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
T Levels – the NexT Level Qualification 7th May 2021 This article was written by Damian and published in this week's Herald editions and Petersfield Post: "On a visit to Germany and Holland as education secretary... Articles for the Herald and Post
Preparing to travel once again 30th April 2021 This article was written by Damian and published in the local Petersfield Post and Herald editions: "I had the opportunity recently to meet the team at... Articles for the Herald and Post
Questions for the Arts Council 23rd April 2021 The Cultural Recovery Fund has been important for cultural assets here in East Hampshire during the pandemic. During the DCMS Select Committee this week Damian... Westminster News
Testing, testing, testing 23rd April 2021 This article was written by Damian and published in this week's Petersfield Post and Herald editions: "The Prime Minister’s recent announcement on the universal... Articles for the Herald and Post
United against a European Super League 19th April 2021 Damian spoke in the House today during the DCMS statement, saying "Parliament was united today in opposition to the European Super League plans. I was pleased... Speeches in Parliament
An extraordinary life and legacy 16th April 2021 This article was written by Damian and published in this week's Petersfield Post and Herald editions: "So much has been said in tribute to Prince Philip, from... Articles for the Herald and Post
Respect, Protect, Enjoy – the renewed Countryside Code 8th April 2021 This article was written by Damian and published in this week's Petersfield Post and Herald editions: "Getting outside has been such an important part of our... Articles for the Herald and Post
The first 1001 days and Early Years development 1st April 2021 This article was written by Damian and published in this week's Herald editions and Petersfield Post: "1001 days – that’s the time from conception to a child’s... Articles for the Herald and Post
Debating issues on online anonymity 30th March 2021 Damian supported the backbench debate on online anonymity last week, and said: "There was a strong feeling from across the House that (a) the benefits of... Westminster News
