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.

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!