The new pavilion was opened on 22 June 1999, after years of planning, fundraising, and construction. The old "hutt" had been outgrown, and facilities no longer met Hampshire League standards, so a new pavilion was commissioned. Initial plans met with objections from some, including former journalist Ashley Mote. Almost two years later, friends, donors, and supporters gathered on a Tuesday midsummer evening for champagne and speeches.

Only 9 weeks to go until the start of the village cricket season at Broadhalfpenny Down. There are some enticing and diverse new fixtures; The Refreshers, Birmingham Unicorns, and Shipwreck all make their first pilgrimage to the birthplace of First Class cricket. We host Wellington Wanderers from New Zealand on their UK tour, and welcome back the Strolling Optimists from Oxfordshire after a long absence from the Down. Other than that, it's familiar foes and friendly faces, in

A Spring game against The Saints in 2008, Matt Sturman and Glen Duggan walking towards the pavilion, and Mike Beardall and Graham Peach batting with slip fielders waiting. Nina is scoring, with Harry by her side, of course. Picture credit Alamy

It's January, it's cold and wet; here's a look back at some of the best bits from Summer 2025 at Broadhalfpenny Down. You'll see some familiar faces, some cricket action, and some behind-the-scenes footage courtesy of our friends at Spice Productions. Annual 2025

On a balmy day in 2022, we hosted a match with a "pink ball on a plastic pitch" and where, as Ivo Tennant described, "history filled the...

Pathe News was on hand to capture the famous match between The Eskimos and The Invalids in 1929 ... the match was interrupted by horses...

A merry Christmas and a happy New Year to all Brigands, players, and supporters! Since the end of the playing season, the pavilion has been deep-cleaned, and the kitchen is now fully equipped and able to meet the required hygiene standards for events. Next is improving plumbing and electrics, and huge thanks to Tracy Murley for leading this work. Mark Smith, Dennis Blake, and Pete Tomkins have done a superb job on the square and the outfield, having given both a major end-of

Local photographer Dan Bennett from Havant, shared this incredible shot of star trails in the night sky that he took at Broadhalfpenny Down. The light from the Bat & Ball helped to illuminate the pavilion, and the camera mounted on a tripod and looking North was, as Dsan describes, on a "particularly cold evening". A beautifully composed shot.

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