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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 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
SATURDAY 5 AUGUST 2023
Phonic Fest 2023
Exeter Phoenix is hosting a day of live music from local artists plus DJs to raise money for Phonic FM, Exeter’s community radio station.
EXETER PHOENIX
SATURDAY 17 TO SATURDAY 24 JUNE 2023
Refugee Week 2023
Refugee Support Devon & Exeter Phoenix present a day of arts and crafts, live music and food plus two film screenings.
EXETER QUAY & EXETER PHOENIX
SEND children’s services still “failing to deliver improved outcomes for children and young people”
Devon County Council says change is underway but parents say problems remain unresolved, not enough is being done and their views are being ignored.
SATURDAY 10 TO SUNDAY 18 JUNE 2023
Great Big Green Week
A film screening with Q&A, plant swap, climate cafe, litterpick, open mic night, repair cafe, wildflower seed ball workshop and more.
CLIMATE ACTION HUB EXETER
FRIDAY 16 JUNE 2023
Culture for Climate open mic summer edition
An evening of climate-themed poetry, music and readings as part of Big Green Week.
CLIMATE ACTION HUB EXETER
SATURDAY 13 MAY 2023
Rainbow Fayre
Exeter Phoenix and Exeter Pride present a one-day celebration featuring live music, performance, stalls, food and the 2023 Eurovision Song Contest.