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Leigh Curtis
Leigh Curtis is deputy editor of Exeter Observer and a director of its publisher Exeter Observer Limited.
She writes most of our community and culture stories as well as news reports and contributes to features and investigations.
Leigh holds a degree in Fine Art at Goldsmiths, University of London. She leads on marketing and also manages our finances and administration.
She is an accredited UK press card holder and a member of the National Union of Journalists.
Stories by Leigh Curtis

WEDNESDAY 22 TO SUNDAY 26 APRIL 2026
South West Shakespeare Festival
Inaugural festival programme features performances, exhibitions and film screenings.
EXETER CITY CENTRE

MONDAY 20 APRIL 2026
Seedlings
A one-off workshop focussed on the work of Akwesasne seed keeper Rowen White.
LOVE FOOD HUB

SATURDAY 18 APRIL 2026
La Cenerentola
Exeter Opera Group performs Rossini’s variation on Cinderella with a twist.
ST NICHOLAS PRIORY

SATURDAY 21 & SUNDAY 22 MARCH 2026
Benedictine weekend
Medieval food, talks, workshops and music exploring the life and times of Hildegard of Bingen.
ST NICHOLAS PRIORY

SATURDAY 7 MARCH 2026
The People of Exeter
An afternoon hosted by Love St Thomas focussed on Exeter’s historic multicultural character with talks, conversation and a community lunch.
ST THOMAS CHURCH HALL

SATURDAY 14 MARCH 2026
International Women’s Festival 2026
A free one-day celebration with live music, dance, workshops, panel discussions and more.
EXETER PHOENIX
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