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Our Gal – Melissa Gaffney

October 20, 2016 by Maggi Barnard

Melissa Gaffney
How long have you lived in Forbes?
Twenty years, I was born in Forbes and lived in Sydney for five years before moving back here.

Where do you work? I have worked at Blush Organic Beauty for eight years – as the owner for the past 15 months.

What do you enjoy most about your work? I enjoy caring for all of my lovely clients and helping them to enhance their natural beauty.

What makes your day? By making someone else’s day.

What do you do in your spare time?
Going to the trots or races. Spending time with family and friends.

How do you like your coffee? Cappuccino or mocha, no sugar.

Where would you like to go on holiday? America and Canada

Question of the Week?

October 20, 2016 by Maggi Barnard

What is your favourite flower and why?

Pat Thomas: Definitely roses – they are the queen of the garden. I love their perfume. I have a lot of roses in my own garden some of which are 60 years old and still beautiful.
Marcia Simmons: Orchids are my favourite flower. My daughter Sharon has some and I am fascinated by the way the flowers just burst out in the most amazing colours. (Pictured are Jenny Dwyer, Marcia Simmons and Pat Thomas.)

Anne Hodges: Always roses – they just say “Hello, look at my happy face” and give you so much joy. I used to have hundreds of roses when I lived on the farm but do not have many in my current garden in town.

Home Front

October 20, 2016 by Maggi Barnard

“We’ve Bought Elsewhere and We Need a Sale”
200 Farnell St, Forbes
• 3 bdrm brick and tile home with office. All bdrms have BIR and ceiling fans
• Ducted evap. air con, natural gas heating and rev. cycle aircon.
• Lounge room with substantial built in storage
• New laundry with second toilet
• Enclosed entertaining area and paved BBQ area
• 2000Lt rain water tank, garden shed, storage shed/ chook yard
• Well-kept gardens and lawns with underground watering system
• Fully fenced with rear lane access
Comprehensive information memorandum available.
Offers prior to auction will be considered
Auction: 1:30pm Saturday 19th November 2016, ONSITE
Open Homes: 2-2:30pm, Saturday 29th Oct, 5th and 12th Nov.
Ian Simpson: 0417 468 565 ian.simpson@iansimpsonandco.com
Office: (02) 6851 1911 www.iansimpsonandco.com.au

Open for Inspection…

October 20, 2016 by Maggi Barnard

200 Farnell St, Forbes
Will be open for inspection on the following dates…
• Saturday 29th October 2pm – 2:30pm
• Saturday 5th November 2pm – 2.30pm
• Saturday 12th November 2pm – 2.30pm
For further information please contact Ian Simpson & Co. on 02 6851 1911

Our Bloke – Andrew Carstairs

October 13, 2016 by Maggi Barnard

Andrew Carstairs

How long have you lived in Forbes? I was born here and moved away when I was 18 and came back 16 years ago in 2000.

Where do you work? I am the owner of Lachlan Valley Smash Repairs for the past 12 months.

What do you enjoy most about your work? Finished products and happy customers.

What makes your day? Smiles on my childrens’ faces, happy people and waking up alive.

What do you do in your spare time? Spend time with my wife and four kids.

How do you like your coffee? White with one sugar.

Where would you like to go on holiday? I like going to Surfer’s Paradise – the kids enjoy it there too, but I just don’t like driving there.

Question of the Week?

October 13, 2016 by Maggi Barnard

Has the floods affected your business?

Lachlan Wright – Pitt Stop Café: Yes it has a bit. We are down on takings as many people could not get to town and roads were closed. I am glad the waters are receding so we can go back to normal.

Martin Cahill – Cahill’s Footwear: Yes it has for about two weeks. Although we’ve been selling lots of gumboots and workboots, people were more worried about stocking up on food and did not want to buy shoes. We have many customers from surrounding areas, and they could not get to town. Unfortunately the media sensationalised the flood saying the town was cut in two.

Shannon Birmingham – Forbes Central Butchery: Yes it has been pretty bad – no one came shopping for two to three weeks. It is still very quiet, but slowly picking up again.

Question of the Week?

October 7, 2016 by Maggi Barnard

What are your thoughts on the results of the Forbes Mayoral election?

Gordan Hurry: Overall the results are good due to the system, but I don’t necessarily agree with the system. In my opinion the first person past the post with votes from the people should be mayor.

Andrew Norton-Knight: I thought that both candidates were worthy of the job. Phyllis has been doing a good job but I can’t see why Graeme will not do equally as well. The community voted the counsellors and the majority of them had support for Graeme. If they all work together as a team they will achieve great things for the community.

John Cole: I was a little surprised by the results as I thought Phyllis may have retained her seat. Phyllis has done a great job but I expect the new mayor will continue to work to achieve the best results for the community.

Our Gal – Lorraine Todd

October 6, 2016 by Maggi Barnard

Lorraine Todd

How long have you lived in Forbes? I have lived in Forbes for 51 years. I moved here after getting married but grew up in Guningbland and Parkes.

What do you enjoy the most about living in Forbes? I like the fact that Forbes is a community full of friendly people and that we have great facilities and services here. Everything is covered from medical to social.

What do you do for work? I am well and truly retired now but keep myself busy being involving in community groups including croquet and supporting the Jemalong Residential Village.

What do you enjoy about your work? I love helping others and just generally being involved in the community.

How do you have your coffee? When I am out and about I love a cappuccino but when I am home I drink Nescafe with milk and one sugar.

Where would your dream holiday be? I would like to travel to Canada for my next trip and make my way across the Rockies by train then cruise on to Alaska.

Question of the Week?

September 29, 2016 by Maggi Barnard

What are your thoughts about the flooding in Forbes?

Lucy Graham: On a personal level the floods are a bit of a pain as I travel from Cowra everyday for work, but I feel sad for those who have been affected.

Andy Leslie: A situation like this goes to show you how well a small community such as this works together to prepare and minimise the damage caused to properties and possessions.

Jenny Watts : I am thankful that it was not as big as expected and I was really impressed with how well everyone was kept informed through text messages etc. I particularly love how the community has banded together to help each other

Our Bloke – Stuart Thomas

September 29, 2016 by Maggi Barnard

Stuart Thomas

How long have you lived in Forbes? All my life, apart from some time in Sydney after school when working and studying.

Where do you work? Crowe Horwath Accountants.

What do you enjoy most about your work? Working with great staff and helping our clients to improve their business and achieve great outcomes.

What do you do in your free time? I like to spend time with my wife and family and catch up with friends as well as working on my farm, bush walking, bike riding, golf, tennis and swimming.

How do you like your coffee? Skim Cappuccino.

What makes your day? Unexpected acts of kindness or recognition – For example one day during a very busy and stressful period I came to work and was given a Boss’s Survival Kit by one of the staff which included lots of thoughtful things like chocolate and minties to get me through the day.

If you could go anywhere in the world on holiday where would it be? I would love to do some trekking in Nepal or Bhutan.

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