Our Community Archives - Page 55 of 108

Our Gal – Daniella Perceval

October 16, 2020 by Maggi Barnard

How long have you lived in or around Forbes and what do you like about living here? I have lived here for five years, I love the friendly people and there is so much to do.

What was your first job? I was a cook.

What makes you laugh the most? Seeing the funny things my kids do every day.

If money were no object, what would you do with your time? Traveling, I’d wake up in a new city every day.

Describe your dream holiday? Beach, tequilla, no kids.

What is a favourite childhood memory of yours? Spending Christmas holidays at my nans with the whole family together.

If you could live in any time or place, where and when would that be? 1920’s in Chicago.

If you could share a meal with any three people, past or present, who would they be? Nelson Mandela, Axel Rose, and Chris Rock.

If you could have a superpower, what would it be? To be able to be everywhere at once.

What is your pet hate? Unmotivated people.

Be Seen

October 16, 2020 by Maggi Barnard

Oscar Cronin and Declan Hurford chillout poolside after training hard with Fins.

Matt Little keeps busy training the Fins swim squad.

Be Seen @ The Junior Netball Dress-Up Day

October 9, 2020 by Maggi Barnard

The Amery family dressed up to raise funds for the Kids Cancer Project through the Forbes Netball Association.

Claire Bayley, Georgia Bayley, Marley McMillan at the netball dress-up day.

Grace Duffy as a wicked witch.

Alani Brunt as Princess Jasmine.

What is your signature dish?

October 9, 2020 by Maggi Barnard

Jes Evans: Cauliflower and broccoli soup.

Laura Hassell: Beef Stroganoff, but it is a three-hour affair.

Judy Patton from Derriwong with grandsons Huxley and Kit Beard: French vanilla slice would be my signature dish.

How long have you lived in or around Forbes and what do you like about living here? Well, I tell everybody I went to school here last century, but I have been here for five years, I’m only a blow in.

What was your first job? I was a farmer born and bred, I left school and that’s what I did.

What makes you laugh the most? A good yarn.

If money were no object, what would you do with your time? I’m pretty well enjoying what I’m doing at the moment and as long as my health hangs out I don’t wish to travel or anything like that, I’ve been there and done that at 82 years of age and 60 years married.

Describe your dream holiday? I would like to spend a couple of months in the Kimberley.

What is a favourite childhood memory of yours? I can remember tearing down the backyard one day on the dinky and the front wheel collapsed.

If you could live in any time or place, where and when would that be? Oh, this’ll do, I’m pretty happy here.

If you could share a meal with any three people, past or present, who would they be? My family.

If you could have a superpower, what would it be? I’d stop all the wars, I’m pretty full on about that.

What is your pet hate? Sweet potato!

Our Gal – Adrianna Stevenson

October 2, 2020 by Maggi Barnard

How long have you lived in or around Forbes and what do you like about living here? I have lived in Forbes for almost two years and I like the sense of community. I like that it is both small enough and big enough and people here are lovely.

What was your first job? I worked in a café in Tullamore and got $6 an hour, cash.

What makes you laugh the most? My clients do, when they tell me funny things.

If money were no object, what would you do with your time? I’d buy myself a beautiful house with a pool, I’d have a maid, butler, chef and aerobics instructor.

Describe your dream holiday? I’d like to go somewhere peaceful and quiet along the river with my husband.

If you could live in any time or place, where and when would that be? Back in the 1980’s with no mobile phones or internet, the music was better, and kids played outside, such a different and better time.

If you could share a meal with any three people, past or present, who would they be? My great grandmother and my parents, who I haven’t seen in a while.

If you could have a superpower, what would it be? I’d be like Wonder Woman.

What is your pet hate? Laziness, there is no need for it, I can’t stand it.

Be Seen @ The Albie Callaghan Trophy Day

October 2, 2020 by Maggi Barnard

Ralph Baker and Allan Rees enjoy a rare spot of sunshine before commencing their game.

Players expecting cold weather, Damien Kennedy, George Falvey, Clint Hurford and Adam Currey are ready for anything.

Colleen Bratton, Barb Drabsch and Bess Shields check their score after finishing their game, played in wintery conditions.

Is there enough mental health support in Forbes?

October 2, 2020 by Maggi Barnard

Amy Draper: God no, definitely not.

Jodie Elliott: No. I work in social-emotional well being in Condo for Aboriginal health. I think that there are not enough professional services for youth. Once a month care is ridiculous when we are trying to support someone who is suicidal, a Skype video call with a psychologist doesn’t help much and does not encourage those who need help, to seek support. Also, if someone needs regular injections of antipsychotic medication, a once a month visit doesn’t help. There is a massive need for support in our community and the resources simply are not available.

Our Bloke – Aaron Acheson

September 25, 2020 by Maggi Barnard

Aaron Acheson

How long have you lived in or around Forbes and what do you like about living here? All my life, it’s a great friendly town.

What was your first job? Working in a service station.

What makes you laugh the most? Good jokes.

If money were no object, what would you do with your time? Drink beer.

Describe your dream holiday? Anything.

What is a favourite childhood memory of yours? Riding my motorbike.

If you could live in any time or place, where and when would that be? I’d stay here and now.

If you could share a meal with any three people, past or present, who would they be? Good friends.

If you could have a superpower, what would it be? To be able to fly.

What is your pet hate? When people lie.

What does the Men’s Shed mean to you?

September 25, 2020 by Maggi Barnard

Norm Haley: It means getting guys together for mateship which helps us to open up about health and find help, it also opens minds up about mental health and looking out for their friends. I think it’s about sharing and receiving experiences to learn.

Paul Anders: Mateship, something to do that gets me out of the house, it’s a community within a community. Being isolated on a property is hard on mental health, so it’s good to get together with others to talk.

Allan Hilder: Gets me out of mother’s hair for doing jobs at home, drinking tea and coffee, telling lies and telling yarns. Most important is the camaraderie and it’s pleasing to work in the new shed.

Subscribe