Leigh Curtis

Leigh Curtis is deputy editor of Exeter Observer and a director of its publisher Exeter Observer Limited.

She writes many of our community and culture stories and also contributes to news, features and investigations.

Leigh holds a degree in Fine Art at Goldsmiths, University of London, and leads on design and marketing as well as Exeter Observer’s financial and administrative management.

She is also an accredited UK press card holder and a member of the National Union of Journalists.

Stories by Leigh Curtis

Refugee Support Devon fundraiser Luca Rossi Trikkeballakke La Tarantella Wednesday 23 November 2022 Exeter Phoenix

WEDNESDAY 23 NOVEMBER 2022

Refugee Support Devon fundraiser

Luca Rossi, Trikkeballakke and La Tarantella perform Southern Italian music and dance in aid of Refugee Support Devon.

EXETER PHOENIX

Mothers on the Mic Friday 4 November 2022 Exeter Library

FRIDAY 4 NOVEMBER 2022

Mothers on the Mic

Mothers Who Make is holding an inclusive daytime open mic event for adults and children featuring new music written by local mothers and others.

EXETER LIBRARY

Kidical Mass Sunday 30 October 2022 Northernhay Gardens

SUNDAY 30 OCTOBER 2022

Kidical Mass Halloween special

Kidical Mass Exeter is holding its fourth family bike ride as part of an ongoing campaign for safe cycling routes for children, young people and families.

NORTHERNHAY GARDENS

Sourdough pizza pitta workshop Thursday 17 November 2022 Sidwell Street Bakehouse

THURSDAY 17 NOVEMBER 2022

Sourdough pizza and pitta-making by night

St Sidwell’s Community Centre is running autumn evening sourdough bread-making classes.

SIDWELL STREET BAKEHOUSE

March of the Mummies Saturday 29 October 2022 County Hall

SATURDAY 29 OCTOBER 2022

March of the Mummies

Campaigning charity Pregnant Then Screwed is holding a national Halloween-themed childcare protest march.

COUNTY HALL

Black History Month pottery poetry song workshop Thursday 20 October 2022 Exeter Community Centre

THURSDAY 20 OCTOBER 2022

Black History Month pottery, poetry and song

Ceramicist Lili John and Devon Development Education are hosting a celebration of the life of 19th century potter, poet and slave David Drake.

EXETER COMMUNITY CENTRE

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