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
SUNDAY 26 FEBRUARY 2023
Seed Bank seed swap
Inaugural event also features talks on composting, fermentation and reducing kitchen waste with stalls, displays and activities.
MAKETANK
MONDAY 23 JANUARY 2023
Until Tomorrow
A new play about three parent carers based on academic research by Dr Siobhan O’Dwyer.
EXETER PHOENIX
SUNDAY 22 JANUARY 2023
Flow Orchard wassail
Traditional music and song, story and celebration with apple juice and cider round an open fire.
TREWS WEIR ORCHARD
TUESDAY 10 JANUARY 2023
Extinction Rebellion 100 days campaign
Exeter event is first step towards April gathering of 100,000 people in Parliament Square.
CLIMATE ACTION HUB EXETER
FRIDAY 13 JANUARY 2023
From Townhouse to Tenements
An evening talk and tour with performances explores the 19th century history of Exeter’s oldest building.
ST NICHOLAS PRIORY
University of Exeter lags behind on female pay and employment terms
HESA figures show poor performance compared with Universities UK members and only incremental changes over past five years, mostly since staff began industrial action over pay, pensions and working conditions.