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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

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

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
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