Sturminster Newton
Sturminster Newton is a town and civil parish in the Blackmore Vale area of Dorset, England. It is located on a reduced sedimentary rock ridge in a meander of the River Stour. The community goes to the centre of a huge dairy products agriculture area, around which the community's economic climate is built. The majority of the community (Sturminster) pushes the north side of the river, as well as includes most stores and solutions, whilst to the south is the smaller Newton. Between these 2 areas is a wide flood plain. The community was the residence of poet and also writer William Barnes, and, for part of his life, Thomas Hardy. The community has 43 shops, a primary and also secondary school, and a school and also college catering for children with unique educational needs. In the 2011 census the town's civil parish had a population of 4,945. A market is held in the town on Mondays. One of the largest cattle markets in England made use of to be held right here, however it was enclosed 1998 and now in its location stands a housing estate and a 300-seat neighborhood arts centre called The Exchange. The town becomes part of the historic West Country Carnival circuit.
