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
Damian visits pilot for free childcare provision 2nd February 2016 Damian visited Rye Park nursery in Portsmouth to talk to staff and mums about free childcare provision. Westminster News
More people getting skills through apprenticeship opportunities 2nd February 2016 Damian Hinds has welcomed new figures showing 3,400 new apprenticeships have been started by people in East Hampshire since 2010. Local News
Damian honours Holocaust Memorial Day 27th January 2016 On Holocaust Memorial Day, Damian honours the victims and survivors of the Holocaust in his regular monthly column in the Petersfield Post. Local News
Damian welcomes record-breaking employment numbers 21st January 2016 Damian welcomes the latest employment figures showing the UK has reached its highest ever employment rate of 74% - with a record 31.4 million people now in work... Westminster News
Damian signs the Holocaust Book of Commitment 20th January 2016 This week Damian signed the Holocaust Educational Trust’s Book of Commitment, in doing so pledging his commitment to Holocaust Memorial Day on Wednesday 27 th... Westminster News
Visit to Petersfield Museum 15th January 2016 Damian visited Petersfield Museum today to hear more about their ambitious plans for expanding into the Police Station site. Local News
Village Cafe opens in Grayshott 15th January 2016 Damian was delighted to cut the ribbon at the official opening today of The Village Cafe in Grayshott. Local News
Damian seeks applicants for Office Manager position 4th January 2016 Damian is seeking applicants for the position of Office Manager, based in Westminster. Local News
Damian's latest column in Petersfield Post 23rd December 2015 Damian's latest monthly column in the Petersfield Post highlights the critical contribution made by small businesses and retailers to local towns and villages. Articles for the Herald and Post
