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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 19 SEPTEMBER 2026
Roman to Norman Devon
One-day conference with talks from history and heritage experts.
MINT METHODIST CHURCH CENTRE
SATURDAY 12 SEPTEMBER TO SATURDAY 31 OCTOBER 2026
The Nature of Light
Thelma Hulbert Gallery presents works by post-war Devon landscape artist Yasmin David.
THELMA HULBERT GALLERY
SATURDAY 15 TO SATURDAY 29 AUGUST 2026
Ukraine 35th anniversary celebration
Devon Ukrainian Association hosts a series of events around the anniversary of Ukraine’s declaration of independence.
EXETER CITY CENTRE
SATURDAY 12 SEPTEMBER 2026
Quayside Shanty & Heritage Harbour Festival
Free event with performances by more than twenty shanty bands from across the South West.
EXETER QUAY
FRIDAY 4 SEPTEMBER 2026
Haldon Quartet
An evening concert with pieces by Mozart, Schubert and British composer Judith Weir.
ST NICHOLAS PRIORY
Sixteen stories for the 2026 summer recess
Catch up with a selection of Exeter Observer stories from the past twelve months while the team takes a short break from publishing to carry out essential maintenance and development work.