Damian met with representatives of the Alton Cluster of primary schools, and heard about their initiative to help people interested in training to be a teacher. 

For more details, go to http://www.bushyleaze.co.uk/community/ 

Damian was delighted to visit Binsted Primary School last week to open their new classroom, which was supported by many local fund-raising events. 

Damian joined the inaugural gathering of the Bentley Business Club recently, on a panel alongside Steve Pearce from East Hampshire District Council and Ian Rudland, ex CEO of Vail Williams.

Damian had a good and useful discussion with representatives of the local NFU, considering the outlook for farming and hopes for the sector post Brexit on trade, agricultural policy and labour supply.

Damian had the pleasure to catch up with John Hubbard, Eleanor Hill and Jenny Griffiths from Energy Alton at Alton Library and get an update on the great work they do in promoting energy efficiency, as well as seeing the latest readout from the solar panels at the library.

Damian paid a visit to Eggar's School in Holybourne last week and was shown around by Head Teacher Mr Sullivan.

Although the CAA has yet to make a final decision, TAG is now holding a further consultation on an amended part of their Airspace Change Proposal (ACP), which makes changes to a flightpath across the South Downs National Park, over Midhurst and Milland and up above Liphook.

The theme for Damian's column this month in the Petersfield Post honours the literary heritge of East Hampshire, with details of six published walks that enable people to follow in the footsteps of the famous writers who visited and lived in the District.

Today Damian joined other founding members for the launch of Dementia Friendly Petersfield at the Winton House Centre in Petersfield.

Damain writes about the role of democracy in the outcome of the EU Referendum in today's edition of the Petersfield Post: