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.
A family-friendly Windrush Day celebration with music, poetry, dance, exhibitions and crafts.
EXETER LIBRARY
SATURDAY 22 JUNE 2024
Shillingford solstice celebration
A seasonal celebration with farm tour, seasonal food, crafts, cakes and drinks.
SHILLINGFORD ORGANICS
SATURDAY 8 & SUNDAY 9 JUNE 2024
Heritage Harbour Festival 2024
The maritime-themed festival returns for a second year with tours, boat trips, films, workshops, music and more.
EXETER QUAY
Plan to convert language school to nursery tests credibility of city council active travel policy
Exeter Academy sits near top of steep hill 250 feet above city, far from accessible bus and rail routes, but developer claims local plan compliance in ‘demonstrably sustainable location’ which is ‘conducive to sustainable modes of travel’.
Developers claim council planning committee refusal was “if not malevolent, certainly misguided”
Appeal against decision to deny fifth additional storey in build-to-rent scheme above Crankhouse Coffee accuses councillors of seeking to “appease the weight of objectors’ orchestrated opinion” against amendments to eleven year-old consent.
SUNDAY 9 JUNE 2024
The Book Market 2024
Exeter City of Literature event features independent booksellers from across the county plus literary activities, food and drink and more.
