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
MP Update for Petersfield's Shine Radio 2nd November 2022 Damian does a regular MP Update for Petersfield's Shine Radio, and below is the latest one, for October: https://shineradio.uk/2022/11/damian-hinds-mp-update... Local News
Launch of Poppy Appeal 2nd November 2022 Damian was delighted to join the launch of the local 2022 Poppy Appeal last weekend at Sainsburys in Liphook, alongside Cllr Angela Glass, Chris Wright, Bob... Local News
Damian's appointment at Ministry of Justice 28th October 2022 On his appointment yesterday as minister of state at the Ministry of Justice, Damian said: "I am honoured to be joining the Ministry of Justice as minister for... Westminster News
Discover East Hampshire - the Hearty Riders 27th October 2022 As part of Damian's series of short videos on things to do and see here in East Hampshire, he had the opportunity recently to meet members of the Hearty Riders... Local News
a real 'Taste of Parliament' 27th October 2022 This article was written by Damian Hinds and published in this week's Herald and Petersfield Post: "It is always a pleasure to welcome young people from East... Articles for the Herald and Post
A visit to UDLive in Alton 25th October 2022 Damian thanked Tom and the team at UDLive for the invitation to attend the official opening of their new offices in Alton, and the opportunity to hear more... Local News
More industry placements for T Levels 24th October 2022 In Education Questions Damian commended Alton College's work with local employers and asked how more firms could be introduced to the benefits - for them, for... Westminster News
Statement on leadership election 21st October 2022 Damian Hinds statement on the leadership election "These have been and continue to be extremely difficult times. It is now crucial that we turn our focus to... Westminster News
Protecting children online 20th October 2022 During a DCMS debate on child protection online, Damian highlights research from Ofcom that indicates the risk of children appearing to be over 18 when they... Westminster News
