How long have you lived in Forbes and what do you like about living here? I have lived in Forbes since January 1999… so almost 20 years.

Where do you work and what do you enjoy about your work? I am the Managing Director of my own business, Highlands Design, which has been operating for 24 years. I enjoy seeing my building designs become a reality.

What do you do to unwind after work or on weekends? I enjoy cooking for and entertaining friends and family. I also enjoy golf.

What are you really good at? In reference to cooking, I am told I do really good desserts.

If you could have a super power, what would it be? If I could have a super power, I would like to be able to fly.

What is your pet hate? My pet hate is litter. It is not hard to keep your rubbish with you until you can find a bin.

Tell us about your best holiday ever. My best holiday was taking my wife, Jenny, to France and Italy for her 50th birthday.

How long have you lived in Forbes and what do you like about living here? We moved to Forbes in 2007. Our kids have gotten a better education and more opportunities here, plus it’s been a great town to enjoy life with friends and family!

Where do you work and what do you enjoy about your work? I recently started my own business Tara Kelly Real Estate. I love helping people solve their real estate dilemmas!

What do you do to unwind after work or on weekends? I love doing an early morning walk around the lake and having barbeques and a few drinks on the banks of the Lachlan River.

What are you really good at? I would like to say singing, however I’m not really very good… but I wish I was!

If you could have a super power, what would it be? I always wanted to be able to fight like Bruce Lee.

What is your pet hate? When smokers throw cigarette butts out their car window.

Tell us about your best holiday ever. I went on a cruise in the Caribbean many years ago. The water was crystal clear and the weather was amazing.

How long have you lived in Forbes and what do you like about living here?

I have lived in Forbes for 17 and a half years. I love the country feel and lifestyle that Forbes resonates.

Where do you work and what do you enjoy about your work?

I work at H E Silos as a welder/sheet metal fabricator and I enjoy producing a first class product.

What do you do to unwind after work or on weekends?

I enjoy listening to music and watching my children do whatever they are involved in.

What are you really good at?

I believe that I am good at listening and using my hands to create things.

If you could have a super power, what would it be? I would love to have the power to rid the world of chronic diseases.

What is your pet hate?

Negativity, lazy and rude people who have a sense of entitlement.

Tell us about your best holiday ever.

When my two children and I did a cruise of the Pacific Islands.

How long have you lived in Forbes and what do you like about living here? I have lived in Forbes for 40 years. I love our western landscape and the tremendous sense of community that life in a small rural town engenders.

Where do you work and what do you enjoy about your work? My husband, Kim and I live and work on a beautiful little organic river farm on the banks of the Lachlan, offering eco-accommodation and workshops around sustainable living, all of which I love.

What do you do to unwind after work or on weekends? Working in our developing permaculture food garden has to be my favourite way to relax and unwind.

What are you really good at? Finding irrigation pipes with the garden fork!

If you could have a super power, what would it be? The ability to convince leaders to act with civility, compassion and courage.

What is your pet hate? Negativity – hands down!

Tell us about your best holiday ever. We’ve spent a bit of time travelling overseas but camping in our magnificent Australian national parks is hard to beat.

How long have you lived in Forbes and what do you like about living here? I have lived in Forbes all my life, which is over 50 years. I love the easy going lifestyle and the friendly people.

Where do you work and what do you enjoy about your work? I work at St. George Bank in Rankin Street. I have been there for over 14 years and really enjoy the day to day interaction with our customers and also working with a wonderful team.

What do you do to unwind after work or on weekends? On weekends I just love to unwind by poking around home, doing odd jobs, spending time with my family, reading, walking or watching a good movie, cricket or football.

What are you really good at? I’m one of those ‘jack of all trades, master of none’ types, but some people think I play the guitar fairly well.

If you could have a super power, what would it be? I’d love to be able to eat and drink what I want without putting on weight.

What is your pet hate? Technology. Mobile phones have taken over our lives.

Tell us about your best holiday ever. Anywhere coastal but Coolangatta is a particular favourite of ours.

How long have you lived in Forbes and what do you like about living here? I was born and educated in Forbes. I lived away for 18 years and returned with a young family. Forbes offers friendly family living and a great sense of community.

Where do you work and what do you enjoy about your work? I am the owner of Undercover Sleepwear & Lingerie and enjoy engaging with customers and offering a good shopping experience.

What do you do to unwind after work or on weekends? I enjoy being with family and friends around a BBQ or the fire bucket, with a good glass of red. I also enjoy watching the grandkids at sport and motorbike riding.

What are you really good at? I am good at my job and being a committee member. If you could have a super power, what would it be? To make it rain when needed.

What is your pet hate? Tele-marketing and litter bugs.

Tell us about your best holiday ever. My best holiday was at Broome, WA and Lennox Head, NSW.

How long have you lived in Forbes and what do you like about living here? I lived in Forbes until I was 18, then lived in Campbelltown and Canberra for about 15 years and came back to Forbes. I like the easy going pace and laid back atmosphere.

Where do you work and what do you enjoy about your work? I work in a government job. I like it because there is something different every day.

What do you do to unwind after work or on weekends? I enjoy watching my daughter play soccer and being involved with the local rugby league.

What are you really good at? I used to be ok with rugby league now I’m just good at watching.

If you could have a super power, what would it be? I would like to be able to time travel… would like to solve a few mysteries.

What is your pet hate? Caravans on a busy highway.

Tell us about your best holiday ever. My best holiday was with my family going to all the theme parks at the Gold Coast.

How long have you lived in Forbes and what do you like about living here? I moved with my husband, Ian to Forbes 29 years ago from Tottenham. We chose Forbes because of its lovely green and welcoming feel. We have found it a wonderfully friendly place to live.

Where do you work and what do you enjoy about your work? I retired in 2000 from my role as a Women’s Health Nurse. Since my retirement I have sat on numerous Shire committees. I also founded the Forbes Breast Cancer Support Group before my retirement and before I was diagnosed with breast cancer.

What do you do to unwind after work or on weekends? I walk the lake six days a week and enjoy gardening.

What are you really good at? I hope I come across as a good listener and an advocate for women’s issues.

If you could have a super power, what would it be? To bring peace in the world.

What is your pet hate? Negativity.

Tell us about your best holiday ever. Ian and I went on a three month world trip to Europe, England, Scotland, Ireland, Canada and Honolulu.

How long have you lived in Forbes and what do you like about living here? I’ve been living in Forbes my whole life. I like living here because the people are easy to get on with and polite.

Where do you work and what do you enjoy about your work? I work at Loomzy’s Fish ‘N’ Fix. I enjoy seeing different people that come in to say g’day.

What do you do to unwind after work or on weekends? I watch telly, fish and hang out with my mates.

What are you really good at? I play badminton… I’m pretty good at that.

If you could have a super power, what would it be? If I could have a super power, I’d choose super speed.

What is your pet hate? My pet hate is people who chew with their mouth open.

Tell us about your best holiday ever. My best holiday… I don’t go on holiday!

How long have you lived in Forbes and what do you like about living here? I have been living in Forbes for 16 years. I like living here because it’s very friendly, there are lots of activities to get involved in and it has beautiful weather especially when it’s colder in the winter.

Where do you work and what do you enjoy about your work? I’m retired but belong to lots of groups such as the Forbes Eisteddfod, Arts Society, Bridge Club, Parkes Musical Society and Jemalong Residential Village Auxiliary.

What do you do to unwind after work or on weekends? I read, do needlework, knit and patchwork.

What are you really good at? I’m probably a good organiser. I was a high school principal in Sydney so probably also good with people and I play piano.

If you could have a super power, what would it be? None.

What is your pet hate? I don’t like intolerance.

Tell us about your best holiday ever. My best holiday was probably an overseas trip I did to Italy, Greece and England.