Meet Alfie, with no qualifications, he makes a living doing odd jobs on his tandem bike | SWNS

Meet the young entrepreneur who left school with no qualifications but now makes a living doing odd jobs - on his tandem bike.
Alfie Cookson, 22, kept getting fired - so now spends his days cycling around helping out local residents.
His odd jobs include anything including moving a trampoline to cleaning road signs.
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[@cannonEDHA]

The world needs characters like Alfie . Good lad and not scared to work

[@neilwiddison6529]

So true

[@Lat265]

Trump lost and Thatcher's dead! So get over yourself!

[@deanodog3667]

@Yesindeed126 yeah you're probably crying about foreign immigrants stealing jobs though!

[@splinterbyrd]

I'm especially impressed the way he looks after the streetsigns and fabric of his community without being asked

[@raymondbruce7175]

His local council should give that lad a job, train him up and guide him accordingly. He is a willing and productive young man with an attitude and personality that would fit perfectly. Good luck to him.

[@jamesjameson4566]

He's not black or Asian

[@barrysmithhy1583]

he said multiple times on various documentaries he can't hold down regular jobs, he's tried in the past always ends up being fired or quitting from being told what to do. self employment is what he likes

[@everything777]

He's got a job

[@gayleralan]

@@jamesjameson4566 What's that got to do with it?

[@jamesjameson4566]

@@gayleralan if you have to ask, you ain't got a clue, nice edgy profile picture 😀

[@paullacey748]

People like him deserve to succeed. You don’t need a degree to be successful.

[@rogermaynard2405]

Bull5h1t baffles brains

[@Thatsme849]

I’d say this is not the best example of that lol

[@brandongee3551]

@@Thatsme849 xD

[@bsp942]

@@Thatsme849 id say it takes time....

[@splinterbyrd]

Trust me he's far cleverer and far more of a man than the average undergraduate.

[@joshgregg166]

You deserve the world and more Alfie, your a real worker and the fact you don't let the laughing people and others phase you is amazing.

[@peterah7957]

Who is laughing at him?

[@Ghost572]

@@peterah7957 that lad down the road

[@WrestlingGimmicks]

Such a wise and likeable young man, credit to his parents!

[@LuDel95]

Such a down-to-earth man. He exhibits a lot of good 'old school' values- hard work, humility, curiosity, treats others well. God bless him.

[@JacksonNomad]

I like this guy. He's got a touch of Fred Dibnah about him.

[@Luton-Mick]

I thought that as well!

[@jamesdonald8458]

That’s the 1st thing I thought 😂👏

[@GB-jk4vt]

Because he's northern lol??

[@robertmcewan9358]

Exactly. An instantly likeable character.

[@russjohnson8228]

I thought that too

[@jemmajames6719]

What a brilliant charismatic young man, I wish him luck and a happy life

[@MrShuttz]

What a grand lad 👍🏻 good luck young man

[@Englishlad53]

Absolute credit to his family and himself , what a great hard working young fella. All the best Alfie

[@jerryduhon6376]

HE IS VERY CLEVER. THIS IS A YOUNG MAN WHO GETS THE JOB DONE.

[@helenhughes9420]

Alfie, they certainly don't make em like you anymore lad !! Fantastic individual who asks for no more than a few quid in his pocket & to keep as busy as the day is long making life easier for us all ⭐🇬🇧

[@shropshireladoutdoors743]

There's always work if you want it the lad has the right attitude and he is happy doing it good luck to you mate

[@theresenydahl9531]

So true

[@Vanlife423.]

You young man. Are an absolute legend and society needs more like you. Keep up the good work.

[@TheFen2009]

@@moveonthequietdontsaynothi9600 with that attitude you won’t get anywhere.

[@robsrcjourney970]

He's recently been on c4 I believe and Baxendale Car Breakers have donated a van too him. He came across as a top lad and he will go far with his positive attitude 👏

[@chunkyedwards5381]

@@sirlordbabish3873 Have you got friends? Doubt it.

[@chunkyedwards5381]

@@sirlordbabish3873 Just curious.

[@MinotaurvsCyclops]

@@sirlordbabish3873 Yes he does, got one a couple years back.

[@TheHarrip]

People love watching him he should make a KZbin channel so he gets all the money He's a star.

[@markturner6755]

Alfie needs to know how many people appreciate his hard work. Stay safe mate with those ladders and thank you for cleaning the war memorial wherever it is.

[@sjk6097]

He has the two things n needed to succeed - a good attitude and a strong work ethic. He'll succeed, no doubt at all and good luck to the lad.

[@tinamurphy3916]

Wonderful young lad, beautiful soul! Made my day watching Alfie. Xx

[@stevewilliamson9664]

Bless him...He owns hardly anything but still has everything...He has riches beyond most others...He has Drive and an awesome character...His Days are well spent gathering memories and helping others...He dreams of one day owning a new bike..He is a lesson to all !!..He has nothing materialistic to think or worry about...As he already has everything he needs...Fresh air..A will to survive ...I envy him ..xxx

[@leeg9292]

This boy deserves a knighthood or at the very least a reward for serving his community. Watched a few videos of Alfie and he is the most remarkable young man I’ve ever seen. So many youngsters are so self obsessed they don’t care about anything. An this lad is out cleaning street signs with his sleeve just to help strangers see where they’re going. Alfie you give the world hope that there is a possibility of a better future and you are an inspiration to millions. Good for you fella. Hope you get the recognition you deserve for your outstanding community service. 👍

[@theresenydahl9531]

It's not about what you do, it's how you do it. Great job Alfie!❤

[@stevengreen1961]

A really true ambassador of a young hard working young man. Everyone has praise for you alfie lad. x

[@davesmythe6733]

Absolute legend of a guy. Keep going alfie lad you're a credit to your family

[@leee2235]

Proper top lad Alfie is, he deserves everything he dreams for

[@catherineferguson7388]

I love Alfie, what an awesome lad, so hard working and honest. Xx

[@connielane7113]

could someone who can afford it, not give him a new tandem and trailer?!!! What a wonderful young man!

[@jasondobney2623]

You are already successful fella just keep at it and the world is your oyster and happiness is absolutely priceless

[@gpo746]

Alfie is what many SHOULD be like today. Instead , they just sit at home smoking weed and chowing down Maccy D's . I would give this lad as much work as I could throw at him and pay decently . He's a hard worker and does things for his community for gratis . I hope he gets everything he wants and more out of life . Good on you lad .

[@MinotaurvsCyclops]

Working and grafting for yourself is one thing and doing it for someone else is another. There's a reason he kept getting fired from his previous jobs - he needs freedom to do what he wants.

[@bluemarvel5970]

A lot of younger people aren't trying as hard not because of laziness but because of the lack of hope. It's near enough impossible for a young individual these days to 'work hard' and 'earn an living'. 'Earn a living', is an outdated term in a lot of 1st world countries now. With wage stagnation, fierce competition for jobs with wages that aren't self-reliant, ridiculous economies built on housing, which as result has made the prospect of owning your own flat, let alone house almost impossible. 'Minimum wage', this is supposed to be a metric that allows individuals to be able to afford the bare necessities; water, food, warmth, shelter etc. But it doesn't, it's far below what's required in many cities across the UK which is more and more young people are moving back home to their parents. Food inflation affects minimum wage workers the most, with shopping bills exceeding 60% more than last year. As they say, it's expensive being poor. You can believe all this "hardwork" ethic all you want, but for most people it doesn't work anymore. Why do you think the NHS is breaking? Public services, nurses, Doctors all striking? It's no coincidence. People can no longer, leave school, learn a trade and buy a house in 10-15 years. When professions such as nursing that require a strict higher education to perform are striking, you know the issues rely with the government and the system, NOT the people.

[@LD-jk1qy]

@@bluemarvel5970 your 100% rite there.

[@gazzy9136]

@@bluemarvel5970 Nailed it. The original commenter is naive.

[@richardgiles2484]

A MASSIVE well done to this young man for helping himself and others and not just looking for free handouts 👍👏👏👏 Also really hope his community supports him with some work 👍

[@kevinnorman9352]

This kid is a really likeable lad, he’s got the gift of the gab and when I watched the full video he made me piss my self with laughter. Top lad, I’d give him a job if he was local to me. Good luck fella 👍

[@Teddietonbear23]

He’s such a nice lad Alfie. He deserves the best. Bless him. Always getting he’s hands dirty for a bit of money. Now that’s what you call a hard worker ❤❤❤❤

[@paulcunningham8651]

if there were more young uns like him in this day and age....the world would be a better place

[@davidfaulkner1984]

Brilliant energy. Salute brother, you will live a happy life ❤

[@megbaxter8720]

What a fantastic young man 👏👏

[@russ8750]

Inspiration to the youth of today, I would hire him in a heart beat. It would be great for some one to teach him just some business basics although he says he’s happy with his 30 quid, with his work ethic and prepared to do anything, having a bit of business advise. This lad is set for life. Well done Alfie 👏🏼👍🏼

[@terryevans5476]

Alfie's to be admired. a great young man

[@stevenconstantine1683]

The world needs more people like Alfie !

[@martinlendon1806]

what a lovely guy you are helping people and woking hard keep it pal respect 🙌

[@gleng6812]

What a Man Alfie Is. We could do with a Million Alfie's to replace the no hopers!

[@250twostroke5]

This lad Iv watch a good half dozen video so far is the purest of souls absolute beauty of a lad

[@colincarrot5485]

If Fred Dibnah and Guy Martin had a boy together.

[@Boppa1260]

Ya can just hear fred saying to guy, did ya like that 🤣👍🏻

[@AstonTheVillaFan]

Ahahahaha! What a comment mate! Brilliant

[@KushSmokinJack]

Exactly the two people I kept thinking of when I watched the hour long documentary

[@jimmy6283]

These people are super smart, were in a box they think outside the box, that's were smart ideas come from

[@paulhawthorne2960]

There is hope in this world. Good luck young Man.

[@aecguy]

You will do well because you are willing to work, and there is a load of work out there. All the best Alfie.

[@Lat265]

Were in a recession, university and getting on the housing ladder costs a fortune, zero hour contracts, striking workers, overpopulated country so not easy to get a job or see a doctor. This country has gone to the dogs! my mother is 85, that's the generation that had it easy with free university grants, cheap mortgages, easier to get a job or see a doctor etc.

[@Hugh.G.Rectionx]

@@Lat265 plenty of work to be done for people who arent lazy and entitled

[@Lat265]

@@Hugh.G.Rectionx 5 likes next to my comment, enough said.

[@Hugh.G.Rectionx]

@@Lat265 theres a lot more than 5 lazy people in the world who would agree with your comment

[@Lat265]

@@Hugh.G.Rectionx Tory scum! I miss communist East Germany!

[@roycarter8294]

what a lad may all your dreams come true alfie

[@nickgrimmer7274]

What a fantastic young man, that just goes to show that not all youngsters ate lazy. 👍

[@lolaridgeback5875]

Good on you buddy. Not many people would go out and work odd jobs. All the best!!

[@mickcuthbert8792]

At least your hard at it fella trying to make an honest living, we need more like you.

[@paulbretherton8437]

What an inspiration. I'm sure this lad will make it..

[@michellegordon456]

What a fantastic, thoughtful young man, I wish him good fortune and am sure he will continue to be a great success

[@TheEXTREMEcleaningguys]

Good luck to the lad,, this is what the whole county should be doing, making the most out of a difficult situation and stop making excuses about why they can’t/won’t work. There is always something you can do LEGALLY to earn a few quid. Hats off to the lad and good luck to him 💯💯👍🏻👍🏻

[@neilwiddison6529]

Well sad mate.

[@Taking987]

Yeah I’m sure all the migrants are out working 😂😂😂

[@madhatter8253]

This lad deserves all the success in the world he gets out and earning a living

[@RLXOMG]

Every kid should take a leaf from this boys' book. His a credit to his community and a great example to the youth. Alfie, all the best, and I hope you achieve the best in life. Never change

[@markdunmore4811]

A bloody inspiration to us all will do anything to earn a living great lad many of the young ones think life owes them everything take a look at this lad this is life work hard for a living

[@carl7298]

Absolute legend, the youth of today could learn alot from Alfie,no handouts just hard graft

[@Lat265]

Trump and Thatcher died, so get over yourself!

[@carl7298]

@@Lat265 what's the matter Gareth? Did I hit a nerve? U do u, I'll do me and work hard for myself

[@Allison-c8m]

The fabulous Alfie , wonderful as always 🙏🙏🙏❤️❤️❤️

[@100musicplaylists3]

Someone should start a crowd funding campaign to buy him a cargo bike!

[@peterleer6671]

Top man you deserve everything in life.

[@paulmaryon9088]

Top man, be lucky, the backbone of England this fella

[@simonreed4308]

Keep going mate, pity we don't have more like you

[@abaatw8662]

The world needs more Alfies.

[@armymp28532]

Love this kid!

[@sebby324]

Good work ethic His bike is actually very clever

[@johnp6636]

What a top bloke

[@karentwells1529]

What an inspiration you are Alfie, I so hope you make it in this world because you deserve to, you get up and get on with it ! There's so many that could take a leaf out of your book 🥰

[@gregkay558]

Man of my own heart,keep going

[@carolynhollingworth5905]

Good lad Alfie.Hope your dreams all come true.x

[@rebeccaharold7141]

The world needs more Alfie's

[@michaelteale6386]

Respect to you Alfie. I was the same as a lad. Didnt expect hand outs not frightened of getting my hands dirty.

[@chirovandenbos2339]

More humble and RESPECTFULL then most of his age who are busy with nothing then social media, material things, ego etc.....broken generation ..... Blessed to this men.....working hard and stay humble ✨🍀💌

[@jopeskett144]

What a lovely guy he is he appreciates the little things in life and the main thing in life is being happy what your doing it’s not like going to work hope he succeeds in life because he has the key to life ❤️

[@paulhaley5009]

What a good lad...he's doing exactly what I did I was probably a lot younger but just too make ends meet...look at him he's very keen and happy...this young guy he will definitely be very rich...he's a worker I'd love too see how he as done in fifteen years from now...Alfie what a great bloke just don't give up please you've got this...Good luck and God bless...look after the oldens..they will look after you...great stuff Alfie...

[@karl212]

Top lad ...shame there's not a few more like him ....

[@davidlloyd7109]

Well done Alfie your a good man we need more like you !!

[@simonhodgetts6530]

He’s a future Fred Dibnah!! What a great lad!

[@shabbos-goy9407]

Deffo Dibnah

[@parati1309]

what a good boy. he's a role model for all kids.

[@jamiew1664]

gotta love this young fella.

[@fishyfish06]

I truly admire this young lad, what an example he is setting. So many youngsters just can’t be bothered to get off of their arses to do a days work. Fantastic. Keep doing it Alfie.

[@andycole3442]

What a cracking lad. Why can't more people be like this fella? More power to his elbow.

[@detectingadventuresscotlan6177]

He's a grafter if I were self employed I'd give him a job gd on him great work ethic Well done young man 💪

[@CN-jc3si]

Just come across this absolutely great you deserve everything mate

[@jrshelton3398]

Work ethic is the best qualification to have. If you ever find your self in the states, I’ll hire you in a heartbeat.

[@gtretroworld]

It’s been a few years since i have you popping up on my KZbin…still a great watch!

[@stephenbrown5844]

Fantastic efforts kid, love his drive n passion to learn and help others💪 😉❤️✌️🇬🇧

[@musagiga595]

No other word a legend hope he gets everything in life

[@lynnmcdonald6203]

I like Alfie, he’s a lovely lad, he deserves a break, he’s a grafter that’s for sure!!

[@anthonygebala1198]

Well done Alfie a very enterprising young man who has actually got on his bike and started his own business, just one thing he should invest in a safety helmet but this country could do with more people like him

[@gordoncox9565]

I'd be so proud if he was my son ..all the best to you Alfie ! ❤

[@cyrilkirkham3106]

super lad please help him more.not many like him.

[@markgreet3543]

I know a guy who's the same, but a great sales man very articulate the way he speaks, not having qualifcations,does not mean your a idiot,you can do an open uni degree,and gain a good education, you can be self taught and have a basic intelligence, he's not daft earn a living that's the most important thing,and lots of common sense that's what you need in this life.

[@walkswithtaz3336]

Gud on yer pal, so refreshing to see someone using their initiative. Well done mate.

[@anthonymills7182]

He's a good lad. Worked for myself as a builder for 30yrs and loved it. Hope he does really well.

[@atmywitsend1984]

It's so weird to see this young lad,doing pretty much what I have done for over 30 years now. I have either walked or cycled to my jobs,and occasionally get a man with a van to take heavier or bigger stuff. I do all sorts of jobs,and my favourite one to do is house repointing,as it can last for weeks at a time. I have occasionally worked for other people but I don't really enjoy it as much. Most of my customers love the novelty value,and I always do a good job,and don't leave a mess which is why I get a lot of recommendations. I have never pulled my ladders with a bike though. I have walked many miles with them in the past,but use the man with a van more often these days. I usually take the ladders to the job a day or so before the job,and carry my work tools and work boots etc in a big rucksack. It is very hilly where I live so in recent years I have invested in an ebike,which is a godsend. I tend to decorate indoors throughout the winter months,or clean out gutters,and do the odd roof repair. I don't do re roofs,but I will do tile and slate replacements,and lead flashing,and re guttering. Glad to see I am not the only one that does this. He needs to be careful on those ladders though. The angle he had them,wasn't ideal. I always put something heavy at the bottom like a bag of sand to stop them from sliding from under me.

[@richardcole9558]

This young fella in ten years time will be a wealthy lad , he has the work ethic and vision that sets him apart ..

[@naheemakhtar7202]

Top bloke, wish you all the success

[@5magpiesuk]

What a cracking lad, I miss these characters, reminds me a bit of Fred Dibnah.

[@shabbos-goy9407]

Deffo Dibnah

[@19ram72]

Alfie deserves a recognition for what's GOOD about this country

[@timbo4306]

where there's muck there's money! Alfie Well done you are an inspiration

[@mikeclare5907]

Mike from County Durham Just stumbled across your site Alfie and oh my goodness you are a breath of fresh air. I cannot write anything more posititive that has not already been said in the comments section. You have exibited a lot of attributes that i think and do and that my friends is a rare thing in my book. I wish you well and i know that you will be :)

[@johnmcintosh5413]

Amazing Alfie a great attitude best wishes Son keep being you ✌🏼

[@Braveheart7914-idfl]

Proper northern grit hat of to the lad least he’s a grafter and wants work . Fair play wish you all the good fortune in the world lad . Credit to yourself and parents . 👍🏻😉🇬🇧👏👏