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
A visit to Greatham Primary School 21st June 2019 Damian was pleased to visit Greatham Primary School today for a lively Q&A with around 90 of their pupils. Local News
Q&A with Year 5 at Bordon Junior School 7th June 2019 Damian returned to Bordon Junior School today, meeting with the Year 5s to talk about Parliament and his role as an MP, which also included a lively Q&A. Local News
Visit to Rocksteady Music School 31st May 2019 Damian thanked Scott Monks for inviting him to visit Rocksteady Music School at their Liphook HQ, and for the opportunity to hear about the work they do to... Local News
Visit to South Central Ambulance Service 31st May 2019 An interesting visit for Damian today at the South Central Ambulance Service operational centre in Winchester. The team are responsible for 999, 111 and other... Local News
Statement on the Prime Minister's resignation 28th May 2019 Damian has issued a statement on the Prime Minster's resignation and the EU elections: "Theresa May has shown an incredible commitment to public service and a... Westminster News
Visit to Salvation Army 24th May 2019 Damian was delighted to visit the Petersfield branch of the Salvation Army today for the launch of their Employment Plus, and was interested to hear more about... Local News
Visit to Ditcham Park School 24th May 2019 Damian was delighted to join an assembly at Ditcham Park School today, and to meet the new Head Boy and Head Girl as well as other members of the leadership... Local News
Hampshire Fire and Rescue 11th May 2019 Damian met with Hampshire Chief Fire Officer, Neil Odin, at Bordon Fire Station this week to hear more about the Fire & Rescue Service’s work locally, and their... Local News
The Green Room School 10th May 2019 Damian was invited today to meet staff and students at the Green Room School in Kingsley. Damian said "Thank you, Joe Sparks and the team at the Green Room... Local News
