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
'Contested heritage' at DCMS Select Committee 6th October 2020 On today's DCMS Select Committe hearing, Damian said: "Today in select committee we tackled the difficult subject of ‘contested heritage’, better known as... Westminster News
new business in Alton 5th October 2020 Damian visited the Nikki Butler Skin Clinic last week - newly opened in Alton - and spoke with Nikki about her experience as a medical tattooist and skin... Local News
Funding agreed for new hospital site 5th October 2020 Damian welcomes the news that the list of 40 new hospitals is confirmed - and mid/north Hampshire is among them: "a new hospital at Basingstoke & North... Local News
Visit to Salon Sixteen 5th October 2020 Damian was invited to visit Salon Sixteen in Petersfield last week, and said: “Small independent businesses are the lifeblood of our town centres and give them... Local News
Economic support for the winter 2nd October 2020 This article was written by Damian Hinds and published in the Herald group of newspapers on the 1st October: "Last week the Chancellor announced the Winter... Articles for the Herald and Post
Support for university students 1st October 2020 Damian asked the Education Secretary about support for students attending university, as this year more than ever, availability of mental health support is... Westminster News
Questions for the BBC's Director-General 1st October 2020 Damian questions the BBC's new Director-General on how the BBC is dealing with the media fastest ever pace of change during yesterday's DCMS Select Committee... Westminster News
'You Have been Watching' podcast interview 28th September 2020 Damian was interviewed last week by Luke and Elliot for their local podcast series called 'You Have Been Watching', and reminisced about The Wonder Years, Cold... Local News
A visit to In-Space Missions 27th September 2020 Damian thanked staff at In-Space Missions for an informative and inspiring visit last week, saying: "It was good to learn more about the industry and its... Local News
