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 and contributes to news, features and investigations.
Leigh holds a degree in Fine Art at Goldsmiths, University of London. She leads on design and 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
TUESDAY 10 TO SUNDAY 22 OCTOBER 2023
Food on Film autumn season
The programme exploring our relationship with food continues with documentary and narrative film screenings and a visit to Exeter Growers Co-operative.
EXETER PHOENIX
FRIDAY 6 & SATURDAY 7 OCTOBER 2023
Squeeze Box
An immersive installation for and about the disabled experience.
MAKETANK
SUNDAY 24 SEPTEMBER 2023
Salmon Run 2023
Three runs along the River Exe to highlight the significance of salmon and the species’ relationship with the waterway.
RIVER EXE
SUNDAY 24 SEPTEMBER 2023
Kidical Mass returns
Kidical Mass Exeter is holding its fifth family bike ride and picnic as part of an ongoing campaign for safe cycling routes for children, young people and families.
SOUTHERNHAY
WEDNESDAY 13 TO SATURDAY 30 SEPTEMBER 2023
CROW Show: Light
Paintings, prints, sculpture and ceramic and textile works by members of the Creative Older Women art collective.
MAKETANK
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SATURDAY 26 AUGUST 2023
Ukrainian Yarmarok
A celebration of Ukrainian independence with a traditional fair featuring food, music, dance and crafts.