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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 10 & SUNDAY 11 JUNE 2023
Exeter Respect Festival 2023
Exeter Respect Festival returns for its 26th year with live music and performance, food stalls, campaigners and community groups.
BELMONT PARK
SATURDAY 22 & SUNDAY 23 APRIL 2023
The Great Imagining
A weekend of science, craft, poetry and film to coincide with Earth Day 2023.
CLIMATE ACTION HUB EXETER
SUNDAY 23 APRIL 2023
Kurdish Screen presents The Exam
A feature film by Iraqi Kurdish director Shawkat Amin Korki that depicts a high school student struggling to avoid being forced into an arranged marriage.
EXETER PHOENIX
SATURDAY 29 APRIL 2023
Not Saints and Together open mic night
A free evening of music, poetry and comedy in an inclusive, safe and sober space.
SIDWELL STREET BAKEHOUSE
SUNDAY 16 APRIL 2023
Ukrainian Easter
A Ukrainian Orthodox Easter celebration with art and craft activities, Pysanky egg decoration and traditional song.
MAKETANK
FRIDAY 31 MARCH 2023
Act Together community talk
A discussion led by University of Exeter climate scientist James Dyke on tackling the climate crisis.
