How long have you lived in Forbes and what do you like about living here? I was born at the Mater Misericordiae Hospital in Forbes and have lived here all my life. I like the friendly country atmosphere.

Where do you work? I retired from work in 2001 after several office managerial positions.

What do you do to unwind? I enjoy a game of croquet, walking and love my garden and my craft activities.

What are you really good at? I believe I am capable of organising.

What makes you laugh? Some of the antics of the very young.

What is on your bucket list? I’ve reached the age where I’ve travelled quite a lot, my life is filled with family who care and I enjoy socialising with the many lovely friends I’ve made along the way.

Tell us something interesting about yourself. I had over 40 years of ballroom and new vogue dancing and travelled a lot sharing it with the most precious person in my life my late husband Ross.

What was your first job? I worked in an office managerial position for the late Ron McGrath who ran a carrying and auto electrical business.

Tell us about your best holiday ever. I really enjoyed my Canadian and Alaskan trip with my partner John.

Where were you born? Peak Hill Hospital.

Were you named after anyone? My mum’s friend.

Which of your accomplishments are you most proud of? My teaching career, managing our garden and farm organically for the past thirty years and my children.

What historical moment stands out most in your memory? Watching the Moon landing.

What’s the single best piece of advice you’ve ever received? My dad always said ‘the harder you work the luckier you get’.

What’s the greatest risk you’ve ever taken? Marrying a farmer!

What are the three things you would take to a deserted island? A tent for shelter, a satellite solar phone and my husband.

If you had to spend $10,000 today, how would you spend it? Book a train trip on the Ghan.

When are you happiest? Travelling with family and friends. 

Where were you born? Lithgow, NSW

Were you named after anyone? No, my mum said I was the very first Peter ever born.

Which of your accomplishments are you most proud of? Making my children happy.

What historical moment stands out most in your memory? 9/11, I remember they cut Cheese TV to broadcast it live. I was devastated. 

What’s the single best piece of advice you’ve ever received? Stop making money with your hands and start making it with your head.

What’s the greatest risk you’ve ever taken? I’m taking it right now…

What are the three things you would take to a deserted island? My wife, children, and an aeroplane. 

If you had to spend $10,000 today, how would you spend it? Honestly. It would just pay bills.

When are you happiest? This would have to be a two-part answer: Happiest emotionally – when I’m having a picnic with the family kicking back under the sun, eating some jam and cream on scones. Happiest intellectually – talking business with like-minded people. 

How long have you lived in or around Forbes and what do you like about living here? I have lived in Forbes for most of my life, aside from a few years in Orange and Batemans Bay. Family kept drawing us back home and I love the small town community. 

Where do you work and what do you enjoy about it? I own and run Bright Beginnings Early Learning Centre. I am extremely blessed to work with an amazing team of educators, and our families are the absolute best. It gives me great joy watching children blossom and grow during their time with us. 

What do you do to unwind on weekends? I have recently taken up a new hobby of making drinking tumblers. It allows me to destress and gives me a creative outlet. 

What’s on your bucket list? I want to travel around Australia and also overseas. I hope that soon we can get a caravan and start touring around the country a bit more. 

Tell us an interesting fact about yourself? I was a contestant in Dancing with the Stars in Forbes a few years ago. I loved being a participant and raising funds for such a great charity. 

What was your first job? Check out chick at Woolies. 

Tell us about your best holiday ever? My family and I spent six weeks traveling through Europe. It was amazing to soak in all the history, and to visit family in Greece.