Forbes Phoenix

Congratulations to all of the Forbes Eisteddfod Participants and Winners

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Championship winner – Piano 13 years & over: Meg Roberts

 

Members of the Grenfell, Forbes, Parkes and Orange town bands.

 

Anastasia Phillips with her proud dad Mark.

 

Championship winner – Vocal 12 years & under: Madison Willmott

 

Championship winner – Piano 12 years & under: Abbey Roberts.

 

Anastasia Phillips with her proud dad Mark.

 

Marley Prosser proudly displays her medals and certificates.

 

Instrumental Encouragement Award 13 years & over: Lila Gibbon

 

Instrumental Most Promising Any Age: Reuben Kelly

 

Piano Encouragement Award 10 years & under: Josephine Matheson.

 

Championship winner – Speech & Drama 13 years & over: Harry Morrissey

Be Seen

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Maddy Moore and Imogen Reid enjoying the sun and taking their kitten for a stroll.

 

Debbie Bishop and Lachlan Cowling on their way to Anytime Fitness for a workout.

 

Mon Morrison enjoys the sun on her lunch break.

 

Carly Jayet on her lunch break from Forbes Shire Council.

How did you celebrate the Queen’s Birthday long weekend?

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Tim West: I worked over the weekend at Boys to the Bush and enjoyed spending time at home with my family. 

 

Kristy Butler: I visited Sydney for the Vivid Festival and watched the senior state netball titles. 

 

Jared Demamiel: I was working over the weekend with the kids at Boys to the Bush and watched the footy in Parkes. 

Our Gal – Vivienne Terry

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How long have you lived in or around Forbes and what do you like about living here? I have lived in Forbes for the majority of my life. I enjoy seeing familiar faces everywhere I go. 

Where do you work and what do you enjoy most about where you work? I work in my family’s business Terry Bros Carpet Court. I have been here on and off for five years in between having babies. I also run my own business from home – Two Little Cookies where I create bespoke sugar cookies. 

What do you do to unwind on weekends? I enjoy spending time with my husband and two little boys, cooking and catching up with friends. 

What makes you laugh the most? The random little things 3 and 4 year olds say. 

What’s on your bucket list? To see more of our beautiful country. 

Tell us an interesting fact about yourself? My Pa taught me to say the alphabet backwards before I was five! 

If money was no object, what would you do with your time? Travel and visit family and friends. 

What was your first job? Working at the Wan Wah Chinese restaurant. I got enough money for phone credit that week and a free lunch special! 

What do you enjoy cooking on a cold winter’s night?

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Christine Johansson: I love to cook my favourite, chicken noodle curry soup.

Annika Dukes and Rohan Webb: We are excited to go home and make cheese and bacon cob loaf. 

Alyssa Kelly and Thelma Kelly: We enjoy cooking a roast lamb with all the trimmings. When Alyssa was little she loved visiting her Nan who taught her how to cook. 

Be Seen @ The Brew Coffee & Juice Bar

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Clare Bolam and Richard Shead warm up with some coffee from The Brew.

 

Gemma Andeliero and Anne-Marie McArdle enjoying time out.

 

Carol Scifleet and Pam Jackson all rugged up for a coffee.

Be Seen @ Club Forbes

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The employees of Club Forbes were happy to be featured in this week’s paper: Tara Borger.

 

Jayne Whitworth and Rayleen Paradowski.

 

Jo Pearson, Bec Ragg, Shar Arandale and Krista Hansen.

What do you enjoy about living in Forbes?

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Lorraine Nelson: I love coming to Club Forbes, it’s very friendly and homely. 

 

Steve Shields: The people here in Forbes are really friendly, the national parks are close by and the footy is a lot of fun. 

 

Heather Clark: Everyone is so friendly and I enjoy spending my time at Club Forbes with friends. 

Our Bloke – Brendan Turner

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How long have you lived around Forbes and what do you like about living here? I’ve lived in Forbes for 41 years. I love the people, the lifestyle, its community spirit. 

Where do you work and what do you enjoy most about where you work? I work at Forbes Toyota in as a Sales Consultant and a Business Manager for Toyota Finance.I enjoy working with our customers and assisting them in choosing the right vehicle for them.

What do you do to unwind on weekends? Spend time with my family, watch sports and play golf.

What are you really good at? Connecting with people.

What makes you laugh the most? Shannon Crowley, hands down the funniest human I know!!

What’s on your bucket list? To go to the US Masters Golf Tournament at Augusta.

Tell us an interesting fact about yourself? I won my first cricket premiership in 1989….my last in 2019 with my son Angus.

If money was no object, what would you do with your time? Play more golf and go to more music concerts.

What was your first job? I worked at Paddison & Company as an office clerk with Robyn Moore and Fred Bartlett. 

Be Seen

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Seen outside Isabel’s Place in Rankin Street this week were Gemma Andeliero, little Carter Newell and Marilyn Lamont.

 

Dennis Gregor, Wes McIntosh and Chris Percy on a road trip from Mackay, Queensland to Portland in Victoria stopped in to Forbes to vote on Saturday.

 

AEC staff Whitney Duffy and Rebecca Roy at Forbes Town Hall on Saturday.

 

Peter and Evelyn Mahlo volunteered for National Party Member for Riverina, Michael McCormack at the election on Saturday.

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