Ben Clifton

How long have you lived in Forbes? I’ve been here for 5 and a half years. Raised in Manly, I came to Forbes to break away from the rush and get a bit of a change.

What is your favourite thing about Forbes? The peace and quiet, the people are down to earth, it’s easy-going, not so crazy.

Describe your dream holiday: I’d love to go to Japan because the culture, lifestyle and everything else are completely different.

What do you do for fun? Relax at home.

Do you have any passions or hobbies? I’d love to go travelling.

What do you love about your job? I work at the Vandenberg Hotel so this is my social life. I get to talk, laugh and have a drink with people at work.

Who would you love to have dinner with? Robin Williams. I loved everything he was in growing up. He always made me laugh.

What is the biggest change you would like to see in the world? More acceptance of different beliefs and cultures.

Felicity Taylor

How long have you lived in Forbes? I’ve been here almost two years. Dubbo is where I grew up.

What do you love about living in Forbes? I like that it’s a small and friendly community.

What are your hobbies and passions? I make candles, I play bass and I really like going out to Nic’s parent’s place for a tinker.

Where is your favourite place in the world? I moved to outback Queensland when I was 16 working on stations and I loved it. Anywhere in outback Queensland!

If you could have dinner with anyone, who would it be? My husband Nic. We would get something and take it to the middle of nowhere and eat under the stars.

What is your biggest fear? Anything bad happening to my kids.

Who inspires you the most? My mum. She has always been amazing and I can’t fault her.

What do you love most about your job? I love that it’s at home with my husband and kids.

Steve McAlister
How long have you lived in Forbes? I started working in Forbes in January 2013 but have only recently made the permanent move here. Work takes me to places all over NSW.

What are your hobbies? I love sport – cricket, rugby league, AFL and golf. I also enjoy photography.

Where is your favourite place in the world? I grew up in the foothills of the Snowy Mountains and have a special connection to the area.

What do you love about your job? I work with children every day and have the opportunity to shape young minds and create the future.

Who inspires you most? The fantastic staff at Forbes North Public School and anybody who dedicates their heart and soul to improving young lives.

What is the biggest change you would like to see in the world? For every child to be the best that they can be in the field they wish to pursue, and every parent and carer to realise the potential in their children, appreciating the benefits of a quality education.

Lyn Besgrove

How long have you lived in Forbes?
49 years.

What do you love about living in Forbes?
The people are friendly and helpful. It’s a great place to raise a family.

What are your passions or hobbies?
My passion is my grandchildren Hayden and Taylah.

If you won the lottery, how would you spend it? I would like to help sick kids have a family holiday.

Describe your dream holiday: To travel around Australia with family and friends enjoying our country for what it is.

Who inspires you the most? My Mum, my Dad and my family.

Where is your favourite place in the world? I enjoy Fiji – I’ve been there six times.

What is the biggest change you would like to see in the world? To be free of all cancers and wars and no one should be homeless.

 

Dr Richard Draper

How long have you lived in the region? I was born in Parkes, left at 16 to go to Melbourne, then Newcastle, Gosford and Wagga and then returned to Parkes when I was 30.

What is your favourite thing about Forbes? The lake, and it has a more relaxed feel around the centre of town, I like the feel of the CBD.

What are your passions/hobbies? Road racing motorcycles.

What is your biggest fear? To be judged as overly normal.

Who inspires you the most? My mate Billy has had a kidney transplant, a heart bypass and a hip replacement and is still an incredibly active water ski racer who works super hard. He genuinely is my hero.

What do you love about your job? On the odd occasion, being able to make a difference to someone’s life.

What is the biggest change you would like to see in the world? A world where you have to earn the right to have a child.

Rachael Morgan

How long have you lived in Forbes? Moved to Forbes in 2004 from Queensland, originally from Tarcutta.

What do you love most about living in Forbes? I have the best lifestyle here, a great job and my favourite man!

What are your hobbies/passions? It goes without saying – horses; riding, breeding and training them.

If you won the lotto, how would you spend it? Pay off my mortgage, buy a beef property, invest a little.
Describe your dream holiday: Probably too old to trek in South America or India now, so checking out America would be fun I think.

Who inspires you the most? Anyone that is fair, true and determined to do good in our world.

Where is your favourite place in the world? On horseback in the bush!

What is the biggest change you would like to see in the world? Don’t start me on that one – I couldn’t choose just one. In a nutshell I’d say ‘stopping all injustice’ as it covers thousands of systemic problems in the world.

How long have you lived in Forbes? I’ve lived in Forbes for 20 years and originated from Gooloogong.
What do you love most about living in Forbes? It’s a great country town with a very hospitable and welcoming community.
Who do you think will win the football grand final? The Broncos.
What are your hobbies? Enduro motorbike riding and camping.
What is the biggest change you would like to see in the world? A cure for cancer.
Describe your dream holiday? A camping trip around Australia.
What are your plans for the future? To work hard, raise my three boys the best I can and spoil my wife.
What do you love about your job? Working with a great team of people, working with livestock and servicing the rural community.

Melissa Gaffney
How long have you lived in Forbes? I was born in Forbes and moved to Sydney when I was 4. We moved back to Forbes when I was 10.

What is your favourite thing about Forbes? How friendly everyone is. Forbes locals are always happy to help out.

What are your passions/hobbies? Beauty therapy, horse riding, netball, going to the Races and competing in fashions on the field.

What is your biggest fear? Heights.

What is your worst habit? Over thinking everything and worrying about little things.

What is your favourite music to listen to right now? Anything, I like all types of music.

If you won the lotto, how would you spend it? I would buy a property and a few more horses. I would also shout myself and my family on an overseas holiday.

Who inspires you the most? My dad. He is a hard working kind and generous man, everything I aspire to be.