and an overnight low of 14 degrees. Low tide is at 9.54am and high tide at 4.14pm. Sunset is at 5.10pm.

What's on today?

The Mount Sunday Farmers Market. Photo: Rosalie Liddle Crawford.

The Mount Sunday Farmers Market is happening at Mount Mainstreet this morning. Come along and find fresh produce and pastries.

The Papamoa Lions Club are also running their market at the Gordon Spratt Reserve.

Also being held in Papamoa at the Gordon Spratt Reserve is the monthly music afternoon, run by the Papamoa Country Music Club. The monthly music afternoon commences at 1pm and goes until 4pm.

For more events visit My Tauranga.

The Elms | Te Papa Tauranga Mission House. Photo: Rosalie Liddle Crawford.

The Elms | Te Papa Tauranga in Mission St is open from 10am - 4pm. Come and view the Mission House and gardens. For more information click here

Gabby O'Connor at 'The Unseen'. Photo: Rosalie Liddle Crawford.

Gabby O'Connor's exhibition ‘The Unseen' is on at Tauranga Art Gallery until August 8.

Lisa Chandler's exhibition ‘The Dividing Line' is on at Tauranga Art Gallery until June 6. Lisa's tactile paintings reference both street art and protest paraphernalia gleaned from various protests and rallies.

Take a walk through Tauranga Art Gallery and view the many exhibitions on display there this week. The gallery, in Willow St, is open from 10am - 4pm.

Lynette Fisher has a collection of new works on show at The Incubator Creative Hub at Tauranga Historic Village until June 5.

Love public art? CITY ART WALK TAURANGA app is a free to download walking tour of 20 public artworks in Tauranga's city centre. For more information click here

Enjoy workshops at ReMaker, with the community of makers, located at Our Place in Willow St. Click here for more information.

Diana Bomford, Tony Fraser and Hugh Bomford at the Lion and Tusk Museum at Mount Maunganui

Have you been to the Lion and Tusk Museum yet? It's open today from 10am - 3pm at Unit 4, 14 Portside Dr, Mount Maunganui. Come and see a massive display of Rhodesian military history records and exhibits of uniforms, medals and equipment. Opening hours are 10am – 3pm Thursday to Sunday. For more information click here

The Incubator

At The Incubator Creative Hub at Tauranga Historic Village, there are many exhibitions, workshops and events happening daily. For more information click here. Exhibition hours are 10am – 2.30pm.

What else is on today?

Tennis Gate Pa
Wednesday Club Night 6-7:30pm. Newbies welcome - $10 to play plus get dinner. Relaxed, fun & good night out.


Brain Watkins House Museum
233 Cameron Rd, open 2-4pm. Adults $5, children free. Groups or classes by arrangement. Ph 578 1835


Bretts Goalkeeping Clinic
Free GK coaching 9-11am. Suits beginners to youth, 3 coaches available, At Waipuna Park. Please bring your own gloves.


Croquet
Tauranga Domain, Cameron Rd, Sun, Tues, Fri, 12:45 for 1pm start. Beginners welcome. Ph Peter 571 0633


Enjoy Travel?
Friendship Force meets third Sunday monthly. Home hosting in NZ & overseas. Noumea, Melbourne in 2022. Ph Jonathan 572 2091, Diane 027 249 9859


Golf Croquet
At Club Mount Maunganui, Kawaka St. Tues, Thurs, Sun; 9:15am for 9:30am start. Visitors, new players welcome. Ph. Nev 07 575 5121


Healing Optimal EFT
Learn how to heal your mind & body using the Unseen Therapist within you. Free e-booklet describes this proven process. https://www.emofree.com/unseen-therapist Text 0210 274 2502


Invitation To Meditate
Follow your own meditation practice with friends in 1 hour of silence. 10am-12 in hall behind Brain Watkins House, 233 Cameron Rd. Refreshments. All welcome. Txt 0210 274 2502


Mah Jong Te Puke
All players welcome 12:45-4pm. New player lessons on Thursdays. Lyceum Rooms, 8 Palmer Pl, Te Puke. Ph Gig 027 430 6383


Maketu Market
3rd & 5th Sunday of month. Set up from 7am at Maketu Village Green. Ph Maureen 021 267 1685


Medieval Swordfighting
Learn to fight with swords axes, spears, etc. in a controlled safe & fun environment. Memorial park 1:30pm


Messy Church
Join us for fun activities, faith exploration, celebration time, meal provided. 4pm to 6pm at St Johns Anglican Church, 94 Bureta Road.


Papamoa Country Music Club
Live music on today at Gordon Spratt Reserve commencing at 1.00pm.All welcome with afternoon tea included.Come along and enjoy the music.


Papamoa Farmers Market
Connecting our community with local produce. Rain, hail or shine, it will be on! At Redefined, 58 Ashley Pl, Papamoa


Porcelain & China Painting
Check out this enjoyable & easily learned art form. Materials required are available to get you started. Ph 027 553 3042


Quakers In Tauranga
All welcome to join mostly silent meeting exploring the spiritual experience of each person. 10am, 233 Cameron Rd. Ph 07 543 3101


Radio Controlled Model Yachts
Sundays & Thursdays 1-3:30pm. Pond behind 22 Montego Dr, Papamoa, sailing 'Electron” radio controlled yachts for fun. Adult beginners welcome. Graham 572 5419


Soul Food For You
Relax, unwind, reflect, refresh, enjoy. Share in a selection of sacred & inspirational writings & music. Held last Sunday of month. All welcome. Ph 543 0434

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