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.

 

How long have you lived in Forbes and what do you like about living here? I have lived in Forbes my whole life. I like the fact that I can walk around town and say hello and have a friendly conversation with everyone.

Where do you work and what do you enjoy about your work? I own and operate Cahill’s Footwear and have done so for the past 33 years along with my father Harry. I am very lucky to have great staff and enjoy being able to serve, meet and greet many friendly people each day.

What do you do to unwind after work or on weekends? I enjoy spending time with my partner Rachel and our children and grandchildren. Also, I’m told I am the worst golfer in Forbes but that is where you will find me every Saturday after work with my mates and a few beers.

What are you really good at? Tying up shoelaces.

If you could have a super power, what would it be? The power to heal.

What is your pet hate? Watching St George Dragons lose. Thankfully, that doesn’t happen often.

Tell us about your best holiday ever. Taking a cruise in the beautiful sunshine up to Port Douglas, white water rafting at Cairns and daring to take a dip in croc waters. Also, love the Gold Coast and theme parks with the kids.

How long have you lived in Forbes and what do you like about living here? I have lived in Forbes for 63 years. It’s a friendly town, welcoming to visitors. I love our lake and all it offers. Most of all, Forbes is home to me.

Where do you work and what do you enjoy about your work? I work at The Bakehouse. I love our work family and our customers.

What do you do to unwind after work or on weekends? I play in my garden and enjoy my family.

What are you really good at? Being a mum.

If you could have a super power, what would it be? Could I just have a magic wand please?

What is your pet hate? Lol… having my picture taken.

Tell us about your best holiday ever. Fiji, with my grown up babies and their little babies. Sun, surf and a whole lot of fun!

How long have you lived in Forbes and what do you like about living here? I was born in Forbes but spent many years travelling Australia for music. As well as being my home town, Forbes is a pretty place with its lagoon and the Lachlan River. It’s not crowded but still has most of my needs.

Where do you work and what do you enjoy about your work? I’ve worked most of my life as a musician, as well as bush work and have been lucky to love what I do.

What do you do to unwind after work or on weekends? I enjoy fishing as a way to relax and unwind. I also enjoy spending time with family and friends and travelling to different places.

What are you really good at? I was never very good at school so I had to find something else I could do. It turned out to be music and bush work!

If you could have a super power, what would it be? If I could have a super power, I’d like to live for a thousand years with perfect health. One lifetime’s not enough.

What is your pet hate? My pet hate is mornings… I’ve never been a morning person. don’t like the freezing cold and also not being my own boss.

Tell us about your best holiday ever. Travelling the Kimberley’s in Western Australia ith friends, my sister and brother inlaw. also loved travelling Tassie.

How long have you lived in Forbes and what do you like about living here? I have been living in Forbes for the last four years. Forbes is such a lovely community country town. The locals made us feel welcome from day one.

Where do you work and what do you enjoy about your work? I have been working at the Forbes Family Dentists for the last eight months. What I enjoy the most is meeting new people every day and working with such an awesome group of co-workers. I am also super excited about having joined the Phoenix team as of June.

What do you do to unwind after work or on weekends? Weekends are normally jam-packed with my kids’ sports but after all that we love spending quality family time together.

What are you really good at? I am good at finding things to keep myself challenged! If your dreams aren’t scaring you, they are not big enough!

If you could have a super power, what would it be? Knowing what will happen in the future and saving the world.

What is your pet hate? Laziness.

Tell us about your best holiday ever. It must be our Perisher ski holidays.

How long have you lived in Forbes and what do you like about living here? I have been living in Forbes for seven years now. I’m not a city person and have always been a country boy.

Where do you work and what do you enjoy about your work? Since retiring I have been involved in the Forbes Country Music Club of which I am the current club president. I really enjoy playing music in bands.

What do you do to unwind after work or on weekends? I love playing guitar and listening to music on weekends.

What are you really good at? I’m a good guitarist and singer.

If you could have a super power, what would it be? If I had a super power, I would get rid of bad people and keep good people.

What is your pet hate? My pet hate would have to be liars and deceitful people.

Tell us about your best holiday ever. My best holiday has to be diving in the Maldives for sunken wrecks.