Alfie has a degree in English with creative writing and has enjoyed a variety of jobs, from working as a busker and a music teacher to being a street fundraiser, team leader for Friends of the Earth and Amnesty International and eventually moving into sales, marketing and business development for digital agencies. When he’s not juggling the demands of work, he is driving forward plans for an eco-village, cooking up vegan delights, running and travelling. Other interests include Burnley Football Club, sustainability, electric cars, folk singing, improv comedy, leadership and ethics.