Lyn Ward

How long have you lived in Forbes? I moved here from Drysdale in Victoria in
December 2015 to be closer to my son.

Where do you work? I am Publicity Officer for Neighbourhood Watch and I do volunteer work at the Jemalong Residential Village.

What do you enjoy most about your job? Meeting people and getting to know Forbes.

What do you do in your spare time? I like knitting – whatever is on the go and people tell me they want – beanies, jumpers, gloves.

How do you like your coffee? Skinny, half strength latte.

What makes your day? Getting up, looking outside and seeing the sun shining is a bonus!

What is your favourite food? Spaghetti Bolognaise

If you could go on holiday anywhere in the world, where would you go? I would love to go to Ireland as my mum came from there and I have never been.

Danny Demosthenous

How long have you lived in Forbes?
We bought the shop on 30th June 2013, but didn’t make the move until after my son James was born one year later.

Where do you work? Forbes Family Dentists

What do you enjoy most about your job? Getting a great outcome for patients. Particularly when it’s been a difficult case and the patient is really satisfied with the result.

What do you do in your spare time?
Lately, I really enjoy dancing.

How do you like your coffee? Cap – no sugar!

What makes your day? When the staff have a great day too.

What is your favourite food? Tex Mex – anything smokey on a charcoal BBQ.

If you could go on a holiday anywhere in the world, where would you go? I’d love to go on a survival holiday in the Swedish outback, riding a husky drawn sleigh, creating clothing from reindeer skins and sitting around a fire in a log cabin.

Carrie Olsen

How long have you lived in Forbes? I was born and bred in Forbes then moved away for many years and returned last year with my young family. I’ve lived all over the world but really enjoy being back home.

Where do you work? I own and manage Acacia Events, working with clients across regional NSW to deliver great events.

What do you enjoy most about your work? I love the tourism and events industry. Being able to make a contribution to local economies and communities is very rewarding and I have the privilege of partnering with some amazing people and businesses.

What do you do in your free time? Eat, drink and relax with family and friends.

How do you like your coffee? I’m mostly a tea drinker but on weekends and when I need the caffeine I love the Ethiopia Nespresso capsules.

What makes your day? A spontaneous “I love you” from my two year old!

Craig Dwyer

How long have you lived in Forbes? I was born in Forbes a fair few years ago. I have only lived away from Forbes for about 18 months.

Where do you work? I have been Manager at John Davis Motors for the past six years.

What do you enjoy most about your job? Meeting new people, returning customers and seeing them happy with their new cars.

What do you do in your spare time?
I spend pretty much all my time with my partner, Sarelle, and her two kids, and my four-year-old St Bernard “puppy”.

How do you like your coffee? Caramel Latte.

What makes your day? Buying a car is the second biggest investment in you life, so seeing families who are happy with their purchase is very satisfying.

If you could go on holiday anywhere in the world where would you go? I would love to go to Nashville, USA as I am a big country music fan, especially of Taylor Swift.

What is your favourite food? Shepherd’s pie – I can make it, but Sarelle makes a great one!

Sarah Davies

How long have you lived in Forbes? I was born and raised in Forbes but spent three years on the Sunshine Coast before returning in 2011.

Where do you work? I am the Customer Experience and Marketing Manager for the Bernardi Group.

What do you do in your free time?
Spend time hanging out with my husband and three kids! And I also publish an online kids interior publication called Minty Magazine (www.mintymagazine.com.au)

How do you like your coffee? Latte with one sugar please!

What makes your day? When the kids say something funny or a day skiing and camping with my family and friends, or getting excellent customer service – it’s the little things that have the biggest impact!

If you could go anywhere in the world on holiday where would it be? Right now life is very busy, so I’d love a quiet villa in Bali to kick back and relax with the family for a while.

Grant Clifton

How long have you lived in Forbes? I moved here about 14 years ago. I had a farm in Tullamore for 19 years, sold it and moved to Sydney where I gained some hospitality experience before moving to Forbes in December 2002.

Where do you work? I bought the Vandenberg Hotel 14 years ago.

What do you enjoy most about your job? The most interesting part is dealing with people, talking about their lives, and serving the public.

What do you do in your spare time? I do not have much spare time, but when I get time my partner and I like to travel in our motorhome to see parts of Australia.

How do you like your coffee? Latte – the soft approach.

What makes your day? Probably knowing I have achieved something for the day no matter how big or small, and also when I have learned something new.

If you could go on holiday anywhere in the world where would you go? I would like to see Europe as I haven’t been to any parts of it.

Sarah Hazell

How long have you lived in Forbes?
All my life – I was born here. I have only been away for four years when I went to study pharmacy in Wagga.

Where do you work?
At Flannery’s and Life Pharmacies.

What do you enjoy most about your work?
The people – seeing customers, and working with both teams who are fantastic.

What do you do in your free time?
I have two little ones and about to have another one. I spend a lot of time with
them going to playgroups and sport on weekends. I also enjoy catching up with
friends and reading novels.

How do you like your coffee?
Cappuccino with one sugar.

What makes your day?
At work when I feel I’ve helped people, and going home to a happy, healthy family.

If you could go anywhere in the world on holiday where would it be?
I would love to take my family to Disneyland in the US, but that is probably a long way off though.

Ned Hamilton

How long have you lived in Forbes? I have been living in and out of Forbes for the past 14 years.

Where do you work? Ian Simpson & Co.

What do you enjoy most about your job? I love keeping in touch with agriculture and rural regions. I also enjoy it being a peoples job and not riddled with bureaucracy.

What do you do in your spare time?
The aviation industry is a big favourite of mine. I find flying a great release and take every opportunity I get to add to my 700 hours I have on my current Cessna plane.

How do you like your coffee? Flat white in a cup, not too hot and lots of it.

What makes your day? Positive people whose glass is half full. On a professional level seeing a buyer and seller both happy with the outcome.

If you could go on holiday anywhere in the world where would you go? Me, my airplane and anyone who wants to come to central Australia. You see what an amazing country we live in from up there: Lake Eyre, Uluru and the intricate inland river system are my favourites.

Sam Leonard

How long have you lived in Forbes? For the past ten years. I grew up in Peak Hill.

Where do you work? I am the painter, manager and owner of Forbes Smash. I started the business about six years ago.

What do you enjoy most about your job? I enjoy all of it, especially painting. I love seeing a job through from start to finish. I get up every day and want to go to work because I enjoy it so much.

What do you do in your spare time? I don’t have much spare time, but I love spending time at home with my four Siberian Huskies. I am also part of the V8 super boats, and I love cooking.

How do you like your coffee? Extra hot with three sugars.

What makes your day? Everything really – I like work, I like being with the people at home. I have nothing to complain about in my life.

Martin Cahill

How long have you lived in Forbes? I was born and bred in Forbes – been here for 52 years.

Where do you work? At Cahills Footwear. My father started the business in
1949 and I have been working here 31 years.

What do you enjoy most about your job? Talking to all the customers. I know pretty much every face in Forbes. There are so many different people from all walks of life who have done many interesting things.

What do you do in your spare time? My second grandchild is one week old and the other one year. I play a bit of golf too and do some gym work. On Sunday afternoons I like to watch the footy or a movie.

How do you like your coffee? White and one sugar.

What makes your day? To see the smiling faces of my staff, and to see my family happy.

What is your favourite food? A baked dinner of lamb roast with all the veggies.