By Olivia Condous
A Diggers Rest beekeeping group is buzzing with excitement, after receiving a community grant to help boost their club.
J Beekeeping Club has received a Jemena Community Grant as one of seven projects across Melbourne’s North West, gaining $1850 to support the club’s activities.
Club president Mick Symczycz said the funding would help to buy safety suits for prospective beekeepers attending beginner workshops, providing better access for more people to join in the past time.
“We just want to encourage people who may be interested and point them in the right direction,” he said.
The club is passionate about educating those who are new to the hobby in important biosecurity measures to promote responsible beekeeping.
The funding will also be used for better audio visual equipment to facilitate educational presentations.
Mr Symczycz said the club was grateful to Jemena for the grant and was keen to welcome everyone in.
“It’s open to everybody, old people, young people, all sorts of different people come to the club.
“It doesn’t matter who you are, if you like bees, we’ll help you along.”
