Bruce Adams

How long have you lived in Forbes and what do you like about living here?
I’ve lived in Forbes all my life, which is almost 75 years. I like the sense of belonging and community that we have here.

Where do you work and what do you enjoy most about your work?
I was a farmer until I retired about 20 years ago. Now I’m busy with voluntary work. I’m President of the Forbes Historical Society, and Secretary of the local Neighbourhood Watch, among other things. Meeting people and learning about the history of Forbes is what I enjoy most.

What do you do to unwind after work and on weekends?
I don’t really stop. If I do, I might read a book. My wife, Margaret, and I also like to travel.

What are you really good at?
Probably organising people. I like bringing people together to get things done. It probably comes from being the eldest of five kids.

If you could have a super power, what would it be?
That’s an interesting question. I think I’d like to be able to persuade governments to be more responsive to the will of the people.

What is your pet hate?
People who are intolerant of other people.

Tell us about your best holiday ever.
The most interesting holiday was our visit to Iran last year. The people were lovely, and we felt very included.

Maureen Miller

How long have you lived in Forbes and what do you like about living here?
I was born in Forbes and have always lived here. I like that I know a lot of people and the history of our town.

Where do you work and what do you enjoy most about your work?
I work in the accounts department of Catering and Packaging in Lachlan Street. I have worked there since my brothers Rod and John purchased the business over 20 years ago.

What do you do to unwind after work and on weekends?
Graeme and I have four beautiful grandsons, Campbell (10), Max (7), Oliver (5) and Will (8 months) who we love to spend time with as much as possible. We also enjoy catching up with our friends socially. In addition, I like to read in my spare time.

What are you really good at?
I am really good at enjoying the company of our friends and people that I meet.

If you could have a super power, what would it be?
I would like to combat my dislike of travelling in planes on long flights so Graeme and I could visit exotic places.

What is your pet hate?
I don’t really have a pet hate but I do not like it when people are not truthful.

Tell us about your best holiday ever.
We have had many lovely holidays travelling in our old car. I also certainly loved our holiday travelling around New Zealand with some good friends and would really love go back one day. Tasmania is also a very beautiful and scenic place.

How long have you lived in Forbes and what do you like about living here?
I have lived in Forbes for three years and really enjoy the school I work in, the fantastic community, country lifestyle, distinctive seasons, the sporting and cultural opportunities which this town offers.

Where do you work and what do you enjoy most about your work?
I am the Principal of Forbes Public School and enjoy making a difference in the lives of children to give them the best foundation possible to launch into life.

What do you do to unwind after work and on weekends?
I do a number of things to unwind including playing a number of sports, gym, wakeboarding/skiing, motorbike riding and catching up with friends.

What are you really good at?
Bringing out the best in people.

If you could have a super power, what would it be?
To stop famine around the world.

What is your pet hate?
None

Tell us about your best holiday ever.
Exploring Indonesia and embracing the culture, landscape and food.

How long have you lived in Forbes and what do you like about living here?
I moved back to Forbes seven years ago. I am loving being closer to my family and the sense of community!

Where do you work and what do you enjoy most about your work?
I am the Director of the Forbes Preschool. We have been in the new Preschool for exactly one year! Seeing the new Preschool come to fruition was by far one of the most exciting projects I have been part of. And I must say the people I work with every day and their willingness to change and make the Preschool the best place possible makes it all the more enjoyable. It is such a happy and fun place to be!

What do you do to unwind after work and on weekends?
I do love to get out and about and socialise, to be part of the community. On a quieter weekend a walk around the lake, some gardening and a movie is great.

What are you really good at?
I don’t know! Teaching kids through play, having fun and promoting a positive workplace.

If you could have a super power, what would it be?
I had to think about this – there are so many! But if I could only have one it would be to teleport, no more long travelling.

What is your pet hate? Negativity.

Tell us about your best holiday ever.
I love every holiday, especially a beach holiday – watching the kids catch waves is always a highlight! Most recently we went to Nelson’s Bay where we all had lots of fun paddle boarding, swimming, eating and drinking the days away.

Paige Ellison

How long have you lived in Forbes and what do you like about living here?
I have lived in Forbes my whole life so 17 years. My favourite thing is the Forbes Lake as it can be very beautiful, especially in the morning and evening watching the sun rise or go down.

Where do you work and what do you enjoy most about your work?
I am currently a full-time student in year 12 at Forbes High School. I really love the people that I have met throughout my schooling years.

What do you do to unwind after school and on weekends?
I always play music, any instrument, any song, just always playing music to unwind.

What are you really good at?
I am good at singing. I also like to think that I am secretly a good cake baker!

If you could have a super power, what would it be?
My super power would definitely be invisibility – that would be pretty cool just to be able to hide from responsibilities!

What is your pet hate?
My pet hate is when people send the thumbs up emoji …

Tell us about your best holiday ever.
The best holiday I ever had was when we travelled around outback Queensland for two weeks. We just went exploring and fishing everywhere, we got flooded in a town called Windora, but I didn’t mind because they had the most stunning red sand hills which we watched the sun set over. It was simply great!

John Berger

How long have you lived in Forbes and what do you like about living here?
28 years – so that nearly makes me a local. Having lived in large cities I love the sense of community in Forbes, the fact you can walk safely at night, you know your neighbours and can stop whilst out and have a chat with friends.

Where do you work and what do you enjoy most about your work?
I am the office secretary for the Anglican Church and a casual teacher’s aide at Forbes High School. I love working with people and having a positive impact on their lives.

What do you do to unwind after work and on weekends?
Chillaxing with my wife and youngest son. I’m president of Valley FM and a radio show presenter so I unwind by listening to 80’s music and organising the songs and themes for my Wednesday night show.

What are you really good at?
I’m pretty good at trivia, especially music trivia. Doesn’t serve any actual purpose in life.

If you could have a super power, what would it be?
It would be to take away people’s pain. I hate seeing people in physical and emotional pain.

What is your pet hate?
It would be mobile phone etiquette. I hate people carrying on a phone conversation on loud speaker in a room of people.

Tell us about your best holiday ever.
It would be a trip in 2007 to New Zealand with my wife and three kids. We hired a campervan and travelled around the South and North Islands.