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 NHS turns 70 4th July 2018 Damian writes a regular column for the Petersfield Post, and this week's article celebrates the 70th anniversary of the NHS: The NHS is turning 70 this week... Articles for the Herald and Post
New refectory at Eggar's School 25th June 2018 Eggar's School invited Damian to the official opening of their new refectory last week. The new Refectory opened on 16th April, running 3 services every day... Local News
Sheep Watch UK Conference 25th June 2018 Damian was delighted to give the welcome address at last week's Sheep Watch UK Conference, held in Petersfield. Organised by local campaigner Terena Plowright... Local News
Visit to Whitman Laboratories 22nd June 2018 Damian paid a visit last week to Whitman Laboratories in Petersfield, which is part of the Estee Lauder Company, to tour their production facility and attend a... Local News
East Hampshire Association of Parish and Town Councils 19th June 2018 Damian was delighted to join the East Hampshire Association of Parish and Town Councils for their AGM last week, and discuss a range of local and national... Local News
New Directions event returns to Alton 13th June 2018 After its successful launch in April last year, Damian has announced he will host a second New Directions event in Alton on Friday 26th October 2018. With more... Local News
Breakfast with the Business Growth Network 8th June 2018 Damian was delighted to join the Business Growth Network at one of their weekly breakfast forums, held at the Langrish House Hotel near Petersfield. For anyone... Local News
Time is a precious commodity 6th June 2018 Damian writes a regular column for the Petersfield Post, and below is the piece published today: "This week is National Volunteers’ Week, and a fantastic... Articles for the Herald and Post
First Friday Petersfield 4th June 2018 Damian was delighted to talk with members of the First Friday Petersfield networking group last week. There was a very interesting mix of local businesses... Local News
