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Devon Development Education at the Global Centre
@devondeved.bsky.social
Working with schools and communities to help people of all ages understand the big issues in the world and their involvement in them; make links with the ‘global village’ within and outside Devon; and work together for a more just and sustainable world.
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Dance Against Racism - Let’s Move for Unity!
📍 Where: Exeter Phoenix, Gandy Street, Exeter
🗓 When: Sat 28 Feb
Groove to worldwide sounds while raising funds for @refugeesupportdev.bsky.social
exeterphoenix.org.uk/events/dance...
#ExeterPhoenix #DevonEvents #ExeterEvents #DAR #Exeter
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A group of Buddhist monks has finally reached Washington, D.C., on foot, completing a 15-week trek for peace from Texas apnews.com/article/budd...
February 10, 2026 at 2:50 PM
February is LGBT+ History Month, a time to celebrate diversity, inclusion, and the achievements of LGBT+ communities. Learning about different identities helps young people challenge stereotypes and build empathy in schools and communities.
#InclusiveEducation #DiversityInSchools #GlobalLearning
February 4, 2026 at 10:42 AM
It’s Race Equality Week!
Learning about race and identity helps young people develop empathy and social responsibility. We support educators to embed equality, anti-racism, and global citizenship in classrooms.
#RaceEqualityWeek #DiversityInSchools #GlobalLearning #InclusiveEducation
February 4, 2026 at 10:40 AM
This event was unfortunately cancelled due to heavy rain and flood on 27 Jan. It will be rescheduled ASAP!
Stuart Brocklehurst reflects on the intense negotiations, fragile alliances, and more:

🌍 COP30: Belém, Bedlam and Balance
📅 Tuesday 27th January, 6pm, Zoom

More info about how to join here: bit.ly/4iLlHkk

#COP30 #ClimateAction #Belem2025 #GlobalCentre #UniversityOfExeter #ClimateTalks
February 3, 2026 at 10:13 AM
📅 Tuesday 3rd March | ⏰ 7pm
Exeter’s Papermaking History – Talk & Exhibition
Discover the fascinating story of Exeter’s historic paper mills at this special talk and exhibition✨
More info: www.globalcentredevon.org.uk/events/exete...
#ExeterHistory #ExeterEvents #LocalHistory
Exeter’s Papermaking History
Talk and Exhibition
www.globalcentredevon.org.uk
February 3, 2026 at 10:08 AM
🌍 Devon Globe Trotters – In Search of Mount Fuji 🇯🇵
Fundraising event supporting DDE’s Food for Thought School Linking Programme
✨ Angela Redmond sharing stories & images from her recent trip to Japan.
📅 Saturday 28th February, 7pm
🎟️ www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/1980645997...
#Exeter #ExeterEvents
In search of Mount Fuji
Social evening and fundraising event. During the evening, Angela Redmond will give an illustrated talk of some of Japan's finest heritage.
www.eventbrite.co.uk
February 3, 2026 at 10:02 AM
Holocaust Memorial Day Events in Exeter

📅 Tuesday 27 Jan 2026
🕙 10:00am | Cathedral
A special service of remembrance.
www.exeter-cathedral.org.uk/whats-on/eve...
🕒 3:00pm | Historic Guildhall, High St
Closing Ceremony and Jewish Prayers
All are welcome.
No booking necessary.
#Exeter #exeterevents
January 26, 2026 at 10:11 AM
Dance Against Racism - Let’s Move for Unity!
📍 Where: Exeter Phoenix, Gandy Street, Exeter
🗓 When: Sat 28 Feb
Groove to worldwide sounds while raising funds for @refugeesupportdev.bsky.social
exeterphoenix.org.uk/events/dance...
#ExeterPhoenix #DevonEvents #ExeterEvents #DAR #Exeter
January 21, 2026 at 11:02 AM
The Fan Dance Sponsored Run – Completed!
Thomas, his cousin Richard, and friend Matt took on the gruelling 24km route of the infamous SAS Selection Test at the weekend.
If you would still like to support our beekeeping project, you can donate here:
www.globalcentredevon.org.uk/projects/spo...
January 19, 2026 at 1:10 PM
✊ Martin Luther King Day
Dr Martin Luther King Jr. showed us that education is central to justice, equality, and social change.
#MartinLutherKingDay #EducationForJustice #HumanRightsEducation #GlobalCitizenship #DevonDevelopmentEducation
January 19, 2026 at 1:08 PM
Celebrating Exeter's Diver-city
#Exeter #Devon #ExeterisforEveryone #Diversity
January 19, 2026 at 1:07 PM
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NEWS // Exeter is for Everyone event attendees outnumber anti-migrant marchers 14:1

Around 850 people took part in city centre event held under “Unite Against the Far Right” banner while “Unity March Exeter” attendees numbered around 60.

#Exeter #Devon

exeterobserver.org/2026/01/17/e...
Exeter is for Everyone event attendees outnumber anti-migrant marchers 14:1 - Exeter Observer
Around 850 people took part in city centre event held under “Unite Against the Far Right” banner while “Unity March Exeter” attendees numbered around 60.
exeterobserver.org
January 17, 2026 at 8:18 PM
📢 Exeter communities are coming together to stand against hate, fear and division and for respect, compassion and shared humanity.

✊ Saturday 17 January
🕛 Meet at 12 noon
📍 Bedford Square, Exeter High Street

#Exeter #ExeterEvents
January 13, 2026 at 10:42 AM
🌍 Learning for a Better World in 2026

Education empowers action. Follow DDE to see what’s coming this year.

#Education
#Sustainability
#HumanRights
#EducationForChange
January 6, 2026 at 11:05 AM
🌍 COP30: Belém, Bedlam and Balance
📅 Tuesday 27th January, 6pm

Join us for a fascinating online talk with @stuartbrocklehurst.bsky.social from University of #Exeter, as he reflects on COP30.

More info: bit.ly/4iLlHkk

#GownMeetsTown #COP30 #ClimateAction #Belem2025
COP 30
Belém, Bedlam and Balance
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January 5, 2026 at 1:17 PM
An event from the Windrush Foundation that may be of interest:
REMEMBERING ALFORD GARDNER - (1926-2024)
WINDRUSH FOUNDATION Online Event
Sunday 11 January 2026 / 7 pm to 9 pm
FREE TICKETS FROM EVENTBRITE
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/rememberin...

#Windrush #OnlineLearning #FREE
January 5, 2026 at 10:01 AM
👥Youth Cultural Champions are secondary school students who share their culture, stories, and lived experiences by leading sessions in primary schools and more
#YouthCulturalChampions #StudentVoice #CulturalEducation #DevonSchools #GlobalLearning #InclusionMatters
December 22, 2025 at 11:34 AM
✨ As the festive period approaches, we’d like to thank everyone who has supported, collaborated with, and learned alongside us this year. Your commitment to global learning, fairness, and positive change continues to inspire our work across Devon and beyond.
With warmest wishes from all at DDE
🎄✨🌍
December 22, 2025 at 11:32 AM
📍 Exeter Phoenix, Exeter
🗓 Sat 28 Feb 2026
🎟 £12 – £15 (plus small booking fee)

exeterphoenix.org.uk/events/dance...

Get ready to groove to worldwide sounds bought to you by Somatic 🎧 all while raising funds for @refugeesupportdev.bsky.social

#DanceAgainstRacism #DevonEvents #ExeterEvents
December 15, 2025 at 1:57 PM
🥘Looking back at a beautiful project capturing recipes, memories and cooking traditions from Windrush communities, passed down through generations🧡

👉 Explore it here: www.globalcentredevon.org.uk/projects/not...

#WindrushStories #GlobalCentreDevon #NotJustRiceAndPeas #FoodStories #CulturalHeritage
December 11, 2025 at 1:01 PM
Stuart Brocklehurst reflects on the intense negotiations, fragile alliances, and more:

🌍 COP30: Belém, Bedlam and Balance
📅 Tuesday 27th January, 6pm, Zoom

More info about how to join here: bit.ly/4iLlHkk

#COP30 #ClimateAction #Belem2025 #GlobalCentre #UniversityOfExeter #ClimateTalks
December 10, 2025 at 11:38 AM
Presented by Windrush Foundation & The Equiano Society:

A captivating journey into the life of Ignatius Sancho with actor and author Paterson Joseph.

📅 14 Dec 2025
⏰7pm-9pm
👉 Join us online and be part of this unforgettable experience!
www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/ignatius-s...
December 8, 2025 at 9:28 AM
🌳✨ Exeter is for Everyone! ✨🌳
Our Tree of Values once again blossomed with inspiring words and heartfelt messages at an event at Exeter Library on 30 Nov
💭 What value would you add to the Tree of Values?
#ExeterIsForEveryone #CommunitySpirit #TogetherWeGrow #Inclusion #ExeterEvents #TreeOfValues
December 8, 2025 at 9:02 AM
We have raised £150! Come and join us to make a real difference and have the chance of winning great prizes.

#exeter #ExeterCommunity #exetercommunitylottery

www.exetercommunitylottery.co.uk/support/devo...
Support Devon Development Education on Exeter Community Lottery
Devon Development Education is offering you the chance to win big prizes and help raise much needed funds.
www.exetercommunitylottery.co.uk
December 8, 2025 at 8:52 AM
✨Christmas Appeal 2025 – Skills Training in Uganda ✨

Support an uplifting project that trains teachers and young people in beekeeping - a valuable, income-boosting skill 🐝🐝

Every donation, big or small, makes a real difference:
cafdonate.cafonline.org/21412#!/Dona...

#ChristmasFundraiser
December 1, 2025 at 9:44 AM