Meet the Resident
Janette
I was born in a country town in New South Wales. Growing up, I was very close to my cousins, and we had a strong family connection, which meant a lot to me. I worked in banking around New South Wales for many years. Alongside that, I was also involved in theatre, mainly working behind the scenes creating sets. I was always a sporty person too and enjoyed playing squash.
One of my favourite pastimes was being involved in the Woodford Folk Festival. I ran the Green Room there for over 20 years, which was a wonderful experience and something I’m very proud of. One of the biggest changes in my lifetime was learning how to use a computer. It was a huge learning curve for me, especially in my banking role, but I eventually became confident enough to teach others. Technology was a big step forward during my career. My favourite place in the world is Papua New Guinea. I lived there for over 20 years, and it holds very special memories for me. I also travelled to Japan three times, which I really enjoyed. The people who influenced me the most in my life were my parents. One of my strengths is that I mix well with people. I communicate easily and connect with all kinds of personalities. What makes me smile the most is small babies and children. They are so cute and funny. These days I enjoy the activities available here at Woodford Manor. I try something different most days, which keeps me active and having fun. My proudest moment has been watching my children grow up and become honourable adults. I’m also very proud of my many years running the Green Room at the Woodford Folk Festival. The best piece of advice I’ve ever received was: Always do your best, try your hardest, and always be kind to people. I have been very lucky and happy in life. Now I’m living at Woodford Manor, where I’ve made new friends and I’m still enjoying life.
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