Lyn Besgrove

How long have you lived in Forbes?
49 years.

What do you love about living in Forbes?
The people are friendly and helpful. It’s a great place to raise a family.

What are your passions or hobbies?
My passion is my grandchildren Hayden and Taylah.

If you won the lottery, how would you spend it? I would like to help sick kids have a family holiday.

Describe your dream holiday: To travel around Australia with family and friends enjoying our country for what it is.

Who inspires you the most? My Mum, my Dad and my family.

Where is your favourite place in the world? I enjoy Fiji – I’ve been there six times.

What is the biggest change you would like to see in the world? To be free of all cancers and wars and no one should be homeless.

 

Dr Richard Draper

How long have you lived in the region? I was born in Parkes, left at 16 to go to Melbourne, then Newcastle, Gosford and Wagga and then returned to Parkes when I was 30.

What is your favourite thing about Forbes? The lake, and it has a more relaxed feel around the centre of town, I like the feel of the CBD.

What are your passions/hobbies? Road racing motorcycles.

What is your biggest fear? To be judged as overly normal.

Who inspires you the most? My mate Billy has had a kidney transplant, a heart bypass and a hip replacement and is still an incredibly active water ski racer who works super hard. He genuinely is my hero.

What do you love about your job? On the odd occasion, being able to make a difference to someone’s life.

What is the biggest change you would like to see in the world? A world where you have to earn the right to have a child.

How long have you lived in Forbes? I’ve lived in Forbes for 20 years and originated from Gooloogong.
What do you love most about living in Forbes? It’s a great country town with a very hospitable and welcoming community.
Who do you think will win the football grand final? The Broncos.
What are your hobbies? Enduro motorbike riding and camping.
What is the biggest change you would like to see in the world? A cure for cancer.
Describe your dream holiday? A camping trip around Australia.
What are your plans for the future? To work hard, raise my three boys the best I can and spoil my wife.
What do you love about your job? Working with a great team of people, working with livestock and servicing the rural community.

Melissa Gaffney
How long have you lived in Forbes? I was born in Forbes and moved to Sydney when I was 4. We moved back to Forbes when I was 10.

What is your favourite thing about Forbes? How friendly everyone is. Forbes locals are always happy to help out.

What are your passions/hobbies? Beauty therapy, horse riding, netball, going to the Races and competing in fashions on the field.

What is your biggest fear? Heights.

What is your worst habit? Over thinking everything and worrying about little things.

What is your favourite music to listen to right now? Anything, I like all types of music.

If you won the lotto, how would you spend it? I would buy a property and a few more horses. I would also shout myself and my family on an overseas holiday.

Who inspires you the most? My dad. He is a hard working kind and generous man, everything I aspire to be.