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
The roadmap: a pathway to freedom 25th February 2021 This article was written by Damian and published in this week's Herald editions and Petersfield Post: "The roadmap presented by the Prime Minister this week... Articles for the Herald and Post
DCMS Select Committee hears from Spotify, Apple and Amazon 25th February 2021 Damian questions Spotify, Apple and Amazon in this week's DCMS Select Commitee... Westminster News
An extraordinary national endeavour 19th February 2021 This article was written by Damian and published in this week's Petersfield Post and Herald editions: "When the first Covid-19 vaccines were administered on the... Articles for the Herald and Post
Extra cost of housing in National Park 18th February 2021 New analysis by the Office for National Statistics has confirmed that house prices within National Parks (NPs) are higher that prices outside the parks. The... Local News
Issues for artists working across the EU 16th February 2021 The issues facing artists touring across Europe and for co-productions was the subject for this week's DCMS Select Committee: Westminster News
Letter to constituents, February 2021 12th February 2021 Below is an open letter from Damian, with an overview of recent news and events from Westminster and across East Hampshire: "Dear Constituent I hope this finds... Local News
Taking action for mental health 12th February 2021 The article below was written by Damian and published in this week's Petersfield Post and Herald editions: "The impact Captain Sir Tom had in the final year of... Articles for the Herald and Post
The experience of work can be invaluable 5th February 2021 The article below was written by Damian and published in this week's Petersfield Post and Herald editions: "The news last week that more than 120,000 positions... Articles for the Herald and Post
On-going objection to Veolia application 2nd February 2021 Below is a copy of press release issued by Damian, with the support of councillors Mark Kemp-Gee, Andrew Joy and Adam Carew, outlining their continuing... Local News
