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
1500 trees planted by Churcher's College 14th February 2022 As part of the school's tercentenary celebrations, Damian joined pupils and staff last week in their brilliant scheme to plant 1500 trees at Penns Place in... Local News
An apprenticeship at Cranford Controls 14th February 2022 In National Apprenticeship Week, it was a pleasure for Damian to meet Ashley, an apprentice at Cranford Controls in Alton. Ashley completed his Level 3 at Alton... Local News
Apprenticeships help 'build the future' 10th February 2022 This article was written by Damian and published in this week's edition of the Herald and Petersfield Post: "The theme for this year’s National Apprenticeship... Articles for the Herald and Post
Talking about mental health 3rd February 2022 This article was written by Damian and published in this week's editions of the Herald and Petersfield Post: "Next week is Children’s Mental Health Week, and... Articles for the Herald and Post
MP update for Petersfield's Shine Radio 31st January 2022 Damian's latest MP update for Petersfield's Shine radio: https://omny.fm/shows/petersfieldstories/damian-hinds-mp-update-for-shi… Local News
Why remembering the Holocaust is important 27th January 2022 This article was written by Damian and published in this week's editions of the Herald and Petersfield Post: "Today is Holocaust Memorial Day – marking the 77th... Articles for the Herald and Post
Damian visits 2Excel Engineering 24th January 2022 Damian visited 2Excel Engineering last week, one of East Hampshire's outstanding businesses. Situated just off the A339 at Lasham, 2Excel is a national leader... Local News
Visit to Morris Singer Foundry 24th January 2022 Damian thanked John Berelowitz for inviting him back to Morris Singer Art Foundry Ltd, which is one of East Hampshire's hidden gems of international renown. The... Local News
Covid 'toolbox' continues to expand 20th January 2022 This article was written by Damian and published in this week's editions of the Herald and Petersfield Post: "One of the most noticeable aspects of the recent... Articles for the Herald and Post
