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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!

Our Bloke -Josh Avis

November 22, 2018 by Maggi Barnard

How long have you lived in Forbes and what do you like about living here? I’ve lived in Forbes for more than three years. I enjoy the friendly nature of the people and the slower pace of life.

Where do you work and what do you enjoy about your work? I work as a teacher at Forbes Public School. I enjoy the unpredictability of working with children.

What do you do to unwind after work or on weekends? I like to do different forms of exercise, whether it is playing sport or going for a jog. Catching up with friends is also a great way for me to unwind.

What are you really good at? Annoying my wife!

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

What is your pet hate? No toilet paper on the toilet roll in the bathroom.

Tell us about your best holiday ever. Going to my mate’s farm in Gulgong, riding bikes and enjoying friends and family’s company.

Our Gal -Lou Green

November 15, 2018 by Maggi Barnard

How long have you lived in Forbes and what do you like about living here? I have lived in Forbes for six months. I like that it is a quiet and close friendly community. I also like the rural lifestyle.

Where do you work and what do you enjoy about your work? I am a care worker for the aged and disabled. I am also a Drought Angels volunteer, providing ag advice and assistance to farmers in the Central West, South West and far West of NSW.

What do you do to unwind after work or on weekends? I like to catch up with family and friends and just relax with my little boy.

What are you really good at? I’m good at cooking but definitely not baking.

If you could have a super power, what would it be? My super power would be to make it rain on cue.

What is your pet hate? A lack of manners.

Tell us about your best holiday ever. A 10-day cruise around the Pacific Islands was pure bliss!

What do you like about coming to Crave. coffee cafe catering?

November 15, 2018 by Maggi Barnard

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Collin Mayo: Crave coffee shop makes the best coffee.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Karin Wright: Crave coffee shop is very convenient and easily accessible.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Faye McInerney, Heather Moore , Cheryl and Ross Higgins: The fabulous staff, great coffee and yummy food.

Our Bloke -Paul Newcombe

November 8, 2018 by Maggi Barnard

How long have you lived in Forbes and what do you like about living here? I have lived here all my life and I like Forbes as it is a great town.

Where do you work and what do you enjoy about your work? I work at the Rattery in Forbes (we supply rodents for pet food). I enjoy working with my work mates.

What do you do to unwind after work or on weekends? I love to unwind with a few beers and a BBQ.

What are you really good at? I’m really good at catching snakes.

If you could have a super power, what would it be? My super power would be to see into the future.

What is your pet hate? Garden hoses kinking up.

Tell us about your best holiday ever. A visit to Darwin is a favourite!

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