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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

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

SATURDAY 7 MARCH 2026
From Haydn to The Highlands
The Orchard Cafe Quartet plays folk and classical music from Scandinavia and Scotland.
ST NICHOLAS PRIORY

THURSDAY 5 & FRIDAY 6 MARCH 2026
Two Short Nights
Short film festival returns with awards ceremony and more.
EXETER PHOENIX

SUNDAY 1 MARCH 2026
Exeter Seed Swap 2026
Fourth annual event includes hands-on activities, soil testing and over 5,000 packets of seeds to share.
POSITIVE LIGHT PROJECTS
, updated

SATURDAY 21 FEBRUARY 2026
St Thomas Repair Café
New community-run initiative with skilled volunteers offering repairs to clothing, jewellery, electronics, toys and more.
ST THOMAS CHURCH HALL

SATURDAY 21 FEBRUARY 2026
Isca Ensemble chamber concert
An evening of Mozart and Beethoven with violin soloist Joel Munday.
ST DAVID'S CHURCH
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