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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
Our latest newsletter is out - find out about our exciting plans for 2026! mailchi.mp/760b76479797... This ๐Ÿ‘‡might be a bit of a give-away ๐Ÿ˜‰ #Shakespeare #SWShakespeareFest #theatre #plays #shakespeareonscreen #drama
January 28, 2026 at 7:20 PM
Happy New Year! Our first newsletter of the year is out ๐ŸŽ‰https://mailchi.mp/905f679fa12d/letters-from-lightbear-lane-13897283 Don't forget to sign up ๐Ÿ˜Š #arts #theatre #heritage
January 28, 2026 at 7:12 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 ๐Ÿ˜Š 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

๐Ÿ“…14th December 2025
๐Ÿ•16:00pm
๐ŸŽŸ 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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โค๏ธ 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! ๐ŸŽ„ #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! ๐ŸŽฌ

Help us decorate our #museum #Christmastree๐ŸŽ„

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
If anything catches your eye, you can order it here www.lightbearlane.org/shop ๐ŸŽ„โญ๐ŸŽ
Bluebell Gallery โ€“ Lightbear Lane
www.lightbearlane.org
November 14, 2025 at 7:09 PM
Our Christmas tree in #Exeter city centre #Princesshay is now twinkling in the gathering gloom of evening ๐ŸŽ„ 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 ๐ŸŽ
November 14, 2025 at 7:07 PM
Our latest edition of "Letters from Lightbear Lane" is out โœ‰๏ธ! mailchi.mp/6cef8360cdc6... Positive news and Early-bird tickets๐Ÿ‚ #Exeter #musicsky #Christmas #literaturesky #writing #culture @exeterobserver.org @exeterlibrary.bsky.social @visitdevon.bsky.social @folklorepod.bsky.social
November 5, 2025 at 5:06 PM
Our latest edition of "Letters from Lightbear Lane" is out โœ‰๏ธ! mailchi.mp/6cef8360cdc6... Positive news and Early-bird tickets๐Ÿ‚ #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 ๐Ÿ‘‡ 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! ๐ŸŽƒ๐Ÿ #museumsky #filmsky @exeterlibrary.bsky.social @exeterunilib.bsky.social
October 28, 2025 at 9:02 AM
New art workshop on 15th October ๐ŸŽจ 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... ๐Ÿ‚ @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 ๐Ÿ‚
October 7, 2025 at 9:04 PM
Congratulations ๐Ÿ‘
October 7, 2025 at 1:28 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" โค๏ธ 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
www.youtube.com
October 7, 2025 at 11:56 AM
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October 7, 2025 at 7:38 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 ๐Ÿ˜ƒ @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 ๐Ÿ‘‡ 12:30 + 13:30 slots still available! We'll make sure to have refreshments ready ๐Ÿ˜ƒ @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 ๐Ÿ‘‡ 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 ๐Ÿ‘‡ Limited availability, so book your free ticket now www.heritageopendays.org.uk/submission-e... @exeterobserver.org
September 13, 2025 at 10:52 PM