65 THANET ROAD Not Quite Light · 65 THANET ROAD
Join Not Quite Light for the first in a series of conversations with Manchester’s visual creators. I’ll be talking with the brilliant photographer Richard Davis who is known for his wonderful photographs of Manchester, particularly in the 1990s when he was a resident in Hulme. We’ll talk about the changes we’ve witnessed during the city’s evoltuion, and the way that photography has changed in that time. It will be a fun, informative and inspiring chat, so see you on the […]
Join Not Quite Light for the second conversation from ‘Out of the Shadows’ This week he’ll be talking with music and fashion photographer Debbie Ellis, who is something of Manchester legend having been at the heart of the Madchester years. Her work is playful, inventive and always inspiring and she’s taken some wonderful portraits of the great and good of the city. It will be a lively and informative chat, so make sure you get a ticket to hear us […]
Join Not Quite Light for the 3rd in the ‘Out of the Shadows’ series of conversations. This time I’ll be talking with dynamic young creative Liam Heeley, who not only is a great photographer, but he’s also proving to be something of a major force in the city as he tries to ensure creatives get the opportuities they need, and are treated and paid properly. Come and hear about his work and his mission to takae Manchester’s creatives to the […]
CAMPFIELD MARKET PHOTOWALK SAT MARCH 21ST 10.30AM Join Not Quite Light on one of his popular gentle photowalks, setting out from Campfield Market. We’ll explore the local area around the venue, giving oursleves permission to slow down and notice the details of the city, enriching our day with observation. Suitable for all levels and you can bring any recording device you feel comfortabel with, or even none at all if you simply want to enjoy the walk. I’ll be on […]
DUSK PHOTOWALK, ARDWICK, MANCHESTER SATURDAY MARCH 28TH 6.30PM Join me, Not Quite Light, in Ardwick on Saturday March 28th at 6.30pm for the next in my series of my very popular dusk photowalks, the first of 2026. This time we’ll be exploring the fascinating area around the famous Manchester Apollo in Ardwick, Manchester. Not only is the area home to this venue, the surrounding streets provide a delicious glimpse into the city’s history and evolution over the decades. Whatever your […]
CAMPFIELD MARKET PHOTOWALK SAT APRIL 11TH 10.30AM Join Not Quite Light on one of his popular gentle photowalks, setting out from Campfield Market. We’ll explore the local area around the venue, giving oursleves permission to slow down and notice the details of the city, enriching our day with observation. Suitable for all levels and you can bring any recording device you feel comfortabel with, or even none at all if you simply want to enjoy the walk. I’ll be on […]
CAMPFIELD MARKET PHOTOWALK SAT APRIL 25TH 10.30AM Join Not Quite Light on one of his popular gentle photowalks, setting out from Campfield Market. We’ll explore the local area around the venue, giving oursleves permission to slow down and notice the details of the city, enriching our day with observation. Suitable for all levels and you can bring any recording device you feel comfortabel with, or even none at all if you simply want to enjoy the walk. I’ll be on […]
This month spells the end of an era, with a slight hiatus as Reform Radio undergoes some changes, meaning this will be the last NQL show until Spring time. Join me as I wander back through the sounds, stories and music from the past 64 shows… Wow… 64 shows… Music features tracks by Tomasz Bednarczyk, Zoe Keating and Randy Crawford. LISTEN HERE PLAYLIST
PAINTING WITH LIGHT TUESDAY 17th March 7PM-10.00PM Put simply, painting with light is fun! It’s a simple way of bringing extra drama and colour to night photography, by using portable, articificial light to create beautiful and amazing atmosphere in a picture. I’ve often used it in my Not Quite Light work, particularly when working in woodland and forests. In this workshop I will explain the technique behind painting with light, and then we’ll head out to make some photographs! At the […]