Biz Extra
Published: November 11, 2021 | Updated: 12th November 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…
She’d like to share a (hydrogen powered) car with Sir David Attenborough, who was also her childhood hero; chooses Burton Bradstock as her favourite place in Dorset and gets angry at injustice.
Emma Jones, Fundraising Manager, Dorset and Somerset Air Ambulance, occupies the 20 Questions’ hot seat.
Question: What is your favourite TV show?
Answer: Downton Abbey.
Q: Who would you like to share a car with?
A: Sir David Attenborough (in a hydrogen powered one!).
Q: The best bit of my job is…?
A: Meeting the people that our critical care team have helped.
Q: And the worst…?
A: Wishing I could do more.
Q: Who was your childhood hero?
A: Sir David Attenborough!
Q: What’s your favourite smell?
A: Sea air.
Q: Where’s your favourite place in Dorset?
A: Burton Bradstock.
Q: What advice would you give to anyone starting out on a career?
A: Be kind to yourself and try to find something you are passionate about.
Q: What was your first record/CD?
A: ‘Electric Avenue’ by Eddy Grant.
Q: What gets you angry?
A: Injustice.
Q: Do you have a favourite piece of music?
A: Dance of the Swans by Tchaikovsky.
Q: What are the qualities you look for in a new employee?
A: Belief in the cause, enthusiasm and kindness.
Q: What’s your favourite food or dish?
A: Garlic mushrooms on toast.
Q: Steamed sponge pudding and custard or a plate of melon?
A: PUDDING!
Q: Name the best thing about living/working in Dorset?
A: The people.
Q: If you were Prime Minister for the day what would be the first thing you do?
A: I would create a mandatory day off to spend the day outdoors in nature.
Q: What’s your biggest frustration?
A: The climate crisis.
Q: Where’s your favourite holiday location?
A: Burton Bradstock!
Q: Where do you see yourself in ten years’ time?
A: I hope I am continuing with my work with good causes that help us all.
Q: What would you like to be remembered for?
A: As a friend to anyone who will have me as theirs and for my naughty humour.
