SturAction

26/08/2026

15/08/2026

We’ll be at Riverside Fest with our ever-popular Teddy Tombola! 🧸 And the best bit? Everyone wins, every time! Come along, have a go and take home a cuddly friend.

Today is the day!!! Come and have a fantastic day with live bands, bar, food, stalls, classic cars and fab entertainment for everyone. Tickets online or pay on the gate 🤠 12 noon -10pm Sturminster Newton DT102BS..see ya'll there!🤠

13/08/2026

30 years ago, Stur sounded a whole lot different on a market day...
Next June, we’re marking 30 years since the final gavel fell at the Sturminster Newton Cattle Market—and we need your stories to bring history back to life!
Were you there for the last market in ’97? Got old photos tucked away in an album? A artifact sitting in the shed?
Tag a friend who used to work the market, drop your memories in the comments, or drop us an email at [email protected]!

24/07/2026

Ever wondered what hidden treasures pass through our local shops every day? Step into a fun, social volunteer role where no two days are the same, and help keep our community vibrant.

16/07/2026

A heartfelt thank you to our wonderful participating businesses and venues.
As another fantastic Sturminster Newton Art Weeks draws to a close, we'd like to extend our sincere thanks to every business and venue that generously opened their doors and provided display space for so many artists.
Your support has transformed the town into a vibrant gallery, allowing residents and visitors alike to discover art in welcoming and unexpected places. By showcasing local creativity, you've helped make Art Week a truly special community event.
We are incredibly grateful for your enthusiasm, generosity, and commitment to supporting the arts. Events like this simply wouldn't be possible without businesses and venues working together with our artists and volunteers.
Thank you for helping celebrate creativity, strengthen our community, and make this year's Art Week such a success. We look forward to working with you again next year!

Please join us in thanking all of our wonderful host venues and businesses for their invaluable support.

04/07/2026

🎨 Sturminster Newton Art Week starts TODAY! 🎨

It's time to explore, discover and celebrate the incredible creativity on display around our town.

🖼️ Pick up your Art Trail guide from any of the participating venues – just look for the blue & gold ribbons outside to show you're in the right place.

🚗 Don't forget, the Cars & Bikes Meet is taking place on The Rec from 9am–12pm, and thanks to SturAction, there's FREE parking in town all day.

With fantastic art, great local venues, classic vehicles and free parking, what better day could there be to visit Sturminster Newton?

We look forward to seeing you around the trail! 🎨✨

02/07/2026

As featured in the latest issue of The New Blackmore Vale

30/06/2026

COULD YOU FILL THIS CHAIR?

SturAction is looking for a new Chairperson to help shape the future of Sturminster Newton!

We are a thriving social enterprise running four local retail hubs, with 100% of our profits reinvested back into the community through local grants and projects.

If you have the management skills and enthusiasm to make a lasting, visible difference, we want to hear from you!

Get in touch for an informal chat:
👤 Sue Rose (Secretary)
📧 [email protected]
📞 07977 160522

30/06/2026

🎉 A fantastic late addition to this year's line-up! 🎨
We're delighted to announce that Sturfit is joining Sturminster Newton Art Weeks 2026 – yay! 🙌
Even better, talented local artist Stephen H***e will be exhibiting a selection of his wonderful paintings at the venue.
Be sure to pop in during Art Weeks, enjoy the artwork, and give our newest participating venue a warm welcome!