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
Relaunch of Business East Hants 11th July 2022 Damian was a guest speaker at the relaunch event for Business East Hants on "trading locally, trading smartly, trading healthily". More information, guidance &... Local News
Health care and its reform remains key 7th July 2022 This article was written by Damian and published in last week's Petersfield Post and Herald: "Health care is one of the most important issues, both nationally... Articles for the Herald and Post
Pressures on the cost of living 1st July 2022 This article was written by Damian and published in this week's Herald and Petersfield Post: "We’ve just passed the longest day, and although many will be... Articles for the Herald and Post
Discover East Hampshire - brewing, distilling and wine production 1st July 2022 As part of a series of short videos promoting the many reasons to visit and enjoy East Hampshire, Damian’s latest one is all about the local brewing, distillery... Local News
MP Update for Petersfield's Shine Radio 24th June 2022 Damian does a regular MP update for Petersfield's Shine Radio, and here is a copy of his latest recording: Local News
Food Strategy to boost domestic production 23rd June 2022 This article was written by Damian and published in this week's Herald and Petersfield Post: "The Food Strategy published last week has particular significance... Articles for the Herald and Post
Celebrating local wine in English Wine Week 22nd June 2022 Damian visits Hattingley Valley Wines during English Wine Week, to talk with owner Simon Robinson about their award-winning sparkling wines and the English wine... Local News
Damian visits Hillier's tree nursery in Liss 21st June 2022 Damian thanked Adam Dunnett and the team at Hillier Nurseries for the visit to their tree nursery in Liss last week. Damian said: "One of the country's leading... Local News
Regency Day in Alton 18th June 2022 Damian joined Bob Booker at today's Regency Day in Alton. For more information on the full programme for the Jane Austen Regency Week, which runs to Sun 26th... Local News
