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
The need and challenges for economic growth 20th October 2022 This article was written by Damian and published in this week's Petersfield Post and Herald editions: "The world is going through a time of great economic... Articles for the Herald and Post
Sustainable practices at Mill Farm Organic 18th October 2022 Damian thanked Sam Morton for showing me around Mill Farm Organic, and Mary White of the Nature Friendly Farming Network for talking him through the impressive... Local News
A visit to JCB in Alice Holt 18th October 2022 Damian was delighted to visit the team at Greenshields JCB to hear more about the dealership and plans to expand the operation; another successful local... Local News
Bikeability at Selborne Primary school 18th October 2022 Damian thanked the team at Bikeability and staff and pupils at Selborne Primary School for inviting him to one of their training sessions; a fantastic scheme... Local News
Supporting the Economic Crime Bill 14th October 2022 Damian spoke in support of the Economic Crime Bill, which was his policy area when security minister, outlining the important reforms included in the bill. Speeches in Parliament
Progress since COP26 and the challenge ahead 13th October 2022 This article was written by Damian and published in this week's Herald and Petersfield Post: "It is a year since COP26 East Hampshire at the Alton Maltings, and... Articles for the Herald and Post
Calling for a new approach to housing numbers 12th October 2022 Damian took part in a Westminster Hall Debate on new developments in green belt land, and called for a new approach to housing numbers for East Hampshire, that... Westminster News
A welcome for walkers 10th October 2022 Damian was pleased to join Alton Town Council and Walk Alton in welcoming the 'Walkers are Welcome' conference to Alton last week, coinciding as it did with the... Local News
The Watercress Line - a magical day out 9th October 2022 Damian was delighted to be back at the Watercress Line to meet new chief executive Amanda Squires and some of the 400 brilliant volunteers who make this one of... Local News
