Stories by Leigh Curtis
THURSDAY 27 JUNE 2024
Homelessness and hardship hustings
St Petrock’s and Citizens Advice Exeter host a general election hustings to focus political attention on the city’s most vulnerable people.
SOUTH STREET BAPTIST CHURCH
SATURDAY 22 JUNE 2024
Co-op Fortnight fair & fundraiser
Stalls, activities, giveaways, cake and a fundraiser for children’s charity Barnardo’s.
COWICK STREET CO-OP
SATURDAY 22 JUNE 2024
Library Lates Windrush celebration
A family-friendly Windrush Day celebration with music, poetry, dance, exhibitions and crafts.
EXETER LIBRARY
SATURDAY 22 JUNE 2024
Shillingford solstice celebration
A seasonal celebration with farm tour, seasonal food, crafts, cakes and drinks.
SHILLINGFORD ORGANICS
SATURDAY 8 & SUNDAY 9 JUNE 2024
Heritage Harbour Festival 2024
The maritime-themed festival returns for a second year with tours, boat trips, films, workshops, music and more.
EXETER QUAY
Plan to convert language school to nursery tests credibility of city council active travel policy
Exeter Academy sits near top of steep hill 250 feet above city, far from accessible bus and rail routes, but developer claims local plan compliance in ‘demonstrably sustainable location’ which is ‘conducive to sustainable modes of travel’.