Good morning Sunners,

One of Classic Flyers' most eagerly awaited exhibits is opening to the public today.

The Catalina flying boat is open to public at Classic Flyers museum today.

Almost seven years on since the corroding remains of a Catalina flying boat arrived at the aviation history museum in August 2007, the exhibit, including access to the fuselage is open to public from 10am.

The Consolidated PBY Catalina was one of the most widely-used seaplanes of World War II and used in both Atlantic and Pacific Theatres as a patrol bomber, in anti-submarine warfare, and air sea rescue.

The aircraft has been used since the war for aerial fire-fighting and air sea rescue.

Inside space is restricted by bulkheads and equipment, so entry is restricted to 12 people at a time.

Children under age 12 must be accompanied by an adult into the exhibit.

Entry to the museum for the Catalina's opening day is gold coin donation.

Sunday 3 August

Bay Association of Sea Kayakers

From Pilot Bay to Waimapu Estuary. Bevan 576 8885

Bay Bible Fellowship/Lord's Day

Welcome Bay Primary School Hall, 309 Welcome Bay Rd 10am. Praise & worship. Richard Roodt teaching from Galatians 3:19-4:7 'Who sets sin's prisoners free?” All welcome. www.baybiblefellowship.co.nz

Bethlehem Lions Market

1st & 3rd Sun of month at Bethlehem Town Centre 8am - 12pm.

Bible Seminars

Sunday's at Greerton Senior Citizen's Hall, Maitland St, Greerton 1.45pm. Title: 'The Jews still God's people.” Interactive, Q&A. Refreshments provided. All welcome. Vic 543 0504

BOP Radio Controlled Car Club

Come & watch large scale 1/5 truck & buggy racing. Venue, www.tectallterrainpark.co.nz Whataroa Rd off SH36 from Pyes Pa Road. Gates open 8.30am, racing from 9.45am, weather permitting.

Falun Dafa

Simple exercises to liberate your mind & energise your body. Free to learn. At Memorial Park by the fountain 1st & 2nd Sundays 10.15am. Judy 576 9683 or txt 021 0425 398 en.falundafa.org

Have Your Say on New Sports Club

Are you sick of travelling to sports clubs outside of Welcome Bay? Have your say on a new sports club being established in Welcome Bay. Meet at Welcome Bay Community Centre 12.45pm. Paul 027 654 6545

Mix & Mingle Friendship Group 60+

Mixed company of singles 60+ that meet once a week for coffee, enjoy social dining & events. Email: mixandmingle@xtra.co.nz or 027 439 3267

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, Tues & Thurs at Cliff Rd 12.45pm. Boules available, tuition given. 1st 3 visits free. 578 3606

Radio Controlled Model Power Boats

Racing at Lake Taurikura off Taurikura Drive in the industrial area of the Lakes subdivision 10am. Follow the RC Boat Signs. Brian 548 1334

Radio Controlled Model Yachts

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

Tauranga Girls College Rowing Muster Sunday 3rd & Sunday 10th of August 9.00am – 11.00am. Tauranga Rowing Club, Memorial Park, (Cnr Devonport Rd & 11th Ave). Find out what's it like to be a rower, talk to existing competitors, coaches, rowing parents and get out on the water with like-minded people for a row. Open to all girls attending Tauranga Girls College from 2015. For further information contact Bruce on 027 602 4868

Tauranga Historical Society

Meet at Brain Watkins Hall 2pm. Speaker: Alf Rendell, well known local photographer with his images of Tauranga. Visitors welcome. 574 4965

Tauranga Organ & Keyboard Society

Meet 1st Sun of month at Carmel Village, Hollister Lane 1.30pm. All welcome to play or listen. Carol 574 0228

Tauranga Spiritual Society

Clairvoyant readings at Senior Citizen's Hall, 14 Norris St. Doors open 6.30pm for 7pm start. Members $3, non $5. 022 0670 467

Tauranga Underwater Hockey Club

Baywave Aquatic Centre 12.30-1.30pm Juniors up to & including Year 10 students) 1.30-2.30pm Seniors (Year 11 - adults) meet every Sunday unless an event on at Baywave. Lance 027 287 4731 or 578 7573

Te Puke Spiritual Discussion Group

1st, 3rd & 5th Sun of month at Hair Linez, old railway Station, Jellicoe St 10.30-11.30am. $3 door. Meeting of spiritual minds, to learn & share with each other. Elaine 573 5361 or FB Hair Linez for details.

Weekend Activities for over 50's

Walks, dinners, movies, day trips & good times. Zeana 544 1513