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Cultural producers and creative place-makers
#site-specific programming #heritage consultancy
Arts and heritage as catalysts for social change and individual wellbeing #theatre #music #culture #Shakespeare
Happy New Year, everyone 🎉
January 11, 2026 at 3:23 PM
What a great way to look at New Year's resolutions in this article by @positive.news.web.brid.gy www.positive.news/society/new-...
New Year resolutions that reconnect us
In an increasingly disconnected world, seven resolutions to end the doomscroll and rebuild everyday connection
www.positive.news
December 30, 2025 at 12:56 PM
Crisp and sunny morning at Brillsville Market in St Thomas #Exeter today 😊 We are passionate about supporting #local initiatives and traders, so we decided to bring our pop-up stall with Sarah's art along. Lovely chatting to people from the community about our work to create more #accesstothearts
December 13, 2025 at 12:40 PM
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Cygnet Christmas Carols

📅14th December 2025
🕐16:00pm
🎟 FREE!

Join us for our traditional start to the festive season! Followed by Mince pies and mulled wine!

#cygnettheatre #theatre #exeter #devon #christmas #christmascarols #whatson #christmasconcert #music
December 12, 2025 at 12:06 PM
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❤️ A lovely bit of feedback recently:

"I always struggled with reading and never learnt to read for enjoyment. With the library I can try out different genres & books and read them without pressure to finish or buy. It has made me a lot more comfortable with reading!" - library user
December 12, 2025 at 12:08 PM
Tickets for our popular Twelfth Night Concert are now available here: www.ticketsource.co.uk/lightbearlan... Pianist Alex Wilson will take us on a musical winter journey in the beautiful medieval hall of St Nicholas Priory in #Exeter, 3rd January. Perfect #stockingfiller, too! 🎄 #musicsky #concert
December 8, 2025 at 9:49 PM
At St Thomas Library in #Exeter today with our "Roots & Routes" workshop. Join us this morning to learn about Exeter "West of the river" and create your own guide to the area! @exeterlibrary.bsky.social #libraries #booksky #history #community @exeterunispeccoll.bsky.social #exeterculture
December 6, 2025 at 10:24 AM
Lights... Camera.... Christmas! 🎬

Help us decorate our #museum #Christmastree🎄

Drop in on 8th December, 2:30pm-5pm to make your own film-themed decorations and join us afterwards at 5pm for a mince pie, festive drink, and a tour featuring our #Christmas display!
#filmsky #museumsky #cinema
December 1, 2025 at 1:48 PM
Our "Roots & Routes" creative workshop is coming up soon! Be inspired by maps and photos and learn more about the past and present of St Thomas. 6th Dec, 10:30-12:30pm. For more info and FREE tickets: www.ticketsource.co.uk/whats-on/exe... #ProudToBe @exeterobserver.org @exeterlibrary.bsky.social
November 24, 2025 at 6:24 PM
Our Christmas tree in #Exeter city centre #Princesshay is now twinkling in the gathering gloom of evening 🎄 You'll find Sarah's hand-painted decorations on the tree amidst your favourite Christmas quotes and much more to discover #plastic-free #natural #Christmas @exeterlibrary.bsky.social 🎁
November 14, 2025 at 7:07 PM
November 5, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Our latest edition of "Letters from Lightbear Lane" is out ✉️! mailchi.mp/6cef8360cdc6... Positive news and Early-bird tickets🍂 #Exeter #musicsky #Christmas #literaturesky #writing #culture @exeterobserver.org @exeterlibrary.bsky.social @visitdevon.bsky.social @folklorepod.bsky.social
October 28, 2025 at 5:37 PM
Fabulously spooky #half-term activities at the Cinema Museum @bdcmuseum.bsky.social in #Exeter today 👇 FREE drop-in workshop 10-12pm! @ExeterLibrary @exetercouncil.bsky.social @visitdevon.bsky.social #Halloween #dragonsky #monster #witchsky
We have lots coming up for #halfterm / #readingweek next week! Don't miss our #halloween trail, kids' shadow puppet workshop or our lunchtime talk about our 'Dinosaurs, Dragons & #Monsters' display - all free, all welcome! 🎃🍁 #museumsky #filmsky @exeterlibrary.bsky.social @exeterunilib.bsky.social
October 28, 2025 at 9:02 AM
New art workshop on 15th October 🎨 A talk about how artists have historically responded to built heritage, followed by a sensory art workshop exploring St Nicholas Priory #Exeter: www.ticketsource.co.uk/lightbearlan... 🍂 @exeterlibrary.bsky.social @exeterunispeccoll.bsky.social @exeterobserver.org
October 11, 2025 at 1:43 PM
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Absolutely always my favourite time of year 🍂
October 7, 2025 at 9:04 PM
One of our fabulous directors, Elsbeth Geldhof, is part of the team behind the new exhibition at the @fitzmuseum.bsky.social "Made in Ancient Egypt" ❤️ Here's a peak behind the scenes www.youtube.com/watch?v=qtL5... Exhibition details: lnkd.in/dCVn8CqJ #heritage #ancientegypt #egypt #mummies #museum
Behind the scenes of 'Made in Ancient Egypt' - new exhibition coming soon!
YouTube video by The Fitzwilliam Museum
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October 7, 2025 at 11:56 AM
Our latest podcast is now available: on.soundcloud.com/UPkoo7KUTfvJ... We spoke to Prof James Clark from the University of Exeter @exeter.ac.uk about his discovery of original music written at Buckland Abbey in the 16th century. Enjoy our #Lightbytes 😃 @exeterobserver.org @exeterlibrary.bsky.social
September 28, 2025 at 11:45 AM
Our Lit Lab is coming up soon! Join us for a couple of hours dedicated to literary and cultural pursuits, time to share ideas and new works, to listen and to make things happen. 8th October, 18:30-20:30 in #Exeter! Limited spaces, so book here www.ticketsource.co.uk/lightbearlan...
September 28, 2025 at 11:35 AM
Don't forget to join us tmrw, 18th September, for our lunchtime talk & tour 👇 12:30 + 13:30 slots still available! We'll make sure to have refreshments ready 😃 @uniofexeternews.bsky.social @uniofexeterhass.bsky.social @uniofexeteresi.bsky.social @exeterunilib.bsky.social @exeterlibrary.bsky.social
#HeritageOpenDays are fast approaching! Join us at the Multifaith Centre @exeter.ac.uk to explore this new, purpose-built space. Relaxed talk with refreshments on 18th September 👇 Limited availability, so book your free ticket now www.heritageopendays.org.uk/submission-e... @exeterobserver.org
September 17, 2025 at 8:22 PM
#HeritageOpenDays are fast approaching! Join us at the Multifaith Centre @exeter.ac.uk to explore this new, purpose-built space. Relaxed talk with refreshments on 18th September 👇 Limited availability, so book your free ticket now www.heritageopendays.org.uk/submission-e... @exeterobserver.org
September 13, 2025 at 10:52 PM
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Since we set our last sustainability goals in 2022, we have remained deeply committed to reducing our environmental impact. We discovered that achieving net positive is more complex than anticipated. That’s why earlier this year we took the time to reassess our approach, read here:
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August 18, 2025 at 10:02 AM
September 8, 2025 at 12:23 PM
Our latest edition of "Letters from Lightbear Lane" is out: mailchi.mp/c15e69a0e5db... Don't forget to subscribe ✉️@exeterlibrary.bsky.social @exeterobserver.org @dianafmoore.bsky.social @exeterunispeccoll.bsky.social @bdcmuseum.bsky.social @visitdevon.bsky.social @dj-acid-reflux.bsky.social
September 7, 2025 at 8:01 PM
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We've been planning it for a while and here it finally is: our art workshop "Freshly Drawn - Art Inspired by Food". Here's your booking link - you'll find there is only an admin fee to pay! www.ticketsource.co.uk/lightbearlan... Generously supported by Love Food CIC 🙏 #art&nature #naturesky #artsky
August 12, 2025 at 3:21 PM