What do you like doing in Forbes on the weekends?
Jenna & Anita Redfern: We are usually skiing on the weekends but I (Anita) like to take photos at local events.
Lauren Leibich & Erica Baker: We both usually work on the weekends but do play hockey in the winter and try to attend as many interesting community events as we can.
Do you thinks Forbes can put on a good show or event?
Yes, I think Council can put on good shows for the community. Kirah Beaumont.
Yes, we can do it. There are some good spots for them. Rad Stevens.
I think Forbes can put on a good show. We have nice parks and space for them. Ros Bell.
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.
Are you looking forward to school going back?
Carmen Jelbart: I have had a couple of mini trips away with my children – Canberra for general site seeing, the movies and shopping – Jamberoo Action Park we had perfect weather, loved all the rides and thought I was a kid again. Yes, in a way, I am looking forward to school going back so that I can get back into a routine but will miss the
freedom of not having to be in a specific place at a specific time.
Toby Hurford & Talis Hurford: We went to the Central Coast – boogie boarding and fishing were the big highlights. Undercooked steaks cooked by our brother, Corey’s girlfriend was not the best but she tried. I (Toby Yr 9) am not really looking forward to school, would much rather stay at home and do what I want with no homework especially History. Talis is going into Year 6 and is looking forward to catching up with his friends at school next week.
Tom Toohey: I had a great time in the holidays, 9 days at Manly and went to the Big Bash Cricket matches. I can’t wait to get back to school next week, I am going into Year 9 and am looking forward to doing my elective classes.
David Acheson
How long have you lived in or around Forbes? I’ve lived here on and off for what’s now 60 years. I’ve moved away a few times but I keep coming back.
Where do you work? I’m currently the chairman of the Forbes Aboriginal Working Party. I worked at TAFE for 12 years before that.
What do you do in your spare time? I used to be a builder by trade. I actually worked in four different trades, but I do enjoy fixing things. I’m still a handy man.
What makes your day? I would say helping people. It’s always a nice thing to do, and it’s what I like to do.
What did you do to stay cool during the high temperatures of this week?
Amanda Edmonds – Took a refreshing dip in the river whilst fishing with the family on the Lachlan River after work.
Rebecca McNabb – I took the kids to the Forbes Water Park whilst visiting friends here this week. I come from Orange and they do not have anything like it we usually go to Lake Canobolas on a hot day at home.
Kay Playforth – Go to the local swimming pool for a swim of course, there is no other place I would rather be and I don’t really like air conditioners that much.
Skye Jordan
How long have you lived in Forbes? I have lived in Forbes for about 28 years.
What do you like the most about living in Forbes? What I love most about Forbes is the people – they are always friendly and welcoming. I especially love the staff at Forbes District Hospital whom I work with everyday.
What do you enjoy doing as a hobby? I do handicrafts with my mother, Jan. We make girls hair clips and ribbon craft. I also enjoy dancing, in particular Jazz.
Who, living, dead or fictional, would you like to have dinner with? I would love to have dinner with Oprah – she is an inspiration to women around the world.
What is your dream holiday? My dream holiday would be to lap around Australia with my family in the caravan.
What would you like to see change in the world? I would like everyone around the world to show a little more compassion to one another.
What is your New Year’s Resolution going to be?
Steven McLean & Brenda Wright – Steven and Brenda have never made New Year’s resolutions and don’t think they will start this year. Steve is happy to take each day as it comes and Brenda is happy with her life and doesn’t think she needs to change anything.
Steph Moon – Steph always made New’s Year resolutions but never followed them through so has decided not to make one this year.
Amanda Hurford – My New Year’s Resolution this year is to make the most of every day and live life to the fullest.
Sharon Schaefer
How long have you lived in Forbes? I have lived in Forbes for 49 Years.
What do you love most about Forbes? I really like the people in the Forbes community, they are friendly and welcoming.
What are your hobbies or interests? Gardening is not only a hobby but my passion, I love being outdoors enjoying the results.
How long have you been putting up a Christmas Light display? This would be the fourth year.
Why did you choose to raise money for charity and how much have you raised? The first year we raised $1000 for House With No Steps after a family member suggested it. The second year we chose CanAssist because we knew a little girl who had cancer and now my son Josh has cancer so have continued the tradition. We have raised $13,000 in the past three years from donations made by people visiting my home to look at the Christmas Display and at an Open Garden Day we have once a year.