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 pledge that means so much 26th April 2017 Damian writes a regular column in the Petersfield Post, and this is a copy of piece published today: The start of Dementia Awareness Week is coming up on the... Articles for the Herald and Post
Record employment numbers in March 19th April 2017 Damian Hinds has welcomed news that the rate of employment remains at a joint-record high of 74.6%, with the unemployment rate remaining at 4.7% Significantly... Westminster News
Unemployment at lowest level in 12 years 16th March 2017 Damian has welcomed the news that the rate of unemployment - at 4.7% - has fallen to its lowest level since 2005. Also, the proportion of 16-24 year olds who... Westminster News
Careers Week at Eggar's School 15th March 2017 Damian was delighted to be able to take part in the Careers Week at Eggar’s, with a Q&A session with Year 7 last Friday. He said: "I found the questions... Local News
The Spring Budget 10th March 2017 Damian welcomes announcements made in the Spring Budget that reinforces the Government’s commitment to make sure the UK economy remains strong ahead of... Westminster News
Speakers announced for New Directions event in Alton 10th March 2017 Damian announced today that ITN Newsreader, Alastair Stewart OBE, will open the New Directions event coming to Alton College on Tuesday 11th April. Visitors to... Local News
New opportunities for the over 50's 1st March 2017 Damian writes a regular column in the Petersfield Post and this is a copy of the piece published on Wednesday 1st March: Now in my 48th year, I no longer think... Articles for the Herald and Post
Damian welcomes record high employment 16th February 2017 Damian has welcomed the news that employment across the UK has reached its highest rate - 74.6% - since records began in 1971. Commenting on the rise, Damian... Westminster News
New Directions event for the over 50's 13th February 2017 Damian is hosting an event in Alton that brings together employment, training and volunteering opportunities for the over 50’s. Called New Directions, the event... Local News
