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
Sheep and livestock worrying remains an issue 19th August 2021 The article below was written by Damian and published in this week's editions of the Herald and Petersfield Post: "Our love of pets, and of dogs in particular... Articles for the Herald and Post
Exams remain important milestones 12th August 2021 This article was written by Damian and published in this week's Herald and Petersfield Post: "Despite the changes made to the awarding of GCSE and A Level... Articles for the Herald and Post
COP East Hampshire - what we can do locally 5th August 2021 The article below was written by Damian and published in this week's editions of the Herald and Petersfield Post: "Climate change is a defining challenge of our... Articles for the Herald and Post
A thank you to Rosemary Foundation's nurses 4th August 2021 Damian thanked the Rosemary Foundation for inviting him to the Nurse's Tea Party at the Pavilion, Liss. Damian said "A lovely occasion and a time to reflect on... Local News
Latest MP update for Petersfield's Shine Radio 2nd August 2021 Damian's latest MP update for Petersfield's Shine Radio is available via the link below: https://shineradio.uk/2021/08/damian-hinds-mp-august-update-for... Local News
Some good news on jobs 29th July 2021 This article was written by Damian and published in this week's Herald editions and Petersfield Post: "We all know the cost of the pandemic has been enormous... Articles for the Herald and Post
Stomp and Mafia bikes - a Petersfield original 23rd July 2021 Damian was please to visit another East Hampshire business today – Stomp and the Mafia Bike brand, a Petersfield original - and thanked them for having him... Local News
'Grab a Jab' to help build immunity 22nd July 2021 This article was written by Damian and published in this week's Herald and Petersfield Post editions: "When the NHS celebrated its birthday earlier in July, I... Articles for the Herald and Post
A return to Oakmoor School in Bordon 16th July 2021 Damian had the opportunity to catch up on school news with Headteacher Paul Hemmings, and heard about the record Year 7 applications for September. Local News
