There’s a buzz around festival

Stan Starc is organiser of the Diggers Rest Beekeeping and Honey Festival in March. Photo by Damjan Janevski.

Lovers of the sweet life can make a beeline to Diggers Rest for the annual Beekeeping and Honey Festival next month. The festival, organised by J Beekeeping School, showcases the tastes, sights and smells of a variety of honey products, including meads, liqueurs and candles. Melton beekeeper Stan Starc, pictured, said the festival was popular with young and old alike. ā€œIā€™m a hobbyist and I hope to see many more at the festival,ā€ Mr Starc said. The festival will be held on Sunday, March 4, from 10am to 4pm, at Jadran Social Club, 35 Duncans Lane, Diggers Rest. Entry is $3; children under 15 are admiited free. Information: bit.ly/2GU8gw5