Sturminster Newton
Sturminster Newton is a town and civil parish in the Blackmore Vale area of Dorset, England. It is positioned on a low sedimentary rock ridge in a meander of the River Stour. The community goes to the centre of a large dairy agriculture region, around which the town's economy is developed. The majority of the community (Sturminster) rests on the north side of the river, and consists of most stores as well as services, whilst to the south is the smaller Newton. In between these two areas is a large flood plain. The community was the home of poet and also author William Barnes, as well as, for part of his life, Thomas Hardy. The town has 43 shops, a primary and also senior high school, and also an institution and also university food catering for children with unique educational demands. In the 2011 census the community's civil parish had a population of 4,945. A market is held in the community on Mondays. Among the largest cattle markets in England made use of to be held here, yet it was enclosed 1998 as well as currently in its place stands a housing estate and also a 300-seat area arts centre called The Exchange. The community belongs to the historic West Country Carnival circuit.
