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Favourite place in Dorset? The Purbecks – I feel myself relax as soon as I board the chain ferry

By Staff Reporter [email protected]

Published: March 11, 2021 | Updated: 12th March 2021

Each week we shine the spotlight on a member of Dorset’s business community and ask him, or her, for answers to our part fun/part serious questionnaire. This time…

Her favourite smell is freshly cut grass because it reminds her of summer, she gets angry at selfishness in all its forms, counts any form of Asian cuisine as her favourite food and would like to be remembered for being a good mum, wife and friend.

Nicky Findley, Founder/Owner of Sandy Paws Adventures, takes the 20 Questions’ hot seat. 

Question: What is your favourite TV show?

Answer: Schitt’s Creek – it’s a quirky, life affirming Canadian comedy. It’s won nine Emmys so it’s not just me who thinks it’s brilliant!

Q: Who would you like to share a car with?

A: Simon Reeve who makes incredible travel documentaries. He was one of the loveliest people I’ve ever interviewed, and he has had some amazing adventures in some of the most far-flung places in the world.

Q: The best bit of my job is…?

A: Being paid for doing something that I love – exploring the great outdoors with dogs and friends.

Q: And the worst…?

A: The enormous responsibility of keeping my four-legged charges safe.

Q: Who was your childhood hero?

A: My dad is one of the most capable people I know. He can turn his hand to anything, from writing books and working out a physics problem , to plumbing a bathroom. My mum is equally one of the most thoughtful and caring people I know.

Q: What’s your favourite smell?

A: Freshly cut grass always reminds me of summer.

Q: Where’s your favourite place in Dorset?

A: Anywhere in the Purbecks – I just feel myself relax as soon as I board the chain ferry.

Q: What advice would you give to anyone starting out on a career?

A: Think big and do something you enjoy.

Q: What was your first record/CD?

A: Ant Music by Adam and The Ants.

Q: What gets you angry?

A: Selfishness in all its forms, from queue jumpers to people who pollute our planet.

Q: Do you have a favourite piece of music?

A: Too many to pinpoint a particular piece, but my go to era at the moment is indie 80s.

Q: What are the qualities you look for in a new employee?

A: I don’t have any employees , but it would be honesty, kindness and a good sense of humour.

Q: What’s your favourite food or dish?

A: Any form of Asian cuisine like Indian, Thai or Chinese.

Q: Steamed sponge pudding and custard or a plate of melon?

A: I’m a savoury girl so it would be the melon, but would prefer a cheese board please!

Q: Name the best thing about living/working in Dorset?

A: Living near some of the best beaches in the country and having the Jurassic Coast on our doorstep.

Q: If you were Prime Minister for the day what would be the first thing you do?

A: Where do you start…overall I would do anything I can on environmental concerns and rejoin the EU!

Q: What’s your biggest frustration?

A: Conspiracy theorists.

Q:  Where’s your favourite holiday location?

A: Long haul, Australia/New Zealand – short haul, the French Alps.

Q: Where do you see yourself in ten years’ time?

A: Travelling the world in my campervan.

Q: What would you like to be remembered for?

A: For being a good mum, wife and friend.

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