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Our Gal: Amy Shine

April 27, 2017 by Maggi Barnard


How long have you lived in Forbes and what do you like about living here?
I moved back to Forbes seven years ago. I am loving being closer to my family and the sense of community!

Where do you work and what do you enjoy most about your work?
I am the Director of the Forbes Preschool. We have been in the new Preschool for exactly one year! Seeing the new Preschool come to fruition was by far one of the most exciting projects I have been part of. And I must say the people I work with every day and their willingness to change and make the Preschool the best place possible makes it all the more enjoyable. It is such a happy and fun place to be!

What do you do to unwind after work and on weekends?
I do love to get out and about and socialise, to be part of the community. On a quieter weekend a walk around the lake, some gardening and a movie is great.

What are you really good at?
I don’t know! Teaching kids through play, having fun and promoting a positive workplace.

If you could have a super power, what would it be?
I had to think about this – there are so many! But if I could only have one it would be to teleport, no more long travelling.

What is your pet hate? Negativity.

Tell us about your best holiday ever.
I love every holiday, especially a beach holiday – watching the kids catch waves is always a highlight! Most recently we went to Nelson’s Bay where we all had lots of fun paddle boarding, swimming, eating and drinking the days away.

Question of the Week

April 27, 2017 by Maggi Barnard

What does Anzac Day mean to you?


Jenny and Ken Sanderson:
It is an extremely emotional day for both of us and one of utmost importance. Both our Mums and Dads were in the services. My Mum worked in the munitions factory whilst my Dad served in the Navy (Jenny).

Kelly Tildsley: To me it is a day to remember those amazing men and women who fought and served for our country. Without them we all wouldn’t live and be as we are today.

Alexander Boyton: My Pop was in the Vietnam War. I am so happy he made it back, however I am so sad for the soldiers who died in the war.

Question of the Week

April 20, 2017 by Maggi Barnard

What is your favourite Easter treat and why?

Ros Rennick: Choccies! Especially the Lindt and Cadbury brands!

Penny Taylor: Chocolate, any chocolate….make that chocolate!! I have always been a chocoholic!

Beth and Don Archer: A lamb roast on Easter Sunday is Don’s all-time favourite! Don left Forbes in January 1961 and two weeks ago, he moved back from Oregon USA for good with his wife, Beth. “It is just so darn good to be home,” said Don

Our Bloke

April 20, 2017 by Maggi Barnard


Monte (James) Irvine

How long have you lived in Forbes and what do you like about living here?
I was born in Forbes, moved away when I was 18 and returned three years ago. I like the weather extremes from very cold to very hot, and being able to do a radio show is a perk.

Where do you work and what do you enjoy most about your work?
I work at 2LVR 97.9 Valley FM community radio. I love finding out about independent artists and interview them each week to find out what inspires them. I enjoy finding great Australian music and co-hosting the show.

What do you do to unwind after work and on weekends?
I enjoy gaming – World of Warcraft is my favourite. I also enjoy binge watching TV series like Friends, Game of Thrones and House of Cards. Otherwise I will go to the gigs of musicians I’ve interviewed on my show.

What are you really good at?
Asking the right questions to find out more about a person and to find that extra spark of who they are.

If you could have a super power, what would it be?
Mental telepathy – it would be great to know what someone is really thinking, instead of the façade they might be putting up.

What is your pet hate?
Gossip and talk- ing in a negative way.

Tell us about your best holiday ever.

October last year I was invited to the Australian Independent Music Awards in Sydney to the pre and post events. There were so many talented people perform- ing. The energy swept me up – it was in- vigorating and inspiring.

Our Gal

April 12, 2017 by Maggi Barnard


Paige Ellison

How long have you lived in Forbes and what do you like about living here?
I have lived in Forbes my whole life so 17 years. My favourite thing is the Forbes Lake as it can be very beautiful, especially in the morning and evening watching the sun rise or go down.

Where do you work and what do you enjoy most about your work?
I am currently a full-time student in year 12 at Forbes High School. I really love the people that I have met throughout my schooling years.

What do you do to unwind after school and on weekends?
I always play music, any instrument, any song, just always playing music to unwind.

What are you really good at?
I am good at singing. I also like to think that I am secretly a good cake baker!

If you could have a super power, what would it be?
My super power would definitely be invisibility – that would be pretty cool just to be able to hide from responsibilities!

What is your pet hate?
My pet hate is when people send the thumbs up emoji …

Tell us about your best holiday ever.
The best holiday I ever had was when we travelled around outback Queensland for two weeks. We just went exploring and fishing everywhere, we got flooded in a town called Windora, but I didn’t mind because they had the most stunning red sand hills which we watched the sun set over. It was simply great!

Question of the Week

April 12, 2017 by Maggi Barnard

Do you have a special Easter tradition?

Keira Whatman: I just like to eat a lot of chocolate – even for breakfast! The bunny rabbits are the best.

Marg Stirling: We do all the usual traditions, but a special one is my nephew who has been coming to our house for more than 15 years on Good Friday to eat my salmon rissoles.

Jessica Priest: Sometimes we go camping and other times we spend time with family, but the one thing we always do is eat chocolate! I love the Darrell Lea chocolates.

Be Seen

April 12, 2017 by Maggi Barnard

Rex Bowker, Garry Abel and Ron Kaay enjoy their weekly catch up over a coffee and “solving the world’s problems” at A Classy Touch.

Scott Johnston with daughter Abriella enjoyed the beautiful autumn weather.

Aria, Isaac and Eve Bernardi are having fun at the park on a glorious Forbes Saturday morning.

 

 

 

 

Our Bloke

April 6, 2017 by Maggi Barnard


John Berger

How long have you lived in Forbes and what do you like about living here?
28 years – so that nearly makes me a local. Having lived in large cities I love the sense of community in Forbes, the fact you can walk safely at night, you know your neighbours and can stop whilst out and have a chat with friends.

Where do you work and what do you enjoy most about your work?
I am the office secretary for the Anglican Church and a casual teacher’s aide at Forbes High School. I love working with people and having a positive impact on their lives.

What do you do to unwind after work and on weekends?
Chillaxing with my wife and youngest son. I’m president of Valley FM and a radio show presenter so I unwind by listening to 80’s music and organising the songs and themes for my Wednesday night show.

What are you really good at?
I’m pretty good at trivia, especially music trivia. Doesn’t serve any actual purpose in life.

If you could have a super power, what would it be?
It would be to take away people’s pain. I hate seeing people in physical and emotional pain.

What is your pet hate?
It would be mobile phone etiquette. I hate people carrying on a phone conversation on loud speaker in a room of people.

Tell us about your best holiday ever.
It would be a trip in 2007 to New Zealand with my wife and three kids. We hired a campervan and travelled around the South and North Islands.

Question of the Week

April 6, 2017 by Maggi Barnard

What is it about Armstrong Siddeley cars that appeal to you the most?


Phil Irwin:
I am from Berambing in the Blue Mountains and spending time in the Central West on the bushranger trail. I was thrilled to find this rally. I really like the wood grained dashboards – and the size of the engines!

Margaret and Fred Vogelsang: These cars have so many magnificent features, are of such quality and are extremely elegant. We particularly like the bonnet emblems of the sphinx – and they are different on every model!

Don Rath, and Bev and Lloyd Gerdes: We have never heard of these cars, however we are impressed with the preselected gear box which was so advanced for the era as well as the unusual colours, especially the aqua and the cream.

Be Seen…

April 6, 2017 by Maggi Barnard


Armstrong Siddley enthusiasts and owners Margaret and David Whittem from Canberra and Sandy Cameron from Melbourne enjoyed the Concours d’Elegance at the Forbes Town Hall on Saturday morning.


Mayor Graeme Miller handed over the 2017 Youth Com- munity Award to Rosie Yapp at the Youth Awards on Tuesday night.

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