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18/06/2026

Could you help shape the future of STURMINSTER NEWTON?
SturAction is looking for a passionate, positive and community-minded Chairperson to lead our thriving Community Benefit Society. This rewarding voluntary role offers the opportunity to support local projects, guide a dedicated team, and help ensure profits from our four town shops continue to benefit the whole community.

18/06/2026

One for the diary.....

17/06/2026

Pick up your copy of the Sturminster Newton Art Week and start planning your artistic adventure! Trails are available from all participating venues, as well as the following locations in Stalbridge and Marnhull:
• D**e & Son Ltd
• Robin Hill Stores & Post Office
• Hawtree & Sons Spar Marnhull Stores
• Ring Street Filling Station

16/06/2026

The talented pupils of Yewstock School are now exhibiting their artwork at The Exchange, Sturminster Newton, offering a wonderful preview ahead of Sturminster Newton Art Week (4th–19th July).
Pop in to see this inspiring display of creativity from local young artists and support the next generation of artistic talent. A fantastic way to start celebrating the town’s vibrant arts scene before Art Weeks officially begins!

15/06/2026

Stur locals, this is your last chance to catch a talk at this year’s Sturminster Newton Literary Festival! Ticket sales for Silence in Court: A Murder Mystery Event with Mark Bridgeman are going really well, so if you’ve been meaning to book, now’s the time. Expect an intriguing evening of mystery, murder and courtroom drama with Mark Bridgeman - a great one for crime fiction fans and anyone who loves a clever, twisty night out. Tickets are moving, so don’t leave it too late:
https://sturlitfest.com/events/silence-in-court-a-murder-mystery-event-with-mark-bridgeman/

📖 Blimey, I'd better grab myself a 2027 diary!

⚖️ That's four Trial By Jury events for next year booked already. If you'd like your bookshop, library, or book festival to host one of my events, please get in touch.

My next event is at the Sturminster Newton Literary Festival next week.

13/06/2026

The Art Trail leaflets have landed! Pick up your copy from venues around Sturminster Newton and start planning your route through this year's Art Weeks. With over 30 artists exhibiting across 40 locations from 4th–19th July, there's plenty to discover. Grab a leaflet, follow the trail and enjoy some wonderful local creativity!

13/06/2026

Good Luck everyone...

Last years winners - who will it be in a couple of weeks time. We're so pleased to have had lots of new - or new to the awards - businesses entering. Independent businesses are to be encouraged they are what make our different and alive. They could do with a few breaks from our government but we are so impressed by the entrepreneurial spirit shown by business owners across alll our awards. www.marketingwest.co.uk