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
Question Time at Bohunt 16th March 2023 Damian was delighted to join another fantastic Question Time-style discussion with over 150 students from the Bohunt Educational Trust and Bedales on Friday... Local News
Showcasing local help and support for dementia 9th March 2023 This article was written by Damian and published in this week's Herald and Petersfield Post: "I’m looking forward to visiting the Dementia Festival in... Articles for the Herald and Post
Response to consultation on National Planning Policy Framework 7th March 2023 Damian has responded to plans to reform national planning policy, a key part of the Government’s house building commitment . Damian cautiously welcomed the... Local News
MP Update for Petersfield's Shine Radio 7th March 2023 Damian records a regular MP Update for Petersfield's Shine Radio, and below is a link to the latest: https://shineradio.uk/2023/03/damian-hinds-mp-update-for... Local News
East Hampshire students visit Parliament 2nd March 2023 Damian was delighted to see students from Ditcham Park School during their visit to Parliament this week, which included a lively Q&A. The Parliament Education... Westminster News
A new way forward for NI and its future 2nd March 2023 This article was written by Damian and published in this week's Herald and Petersfield Post: "The 2016 referendum result was close but decisive. Like many... Articles for the Herald and Post
Ukraine - one year on 23rd February 2023 This article was written by Damian and published in this week's Herald and Petersfield Post: "On 24 February 2022 Russia launched military action in Ukraine... Articles for the Herald and Post
The heartbreak of Romance Fraud 16th February 2023 This article was written by Damian and published in this week's Herald and Petersfield Post: "Criminal gangs and fraudsters are opportunists at heart, and... Articles for the Herald and Post
Apprenticeships making a difference in East Hants 10th February 2023 To celebrate National Apprentice Week, Damian met apprentices at three great local businesses, D&A Home and Garden in Bordon, and two in Liphook, Print & Design... Local News
