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Starter for 10: Kalpna Woolf

By Bristol24/7  Tuesday Sep 5, 2017

For more than 20 years, Kalpna worked in television production for the BBC, rising to head of production. She is the founder of 91 Ways to Build a Global City, which is soon hosting its 100th event. Among other things, she is chair of trustees for Frank Water, a visiting professor at UWE Bristol and a trustee for Knowle West Media Centre. In November, she will be one of the speakers at TEDx Bristol.

 

Evening in or night out?
“Both. I love warm, fun evenings in cooking big meals and  sharing with friends, neighbours and family but I also love trying new places to eat.”

North Street or Whiteladies Road?
“Neither. For me, Stapleton Road is the place to shop and eat.”

Bike or car?
“Neither – I love to walk everywhere I can.”

Beer or wine?
Wine

Coffee or tea?
Tea

Art gallery or street art
“Both. I like art which speaks of all of our history and contemporary life.”

Magazine or iPhone?
iPhone

Summer or winter?
Summer

City or Rovers?
“Both. I’m not much of a football fan, but I want both of our teams to do well!”

TED or bed?
TED

 

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