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.
Sandra Nicholson: It is a celebration of the third age, where there is more time to take care of yourself.
Cheryl Shirvington: It means we are old, but more importantly, that we are acknowledged. There isn’t a whole lot on for only seniors, we often go unnoticed even though many seniors contribute a lot to the community. Which is why things like the Seniors Festival means a lot. We are so grateful to the Council for supporting Forbes seniors and activities such as Tai Chi for the health and wellbeing of Forbes residents, young and old.
Alison Baker: Opportunities and friendships. The community of Forbes is wonderful, we are very lucky to live here and be part of this.
Donna Cain: More downtime, hopefully.
Maree Yapp: Working less in a paid role and do- ing more with volunteer organisations.
Lucy Pearce: The opportunity to spend more time volunteering in the community.
Andrew and Virginia Rice visited Forbes, from Parkes, to attend the ‘We’re Still Here’ Tour.
Andrew Rice: Generally supporting community events, not everything needs to be free. It is a good idea to have a variety of options for people, but we are happy to pay modest fees for events like this (Tom Curtain tour).
Virginia Rice: Having new events brought in and giving people the opportunity to travel and attend various shows, concerts, festivals brings a significant amount to rural economies when they spend on food, tickets, accommodation etc.
Leonie Miles: Give more support in helping. Being on the farm in floods it meant a lot when people offer to help mend fences or look after the cows or even having someone to talk to.Help doesn’t always have to involve money.
Julie Kearney: Safety. We are safe from the rest of the world.
Glen Kearney: It means everything to me, I’m proud to be Australian.
Dan Wright: The great part of being Australian is that my family and I are safe wherever we go. We have so many opportunities and experiences at our fingertips.
Jacinta Slaven: I don’t have one because I’m perfect.
Daryl Mowbray: To go on a big overseas trip.
Graeme Mowbray: I don’t have one.
Pat Caines: Joy to the World.
Kimberly Chadleigh: Santa Claus is Coming to Town.
Steve Hooper: Probably Jingle Bells.
Steven Jarick: I reckon they’re great. What Council has done around the lake is brilliant, the cricket fence and the lights.
Andrew Barrass: It’s fantastic, we were at the opening of the pontoon and it’s just fantastic, the changes being made.
Jill Rubie: It’s all very beautiful, I just wonder if we needed that many lights and if the money could have been spent elsewhere.
Cheryl McDonnell: This is the friendliest place in Australia, and I’ve travelled around Australia four times. The people here are friendly, warm and authentic.
Alison Lockheart: It’s hotter, a lot hotter and the people are very friendly.
Rebekah McCloud: The community is so welcoming.
Isabel Haley: Invite them for a meal, shout them or have them over.
Jodi Williams: Help out with essentials by gifting a hamper.
Charlie Foster: It is important for those in need to feel acknowledged and accepted, there are lots of people in need and they should feel that they are part of the Forbes community too. Acknowledging them and accepting them through community events also gives those in need emotional support and encouragement, which is important.