Alice Dean

Originally from Driffield, Alice now lives in Beverley with her three-year-old house cats Mango and Mochi. She is a regular at the gym, enjoys running and walks the four-mile round trip to work every day.

What are your main interests or hobbies?

I love playing Pokémon, Animal Crossing and Stardew Valley, two popular simulation games, and I like to relax by knitting. I’ve been into it ever since my Nan gave me some needles when I was 11 and have now knitted a few baby blankets for friends and a dog jumper. I also like to do the occasional 1000-piece jigsaw to chill out.

What music do you like – any specific genre or artists?

I’m massively into musicals at the moment and can often be found listening to the songs from Hamilton, Heathers or Mean Girls.

What’s your favourite food?

As a vegetarian, I really enjoy Asian food - anything from Indian and Japanese curries to a Chinese Hotpot. One of my favourite restaurants is Soup Co in Manchester.

What TV show, film or boxset would you recommend to others?

I’m a massive fan of Abbott Elementary, a mockumentary which follows the chaotic and funny drama of a group of teachers at a Philadelphia public school. I also like One Piece (Live Action), a pirate adventure anime series with great cinematics and Taskmaster, which is my go-to comfort show.

Do you have a favourite book and why?

I do read quite a lot and enjoy slice-of-life novels, in particular ones translated from Japanese and Korean into English. One of my favourites is The Convenience Store Woman by Sayaka Murata another being What You Are Looking For Is In the Library by Michiko Aoyama.

Do you have a favourite holiday destination or place you’d love to visit?

I love to travel and have been to Thailand and America in recent years. I loved spending a few days walking around New York and seeing the famous landmarks. I also spent a few days at Disneyland in California, which was magical.

Do you have a favourite podcast?

Shagged Married Annoyed with Chris and Rosie Ramsey is my absolute favourite – it’s very funny and I often have that in my headphones at work. The Taskmaster podcast with Ed Gamble is great too and never fails to make me laugh.

What smartphone App could you not live without?

Spotify for listening to my music and podcasts. I always have to have something to listen to.

How would you describe yourself in 5 words?

 Adaptable, enthusiastic, friendly, reliable and efficient.

 If you could go back in time, what advice would you give your younger self?

Don’t be afraid to ask questions.