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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 as well as news reports and contributes to features and investigations.
Leigh holds a degree in Fine Art at Goldsmiths, University of London. She leads on 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 11 MARCH 2023
International Women’s Festival
A free one day festival celebrating women with live music, dance, poetry, talks, art, food and more.
EXETER PHOENIX

SATURDAY 11 MARCH 2023
Culture for Climate open mic night
Extinction Rebellion Exeter hosts an evening of climate-themed poetry, music and readings.
CLIMATE ACTION HUB EXETER

SATURDAY 4 MARCH 2023
Climate Fresk
An interactive workshop explaining the science behind climate change.
CLIMATE ACTION HUB EXETER

THURSDAY 30 MARCH 2023
Compline - A contemplative journey through Lent
Performances of plainchant and polyphony with prayers at St Olave’s church.
ST OLAVE'S CHURCH

WEDNESDAY 1 MARCH 2023
Mothers on the Mic by Mothers Who Make
An inclusive daytime open mic event for adults and children with new music by local mothers and others.
MAKETANK

FRIDAY 24 FEBRUARY 2023
Spork! Worst Poet Wins
A poetry slam with a twist hosted by Locally Sourced and Edward Tripp.
SIDWELL STREET BAKEHOUSE
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