Lightbear Lane
@lightbearlane.org
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
#site-specific programming #heritage consultancy
Arts and heritage as catalysts for social change and individual wellbeing #theatre #music #culture #Shakespeare
Submissions for our Young Poet Awards are now open! Very pleased that Theatre Alibi is hosting our postbox this February half-term 🙏 8 -12-year-olds can post their poems for this year's awards in our special awards postbox for a chance to win and have their poem read by a professional actor 🪶#Exeter
February 17, 2026 at 1:16 PM
Submissions for our Young Poet Awards are now open! Very pleased that Theatre Alibi is hosting our postbox this February half-term 🙏 8 -12-year-olds can post their poems for this year's awards in our special awards postbox for a chance to win and have their poem read by a professional actor 🪶#Exeter
Did you know about this 👇? Exciting stuff! @visitdevon.bsky.social #Exeter #freethingstodo #cinema #museum
Our new #exhibition opens tomorrow!
'Land of the Pharaohs: #Egypt on Screen' looks at Egypt's cultural impact on pre-cinema, filmmaking, cinema design and popular culture.
Come and see it! We're open every day 10am-5pm.
#EgyptonScreen #film #cinema #Culture
#filmsky #museumsky #Egyptsky
'Land of the Pharaohs: #Egypt on Screen' looks at Egypt's cultural impact on pre-cinema, filmmaking, cinema design and popular culture.
Come and see it! We're open every day 10am-5pm.
#EgyptonScreen #film #cinema #Culture
#filmsky #museumsky #Egyptsky
February 17, 2026 at 10:07 AM
Did you know about this 👇? Exciting stuff! @visitdevon.bsky.social #Exeter #freethingstodo #cinema #museum
Is it still ethical to use social media? Frances Ryan, journalist at the Guardian, asks this question in her latest column (14 Feb, 2026): www.theguardian.com/commentisfre... How can organisations with ethical standards and sustainability goals navigate these choppy waters? @exeterobserver.org
Given the toxicity of social media, a moral question now faces all of us: is it still ethical to use it? | Frances Ryan
With so many platforms rife with racism, misogyny and far-right rhetoric, there must be a point where decent people walk away, says Guardian columnist Frances Ryan
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February 16, 2026 at 11:26 AM
Is it still ethical to use social media? Frances Ryan, journalist at the Guardian, asks this question in her latest column (14 Feb, 2026): www.theguardian.com/commentisfre... How can organisations with ethical standards and sustainability goals navigate these choppy waters? @exeterobserver.org
Early-bird tickets for our South West Shakespeare Festival are selling fast. Get yours now www.lightbearlane.org/shakespeare #shakespeare #exeter #devon @visitdevon.bsky.social #drama @chamberdevon.bsky.social #literacy #theatre
February 14, 2026 at 6:47 PM
Early-bird tickets for our South West Shakespeare Festival are selling fast. Get yours now www.lightbearlane.org/shakespeare #shakespeare #exeter #devon @visitdevon.bsky.social #drama @chamberdevon.bsky.social #literacy #theatre
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How do we shift business from extractive/destructive to *actually* working as if we were all integral to the Web of Life - and our joy, our duty, our meaning and purpose were its flourishing?
accidentalgods.life/laws-of-natu...
#Accidentalgods #Podcast
#NatureontheBoard
#LawyersforNature
accidentalgods.life/laws-of-natu...
#Accidentalgods #Podcast
#NatureontheBoard
#LawyersforNature
Laws of Nature, Laws with Nature: Nature on Board with Alexandra Pimor of the Earth Law Center
Across the world, our legal systems are crumbling, the rule of sane law dismantled in real time. Yet at the same time, rivers, mountains, bees are being granted legal rights in ways that would have be...
accidentalgods.life
January 21, 2026 at 10:47 AM
How do we shift business from extractive/destructive to *actually* working as if we were all integral to the Web of Life - and our joy, our duty, our meaning and purpose were its flourishing?
accidentalgods.life/laws-of-natu...
#Accidentalgods #Podcast
#NatureontheBoard
#LawyersforNature
accidentalgods.life/laws-of-natu...
#Accidentalgods #Podcast
#NatureontheBoard
#LawyersforNature
For "Merchant of Venice", we're delighted to work with Wild Thyme Theatre, who share our vision of creating a focal point for #Shakespeare, giving audiences a quality experience of Shakespeare close to home & performers a platform to develop their classical skills. Book now tinyurl.com/4a8vtknz
February 13, 2026 at 7:54 PM
For "Merchant of Venice", we're delighted to work with Wild Thyme Theatre, who share our vision of creating a focal point for #Shakespeare, giving audiences a quality experience of Shakespeare close to home & performers a platform to develop their classical skills. Book now tinyurl.com/4a8vtknz
Fabulous to see VisitExeter's blog post about our South West Shakespeare Festival 👉 www.visitexeter.com/inspire-me/b...
@visitdevon.bsky.social @dexinst.bsky.social @exetercathedral.bsky.social @bdcmuseum.bsky.social @exetercityoflit.bsky.social #SWShakespeareFest #Shakespeare #literature #theatre
@visitdevon.bsky.social @dexinst.bsky.social @exetercathedral.bsky.social @bdcmuseum.bsky.social @exetercityoflit.bsky.social #SWShakespeareFest #Shakespeare #literature #theatre
February 9, 2026 at 2:01 PM
Fabulous to see VisitExeter's blog post about our South West Shakespeare Festival 👉 www.visitexeter.com/inspire-me/b...
@visitdevon.bsky.social @dexinst.bsky.social @exetercathedral.bsky.social @bdcmuseum.bsky.social @exetercityoflit.bsky.social #SWShakespeareFest #Shakespeare #literature #theatre
@visitdevon.bsky.social @dexinst.bsky.social @exetercathedral.bsky.social @bdcmuseum.bsky.social @exetercityoflit.bsky.social #SWShakespeareFest #Shakespeare #literature #theatre
Excited to announce the launch of the South West Shakespeare Festival! 🎉 From 24-26 April, Exeter UNESCO City of Literature will be host to a celebration of Shakespeare's work and legacy: lightbearlane.org/2026/01/30/l... #Shakespeare #SWShakespeareFest #culture #theatre #literature #musicsky
February 7, 2026 at 3:13 PM
Excited to announce the launch of the South West Shakespeare Festival! 🎉 From 24-26 April, Exeter UNESCO City of Literature will be host to a celebration of Shakespeare's work and legacy: lightbearlane.org/2026/01/30/l... #Shakespeare #SWShakespeareFest #culture #theatre #literature #musicsky
Our latest newsletter is out - find out about our exciting plans for 2026! mailchi.mp/760b76479797... This 👇might be a bit of a give-away 😉 #Shakespeare #SWShakespeareFest #theatre #plays #shakespeareonscreen #drama
January 28, 2026 at 7:20 PM
Our latest newsletter is out - find out about our exciting plans for 2026! mailchi.mp/760b76479797... This 👇might be a bit of a give-away 😉 #Shakespeare #SWShakespeareFest #theatre #plays #shakespeareonscreen #drama
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
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December 30, 2025 at 12:56 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-...
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
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
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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
📅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
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
📅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
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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
"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
❤️ 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
"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
December 8, 2025 at 9:49 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
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
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
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
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
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
November 24, 2025 at 6:24 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
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
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
November 5, 2025 at 5:06 PM
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
October 28, 2025 at 5:37 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
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
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
October 11, 2025 at 1:43 PM
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
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Absolutely always my favourite time of year 🍂
October 7, 2025 at 9:04 PM
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
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
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