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 work of the Local Resilience Forum 13th November 2020 In Parliament yesterday, Damian highlighted the on-going work of the Hampshire Resilience Forum in co-ordinating the local response to the pandemic. and... Westminster News
DCMS Select Committee talks about gambling with the FA and football leagues 10th November 2020 Damian asked the witnesses from the FA and football leagues football's reliance on gambling, and the long-term effect this could have on young fans: Westminster News
Support for disadvantaged families 10th November 2020 In the Commons yesterday, Damian welcomed the major extension to the Holiday Activities programme that started in 2008, for the Easter, Summer and Christmas... Westminster News
Latest unemployment numbers 10th November 2020 Commenting on today's ONS unemployment numbers, Damian said: "We know this pandemic is having a very hard effect on our economy, as it is on other countries'... Westminster News
Entering a new, national lockdown 8th November 2020 The article below was written by Damian Hinds and published in this week's Petersfield Post and Herald editions: "It is the news we have all been dreading: for... Articles for the Herald and Post
Youtube at DCMS Select Committee 6th November 2020 During this week's DCMS Select Committee, Damian asked Youtube about the place of quality news brands among influencers, and the role of merchandise and product... Westminster News
Damian speaks in debate on lockdown 4th November 2020 Damian spoke in the House today on the new national lockdown measures, acknowledging that this was an eventuality we all wanted to avoid, but no responsible... Westminster News
Challenges and opportunities ahead for young people 30th October 2020 This article was written by Damian and published in this week's Petersfield Post and Herald editions: "Last week was Colleges Week, celebrating all the great... Articles for the Herald and Post
town centres are part of community life 23rd October 2020 This article was written by Damian and published in this week's Petersfield Post and Herald editions: "One thing lockdown and shielding really brought home to... Articles for the Herald and Post
