Donna Vincent

Donna Vincent is a trainee journalist at Exeter Observer who is currently writing community and culture stories.

She holds a degree in psychology from The Open University and has previously worked for Devon & Cornwall Police in its investigations department and as a criminal case liaison officer at Exeter Crown Court.

She has also worked in graphic design and marketing and is a qualified advocate and mediator with experience in several areas of the legal system.

Stories by Donna Vincent

Exeter Respect Festival

SATURDAY 7 & SUNDAY 8 JUNE 2025

Exeter Respect Festival 2025

The annual celebration of Exeter diversity returns for its 28th anniversary with live music and performance, food stalls, community and campaign groups.

BELMONT PARK

Steve Tyler and Marco Cannavò

SATURDAY 31 MAY 2025

Love, Devotion and Harmonious Melodies

Steve Tyler and Marco Cannavò perform medieval music on historical instruments.

ST NICHOLAS PRIORY

Fore Street Flea

SUNDAY 18 MAY 2025

Fore Street Flea 2025

Market with stalls selling vintage items, handmade craft, food and drink plus live music from local artists returns for 2025 season.

FORE STREET

Augustine Fogwoode in The Mushroom Show

MONDAY 26 MAY 2025

The Mushroom Show

Scratchworks Theatre Company combines interactive games, comedy and music to explore the fascinating world of fungi.

EMMANUEL HALL

Detail from Panorama of Prague from the Schönborn Garden

SATURDAY 10 MAY 2025

Czech Classics

Isca Ensemble and chorus perform a programme by Czech composer Antonín Dvořák.

EXETER CATHEDRAL