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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
THURSDAY 13 OCTOBER 2022
Sourdough bread-making by night
St Sidwell’s Community Centre is running autumn evening sourdough pizza and pitta-making classes.
SIDWELL STREET BAKEHOUSE
SUNDAY 2 OCTOBER 2022
Herbal history, folklore & medicine
Exeter Seed Bank is holding a workshop exploring common local herbs and plants with medical herbalist Ile Ashcroft.
EXETER PHOENIX
FRIDAY 30 SEPTEMBER & SATURDAY 1 OCTOBER 2022
Pop-up curiosity shop
Agile Rabbit is hosting a two day science and culture-themed event featuring music, live art, interactive exhibits and games, talks and workshops.
MAKETANK
WEDNESDAY 28 SEPTEMBER 2022
Mother Tongue
Mothers Who Make and Spork! present a lunchtime spoken word event for mother artists and audiences with caring roles.
MAKETANK
SATURDAY 24 SEPTEMBER 2022
Kidical Mass is back
Kidical Mass Exeter is holding its third family bike ride and picnic as part of an ongoing campaign for safe cycling routes for children, young people and families.
NORTHERNHAY GARDENS
SATURDAY 30 JULY 2022
Sidwella day celebration
Devon Voice Group is co-hosting a celebration of Exeter’s patron saint, the city’s heritage and Devonian culture and dialect.