Zoey Briggs

How long have you lived in Forbes? I have lived in Forbes for my whole life.

What do you enjoy the most about living in Forbes? I really enjoy the community. People here are so friendly and helpful and supportive.

What do you do for work? I own the First Class Fitness gym here in Forbes, and I’m also studying in a small business course.

What do you enjoy the most about your work? I love all of our clients, and there’s such a good mix of people. All I’ve had is positive feedback as well which is great.

How do you like your coffee? I like a cappuccino with one sugar, and it has to be very, very hot!

Where would your dream holiday be?
My dream holiday would be to Ireland. I love the greenery and the culture over
there seems very interesting.

Shannon Crowley

How long have you lived in Forbes?
I was born and bred in Forbes and have lived here all of my life, which is 37 years.

What do you enjoy most about living in Forbes?
It’s such a beautiful town, and the people here are very friendly. It’s a wonderful, tight-knit community as well with great pride and spirit.

What do you do for work?
I am the Bank Manager at Westpac Forbes.

What do you enjoy most about the work you do?
I enjoy putting people into better financial positions, especially when it comes to financing their homes, and making them better off for it.

How do you like your coffee?
I like having a flat white with one sugar.

Where would your dream holiday be?
I would love to take my family to the United States. We would definitely check out Los Angeles and New York!

Trudi Weyman

How long have you lived in Forbes? I actually live in Canowindra but have been commuting to Forbes for work for 6 years.

What do you do for work? I am a Youth Worker at Forbes High School.

What do you enjoy the most about Forbes? I absolutely love the beautiful lake and the boutique shopping in Forbes is excellent.

What do you enjoy about your job? Working with teenagers is always rewarding and being part of a proactive, caring and supportive school is fantastic.

How do you have your coffee? Black and strong.

Where would your dream holiday be? Any place warm, with good food and great company.

How long have you lived in Forbes? I have lived in Forbes on and off for 30 years now. I studied in Bathurst and worked in Orange for a little while, so I was probably away for about five years.
What do you do for work? I am the Community Relations Officer at Forbes Shire Council.
What do you enjoy the most about living in Forbes? I enjoy the people in Forbes. Forbes has great people who are friendly, and there is a wonderful community spirit in town.
What do you enjoy about your job? I like the wide variety of people that I work with and helping community groups achieve their goals.
How do you like your coffee? I like to have a flat white with two sugars.
Where would your dream holiday be? My dream holiday would probably be a whisky tour of Scotland!

How long have you lived in or around Forbes?
39 years
Where do you work?
Forbes Central Butchery
What do you love most about workingat Forbes Central Butchery?
It’s my own business; I have great staff and customers.
If you could travel anywhere, where would it be?
I’d love to go to America to see the culture, or to Africa. That would be interesting.
What would you do if you won the lottery?
I’d retire!
How do you start your day?
Coffee
What do you do in your spare time?
Spend time with my daughter April and I race greyhounds.
How do you like your coffee?
Cappucino with two sugars
What makes your day?
Seeing my daughter smile when I get home from work.

Fiona Hayward

How long have you lived in or around Forbes? I live in Parkes, and have lived there for exactly 10 years.

What do you enjoy about living in Parkes? It’s such an easy place to live. You always seem to have more time in the country. It’s also a great place to bring up children.

How do you like your coffee? I love a half strength, hazelnut latte with skim milk and no sugar.

Where would your dream holiday be? I would love to go back to Paris, France, which is where my father is from.

What do you do in your spare time? I spend it being a mum. I love spending time with my husband and children.

How do you start your day? I start my day with two pieces of toast with vegemite, and a cup of coffee.

Justin Roylance

How long have you lived in Forbes? I have lived in Forbes all of my life, which is now 37 years.

What do you enjoy the most about living in Forbes? I enjoy the laid back lifestyle of Forbes. There’s no traffic, and it’s a great place to have a family.

What do you do during your spare time? I hardly have any spare time with work and the boat racing I do, but when I do have spare time, I like to spend it with my family.

How do you start your day? I normally start the day by getting the kids up and ready for school. I then go to work and get organised for the day.

How do you like your coffee? I don’t drink coffee. I love hot chocolate.

Where would your dream holiday be to? My dream holiday, I think, would be a family trip to the United States.

Janelle Clarke

How long have you lived in or around Forbes? I have lived in Forbes for 49 years.

What do you do for work? I am the Executive Assistant at Forbes Shire Council. I have been working there for 27 years now.

What do you enjoy most about your work? I enjoy the variety of community issues, the change overs in councilors and staff, and achieving goals with the people that I work with.

How do you start your day? I get up at 7:45am and make a coffee, and then I organise all of the appointments for the day at work.

What do you do in your spare time? I like to read, watch sport, and catch up with my friends.

How do you like your coffee? I like having a half strength, skim cappuccino with no sugar.

What makes your day? Meeting deadlines and achieving goals as a team at work makes my day.

Max Kershaw

How long have you lived in or around Forbes? I have lived here for exactly 16 days, 12 hours and five minutes! (At the time of writing on Wednesday). But I have been visiting Forbes for the last 35 years due to my family relations.

What do you enjoy most about living in Forbes? I am impressed by the resilience of the town, and the strong ‘can-do’ attitude people here have. It’s a vibrant town, and a pretty river town. Lots of things happen here and the community has a great sense of pride.

How do you drink your coffee? I drink it white with one sugar.

Where would your dream holiday be to? I am going to be living my dream holiday in August when I travel to the UK with my wife. I love the history of the UK and I can’t wait to go over there and see it all. I’ll also get to find out more about my Scottish ancestry in Perth, Scotland, and am
going to see the Edinburgh Military tattoo.

Stacey Clarke

How long have you lived in or around Forbes? I have lived in Forbes for 20 years now, which is my whole life.

What do you enjoy the most about living in Forbes? I love the people here and the community in general. People are friendly, and the community stands up for itself. Forbes is also very pretty to look at. People often visit and comment about the appearance of the town.

What are your long-term goals? I would like to sell farms and become a rural real estate agent. I would also like to travel and see the northern lights.

Where would your dream holiday be? I would love to go up to England and see the beautiful countryside and history they have up there. I’ve always wanted to go there.