Jamie Walsh

How long have you lived in or around Forbes? I have lived in Forbes for about 14 years. I lived in a few places before then, but I grew up in Lake Cargelligo.

What do you do for work? I am the manager/director at Tyreright Forbes.

What do you enjoy most about living in Forbes? I really like the community in Forbes. It’s very close and passionate, and it’s a nice place to live.

How do you drink your coffee? I like having a cappuccino with one sugar.

Where would your dream holiday be to? I’ll always go to the Northern Territory for a fishing trip. I love it up there. It’s great for barramundi fishing.

What do you do in your spare time? I love fishing. I go out to most of the local
dams and lakes around the Central West.

Sandie Phillips

How long have you lived in Forbes? I have lived in Forbes for 11 years.

What do you like most about living in Forbes? What I like most about Forbes is the lifestyle. The people here are lovely and there are great things to get involved with such as sporting groups etc.

What do you do in your spare time?
My hobbies and passions include reading and horse riding.

Who would you have dinner with if you had the opportunity to? I don’t need to have dinner with anyone famous. I just want my family and friends with me at the dinner table.

What would your dream holiday include? My dream holiday would be one of total relaxation and not a thing to do.

What would you like to see change in the world? I would like to see more stability and less hostility in the world.

Al Carroll

How long have you lived in or around Forbes?
I actually live on the road, and have done so for about five and a half years. Before that I lived in Nambucca Heads on the North Coast.

What do you do for work?
I’ve been in Forbes for the last five weeks setting up the Solo’s rally. I am the site coordinator. I’m a volunteer, and I retired before I became a member of the CMCA Solo’s Network.

What do you do in your spare time?
I just love being on the road. That’s all I do nowadays. But I used to be a keen fisherman and I used to enjoy renovating the houses I owned.

What would be your dream holiday?
I’ve just about been to every single town in Australia, so I’m not too sure to be honest. Later this year I’ll probably end up somewhere north, in Queensland. That would be good.

Verdel Maclean

How long have you lived in or around Forbes for? I actually live in Grenfell, and have only lived there for about two weeks. I have moved inland from East Gosford on the Central Coast.

What do you enjoy about living in the Central West? I enjoy the affordable living, charming town atmosphere, the historic buildings and the countryside. There’s a nice feeling about the place.

What do you do for work? I’m doing a maternity relief contract as tourism development officer at Forbes Shire Council.

Where would your dream holiday be? I love Hong Kong. The food and sights are amazing. However, there are so many places in the world that could be a dream holiday.
What do you do in your spare time?
I will be spending my spare time getting settled into my new place.

Dane Millerd

How long have you lived in or around Forbes?
I’ve lived in Forbes now for three years, and I’m enjoying it more and more each and every day.

What do you do for work?
I work as a multimedia specialist. I write scripts, and work ads, logos and websites. I also do graphic design and PR. I also help with Start Fast Productions.

What do you enjoy about living in Forbes?
I love the freedom about living in Forbes.

What would your dream holiday be?
I would love to go to a ‘Carnivale’ in Brazil. Holidays there are cheap, the people are passionate, and it would be a great, fun, carefree party atmosphere.

Bree Roylance

How long have you lived in or around Forbes? I have lived here all of my life except for a couple of years when I was a teenager. I lived in Melbourne then.

Where do you work? I work at Roylance’s Auto One in Forbes.

What do you love most about working at Auto One? We have a really good team environment here, and all the staff get along really well. The customers are friendly, and we get a lot of travellers coming through as well. You get to learn about them and their travels.

How do you start your day? I get up early, go for a walk, then make myself a cuppa, and get the kids ready for school.

What do you do in your spare time? Justin and I race jet boats on Lake Forbes, and we really enjoy doing that. Otherwise I like spending time with the kids and going camping.

How do you like your coffee? I like it white with one sugar, and double shot if it’s a cappuccino.

What makes your day? I love seeing my kids happy and listening to their stories.

Nick Field

How long have you lived in or around Forbes?
I’ve lived here on and off for 30 years.

What do you do for work?
I’m self employed at Hazell & Field Accountants and Advisors in Forbes.

What do you do in your spare time?
I chase my 3 kids around, am involved in the triathlon and run a small farm.

What makes your day?
I love coming home at the end of a tough day to a happy and smiling family. Nothing beats that.

Where would your dream holiday be to?
A van tour of the US with the family!

Aileen Allen

How long have you lived in or around Forbes?
I’ve lived in Forbes for 47 years. I’m nearly a local.

What do you do for work?
I’m a retired women’s refuge worker.

What do you do in your spare time?
I enjoy volunteering for the Forbes Dreaming Centre.

What makes your day?
I love having family and friends around me.

How did you spend Australia Day recently?
I spent the day with family. We had a picnic at the water park and then attended the Australia Day celebrations at Frogs Hollow where I enjoyed listening to great music.

Rob Priest

How long have you lived in or around Forbes? Well later this year it will be seventy years in the Lachlan Valley but only thirty years in good old Forbes.

What do you enjoy about living in Forbes? I have been to places all over the country and a little over seas. Yes we have the best country in the world and Forbes is one of the best. The people are friendly and there is plenty to do. The climate is great. Can you think of any other town with a beautiful walking/bike track ten kilometres around a lake in the centre of town?

What do you/did you do for work? I worked in a little furniture business for forty one years. Our customers were so nice it was a pleasure to come to work.

What do you do in your spare time/as a hobby? Spare time is a luxury but after the gardening and working at Vinnies I do find a game of bowls lots of fun. I invite anyone interested to try out for bowls any Wednesday at 1pm

What would be your dream holiday? Just a little trip with Sandra in the caravan. It is a big country and there is so much still to see.

Heidi Andrews
How long have you lived in or around Forbes? I have lived in Forbes on and off since 1981.

What do you enjoy about living in Forbes? I love my job, and it’s a great community here. I have wonderful family and friends. Forbes is a great place to raise a family.

What do you do for work? I work in administration at Jemalong Wool, as a receptionist.

What do you do in your spare time? What spare time?! I like running around with the kids between their sport, dancing and karate commitments. I love socialising with family and friends too.

What would be your dream holiday? My dream holiday would be to take my family and friends on a cruise.