Fast cars and fireworks are set to entertain all ages tonight as people take to BayPark for some speedway action.

Organisers of the event promise it will be bigger and better than ever, after last year's extravaganza was cancelled so it would impact on the oiled wildlife being treated at a nearby facility.

Organisers say there will be something for everyone with a full night of family fun planned.

Speedway manager Roger Bailey says the event has always been a big meeting with pyrotechnics for the night 'going to be awesome”.

'It's done by the people who put on the Rugby World Cup display so we are expecting a great show.”

Roger is expecting a big crowd at the meeting, which will see top racers from around the country and beyond spicing up the speedway competition. He is picking Saturday's racing as one of the highlights on the season's calendar.

Gates open at 5pm, with racing starting at 6.30pm.

Other events happening in the Western Bay of Plenty include a walk to raise money for the Royal New Zealand Foundation for the Blind, a car boot sale in Papamoa and the Tauranga Farmers' Market.

Saturday 3 November

60s Up Social Group

Promoting enjoyment of life for the older person. First Sat of month at Papamoa Sports & Recreation Centre, Parton Rd, Papamoa from 12pm. Bring a small plate of finger food for shared lunch – optional. www.60supmovement.org.nz

Art in the Park

Coronation Park, Mt Maunganui 8.30am – 5pm weather permitting. Tauranga Society of Artists offer for sale a variety of art to suit all tastes.

BOP Christian Singles

Non denominational group who meet fortnightly for social gatherings. Pauline 575 5556 or email: [email protected]

Car Boot Sale

Nov 10 at 26 Golden Sands Drive, Papamoa, starts 6.30am, organised by Golden Sands School to raise funds for the playground. Variety of stalls including craft & both new & preloved goods. Free bouncy castle for the kids plus sausage sizzle, cake stall & coffee cart. Ph/txt Clare 027 630 5444 to book a stall for $10. Come early to get the best deals.

Come Dance the Night Away

Sequence & old time dancing, Greerton Hall 7.30-11pm. Great music & supper. $5 entry. All welcome. Run by Tauranga Social Dance. Garry 543 0051

Fundraising Garage Sale

Nov 10, For Welcome Bay Community Church, with gala activities at 130 Ohauiti Rd starts 7.30am. 544 1353

Investment Seminar

With Andrew l'Almont at Tauranga Central Baptist Church 7-9pm. 578 0123 or email: [email protected]

Messianic Weekly Meetings

The Way meet in the Kingfisher Room, Arataki Community Centre, Zambuk Way, Mt Maunganui 10am. All welcome. 570 1438

Open Dance Floors

Held by Art of Movement at The Honey Bee House, 233 Waihi Rd 7pm. A great evening for anyone who enjoy dance. Includes belly dancing & live Arabic dance drumming. All dance form or genre welcome. Cover charge $7. Tanya 021 271 2943 or [email protected]

Tauranga Farmers Market

Tauranga Primary School cnr 5th Ave & Cameron Rd every Sat 7.45am - 12pm. Fresh & artisian produced food. Trixie 552 5278 or www.taurangafarmersmarket.co.nz

Tauranga Synchronised Swimming Club

If you're a good swimmer but getting bored with swimming lengths, come for a free trial lesson at Synchro, Baywave first Sat each month 9-10am. Pool entry free applies. Angela 552 5416

The Art of Six

Original artwork for sale open Nov 3-10 9.30am – 5pm & Nov 11 9.30am – 4pm at Fashion Island, Gravatt Rd (opp Esquires Café), Papamoa. Over 100 pieces of artwork from 6 local artists. Frances 542 3413

The Little Big Markets

Cnr of Matai St & Maunganui Rd, Mt Maunganui 9am - 2pm. Vintage, fashion, jewellery, arts, crafts, food. Email: [email protected]

Welcome Bay Baden Powell Centre

(Scout Hall & Guide Hall) 30 year anniversary celebrations Nov 17 at 39 Welcome Bay Road (cnr Hammond St & Welcome Bay Rd) 1-3.30pm. Open afternoon showcasing the users of the hall & the activities they offer. Formalities start 2pm with afternoon tea provided. All past & present hall users welcome to come along. RSVP Debbie 027 245 4939

Welcome Bay Cruisers Club

End of year meeting 3.30pm at Welcome Bay Sports Bar, Welcome Bay Rd 3.30pm. Note change of day. Holdens, fords, classic cars & bikes welcome. No jappers. Mark 027 699 8356

Women's Expo

Nov 10 - New event in Katikati Memorial Hall. Doors open 7pm. Entry $20, tickets on sale now at Katikati Info Centre & at door on the night. A variety of stalls, live entertainment, spot prizes & stall raffles. To book a stall, Marnie 021 170 5648