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Thank you to everyone who joined us for
COP30 - Belém, Bedlam and Balance 🌍
A huge thank you to @stuartbrocklehurst.bsky.social for sharing such insightful reflections
More events coming up soon: globalcentredevon.org.uk/events/
#GownMeetsTown #COP30 #ClimateAction #Sustainability
At St Sidwell's Community Centre in Exeter, ESOL classes go far beyond language learning.
💛 Please consider supporting and sharing this crowdfunder to help keep these essential ESOL classes running.
www.crowdfunder.co.uk/p/sos-save-o...
#ESOL #Community #Exeter #Solidarity #Welcome #Inclusion
🌎 Chile: The Whole Way Down – By Boat, Bus & Car
Join us for an evening in support of DDE’s Food for Thought project
📅 Suggested donation: £12
📍 Location: Kennford (full details and travel info will be sent the day before to those who book)
Event link: fb.me/e/4vq3CDJDt
#Exeter #ExeterEvents
🎨🌈 Holi Celebrations 🌈🎨
We had a fantastic time visiting Ottery Primary School to explore Holi, the vibrant festival of colours.
Find out more about our Cultural Champions
globalcentredevon.org.uk/project_type...
#Holi #FestivalOfColours #GlobalLearning #SchoolVisits #CreativeLearning 🌟
🌍 COP30: Belém, Bedlam and Balance
📅 Weds 15 April, 6pm
📍 Zoom
More info about how to join here: www.globalcentredevon.org.uk/events/cop-30/
#GownMeetsTown #COP30 #ClimateAction #Belem2025 #Sustainability #ClimateJustice #UniversityOfExeter #ClimateTalks #FutureSolutions #CommunityLearning
🌍🎶 DANCE AGAINST RACISM (DAR) 🎶🌍
📅 Saturday 25th April
🕖 7–11 PM
📍 Exeter Library
Come dance, connect, and stand together against racism.
🎟 Tickets available: dance-against-racism.sumupstore.com
#DanceAgainstRacism #ExeterEvents #Fundraiser #CommunityThroughMusic #Exeter
🌍🎶 DANCE AGAINST RACISM (DAR) 🎶🌍
📅 Saturday 25th April
🕖 7–11 PM
📍 Exeter Library
Come dance, connect, and stand together against racism.
🎟 Tickets available: dance-against-racism.sumupstore.com
#DanceAgainstRacism #ExeterEvents #Fundraiser #CommunityThroughMusic #Exeter
With @stuartbrocklehurst.bsky.social @exeter.ac.uk
📣 We're Recruiting Volunteer Trustees!
We're looking for committed, community-minded people to join our Board of Trustees.
👉 Send us a message or email dde@globalcentredevon.org.uk to find out more.
Please share to help us spread the word! 🌍✨
#trustees #Exeter #Cornwall #Devon #TrusteeRecruitment
🌸 Women’s History Month 🌸
We celebrate the achievements, voices and leadership of women across the world - past, present and future.
We recognise that gender equality is central to global justice and sustainable development.
#WomensHistoryMonth #GenderEquality #GlobalLearning #Devon
📅 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
An upcoming @rammuseum.bsky.social event that may be of interest: rammuseum.org.uk/whats-on/art...
Expect to hear about medicinal plants from Jamaica as they share their thoughts about creativity, identity and storytelling.
#exeterevents #exeter
🌍 COP30: Belém, Bedlam and Balance
📅 Weds 15 April, 6pm
📍 Zoom
More info about how to join here: www.globalcentredevon.org.uk/events/cop-30/
#GownMeetsTown #COP30 #ClimateAction #Belem2025 #Sustainability #ClimateJustice #UniversityOfExeter #ClimateTalks #FutureSolutions #CommunityLearning
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 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
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
This event was unfortunately cancelled due to heavy rain and flood on 27 Jan. It will be rescheduled ASAP!
📅 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
🌍 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
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
Black event poster for “DAR – Dance Against Racism,” decorated with red pomegranate illustrations. Text reads: “Fundraising for Refugee Support Devon” and “Global Bass Music from Somatic.” Event details: Saturday 28th Feb, 7–11pm, Exeter Phoenix, tickets £15/£12, available via the Exeter Phoenix website. Music styles listed include Afrobeat, Desi, Habibi-funk, House, Garage, Latin, Breaks, Dub, Jungle, UK-funky, and more.
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
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...
✊ 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
Celebrating Exeter's Diver-city
#Exeter #Devon #ExeterisforEveryone #Diversity
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 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
🌍 Learning for a Better World in 2026
Education empowers action. Follow DDE to see what’s coming this year.
#Education
#Sustainability
#HumanRights
#EducationForChange
🌍 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
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