Upcoming Events at the J Beekeeping Club

Monthly Meetings

Our J Beekeeping Club monthly meetings take place on the second Wednesday of each month, between 7-9pm at our club rooms 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 May 14

Honey and bee product competition judging by John Edmonds. Joint meeting with the North West Beekeeping Club. For details see monthly email newsletter.

Can’t make it in person? If you’re a member you can join online via Zoom — inquire if you have not received details.

Workshops

Introduction to Beekeeping – Sunbury Community Gardens

October 26, November 23 and Feb 15 2025

Our workshop is a place to unleash your inner beekeeper with our hands-on informative workshop!

What You’ll Learn:
-Different Hives
-Bee Life Cycle
-Honey Extraction

Plus a Honey Tasting from the local hive!

Next Workshop: TBA 2025

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.

* Theoretical
* Beekeeping Basics
* Code of practice
* Getting started (Purchasing equipment, obtaining a colony)
* Managing brood
* Finding the queen
* Practical
* Frame assembly
* Hive / Brood inspection
* Honey extraction

BBQ LUNCH PROVIDED

What to bring: As we will be doing a hive inspection on our onsite hives, please bring along your bee suit, long sleeve shirt, long pants and close toed shoes. A limited number of suits are available for loan, please check and reserve beforehand if you will be in need of one.