Learning the ancient craft of coppicing Thursday, 18 September, 2025 “So, you just need to hold the hazel branch and then pull the blade down firmly, and make sure you don’t take your fingers off!” To give you some context, I was at Butser Ancient Farm for the official opening of the Hazel Centre – a stunning oak-framed building designed to support volunteering and workshops at this historic site. There I met Darren Hammerton, a veteran in the world of coppicing... Articles for the Herald and Post
Youth unemployment down in latest figures 17th March 2016 Damian welcomes the latest employment numbers that show the number of young people claiming unemployment benefits is down to 153,000 – the lowest level since... Westminster News
Damian visits Tourist Information Centre Open Day 11th March 2016 To celebrate English Tourism Week, Damian joined others at the East Hampshire Tourist Information Centre's Open Day, and met with representatives from many of... Local News
From welfare to work - and beyond 24th February 2016 A strong safety net is the mark of a civilised society, and we must be able to offer support to those who need it. Articles for the Herald and Post
Alton Neighbourhood Plan Referendum 10th February 2016 Damian encourages all eligible residents to exercise their vote for the Alton Neighbourhood Plan referendum on the 24th February. Local News
FSB Wessex visit to Houses of Parliament 9th February 2016 Damian met with Ken Moon and colleagues from the Wessex Federation of Small Businesses in Portcullis House today, to discuss matters of interest to small... Westminster News
Damian is guest speaker at First Friday Petersfield 5th February 2016 Damian was invited by First Friday Peterfield to present at their recent networking lunch. Local News
Damian meets new start-up businesses with SETsquared 4th February 2016 Damian met some of the South’s most innovative new tech start-up businesses at a House of Commons reception for SETsquared. Westminster News
Submission for South Western Rail Franchise Consultation 4th February 2016 Damian has made his own submission as part of the South Western Rail Franchise Consultation. Full copy below. Local News
