‘Outsiders’ is a striking photography project that amplifies the voices of people experiencing homelessness. Combining portraits from Glasgow, Manchester, London, Newcastle, Brighton, Kent, Hertfordshire and Norwich, the exhibition is a searing indictment of the policy of successive governments on street homelessness, substandard housing conditions and the individual impact of the hostile environment. This is the result of a six year project capturing images and testimony from people across the full spectrum of homelessness, from those who are sleeping rough, through sofa surfers to those who are living in temporary accommodation which is unfit for human habitation. The exhibition has been on tour across the UK since 2023, was shown inside the Houses of Parliament in January 2024, with Street Level being its final public appearance. Davenant is an award-winning documentary photographer who works with marginalised communities to highlight social inequality. Davenant has recently been selected by readers of The Big Issue as one of the top 100 UK changemakers for 2026. The project was undertaken with Shelter and Crisis and supported by Arts Council England. Image 1; photo credit: ‘Uche in bedroom’, Marc Davenant

Cuisine meets crime Renowned Glasgow restaurateur, celebrity chef and editor of Glasgow on a Plate, Ferrier Richardson and local crime author Alex Meikle talk about their new Glasgow based thriller: The kitchen vigilante Justice will be served Inspired by a personal tragedy, Kitchen Vigilante is a fast-paced story of a successful Glasgow chef, Charlie Carty, who is at the top of his profession when his life is shattered by the senseless murder of his brother. Charlie takes matters into his own hands, seeking revenge against his brother's killer, becoming a vigilante and ultimately waging war on organised crime in Glasgow. The authors will read excerpts from the book, explain the background and what inspired them to write it and take questions from the audience. Described by Sky News as “Fast moving, heartfelt, a page turner...” join Alex and Ferrier for a fascinating insight into the dark side of the city.