Sienna and Layla Sukkar.
Abi, Maisie and Ada Bernardi.
Harry and Michaela Miller.
Be Seen @ Rhyme Time
Our Gal – Kieren Mowbray
How long have you lived in or around Forbes and what do you like about living here? I’ve lived around here for eight months and I like all of the art around town, the beautiful fountain and crazy sculptures.
What was your first job? A dental assistant.
What makes you laugh the most? Friends and family.
If money were no object, what would you do with your time? Travel and experience as many places as I can in one lifetime.
Describe your dream holiday? I would be based in Scotland and travel to all nearby countries.
What is a favourite childhood memory of yours? My sister took the stuffing out of a giant bear and put me inside it to surprise the rest of the family.
If you could live in any time or place, where and when would that be? I’d live in Bondi in the 1980’s, before mobile phones were around.
If you could share a meal with any three people, past or present, who would they be? Barack Obama for his wealth of knowledge and charisma, my nana Lorraine, the sweetest nana ever, and Trevor Noah to make us all laugh.
If you could have a superpower, what would it be? Invisibility.
What is your pet hate? Bad manners.
Where are you visiting from and what is your favourite thing about Forbes?
Andy McNaughton: The Lake is my favourite thing in Forbes, I’m from Port Stephens.
Carol McNaughton: The Lake here is just beautiful, and we are so lucky to be able to camp right by it.
Ross Hendry: Well, I’m originally from Parkes and Coffs Harbour, but I have been on the road for 13 years. What I love about Forbes is the scenery and that it is RV friendly with plenty of areas to camp for free.
Our Bloke – Martin Cahill
How long have you lived in or around Forbes and what do you like about living here? I’ve lived in Forbes my whole life, so 56 years, and I just love our small-town community, everyone knows each other.
What was your first job? Box boy at Barry Sullivan’s supermarket.
What makes you laugh the most? My grandkids.
If money were no object, what would you do with your time? Have one long holiday.
Describe your dream holiday? Cairns, Port Douglas, sitting back at the pub having a few schooners, doing nothing.
What is a favourite childhood memory of yours? Growing up in a small town with all my mates living around me where I could just jump on my bike and ride to their places, I just had to be home before night-time.
If you could live in any time or place, where and when would that be? I’d still live in Forbes because I think it’s the best town in Australia, and I’d live in the 80’s.
If you could share a meal with any three people, past or present, who would they be? My mum, my dad and Nelson Mandela.
If you could have a superpower, what would it be? To cure cancer.
What is your pet hate? Indecision.
Question of the week
Emily Jack: When I am with family, on the weekend at mum and dad’s place near the river.
Sophie Huckel: At work, when I have clients and I’m doing what I love.
Lisa Staines: I am happy when I’m with my family and have my kids all together. On holidays, when my kids are happy, I’m happy.
Be Seen
Max Haley in full flight during Saturday’s golf.
Zara and Florence Alghamdi love the pontoon, like most children in Forbes.
Forbes was busy with residents and visitors last weekend to watch the dragon boat regatta on the lake.
The dragon boat regatta attracted visitors and clubs from all over the Central West.
Be Seen
VW Scramble Winners Dan Bayley, Ben Robinson, Matt Roylance and Nick Greenhalgh with organiser Head Pro Adam Demidjuk.
Nu Walla Competition winner Hannah Harris.
Cowabunga dude! Margaretha Barnard from Parkes spot- ted this Lake Forbes local out for a stroll on Monday.
Our Gal – Danni Tuckerman
How long have you lived in or around Forbes and what do you like about living here? I have lived in Forbes on and off for 26 years and I like the atmosphere, it’s relaxed compared to Wollongong, and affordable.
What was your first job? I worked at Pizza Hut in Albion Park.
What makes you laugh the most? The kids, because they are learning and doing funny things all the time.
If money were no object, what would you do with your time? Just hang out with the kids and play.
Describe your dream holiday? I have never thought about a dream holiday, I guess I would go somewhere cold like Antarctica for a week.
What is a favourite childhood memory of yours? Wonderland.
If you could live in any time or place, where and when would that be? I’d probably move back to Wollongong to be honest, if there was an affordable option. There are a lot of activities for kids.
If you could share a meal with any three people, past or present, who would they be? My three kids and my pop.
If you could have a superpower, what would it be? I would want to be super strong.
What is your pet hate? Mess.
Be Seen
Golf: The weekends main Championship winners were Steve Betland (A Grade), Kim Herbert (A-Reserve), sponsor Tony Cogswell, Stephen Uphill (B Grade), Ben Robinson (C Grade).
Solar Lights Award: Steve Loane GM, Mayor Phyllis Miller, Aaron Parker Project Manager, Viv McGrath.
The latest Central West Credit Union Monthly Sports Achiever is Gracie-May Lander who broke the 50m junior girls backstroke and individual medley at the St Laurence’s School swimming carnival.
Our Bloke – Matt Prow
How long have you lived in or around Forbes and what do you like about living here? Twenty years, I like walking around the lake, it’s still and countryesque.
What was your first job? I worked at Gunn’s Menswear, when I was 14.
What makes you laugh the most? A good joke.
If money were no object, what would you do with your time? I’d go to the beach a lot, or just go somewhere nice to enjoy the outdoors with an iced coffee.
Describe your dream holiday? Morning walks with a coffee and breakfast to follow, and then theme parks or waterparks and then a nice dinner by the ocean.
What is a favourite childhood memory of yours? I love Christmas, massive family BBQs and get togethers, we always go away somewhere, and I love that.
If you could live in any time or place, where and when would that be? Hollywood in the 1960’s.
If you could share a meal with any three people, past or present, who would they be? My partner Ben, Kristen Chenoweth, and Jennifer Aniston.
If you could have a superpower, what would it be? To breathe underwater.
What is your pet hate? Micromanaging.
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