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
Meeting with M3Enterprise LEP 24th September 2019 Damian had an up-date meeting with Dave Axam and Tracey Tatam from M3 Enterprise this morning, discussing the support for local businesses and economic growth... Local News
Damian re-adopted as Conservative candidate 20th September 2019 Damian was delighted this evening to have been re-adopted as Conservative candidate for East Hampshire in the next election, whenever it comes. Damian said: "It... Local News
Citizens Advice turns 80 20th September 2019 Damian was honoured to join East Hampshire Citizens’ Advice today to celebrate the 80th birthday of Citizens Advice, and was pleased to have the opportunity to... Local News
Give a Day to Policing 16th September 2019 As part of the 'Give a Day to Policing' initiative, Damian spent a shift with the East Hampshire Response & Patrol team this afternoon and evening. This was a... Local News
NFU event in Parliament 11th September 2019 This morning Damian attended the NFU Back British Farming Day in Parliament. Damian said: "Agriculture is a key sector for East Hampshire and vital in so many... Westminster News
Wages outpace inflation for the 18th consecutive month 10th September 2019 Damian has welcomed new figures out today that show wages rising yet again – ahead of prices for 18 consecutive months - and at their fastest pace for more than... Westminster News
Tackling Climate Change 6th September 2019 Damian was invited to meet with members of the Petersfield WI tonight to discuss climate change and to talk about the action being taken by the government in... Local News
Visit to Connect4Summer event 12th August 2019 Today Damian visited a pilot holiday programme offering local families a wide range of activities, and good food, during the summer break. Held locally at the... Local News
Meeting with SWR and Network Rail 21st June 2019 Damian met with Andy Mellors, MD of SWR, and David Dickson, MD of Network Rail's Wessex region today to discuss constituents’ wider issues, get a performance... Local News
