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
Visit to Hattingley Valley Wines 17th June 2022 Damian had the opportunity to visit Hattingley Valley Wines today, just ahead of English Wine Week, and to catch up with owner Simon Robinson about the business... Local News
A heritage of brewing 16th June 2022 This article was written by Damian and published in this week's Herald and Petersfield Post: "Another milestone celebrated over the Jubilee weekend was the 20th... Articles for the Herald and Post
A joyous Jubilee 9th June 2022 This article was written by Damian and published in this week's Herald and Petersfield Post: "There can hardly have been a person in the whole country not... Articles for the Herald and Post
MP Update for Petersfield's Shine Radio 1st June 2022 Damian provides a regular MP update for Petersfield's Shine Radio. Here is the latest one: https://shineradio.uk/2022/06/damian-hinds-mp-update-1-june-22/ Local News
Volunteer's Week is 'A time to say thanks' 1st June 2022 This article was written by Damian and published in this week's editions of the Herald and Petersfield Post: "This week is Volunteer’s Week, an annual campaign... Articles for the Herald and Post
Jubilee Clean Up in Petersfield 30th May 2022 Damian was delighted to join others at the Petersfield Society's Jubilee Clean Up at the weekend. The group are always looking for more people to help with the... Local News
Jane Austen Regency Week returns to Alton 30th May 2022 Jane Austen Regency Week returns to Alton between the 18th and 26th June. Damian caught up with Pat Lerew to find out more about the events taking place during... Local News
Discover East Hampshire - a literary heritage 27th May 2022 Damian is taking the opportunity to highlight some of the wonderful places and events here in East Hampshire that not only make it a fantastic place to live but... Local News
A Jubilee celebration for everyone 26th May 2022 This article was written by Damian and published in this week's editions of the Herald and Petersfield Post: "Although the Platinum Jubilee weekend is now only... Articles for the Herald and Post
