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
More people now saving for retirement 22nd February 2018 New figures show that 11,000 more people in East Hampshire are now saving more for their retirement, due to changes made to workplace pensions. Auto-enrolment... Westminster News
Record vacancies offer employment opportunities 22nd February 2018 The latest employment numbers from the Office for National Statistics show that the number of vacancies has reached a record high – 823,000 – offering more... Westminster News
100 years since women gained the right to vote 7th February 2018 Damian writes a regular column in the Petersfield Post, and today's theme is the centenary of women getting the right to vote: "This week marks the 100 year... Articles for the Herald and Post
Vacancy for Administrative Officer 30th January 2018 Job title: Administrative Officer (full-time, 40 hours) Working for: Damian Hinds MP (East Hampshire) Location: London Salary: in line with the IPSA... Local News
Holocaust Memorial Day 27th January 2018 Last week Damian signed the Holocaust Educational Trust’s Book of Commitment, pledging his commitment to Holocaust Memorial Day, and honouring those who were... Westminster News
Damian welcomes latest employment numbers 27th January 2018 The latest employment numbers from the Office for National Statistics show that the rate of unemployment remains at 4.3% - the lowest since 1975 - and the... Westminster News
Damian appointed Secretary of State for Education 13th January 2018 Statement from Damian on his appointment as Secretary of State for Education: “I am delighted to be appointed Education Secretary. As some will know, I have... Westminster News
Latest column in the Petersfield Post 3rd January 2018 Damian writes a regular column in the Petersfield Post, and below is the latest one published today: "The annual East Hampshire Sports Awards take place in a... Articles for the Herald and Post
Unemployment rate ends 2017 at 40 year low 13th December 2017 Today’s employment numbers from the Office for National Statistics show that the rate of unemployment remains at 4.3% - the lowest in 40 years. Damian welcomed... Westminster News
