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What do you enjoy about being back at school? (The children of Forbes Preschool answered)

February 7, 2019 by Maggi Barnard

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Lylah Burke Chapman: To play with my friends.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Oliver Morgan: Playing with Hughie on the swings is my best thing to be back at preschool.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Layla Borger: I like playing on the swings and being in the Gindaymanha room.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Our Bloke -Nicolas Taylor

January 31, 2019 by Maggi Barnard

How long have you lived in Forbes and what do you like about living here? I have been living in Forbes for five years now. What I like most about living here are the friendly people.

Where do you work and what do you enjoy about your work? I own and run Nic’s Garage with my wonderful wife. I enjoy finding and fixing problems and doing a job the best I can.

What do you do to unwind after work or on weekends? I enjoy playing with my four kids and riding motorbikes.

What are you really good at? Dad jokes. Seriously though, the list is too long for this small segment… just joking!

If you could have a super power, what would it be? Welding with my fingertips.

What is your pet hate? Parking at 85 degrees in a 45 degree parking spot.

Tell us about your best holiday ever. Our trip to Agnes Water and the town of 1770 for New Year’s with our tribe of wilds. It consisted of relaxing beach walks and watching the sunset over the sea from one of the few places on the east coast.

Our Gal -Anita Westley

January 24, 2019 by Maggi Barnard

How long have you lived in Forbes and what do you like about living here? I have lived in Forbes for five years and really like how it is a clean, tidy and friendly town.

Where do you work and what do you enjoy about your work? I work at Forbes Veterinary Clinic. The staff are great to work with, everyday is different and I really enjoy working with animals.

What do you do to unwind after work or on weekends? I enjoy doing anything outdoors… hiking, swimming and playing with my dog.

What are you really good at? Working with animals.

If you could have a super power, what would it be? To make it rain in times like this and help all farmers out.

What is your pet hate? I’m yet to discover my pet hate.

Tell us about your best holiday ever. A camping trip to Cape York with friends and family. Being at the tip of Australia was awesome!

Our Bloke – Paul Lynch

December 20, 2018 by Maggi Barnard

How long have you lived in Forbes and what do you like about living here? My wife and I moved to Forbes in November last year from Mudgee. We both really enjoy the history of Forbes and the surrounding towns, as well as the very friendly people.

Where do you work and what do you enjoy about your work? I am a French Polisher by trade and work for Lyndee Lynch at Forbes Furniture Restorers. She is a hard but fair boss.

What do you do to unwind after work or on weekends? I work in a tin shed so a cold beer after work is good. Also watching live sport and bush walking.

What are you really good at? I consider myself a Master French Polisher. I completed my trade in 1974 and have been working in this industry ever since.

If you could have a super power, what would it be? Besides being able to make it rain, world peace would be good.

What is your pet hate? Littering.

Tell us about your best holiday ever. Travelling anywhere in the Outback is great. The South Australian coast is fantastic too.

Our Gal -Jenelle Toole

December 13, 2018 by Maggi Barnard

How long have you lived in Forbes and what do you like about living here? I grew up in Forbes, went off to uni in Wagga and then spent 10 years in Sydney before returning. I love Forbes, the people and community spirit… it is home.

Where do you work and what do you enjoy about your work? I work in the x-ray department at Forbes Hospital. I love my work! The people I work with are amazing and the patients I see every day make it all worthwhile.

What do you do to unwind after work or on weekends? I hang out with family and friends or maybe go on a camping trip.

What are you really good at? Planning our next camping trip.

If you could have a super power, what would it be? My super power would be a healing spell to make everyone better.

What is your pet hate? My pet hate is rude pushy people.

Tell us about your best holiday ever. The best holiday was taking our three teenage boys to experience volunteering in Africa.

What would you like for Christmas?

December 6, 2018 by Maggi Barnard

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jenny Grogan: I would like to spend time with my family.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Sandra Canellis: I want to enjoy time with family and friends and appreciate the good things we all do for each other.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Tiffany Nicholson: Just to sit back and enjoy the day.

 

Our Bloke -Kaidyn Haynes

December 6, 2018 by Maggi Barnard

How long have you lived in Forbes and what do you like about living here? I have lived in Forbes all my life. It’s where I feel connected and we have great fishing.

Where do you work and what do you enjoy about your work? I have just finished Year 12 at Forbes High School. I really enjoyed completing my major work, which was a bed.

What do you do to unwind after work or on weekends? I enjoy time with friends and family. I love fishing and can often be found at the river.

What are you really good at? Being a big brother and spending time with my family. Also being a friend to all my mates.

If you could have a super power, what would it be? The ability to pause time.

What is your pet hate? I hate losing a fish when out fishing.

Tell us about your best holiday ever. I have extended family in Townsville and love being able to go visit them and all the activities that we are able to do whilst there.

Why was it important that you attend the White Ribbon Day march?

November 29, 2018 by Maggi Barnard

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Christine Johansson: My auntie was a victim of domestic violence and was one of the lucky survivors. She’s a big inspiration to me.

 

 

 

 

 

 

Kellie Trainor: My mum was a victim of domestic violence and was murdered in the end because she couldn’t escape.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Ellysa Cunningham (CatholicCare’s specialist homelessness service): To promote awareness of ending domestic violence. There are many homeless women and children because of trying to escape domestic violence.

 

Our Gal -Isabel Haley

November 29, 2018 by Maggi Barnard

How long have you lived in Forbes and what do you like about living here? I was born in Forbes and have lived here most of my life. I love the atmosphere, the people and I think it’s a great place to raise a family.

Where do you work and what do you enjoy about your work? I own Crave Café and I love making coffee and being the boss!

What do you do to unwind after work or on weekends? I just like being at home spending time with my family.

What are you really good at? I’m great at organisation and getting things done.

If you could have a super power, what would it be? It would be pretty handy to be invisible and have the chance to be that ‘fly on the wall’.

What is your pet hate? I have so many but top of the list would be people cracking their knuckles.

Tell us about your best holiday ever. I really enjoy camping and fishing and love to light a fire and relax.

What do you like about going to a market day?

November 22, 2018 by Maggi Barnard

 

 

 

 

 

Tracey Herden: I like the variety that you can find with all the different stalls at a market.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Jenna Lewis: I love going to a market and seeing all the familiar faces.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Gemma Ellis: The best is that you can buy things and also make money!

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