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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.

Our Gal – Jenny Sullivan

May 8, 2020 by Maggi Barnard

How long have you lived in or around Forbes and what do you like about living here? I’ve lived here my whole life and it’s the most beautiful town in Australia. I love it, I always tell people that.

What was your first job? Working with children, I’ve done that all my life. I’ve been a special education teacher’s aide for 26 years

What makes you laugh the most? The team I work with at school.

If money were no object, what would you do with your time? I don’t know, never thought of that but I’d probably spend more time with grandchildren and do more volunteer work.

Describe your dream holiday? Either Hawaii or Port Douglas.

What is a favourite childhood memory of yours? Going to the trots with Mum and Dad and my sisters to race horses.

If you could live in any time or place, where and when would that be? I’d just keep things as they are living in the time and place I am in now.

If you could share a meal with any three people, past or present, who would they be? My twin sister Angie and my Mum and Dad.

How can we spoil mothers this Mother’s Day?

May 8, 2020 by Maggi Barnard

Vicki Dick: Just being present is enough to show love and gratitude.

 

Nina Crawford: A nice bottle of wine and a selection of cheeses.

 

Our Bloke – Ian Bown

May 1, 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. It’s a strong little country community town, with a great golf course.

What was your first job? I worked with my father in the Shell fuel depot.

What makes you laugh the most? A good joke with friends.

If money were no object, what would you do with your time? Travel the world and watch every major sporting event in the world.

Describe your dream holiday? Spending weeks and weeks with my grandson.

What is a favourite childhood memory of yours? Saint George winning the ‘77 Grand Final.

If you could live in any time or place, where and when would that be? Now, I could not change it or make it any better.

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

Be Seen

May 1, 2020 by Maggi Barnard

Kalasin, Kaltia and Kadence Cain made beautiful red poppy art for Anzac Day.

 

Paul Skinner from the Forbes Shell service station is excited to offer authentic doner kebabs in the coming weeks.

 

One of Forbes’ younger residents, Alice Sukkar, enjoys her morning walks around the lake.

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