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
Passion for current affairs on show in Alton 25th May 2023 My article for this week's Herald and Post... Last week I had the pleasure of meeting lots of East Hants residents at my public meeting in Alton. This was a... Articles for the Herald and Post
Why we all need to be safe online 18th May 2023 My article for this week's Herald and Post looks at the ever present danger of cyber fraud... Last month at the CyberUK conference, the Cabinet Office minister... Articles for the Herald and Post
A sing along with the Dementia Choir 12th May 2023 I spent a joyful morning at the Ministry of Justice singing with the Memory Choir as part of Dementia Action week. Singing is such an uplifting experience and... Local News
The lessons we need to take from the local elections 12th May 2023 In this week's article for the Herald and Post I reflect on a tough result for the Conservatives... Last week’s East Hampshire local election results were... Articles for the Herald and Post
The King's coronation - pomp, ceremony and sustainability 5th May 2023 My article for this week's Herald and Post looks at the history of the coronation ceremony and how King Charles will be putting his own stamp on proceedings... Articles for the Herald and Post
Why we all need to do our bit to tackle littering 27th April 2023 This week my article for the Herald and Post focuses on an issue that everyone has a strong opinion about, littering... The front page of last week’s Alton... Articles for the Herald and Post
Help for vulnerable families 25th April 2023 This week the first of three payments, £301 of a total of £900, have been going to qualifying lower-income households to help with the cost of living. Info on... Westminster News
Help is there for Parkinson's sufferers 25th April 2023 My article for this week's Herald and Post... Tuesday 11th April marked World Parkinson’s Day. An important day in the calendar but also a poignant one when we... Articles for the Herald and Post
Recognising ADHD in the criminal justice system 24th April 2023 It was great to be at The Clink at HMP Brixton today to discuss ADHD in the criminal justice system with Sir Robert Buckland, who initiated and led such... Westminster News
