Amanda Corcoran: It is a visual presentation of Wiradjuri culture that will help to share it with the non-indigenous community to broaden understanding.
Kevin Bloomsfield: I love the exhibition. It will create more cultural awareness in our community and for visitors.
Rose Jones: It opens up a whole new world of Wiradjuri culture and history that should’ve been taught in schools years ago. It is a great step forward to create better understanding.
Shelbie Smith and Amelia Callaghan enjoying time out at Sylo.
Mick and Aleashia Taylor out and about in the CBD.
Alex Feringa and Talia Harding were spotted shopping.
Zoe and Hannah Connell.
Rose Jones and Antoinette Affleck.
Stafford Orange, Philippa O’Donnell and Benson O’Donnell attended the opening of the Kate Kelly Exhibition in Parkes last Friday.
Seven junior members of the Forbes Auto Sports Club took part in the Australian Junior Dirt Track Championships in Brisbane recently. At the back are Lenny Dug-gan, Holly Hope-Hodgetts and Michael Price. In front are Roy Duggan, Hayden Duggan, Lockie Duggan and Hugh Hope-Hodgetts.
The runners-up in the Forbes Netball Autumn ladies competition was Swish Swish.
The mixed competition runners-up was Late Or Never.
How long have you lived in Forbes and what do you like about living here? I was born in Forbes and have lived here all but 12 months when I lived on the Sunshine Coast.
Where do you work and what do you enjoy most about where you work? I have been employed by Forbes Mazda / Isuzu for 12 years. Having a great interest in cars, it’s perfect for me.
What do you do to unwind on weekends? Any time I can spend at an airport, in an aeroplane or flying, and also keeping an eye on the resurgence of the mighty Brisbane Broncos.
What are you really good at? Annoying Sarelle.
What makes you laugh the most? Sharpie keeps us all entertained from 9 to 5 most days.
What’s on your bucket list? To be the fitter and turner at Nicole Mary’s (Kidman) house.
Tell us an interesting fact about yourself? At seven years old I was the Number One BMX rider for the Central West and competed at state and national level.
If money was no object, what would you do with your time? Nothing different than I do now, yep I’d still go to work.
What was your first job? I worked after school at Darcy Buttriss Smash Repairs, until I ‘retired’ and found my calling as a paperboy at Costello’s Newsagency.
Tell us about your best holiday ever: I surprised a mate with a Country Music cruise to Nouméa.
Colleen Smart at Francene’s Craft: Mental Health is a real concern with recent floods and COVID. Everyone should be equal, period.
Debbie Prior at The Book Dispensary: Mental Health touches everyone in one way or another, we should all remember this.
Fleur Wells at ProVision Optometrists: Any prejudice for anyone who isn’t accepted for many reasons.
Jenny Short: It is a great idea, and good for resource sharing. I worked in Forbes many years ago and it will be good for people from Parkes to go over to events and activities in Forbes and vice versa.
Sue Ridley: I like it, and we are close enough to go over to Forbes if there is something interesting happening, and for Forbes people to come here.
Sue Henry: It is a good idea. I know people in Forbes, and it is also good to know what is happening over there. I no longer buy the paper so it is good to pick up one publication with all the news in it.
Lara Amery – Vice-captain Parkes Christian School (Primary
How old are you? I’m 11 years old.
Were you named after anyone? My middle name was named after a lady who my mum stayed with when she went to America.
What three things would you like to pack in your lunch box every day? Watermelon, chicken schnitzel salad and vegemite and cheese on biscuits.
If you could choose any job in the world, what would you do? I would definitely choose to be a hairdresser.
If you could invent something, what would it be? If you could just click your fingers and your jobs would be done or already be dressed or firewood was already cut for you.
If you had to spend $10,000 today, how would you spend it? I’d start my own hairdressing business or give the money to charities, compassion, or to the poor.
What is the scariest thing you’ve ever done? When part of my family climbed Uluru and on the way down it was very steep, windy and slippery.
If you could meet any historical person, who would that be? I would like to meet Jane Austen or Enid Blyton and ask them how they got ideas for all of the books they have written.
What makes you feel like dancing? Whenever I make up my own songs on the spot.
If you had three wishes, what would you wish for? My family’s farm has an awesome year for our crops, that others know Jesus and our earth will have peace.
Casey Evans and Jenna Evans were also enjoying Sylo’s opening day.
Michael Jelbart, Sam Nixon and Luke Hoey were at Sylo’s first day of opening last Wednesday.
The Peak Hill elders who attended the special morning tea held for the community to celebrate NAIDOC Week.(Photo: Neighbourhood Central)
Barbara Goodger: I would happily choose retirement.
Val Maunder: I would love to be one of the travel guides from the tv show.
Lyn Elliot: I always wanted to be a nurse, so that’s what I chose to do.