Illawarra Beekeepers Association Inc. — Attraction in Sydney

As a member of another beekeeping association further south I can say that this association is top class. I have visited for talks, for open days and even took a bunch of newbie beekeepers up there for an event. I was very impressed with the hexagonal meeting space with library, shop, honey shed and the quality of the guest speakers each time I have been there is excellent. The apiary is wonderful. There are examples of many types of hives - not just the traditional Langstroth - but also 'newer' less known types such as the Kenyan Top Bar. They also have native stingless bee hives (TC's) and one member brought in their Hockingsi to show the difference between TC's and TH's. I have also always felt very welcomed there. A warm, social and educational...

I was so excited to get involved until I realised they decided to use the open day to promote innately divisive political propaganda. Saving the bees is something every demographic can come together and agree upon. Why on earth would you then choose to be so blatantly divisive and use a beekeeping event to promote apartheid? Smh if you cared to notice the polls you might realise you’re alienating over half of Australians by doing this, how is that...

Couldn't be more thankful to the Illawarra Bee Club. I had a huge hive of bees in an old lounge, the guys gave up their time to come and help me out. From the very first phone call to the club, they couldn't have been more helpful. Peter and his partner were extremely professional and got the bees out of a very tricky place. The guys explained a lot of the process and were extremely knowledgable. Couldn't of done it...