Evolution Senior Environmental Advisor Simon Coates distributing coffee vouchers to educators and health care workers throughout the Forbes Shire.
What community events are you most looking forward to in Forbes?
Peter Tzinos: I work seven days a week so every day is an event for me.
Jayne Whitworth: I am most looking forward to shows at the RSL club and things returning to normal.
Our Bloke – Brett Slessor
How long have you lived in or around Forbes and what do you like about living here? I grew up here and have been back and forth my whole adult life. I like that my family is here and country towns are awesome.
What was your first job? Woolworths in Forbes.
What makes you laugh the most? My friends.
If money were no object, what would you do with your time? Travel, I would get a bunch of friends together on a private jet, country hopping and partying.
Describe your dream holiday? I have had my dream holiday, meeting Britney Spears in Las Vegas.
What is a favourite childhood memory of yours? Holidaying every year at Sussex Inlet with my family.
If you could live in any time or place, where and when would that be? Sydney in the 80s or the 90s.
If you could share a meal with any three people, past or present, who would they be? Britney Spears, Selena Gomez and Lady Gaga.
Our Gal – Jenny Sullivan
How long have you lived in or around Forbes and what do you like about living here? I’ve lived here my whole life and it’s the most beautiful town in Australia. I love it, I always tell people that.
What was your first job? Working with children, I’ve done that all my life. I’ve been a special education teacher’s aide for 26 years
What makes you laugh the most? The team I work with at school.
If money were no object, what would you do with your time? I don’t know, never thought of that but I’d probably spend more time with grandchildren and do more volunteer work.
Describe your dream holiday? Either Hawaii or Port Douglas.
What is a favourite childhood memory of yours? Going to the trots with Mum and Dad and my sisters to race horses.
If you could live in any time or place, where and when would that be? I’d just keep things as they are living in the time and place I am in now.
If you could share a meal with any three people, past or present, who would they be? My twin sister Angie and my Mum and Dad.
How can we spoil mothers this Mother’s Day?
Vicki Dick: Just being present is enough to show love and gratitude.
Nina Crawford: A nice bottle of wine and a selection of cheeses.
Our Bloke – Ian Bown
How long have you lived in or around Forbes and what do you like about living here? I have lived here all my life. It’s a strong little country community town, with a great golf course.
What was your first job? I worked with my father in the Shell fuel depot.
What makes you laugh the most? A good joke with friends.
If money were no object, what would you do with your time? Travel the world and watch every major sporting event in the world.
Describe your dream holiday? Spending weeks and weeks with my grandson.
What is a favourite childhood memory of yours? Saint George winning the ‘77 Grand Final.
If you could live in any time or place, where and when would that be? Now, I could not change it or make it any better.
If you could share a meal with any three people, past or present, who would they be? My grandson, table one and family.
Be Seen
Kalasin, Kaltia and Kadence Cain made beautiful red poppy art for Anzac Day.
Paul Skinner from the Forbes Shell service station is excited to offer authentic doner kebabs in the coming weeks.
One of Forbes’ younger residents, Alice Sukkar, enjoys her morning walks around the lake.
As a business owner, what are some positives you have taken away from operating in lockdown?
Moana Duggan from Lakeside Takeaway: It has forced us to budget more, consider where our income comes from in terms of sales. While our lifestyle hasn’t changed too much, seeing our customers each day has kept us balanced and sane and vice versa. It has been great to see customers from different situations, like those home-schooling and enjoying it, and not enjoying it, farmers who are celebrating the rain we’ve had, those who have lost work, come together (at a social distance) to talk and form new friendships on their morning coffee run. There is a real sense of community and of being in this together.
Janet Callaghan from Painted Daisies Gift Shoppe: It has given me the chance to put more effort into my business online. I never would have done it otherwise. I think our locals also realise that times are tough, and they are shopping. We don’t get visitors anymore so local support is more important than ever.
Our Gal – Donna Cain
How long have you lived in or around Forbes and what do you like about living here? We have been in Forbes for 11 and a half years now. I like the small, quiet, country town.
What was your first job? I was working as a legionnaires and water tester, a long time ago.
What makes you laugh the most? My kids.
If money were no object, what would you do with your time? Spend every day like it was an adventure.
Describe your dream holiday? A nice long road trip all around Australia, stopping any and everywhere.
What is a favourite childhood memory of yours? Hanging out with my cousins on the farm.
If you could live in any time or place, where and when would that be? I would still live in Australia, but in the early colonial days. I would like to see it for myself.
If you could share a meal with any three people, past or present, who would they be? My Father, my Grandmother and Great Grandmother West.
Be Seen
Rosie Hurford celebrated her 10th birthday at home on Monday, iso style.
Josh Picker helping out on his grandparents farm, scanning ewes and giving much needed lamb cuddles.
Kyal Sauer busy at work, washing trucks at Wallace Haulage.