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Our Gal – Lily Tayla Walsh

June 5, 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 since I was two years old. I’ve enjoyed growing up here and the childhood I was able to have. I love the community and how everyone knows each other and in tough times everyone comes together.

What was your first job? My first job was at Bernardi’s Marketplace where I am still employed, going on five years now. I am grateful to work for such an amazing family run company.

What makes you laugh the most? My friends, family, and animals.

If money were no object, what would you do with your time? I would travel everywhere!

Describe your dream holiday? Going to the beach or a warmer, sunnier place.

What is a favourite childhood memory of yours? Summertime with my friends, riding our scooters to the pool or river.

If you could live in any time or place, where and when would that be? In the 1960s when my Pop, Ian Walsh played football.

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

If you could have a superpower, what would it be? To be able to read people’s minds.

What is your pet hate? People who snore.

What are you looking forward to doing when the COVID-19 restrictions are lifted?

May 30, 2020 by Maggi Barnard

Candice Iyer: It will be nice when story time starts back up at the library and I can see the kids again.

 

Jillian Bray: Going out and mingling with my friends again.

Our Bloke – Shannon Bray

May 29, 2020 by Maggi Barnard

How long have you lived in or around Forbes and what do you like about living here? All my life, and I like that my family and my girlfriend are here.

What was your first job? I worked at Forbes Pizza House, just rolling dough.

What makes you laugh the most? Billy Spence and Dean Besham, who I work with.

If money were no object, what would you do with your time? I’d still work every day at the Butcher’s.

Describe your dream holiday? Japan, to see Tokyo.

What is a favourite childhood memory of yours? Getting up to mischief with my friends.

If you could live in any time or place, where and when would that be? Right here and right now.

If you could share a meal with any three people, past or present, who would they be? My Pop, my Nan and my girlfriend.

If you could have a superpower, what would it be? To be able to click my fingers and be wherever I thought about being.

What is your pet hate? Untidiness.

What do you think of the new 40km speed limit in town

May 29, 2020 by Maggi Barnard

Melissa Judd: Really good, it needed to happen to slow people down in town.

 

Carmen Duffy: I think that it’s fine, I don’t think people need to be driving over 40km in the CBD anyway.

 

What did you like the most about learning from home?

May 22, 2020 by Maggi Barnard

Lockie Baker: I liked not having to rush every morning and being able to do my work whenever I wanted. I also liked doing fun things like morning bike rides around the Ski Dam, making a worm farm, doing experiments, and riding the four-wheeler and fishing at the farm with my Dad.

Arlie Baker: I liked spending time with Mum because she didn’t have to work and doing all my work in the morning so that I had the rest of the day to play. I liked doing fun things like riding my bike, cooking, going to the farm, making a fairy garden, and wearing my pj’s all day.

Our Gal – Julie Blume

May 22, 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 all my life. I love the laid-back country lifestyle and Forbes is a very beautiful town.

What was your first job? I worked on the check-out at Bernardi’s.

What makes you laugh the most? My kids.

If money were no object, what would you do with your time? Nothing different to what I do now, money isn’t everything.

Describe your dream holiday. Skiing in Canada.

What is a favourite childhood memory of yours? Bike rides with Dad down to Nan and Pop’s farm and going fishing at Cottons Weir.

If you could live in any time or place, where and when would that be? Just live in the moment each day, the world is a crazy place so we should be grateful for the time we have now.

If you could share a meal with any three people, past or present, who would they be? Ryan, Mum, and someone who has no family.

If you could have a superpower what would it be and why? To read people’s minds, because sometimes people expect you to.

What is your pet hate? Untidiness.

Be Seen

May 22, 2020 by Maggi Barnard

April and Matilda Cooper were thrilled to swing again at Nelson Park.

 

A smile that says it all! Tina and George Cooper from Caragabal enjoying the newly reopened parks in Forbes.

 

Jessica, Brad, Parker, and baby Mackenzie Claire from Parkes enjoyed the lake view at Apex Park.

 

Be Seen

May 15, 2020 by Maggi Barnard

Evolution Senior Environmental Advisor Simon Coates distributing coffee vouchers to educators and health care workers throughout the Forbes Shire.

What community events are you most looking forward to in Forbes?

May 15, 2020 by Maggi Barnard

Peter Tzinos: I work seven days a week so every day is an event for me.

 

Jayne Whitworth: I am most looking forward to shows at the RSL club and things returning to normal.

Our Bloke – Brett Slessor

May 15, 2020 by Maggi Barnard

How long have you lived in or around Forbes and what do you like about living here? I grew up here and have been back and forth my whole adult life. I like that my family is here and country towns are awesome.

What was your first job? Woolworths in Forbes.

What makes you laugh the most? My friends.

If money were no object, what would you do with your time? Travel, I would get a bunch of friends together on a private jet, country hopping and partying.

Describe your dream holiday? I have had my dream holiday, meeting Britney Spears in Las Vegas.

What is a favourite childhood memory of yours? Holidaying every year at Sussex Inlet with my family.

If you could live in any time or place, where and when would that be? Sydney in the 80s or the 90s.

If you could share a meal with any three people, past or present, who would they be? Britney Spears, Selena Gomez and Lady Gaga.

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