Positive Light Projects

Learn Devon’s Young Asylum Seeker ESOL Group have been learning English, Maths and Art (among other things) at Positive Light Projects since November.

We are delighted to share that they will be putting on a Walk-In Exhibition of their achievements at Positive Light Projects open to the public on Saturday 4th July 10am-1pm.

Please come along to see some of their artwork and other achievements, learn a bit about their stories and simply come and say hi!
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Devon Development Education and the Devon Windrush Group, warmly invite you to come together in celebration of the Caribbean community and to honour the legacy, culture and contributions of the Windrush Generation.

Join us for a vibrant weekend celebrating Windrush and the Caribbean community - honouring the legacy, culture and contributions of the Windrush Generation through exhibitions, conversations, music, food and family-friendly activities.

🎨 Explore exhibitions
🗣️ Front Room Conversations
🎶 Caribbean music & celebration event
🍛 Caribbean food available by pre-booking
🎲 Crafts, games, spice trail & more for all ages

📅 Saturday 20th June - Sunday 21st June
📍 Positive Light Projects, 184–187 Sidwell St, Exeter EX4 6RD
FREE entry

⭐ Celebration Event
Saturday 20th June | 6PM–9PM | Free entry but if you'd like to join us for Caribbean food (by pre-booking ONLY!) book here: https://bit.ly/CelebrateWindrush (£5)

Join tomorrow evening for the Jewish Voices for Palestine meeting

In the years that Israel has occupied and oppressed Palestinian people, rarely have we heard the voices of Jewish people who do not support the Zionist endeavour. As the latest genocide in Gaza took hold a group of local Jewish people, some of whom had been speaking out against Israel for years, came together under the banner of the Devon Jews for Palestine Group. Along with Exeter Palestine Solidarity Campaign they have arranged this meeting in order for their experiences and voices to be heard. Do come along.

Please note entrance is ONLY via free registration on Eventbrite - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/jewish-voices-for-palestine-tickets-1988860434097

https://www.positivelightprojects.com/workshopsThere's still time to join the next Eco Friendly Darkroom Workshop with Sophie Sherwood - this month we'll be exploring ways to use plants for developing your film 🌱

Eco Friendly Plant Developing: Sat 30th May, 10am - 4pm

Learn how to develop your own black and white film using plants! You will need to bring a pre shot 35mm black and white film (preferably Ilford 400 HP5+) . During the workshop Sophie will talk about the best plants to use for this process, and the limitations that come with it, as well as artists who are currently researching within this area of photography.

Or join us in June for Mud Photography - make your own developer using wood ash and coffee grounds to create unique and textured prints in the darkroom. No previous darkroom experience necessary! Sat 20th June, 10am - 4pm

Find out more via our website: https://www.positivelightprojects.com/workshops

Jewish Voices for Palestine by Exeter Palestine Solidarity Campaign
Tuesday 16 June, 7 PM - 9 PM at Positive Light Projects

In the years that Israel has occupied and oppressed Palestinian people, rarely have we heard the voices of Jewish people who do not support the Zionist endeavour. As the latest genocide in Gaza took hold a group of local Jewish people, some of whom had been speaking out against Israel for years, came together under the banner of the Devon Jews for Palestine Group. Along with Exeter Palestine Solidarity Campaign they have arranged this meeting in order for their experiences and voices to be heard. Do come along. Please note entrance is ONLY via free registration on Eventbrite - https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/jewish-voices-for-palestine-tickets-1988860434097

Plant Developing Darkroom Workshop | Saturday 30th May, 10am - 4pm

Learn how to develop your own black and white film using plants! You will need to bring a pre shot 35mm black and white film (preferably Ilford 400 HP5+) . During the workshop Sophie will talk about the best plants to use for this process, and the limitations that come with it, as well as artists who are currently researching within this area of photography.

These workshops give you hands on experience in how to build a more sustainable way of making in the world of analogue photography, using tried and tested recipes so you can experiment with a new wave of photographic making.

Book here: https://www.positivelightprojects.com/workshops/p/plant-developing

🎉 TOY SALE! 🎉
Saturday 16th May • 10:30am–3pm
📍 Positive Light Projects

Merry Go Round Toy Library is holding a huge Toy Sale and you’re all invited!

We’ll have loads of high‑quality, preloved toys, games and puzzles at brilliant bargain prices — perfect for little ones and older children.

And because no community event is complete without treats…
☕ Hot drinks
🥤 Cold drinks
🍰 Delicious cake
…all available on the day!

Both cash and card donations are welcome, and every penny raised helps support the running of the Merry Go Round Toy Library.

Pop the date in your diary — we’d love to see you there and share a cuppa while you browse.

Opening next week: Bodies Borders Becoming | 6 -9 May

Bodies Borders Becoming is a q***r exhibition by LGBTQ+ artists who live and work in Exeter. The exhibition explores themes of q***r identity, intimacy and the act of making.

Curated by artist Adam Garratt, the exhibition features work from five artists, featuring textiles, sculpture and drawings, plus archive material from Exeter Pride.

Opening times:
6th & 7th open 13:30-17:30
8th & 9th open 11:00-17:30

Image: 'Skin Ego', 2020. Sam Godfrey