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
New monthly Column in Petersfield Post 25th November 2015 Damian contributes the first of a monthly column to the Petersfield Post, entitled 'Raising awareness of dementia is crucial'. Articles for the Herald and Post
New investment for UK's first Dementia Research Institute 24th November 2015 Damian welcomes the announcement from the Prime Minster that an investment of £150 million is being made for the UK's first national Dementia Research Institute... Westminster News
Alton College ranked 11th in national league tables 23rd November 2015 Damian welcomes news that Alton College is ranked 11th in the Sunday Times national league tables for sixth form colleges, a result which actually places them... Local News
More young people getting the skills they need to succeed 20th November 2015 Damian Hinds has welcomed new figures showing 970 new apprenticeships were started by people in East Hampshire last year. Westminster News
Public Consultation on South Western train franchise 17th November 2015 It was announced last week that a 12 week public consultation has opened on the South Western train franchise. Westminster News
Nominations for Pub Chef of the Year 17th November 2015 Damian has the opportunity to nominate a pub chef from East Hampshire in the inaugural Parliamentary Pub Chef of the Year award and would love to hear your... Local News
Climate Alliance rally in Alton 13th November 2015 Damian sends a letter of support for the Alton Climate Alliance rally being held on the 28th November. Local News
New record on jobs and continued growth 12th November 2015 Damian Hinds has welcomed new figures today showing the number of people in East Hampshire claiming Jobseeker’s Allowance has fallen by 53 per cent since 2010... Westminster News
Petersfield Cricket Club awarded £75,000 from Sports England 10th November 2015 Petersfield Cricket Club has successully raised funds of £100,000 to upgrade and modernise facilities and the pavilion at The Heath. Local News
