Welcome to the SGB
Every effort is made to help all of our new members to achieve all they wish to as beekeepers
It is highly recommended that all new beekeepers attend a Beginner Beekeeping Course.
These are available through a number of sources in the club.
Check our Beekeeping Courses Page to see when & where the next one is coming up.
It is highly recommended that all new beekeepers attend a Beginner Beekeeping Course.
These are available through a number of sources in the club.
Check our Beekeeping Courses Page to see when & where the next one is coming up.
At club meetings throughout the year we have the annual honey and mead tasting and judging the June pizza night, plus our themed AGM with fabulous prizes. There are regular guest speakers with varying topics as well as prac. sessions and Q & A
Our monthly meetings have an average attendance of 48. Your Club
Meetings and supper in particular are an opportunity to chat with other beekeepers in the area when you can compare notes and get answers to burning questions.
Check out our excellent library books as you partake of a delightful supper. |
Services
The club’s 3 frame honey extractor (a more modern version than the one pictured above), electric decapping knife and tubs plus a double strainer are available for club members to hire at very reasonable rates.
Please follow this LINK for this and other club services. The club attends a number of Community Shows and events throughout the year. The calendar on the Home page will keep you up to date with upcoming events. |
MentorsAbove: At our first meeting for 2017, 3 of our mentors spoke to the club about the mentoring program answering questions and giving some helpful tips.
Follow this LINK for contact details for our mentor's list, what to do if you have or want a swarm, getting bees for the first time and more. 
Above: Some of the huge crowd who came to our 2016 Field Day.
The club gives members notification of upcoming field days throughout the state. |