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Our Lil’Gal – Zara Alghamdi

March 27, 2020 by Maggi Barnard

How long have you lived in or around Forbes and what do you like about living here? Nearly two years, I like babies in Forbes because they’re so cute.

What Year are you in? I’m in 1A and I go to Forbes Public.

What makes you laugh the most? Tickling.

What do you want to be when you grow up? A babysitter and a hairdresser.

Describe your dream holiday? Going to the beach.

What is your favourite game? Playing with baby sisters.

If you could live in any time or place, where and when would that be? At home, now.

If you could share a meal with any three people, past or present, who would they be? Layla, Bedelia and Ellie.

Be Seen

March 20, 2020 by Maggi Barnard

Residents and staff alike joined the St. Patrick’s Day festivities at Jemalong Retirement Village on Tuesday.

Photo credit: Angela Hodges. 

Barb Cowled.

 

Judy Prior.

 

Michael Moon.

 

Erla Britt.

 

Una Brown.

 

Our Bloke – Ken Dick

March 20, 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 four years. I love the weather and the people. The community is active and there is usually so many events.

What was your first job? My first job was working in a cotton mill in Scotland.

What makes you laugh the most? People with a good sense of humour. The blokes I work with make me laugh constantly. I’m lucky.

If money was no object, what would you do with your time? If money were no object, I would take a trip around Australia.

Describe your dream holiday? My dream holiday would be to go on the Kidney rally.

What is a favourite childhood memory of yours? Holidays with Mum and Dad to the seaside in England.

If you could live in any time or place, where and when would that be? I think the 50’s and 60’s in Scotland.

If you could share a meal with any three people, past or present, who would they be? I would love to share a meal with Mum and Dad and my best mate Jeff Taylor.

Our Gal – Vicki Dick

March 13, 2020 by Maggi Barnard

How long have you lived in or around Forbes and what do you like about living here? I was born and raised in Forbes and came back to live after 31 years away. I love the beauty of Forbes and the people.

What was your first job? I worked in the old Hawkes Radio and Electrix store.

What makes you laugh the most? The Coronavirus fear mongering and toilet paper “crisis”.

If money were no object, what would you do with your time? I would have a kangaroo sanctuary and organic farm.

Describe your dream holiday? My bucket list dream is to cruise Alaska and see the Northern Borealis.

What is a favourite childhood memory of yours? Being with my grandfather Teddy Tanks on our many adventures.

If you could live in any time or place, where and when would that be? Paris, 1955.

If you could share a meal with any three people, past or present, who would they be? My Grandmother, Ida Tanks, my Grandfather and my dear friend Vicky Wilson.

How can you support a loved one who is battling depression?

March 13, 2020 by Maggi Barnard

Geoff Chase: Those with depression can hide it outside the family, at home it’s a different story. Softly, softly-more nurturing and understanding the symptoms. Communication can break the isolation, talk to someone who has been through it.

 

Craig Semple: The biggest thing is empathy, understanding over pity. Ask them how you can support them, like giving them space or a hug, can give a sense of control. Don’t just assume you know what’s best.

 

Chris Wilson: Encourage getting help, don’t force, just support. It is an illness.

 

Be Seen @ Get Up and Go Garema

March 13, 2020 by Maggi Barnard

Forbes High School Year 10 students Rachel Todd and Annika Dukes serving hot drinks.

 

Fun Corner, Forbes Preschool Sophie Robinson and Olive Stewart.

 

Jenny Webb and Di Gill wouldn’t have missed the event.

 

Margie Barns, Heidi Lew and Lisa Simspon were there to provide information on social support services on offer.

 

Our Bloke – Chandra Iyer

March 6, 2020 by Maggi Barnard

How long have you lived in or around Forbes and what do you like about living here? Eight years. I like the friendly people, great lifestyle and lack of traffic.

What was your first job? I worked as a Product Specialist for a nutrition company

What makes you laugh the most? The TV series Frasier.

If money were no object, what would you do with your time? I’d be doing exactly the same as I am doing now.

Describe your dream holiday? Brunswick Heads, playing with my kids at the beach and relaxing.

What is a favourite childhood memory of yours? Celebrating Divali, the Indian Festival of lights, with my family by setting off fireworks.

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

If you could share a meal with any three people, past or present, who would they be? My mum, dad and sister, they live in India and I don’t often get to see them.

What does gender equality mean to you?

March 6, 2020 by Maggi Barnard

Moana Duggen: Being treated with the same level of respect regardless of gender.

 

Tracey Mowbray: It’s a basic human right.

 

Sid James: Everything is equal, we share the jobs.

 

Be Seen

March 6, 2020 by Maggi Barnard

Kristine Boggs and Alison Westcott at the Free Cuppa for the Driver 10 year anniversary launch.

 

Forbes Shire Council Manager of Community and Tourism Nina Hooper was there to throw her full support behind the long running initiative.

 

Sergeant Martin Ling, Inspector Ben MacFarlane and Sergeant Peter Foran travelled from Parkes, Dubbo and Orange to attend to launch in Forbes.

 

Alison Balding, Andrew Cutts, Andrea Hamilton-Vaughen and Melanie Suitor travelled from Bathurst, the Upper Hunter and Orange to celebrate their road safety initiative.

 

What is your fondest memory of school?

February 28, 2020 by Maggi Barnard

Bev Green: Only sport, that’s all I went for. I played all sports and was especially good at swimming.

 

Peter West: A bit like Bev, I was there for the sport but otherwise couldn’t wait to get out.

 

Alison Lockhart: I liked maths class the most, but I liked it all.

 

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