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
Opening of new Future Skills Centre 13th October 2017 Damian was delighted to attend the official opening of the Future Skills Centre in Whitehill & Bordon today, and enjoyed meeting the students that have already... Local News
Real progress in Whitehill & Bordon 10th October 2017 Damian saw great progress during a visit last week to the new Enterprise Zone in Whitehill & Bordon. Students have already arrived at the new Future Skills... Local News
A taste for politics 27th September 2017 Getting people involved in politics, and what happens in Parliament, is the theme for Damian's latest column in the Petersfield Post: I was delighted recently... Articles for the Herald and Post
More support for Dementia Friendly Petersfield 26th September 2017 Damian congratulated staff at the Petersfield Museum for signing up to the Dementia Friendly Petersfield initiative. The museum has pledged to help staff become... Local News
Re-launch of Liss Connected 20th September 2017 Damian joined members of the Liss Connected networking group at their re-launch event today, and the discussion covered employment, Brexit, growth sectors in... Local News
WWF Picture England Exhibition 19th September 2017 Damian was delighted to visit the World Wildlife Fund Picture England exhibition last week and see artwork inspired by the Meon Valley Fly Fishery; a beautiful... Local News
Sainsbury's in Alton celebrates 25 years 15th September 2017 Damian visited Sainsbury's in Alton today to help them celebrate their 25th anniversary. Damian said: "Congratulations to the store on reaching a quarter... Local News
A visit to Hattingley Valley Wines 15th September 2017 Damian visited Hattingley Valley Wines today, one of England's leading wine producers, based here in East Hampshire. Their Blanc de Blancs 2011 Magnum was named... Local News
Employment data continues to break records 13th September 2017 Damian welcomes the latest figures published this week by the Office of National Statistics which shows the rate of unemployment is now at its lowest level... Westminster News
