OPENING ACT: Local band The Fog Pilots opened the Forbes Frost and Fire event playing originals by lead singer and songwriter Adam Enslow to a sold out crowd.
MUSICO ARIOSO CHOIR: The Musico Arioso Choir recently performed at the Forbes Eisteddfod.
FORBES SHIRE REPRESENT: Nina Hooper and GM Steve Loane along with many others have worked tirelessly under the shadows of COVID to make Frost and Fire happen.
SUCCESSFUL INSTALLATION: Dennis Brady of Lachlan Shire with Chris Roylance of Forbes Shire Council marvelling at the new ‘Heart of Country’ installation on the Sculpture Down the Lachlan trail 24kms from Forbes towards Condobolin.
BIG LAUNCH: Representatives of both Lachlan and Forbes Shire were on hand including Lachlan Shire Mayor John Medcalf and Forbes Mayor Phyllis Miller along with National’s MP Sam Farraway to unveil the latest addition to the Sculpture Down the Lachlan trail ‘Heart of Country’ by Damian Vick.
NEW ART” Road Kill by Victorian sculptor Jimmy Rix was unveiled last week by NSW Nationals Sam Farraway and Forbes Mayor Phyllis Miller OAM.
GRANT SUCCESS: Boys To The Bush were successful recently in obtaining a $10,000 grant from the NSW State Government to help vulnerable youth.
DOMINOS STRIKES AGAIN: Forbes North Public School kids enjoying free pizza from Domino’s Forbes.
AUTUMN: There’s nothing quite like Autumn in the Central West. Photo courtesy of Neil Harrison.
GOOD TIMES: Kym Weaver and Chris Spicer of Currajong Disability Services at the recent 40th Red Bend Special Sports Day
HERITAGE ART: Forbes Mayor Phyllis Miller OAM with artist Melody Ruhrmond at the Platypus Gallery recently.
OFFICIALLY OPEN: Forbes Mayor Phyllis Miller OAM officially opens the new KHub in Forbes with new manager Jess Storm. (Photo courtesy of Essjay Photography).
CWA MEMBERS: CWA catering at the Eugowra murals weekend Frances Anderson, Robbie McFadyen, Shirley Heinzel, Sharon Radwick and Dorothy Jones .
SPECIAL SPORTS DAY: Neil Hamilton and John Carey from Currajong Disability Services at Red Bend for the 40th Special Sports Day last week.
JOB WELL DONE: Not only did Firsts take care of the job on the field, the day was a massive fundraising success by the Forbes Platypi Rugby Club.
NEEDING A WIN: Forbes All Stars have started the season with two losses (Parkes 2-0 and Grenfell 3-1) and will be looking to turn it around this weekend.
FORBES REPRESENT: Despite finishing 11th, Western AFL did win the Red Dirt Cup in a tight match against Barrier by 20 points.
KEEPING FIT: Rock Climbing is becoming more and more popular with many taking up the challenge at the recent Super Mega Fun Day.
How long have you lived in Forbes? I don’t actually live in Forbes, I’m currently living in Peak Hill NSW and travel to Forbes five days a week to work and back. I’m looking to move to Forbes but having big difficultly finding a rental property for myself and my family.
What was your first job and what do you do now? My First job was KFC Hume Highway Liverpool NSW, but now I am newly promoted to Marketing Manager of Domino’s Forbes.
What makes you laugh the most? At work, our pizza rushes can be very difficult and very hard at some period of time’s but myself and my team are always laughing and always having fun. My juniors at the store are a great bunch.
If money were no object what would you do with your time? Travel the world and check out other Domino’s stores and learn different and better operational ways to improve our four stores in Central West owned by William Cody.
Describe your dream holiday? Travel with my family around Australia and having no access to phones.
What’s your favourite childhood memory? Getting my first motorbike on my 18th birthday, a Kawasakii Ninja 300 2015 Black Model from my harded earned savings.
If you could live in any time or place, where would it be and when? I don’t know to be honest.
If you could share a meal with three people past or present who would it be? My pop who passed away on 4 August 2012, my dad who I haven’t been able to see for a very long time and CEO of Domino’s Australia.
If you could have one superpower what would it be? Slow down time.
What is your pet hate? I don’t have a pet hate.
OUT AND ABOUT: Jo Ruge with Kyal Sauer at Lions Park taking in the scenery.
FUN FUN FUN: Forbes Playgroup is hosting a Biggest Morning Tea on May 27th.
WINNER WINNER: Jeanette Lovett of Currajong Disability Services with one of the trophies from the OCTEC Special Sports Day at Red Bend last week.
CELEBRATION: Forbes Councillor Chris Roylance with staff members Nina Hooper and Sarah Williams.
LAKESIDE VIEWS: Kristen Feeney and Luke Davis enjoying the fine Autumn weather.
GRAND OPENING: The opening of the new Ninja Park attracted a range of people to see Liberal NSW MP Bronnie Taylor cut the ribbon.
RDA HELPS KIDS: Luka Roylance often utilises the service and expertise of the team from our local RDA.
FUN IN THE SUN: Nothing like some family mega fun in the sun – and takeaway food!
SENIORS CONCERT: Kimberly Ryan entertained the seniors at JRV during Seniors Week.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SERVICE: ANZAC Day in Forbes was one of the biggest on record as masses turned out to pay their respects to our servicemen and women.
SWINGING BY: Violet Millerd had a blast at the Super Mega Fun Day put on by Forbes Youth Action Team.
ANZAC DAY 2021: Forbes ANZAC Day was one of the biggest on record with a strong turn out of locals and veterans.
HAPPY BIRTHDAY: Carter Freney celebrated his second birthday on the weekend at the Forbes YACC.
BIG CROWDS: Massive numbers of Forbes locals attended this year’s first public march since 2019 due to COVID.
ROCKIN’ THE LACHLAN: There was plenty of live entertainment and local music at Super Mega Fun Day.
PEDALLING: The pedal boats proved to be hugely popular at Lion’s Park last Saturday and during the school holidays.
MARCHING ON: School children from across the district turned out for the ANZAC Day march.
LEADING THE MARCH: Roc Walshaw leading another ANZAC Day march to the Forbes Cenotaph at Victoria Park.
VISIT: Author Richard Anderson recently came to Forbes library as part of the regional libraries book tour and to promote his new book “Small Mercies”.
FRENCH CONNECTION: Even French Bulldogs were welcome down at the Super Mega Fun Day.
MENSHED OFFICIAL OPENING: Attendees from across the state turned up for the grand opening of the new Forbes Menshed last week.
DRIVER EDUCATION: Melissa McGuiness with NSW Shooters Party MP Phil Donato and Forbes Shire Councillor Steve Karaitiana at the You Choose young driver education night last week at Forbes Youth and Community Centre.
GRAND OPENING: Forbes Ninja Park was formally opened by NSW Liberal MP Bronnie Taylor along with Nationals Upper House Deputy Whip Sam Farraway with Mayor Phyllis Miller (left).
Renee Ryan
How long have you lived in Forbes? 32 out of my 37 years.
What was your first job you had and what do you do now? I had a few shifts as a kitchen hand for a local restaurant. Nowadays I help people get the very things that they want out of life through coaching them.
What makes you laugh the most? I have the most random ideas that I think are great. Some of which turn out to be complete train wrecks to be honest.
If money was no object to you what would you do with your time? I would always be looking to serve humanity in some way shape or form. Where there are problems, there are solutions needed.
Describe your dream holiday? White sandy beach, crystal clear water, villa on the beach. Absolute bliss!
What’s your favourite childhood memory? Games of backyard cricket and tackle footy with my cousins at my grandparents house on school holidays. Best times of my life without a doubt and we made some great family memories.
If you could live in any time or place where would it and when? The Woodstock Festival held in August in 1969 (in upstate New York) on Max Yasgur’s dairy farm in Bethel, New York, 40 miles southwest of the town of Woodstock. Not the Woodstock near Cowra.
If you could share a meal with 3 people past or present who would it be? Gene Simmons, John Lennon and Dolly Parton.
If you could have one superpower what would it be and why? The power of persuasion. I think it would be great and extremely useful.
What is your pet hate? When people see injustice and do not stand up against it.