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
Statement on Brexit and the way ahead 18th March 2019 Below is a statement issued by Damian on Monday 18th March 2019: I know many people will be frustrated at the divisions they’ve seen in politics - not just... Westminster News
Visit to Redemptionist Publications 11th March 2019 Damian was delighted to visit the offices of Redemptionist Publications and hear more about their work. Damian said: "Another really interesting, leading... Local News
Careers Week assembly at Eggar's School 8th March 2019 Damian was delighted to talk with Year 10 students at Eggar's School this morning, during a special Careers Week assembly. Local News
Litter Pick initiative in Petersfield 3rd March 2019 Damian was pleased to join members of The Petersfield Society at the launch of a litter pick initiative yesterday, which will be used to input data to the Defra... Local News
Prostate Cancer Awareness 2nd March 2019 Damian was delighted to accept an invitation from the Petersfield Lions Club to attend their free PSA testing event in Petersfield today. For more information... Local News
Question Time at Bohunt School 1st February 2019 Damian joined students from Bohunt School, Bedales and Churcher's College at a 'Question Time' style event this afternoon, discussing 'education in an uncertain... Local News
Holocaust Memorial Day 24th January 2019 Damian signed the Holocaust Educational Trust’s Book of Commitment this week, ahead of Holocaust Memorial Day coming up on Sunday, marking the anniversary of... Westminster News
Statement on Brexit negotiations 22nd January 2019 Below is a statement made by Damian on Tuesday 22nd January 2019: These are testing times for our politics and democracy. “Europe” is a subject which has been... Westminster News
Visit to Cromwell Court in Bordon 20th January 2019 Damian toured a new supported housing scheme in Bordon last week, meeting with Hampshire County Council Councillor Liz Fairhurst, Executive member for Adult... Local News
