Welcome to the J Beekeeping Club
“We lead and support beekeepers through their beekeeping journey by teaching and demonstrating the best possible beekeeping practices.”
The J Beekeeping Club was established three decades ago to serve the Hume shire and surrounding areas. Our club is led by passionate and experienced beekeepers who have a wealth of knowledge to share with our members. We hold monthly meetings where we cover various topics and invite guest speakers to provide valuable insights. Throughout the year, we also organise workshops, with our beginner workshop being particularly popular among new beekeepers. As a bonus, our members enjoy access to an on-site store with discounted products and convenient honey extraction facilities.
Interested in seeing what being a member has to offer? Come along to a monthly meeting, the first one is free, and then its just $50 a year to join!
Monthly Meetings
Our J Beekeeping Club monthly meetings take place on the second Wednesday of each month, between 7-9pm at the Goonawarra Community Centre, 20 Dornoch Drive, Sunbury. Sessions are free for club members, with a yearly membership costing only $50, and your first meeting is free!
Next Meeting: Wednesday February 11
- How are your bees
- Varroa Treatment Practical
- Extraction Demonstration
Next Wednesday in conjunction with the presentation on varroa treatments, we will have for sale some varroa treatment products. Instead of purchasing a full box of products the club will be able to sell you sufficient for just 1 hive at $15. The presentation will reference the Varroa Chemical Treatment Chart. You can review this document in advance by visiting:
https://honeybee.org.au/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/AHBIC-Varroa-Chemical-Treatment-Table-15-01-24.pdf
Nick will also set up the club shop each meeting night so that people can purchase supplies. Should you wish to purchase something from the shop it would be helpful if you could text him your requirements on 0419473342 before the meeting. Bringing cash to the meeting will also make it easier to undertake purchases.
Workshops
Next Workshop: March 21 2026
The J Beekeeping Club is pleased to announce the following workshop – INTRODUCTION TO BEEKEEPING
Aimed at beginner beekeepers to set foundations of best practices in bee husbandry.
Club News
J Beekeeping Club Buzzes with Success at Victorian Competition!
We’re thrilled to announce another year of outstanding achievements at the Victorian Competition! For the second year running, J Beekeeping Club members showcased their exceptional honey and wax products, and the results are in!…
2024 Honey Judging Awards
Wow, what a selection of entrants we had spread across our 6 categories! A massive congratulations to all the winners, and thanks to everyone who submitted their bee products for judging!…
Why Become A J Beekeeping Club Member?
At the J Beekeeping Club we want our members to learn from our experienced members as well as from our various Guest Speakers to build on the techniques and methods of beekeeping that most relate to their style and beekeeping goals.
We suggest before you buy a hive or any gear to come along to one of our monthly meetings where you will be welcomed by our Membership Manager who will answer any questions you might have about our club.
You may also decide to start with one of our field days at our club apiary to find out if you are comfortable around bees before you invest in equipment or bees.
Once you have joined the club we will nominate an experienced club member to provide you with practical support.
We also have a store at the club which is always stocked with beekeeping equipment and gear which our members can buy at discounted prices.
What our members have said about our workshops
About The Club
Founded in 1994 by passionate members of the Slovenian Australian Community and Sporting Club Jadran, the J Beekeeping Club has been a beacon for bee enthusiasts in Melbourne. Originally operating as the J Bee-keeping School of Melbourne under the guidance of Stan (Stanko) Starc, the club has evolved to become a thriving community of beekeepers.
Today, the club meets regularly at the Goonawarra Community Centre, offering a platform for experienced beekeepers to share their knowledge and inspire newcomers.
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