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-...

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

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

❤️ 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

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

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

What's your favourite Christmas film? 👇 @exeterlibrary.bsky.social @exeterobserver.org #filmsky #Exeter @dexinst.bsky.social

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

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 🎁

Our next Lit Lab is coming up next week 🥳 More info and how to sign up below 👇 @exeterlibrary.bsky.social @exeterlibrary.bsky.social @exetercityoflit.bsky.social @exeterunispeccoll.bsky.social @dianafmoore.bsky.social @everything-theatre.co.uk @bdcmuseum.bsky.social

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

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

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

Absolutely always my favourite time of year 🍂

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

If you were offered a portal, a way to step into the other-worlds, to reconnect with all that we have been and could be, would you take it? accidentalgods.life/let-the-wild #accidentalgods #podcast #spirituality #BooksofBlueSky #WritersofBlueSky #Books #Writers @tamsintheshed.bsky.social

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

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...

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

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: bit.ly/4fKfMKU

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 @bdcmuseum.bsky.social @visitdevon.bsky.social @dj-acid-reflux.bsky.social @thepaganchaplain.bsky.social

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

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

This was fabulous 👇 Fascinating and beautiful to have the grounds alive with music 🎶

Just done with our briefing session, joining @goodthingsfdn.bsky.social to support people to #getonline. #digitalinclusion 📱🫂 Fabulous to be part of the #NationalDigitalInclusionNetwork!💻

We've pledged our support for Love Food CIC in #Exeter St Thomas – have you? Read about it here and donate 👇Whatever you give is doubled by Aviva Community Fund 🥳 www.avivacommunityfund.co.uk/p/sharing-th... www.avivacommunityfund.co.uk/p/sharing-th... #giving #accesstofood

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

The steps of Reed Hall when the lights are out @thepaganchaplain.bsky.social ? Where would you go to see shooting stars near #Exeter @visitdevon.bsky.social @field-system.bsky.social @dj-acid-reflux.bsky.social ? 🌠

📚 Join us for 'Library & Archives In Focus: Women and the Book' to explore the stories of women who have written, illustrated, read and owned books throughout history. Thursday 18 September | 1pm-3pm Find out more: bit.ly/in-focus-women-book #ExeterCathedral #YourCathedral

Looking for something to do tonight? Join our friends at Bluebirds Theatre Company at Powderham Castle for Mozart's Magic Flute🪄 🪈🐦Book now for this fantastical evening out: powderham.co.uk/event/the-bl... #opera #Mozart #operasky @visitdevon.bsky.social @exeterobserver.bsky.social #music 🎶

Exciting news! We are finalists in the category "Place" at the #ExeterImpactAwards @chamberdevon.bsky.social Looking forward to the celebration 🥳 @exeterunispeccoll.bsky.social @exeterobserver.org @dexinst.bsky.social @exetercouncil.bsky.social @exetercustomhouse.bsky.social @visitdevon.bsky.social

Happy Solstice everyone! We're off to a special Midsummer exhibition #Exmoor #Somerset www.sevenfables.co.uk/event-detail... by @tamsintheshed.bsky.social and Jackie Morris @exeterlibrary.bsky.social @exeterunispeccoll.bsky.social 🌞

Our latest newsletter is out: read our news here mailchi.mp/8ce39dad7315... and sign up! ✉️ @exeterlibrary.bsky.social @exeterobserver.org erver.org @dianafmoore.bsky.social @exeterunispeccoll.bsky.social @exeterunilib.bsky.social @visitdevon.bsky.social @bostse1.bsky.social @dexinst.bsky.social 🏆

At #ExeterEmploymentAwards @exeter.ac.uk - fabulous to be nominated ❤️ and our new team member Eloise won!! Time to celebrate 😎🎉🥂 @dexinst.bsky.social @exeterlibrary.bsky.social @lukejeffery.bsky.social @dianafmoore.bsky.social @exeterobserver.org @visitdevon.bsky.social @exetercouncil.bsky.social

Deep in rehearsal for #Shakespeare's Titus Andronicus. Tonight at St Nicholas Priory #Exeter, doors 6:45pm for bar and live music, performance at 7:30pm. Write-up and ticket link here 👉 exeterobserver.org/2025/03/04/t... @exeterlibrary.bsky.social @visitdevon.bsky.social @lukejeffery.bsky.social

Surgery date confirmed: 30 April. But before that, one last ride with my own legs... Please consider joining and/or donating. Thanks and please share this event to death. www.justgiving.com/crowdfunding...

Looking forward to Titus Andronicus at St Nicholas Priory #Exeter on 22nd March. Thanks @exeterobserver.bsky.social for the write-up 👉 exeterobserver.org/2025/03/04/t... @exeterlibrary.bsky.social @visitdevon.bsky.social @exetercouncil.bsky.social @uniofexeternews.bsky.social @dexinst.bsky.social

Early-bird tickets now available for #Shakespeare's Titus Andronicus, at St Nicholas Priory, #Exeter! Full, professional cast. Live music & bar from 6:45pm, performance at 7:30pm 👇 www.ticketsource.co.uk/lightbearlan... @mrjohnharvey.bsky.social @visitdevon.bsky.social @exeterobserver.bsky.social

Visit our Outer Library in March and April to see our new table-top display: Whispers of the West: Tracing the Folklore of the South West This display was curated by Evie Bensley, third year English Literature student at the University of Exeter.

Magical "Breathe" by #halfastring at Theatre Alibi in #Exeter. A little acorn goes on a journey through the forest to experience the seasons and find their destiny. Here's the adorable Seedling on my hand, sending you a kiss 😍 @dexinst.bsky.social @exeterlibrary.bsky.social @visitdevon.bsky.social

Breathe👇 - in Exeter at Theatre Alibi, 21st Feb! exeterobserver.org/2025/02/08/b... @exeterlibrary.bsky.social @dexinst.bsky.social

Shakespeare, anyone? Titus Andronicus, #Exeter, 3rd April. Full, professional cast, bar & live music from 6:45pm, performance starts 7:30pm. Early-bird tickets 👇 www.ticketsource.co.uk/lightbearlan... @visitdevon.bsky.social @exeterviews.bsky.social @exeterlibrary.bsky.social @dexinst.bsky.social

It's #TimeToTalk Day! We've taken some time out and gone for a sunny and frosty walk #mentalwellbeing For us, being out in nature is a great way to de-stress and relax. What are you doing for your mental wellbeing today? @mrjohnharvey.bsky.social @ragriggsauthor.bsky.social @boudiccaw.bsky.social

It can often feel more difficult to connect with nature at this time of year, but tomorrow (1st Feb) is the festival of Imbolc, bringing hope with the tentative dawn of spring. Discover more 👇 https://buff.ly/3Ctkxcw

Excited about our new Heritage Champions #Exeter project with Exeter Heritage Partnership. Great launch at Exeter Innovation @exeter.ac.uk of this new initiative to widen access to heritage and all that entails (career development, wellbeing, life skills...) funded by National Lottery Heritage Fund🎉

It's Mincinglake Valley Park Wassail tmrw, 25th January, 3:30-5:30pm, Calthorpe Road entrance, New Orchard. We'll be there with our #wassail products! 🍎 Here's the link to practise our new wassail song proudtobe.lightbearlane.org/mincinglake-wa… @mrjohnharvey.bsky.social @exetercouncil.bsky.social

It's #wassail season 🎉 Kicking things off at the traditional Whimple Wassail with Jim Causley tonight, then we'll be part of the FLOW Orchard wassail in #Exeter on Sunday 👇 We had a great time last year 👏 floworchardexeter.uk/wp-content/u... More coming up next week! @exeterlibrary.bsky.social 🍎🍂

Our Christmas newsletter is out! Read and sign up here mailchi.mp/742e31fdaacb... 🎄@exeterlibrary.bsky.social @visitdevon.bsky.social @premnsikka.bsky.social @lalawrighty.bsky.social @swkplay.bsky.social @southwarkcathedral.bsky.social @southwarklibdems.bsky.social @lambethlivingst.bsky.social

Did you know we are on easyfundraising? Choose Lightbear Lane as your cause when you shop online, and brands donate to us. It's that simple. www.easyfundraising.org.uk/support-a-go... Please share widely! @bostse1.bsky.social @profdcotton.bsky.social @southwarkls.bsky.social @patmillsuk.bsky.social