Alun Buffry

In his science fiction works, such as "The Effie Enigma, The Motherless Mothers", Buffry explores complex themes and ideas, often incorporating elements of artificial intelligence, time travel and human existence.

As a historian, Buffry;s writing style is more informative and factual, as seen in his book "From Dot to Cleopatra," which provides a concise history of ancient Egypt..

Buffry's romantic and autobiographical works, like "If Only Suomi" and "My Life of Joy," showcase his more personal and introspective side, often incorporating elements of poetry and philosophical reflection.

Overall, Alun Buffry's artistic style is characterised by its diversity, depth, and willingness to explore complex themes and ideas across various genres.

Alun Buffry is a British author known for his writings on cannabis law reform, spirituality, and travel experiences. Here are some key aspects of his life and work:

Activism and Public Presence

Alun Buffry has been an active advocate for cannabis law reform, participating in various campaigns, conferences, and media appearances. He co-authored *Cannabis: Challenging the Criminal Justice System* with Don Barnard, further solidifying his commitment to the cause .

Personal Life

Alun Buffry's life experiences, including his travels and spiritual explorations, have significantly influenced his writings. His interests in Prem Rawat's teachings and spirituality are evident in some of his works.

Alun Buffry was born in Barry, South Glamorgan, Wales. He attended Barry Grammar School for Boys, which became Barry Boys Comprehensive School.

Alun moved to Norwich, Norfolk, where he studied at the School of Chemistry at the University of East Anglia, graduating with an Honours degree. During his time at UEA, he took part in activities such as fell-walking, caving and rock climbing.

The year after graduating, Alun travelled overland to India, where he became sick with dysentery and infection hepatitis. His travel experience is recorded in his book "All About My Hat, The Hippy Trail 1972" After returning to Norwich, Buffry became a follower of the young Guru Maharaji, Prem Rawat, receiving the techniques of Self-Knowledge. His experiences are recorded in his published work "My Piece of Peace".

Alun Buffry travelled to Egypt, where he took a keen interest in the ancient history and monuments. His memories of his visits to Egypt along with a fictional account is published in his books "From Dot to Cleopatra," a Concise History of Ancient Egypt "My Hat in Egypt, Through the Eyes of a God" and "Life on the Brim, the Autobiography of a Hat".

After taking and interest in the benefits and uses of cannabis / hemp and Human Rights, Alun became involved with the campaign to change the cannabis laws worldwide, and co-founded the CLCIA (Campaign to Legalise Cannabis International Association) along with eleven other Norwich citizens.

In 1992, Buffry was sentenced to two concurrent ten year prison sentences for Conspiracy to Import Cannabis and Conspiracy to Supply Cannabis. He served almost five years in prison in HMP Norwich, HMP Whitemoor and HMP Blantyre House.

Whilst in Whitemoor, he studied computing under the Cambridge Institute in Technology and was accepted for a course in computer studies with the Open University, which he continued when moved to Blantyre House in Kent..

Also whilst at Blantyre house he helped run the Inmates Amenities Committee and organise two large events for MENCAP, within the prison grounds. He continued with his Open University course and received a Diploma in Computing, prior to his release on parole.

During his final year at Blantyre House, he worked with prison governor Jim Semple and fellow inmate Will Hutchinson on a survey amongst inmates comparing their "prison experiences" at Blantyre house and their previous maximum security prisons such as Whitemoor and Swailside. Their report, which was presented by Semple to the Cambridge Institute of Criminology and entitled "Damage and Humanity in Custody", His personal account of his arrest, trial and incarceration, was published as "Time For Cannabis, 1991-1995".

He continued his cannabis campaign activities and in 1999, co-founded a political party with cannabis as a single issue, the Legalise Cannabis Alliance (LCA). Buffry contested the Norwich South Parliamentary seat against then Labour Home Secretary Charles Clarke, in 2001, receiving over 720 votes. He also took part in many radio interviews and spoke at the Home Affairs Select Committee in Parliament and at the Oxford Union debate "This House would legalise cannabis", at Trafalgar Square rallies, and a High School for Girls in London..

Buffry continued to work with the LCA as National Coordinator and Nominating Officer. His time spent campaigning is recoded in his books "Out of Joint, Twenty Years Campaigning for Cannabis) and "Legalise and Utilise, Commemorative Edition 2021". He co-authored "The Challenge: Cannabis, Challenging the criminal Justice System", with Don Barnard, a copy of which was sent to every MP.

He visitiedmany countries including Morocco, Egypt, Tunisia, Italy, Spain, Portugal, France, Holland, Germany, the Czech Republic, Finland and Romania. Much of his travel experiences is recorded in his books "The Autobiography of a Head", "Back to the East, India, Nepal and Kashmir" and pictorially "And There I Was."

During the years of Covid 19, Alun Buffry served as a carer and formed his own publishing business, for his own books and books with others, including: "My Life of Joy", poetry books "Inside my Hat and Other Heads", "Words of Weed and Wisdom", "and An Alliance of Eyes", and science fiction works"The Effie Enigma, The Motherless Mothers" and "If Only Suomi".