The staff going forward at White’s Electrical in Parkes under new owner Ken Van Dyke. Five staff members remained and will be joined by staff from Parkes Electrical. (Photo: Les Finn)
Chloe Pryor and Harmony Pout enjoyed doing some shopping in Forbes this week.
Carol Monahan, Maureen Wilson and Janette Lockwood met up in Forbes this week.
How long have you lived in or around Forbes and what do you like about living here? I have lived in Forbes my whole life – 20 years.
Where do you work and what do you enjoy most about where you work? I work at Forbes Shire Council, and I love the amazing people I get to work with every day as well as the massive range of work I get to undertake across multiple areas.
What do you do to unwind on weekends? I love being outdoors with my friends and family, spending time together and just relaxing actually as much as I can, ready for the busy week that’s coming up.
What are you really good at? I’m definitely good at being super busy, every day is busy for me, and I love it that way!
What’s on your bucket list? I would love to continue to work hard for more years so I can take a couple of years to travel overseas with my partner.
Tell us an interesting fact about yourself? I was born and bred in Forbes, so were my parents Matt and Belinda and my brother Mitch. I began dancing when I was six and have been doing it ever since.
If money was no object, what would you do with your time? I would definitely be laying on a beautiful beach somewhere drinking a cocktail that’s for sure. I would also spend each day doing what I love most, with my friends and family, dancing, and relaxing!
What was your first job? My first job was as a junior sales assistant at the local newsagency in Forbes – News on Rankin, I worked there for almost four years.
Tell us about your best holiday ever? When I was younger I went to America with my family and other families from my local dance studio to dance at different theme parks and on Hollywood Boulevard for a dance around the world tour.
How are you involved in the community? I am a dance teacher at the local dance studio here in Forbes – Kristen’s Dance Studio, and have been teaching there for three years. I also volunteer every month to do Meals on Wheels to people’s homes.
Shanae Sydenham out and about in Forbes.
Kristy Herford working hard at The Bakehouse on Templar.
Natika Harrison out and about in Forbes.
Telisha and Maisey Phillips enjoyed the sunshine earlier this week.
How long have you lived in or around Forbes and what do you like about living here? I’ve lived in Forbes all of my life and love Forbes because of the sense of community and how everyone seems to support each other.
Where do you work and what do you enjoy most about where you work? I’m the co-owner of C & D Floorcoverings which has been operating since 2009. I love the sense of achievement when a job is completed and the happy faces of our customers.
What do you do to unwind on weekends? I like to play golf, spend time with my family and also don’t mind a quiet beer in the shed with friends and family.
What are you really good at? I think that I’m pretty good at making people laugh, at least I hope so.
What’s on your bucket list? I’d like to be the Manly Sea Eagles mascot for a day.
Tell us an interesting fact about yourself? I can remember my first day of school.
If money was no object, what would you do with your time? I would play golf, watch sport and Seinfeld reruns.
What was your first job? A paper boy for Nock’s Newsagency when I was 12.
Tell us about your best holiday ever? I went to the State of Origin in Perth and watched NSW beat Queensland.
How are you involved in the community? I coach the Forbes Magpies U14 league tag team.
Nicole Williams, Al Gersbach and Neil May.
Liam, Grant, Ineke and Fletcher McLuckie from Tichborne.
SES Volunteers David Hodges, Gary O’Toole, Jake Cashman, Kane Raymen and Jodie Sheen.
Emma Henderson, Tabitha Blake and Tracey Hosler.
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
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.
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.
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!
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.