Sturminster Newton
Sturminster Newton is a community and also civil parish in the Blackmore Vale location of Dorset, England. It is located on a reduced limestone ridge in a meander of the River Stour. The town goes to the centre of a large dairy agriculture region, around which the town's economic situation is built. The majority of the community (Sturminster) rests on the north side of the river, and also includes most shops and solutions, whilst to the south is the smaller Newton. In between these 2 locations is a large flood plain. The town was the residence of poet as well as author William Barnes, and, for part of his life, Thomas Hardy. The town has 43 stores, a main and also high school, as well as a school and also college catering for kids with special instructional demands. In the 2011 census the community's civil church had a population of 4,945. A market is kept in the community on Mondays. One of the largest cattle markets in England utilized to be held right here, but it was enclosed 1998 and also now in its place stands a housing estate and a 300-seat community arts centre called The Exchange. The community becomes part of the historic West Country Carnival circuit.
