top of page
Search


Watching cricket, VIP style, towards the South Downs and the Hambledon valley
This Summer, we have welcomed our first guests using the VIP Viewing Gallery at Broadhalfpenny Down. It's a lovely vantage point for...
Broadhalfpenny Down
Aug 26


Brigands v Butterflies, 24 August 2025
At 2.44pm on the final day of the unforgettable Ashes summer of 2005, Kevin Pietersen and Ashley Giles came together with the urn on the...
Brigands CC
Aug 25


Brigands v Hambledon, 17 August 2025
On a sun-drenched Broadhalfpenny Down, Hambledon Cricket Club made a journey of two and a half miles, and two and a half centuries back...
Brigands CC
Aug 18


Dog Walks in Hampshire
On this day in 1756, Rover the dog was lost during a cricket match at Broadhalfpenny Down, and a reward was offered for his recovery—the...
Dave Henderson
Aug 18


Brigands Touring Team to Porto
Like fine wine and vintage port, Brigands have selected a well-aged beautiful squad for the forthcoming tour to Porto. Mike Beardall; A...
Brigands CC
Aug 18


Brigands v Australian High Commission, 10 August 2025
Representing Australia in the UK since 1918, the High Commission plays a central role in diplomacy, trade, culture and sport; cricket...
Brigands CC
Aug 12


Brigands v Sussex Martlets, 3 August 2025
Geoff Boycott once said a batting side should always “add two wickets to that score” to gauge how well they’re really doing. He might...
Brigands CC
Aug 5


Brigands v Stragglers of Asia, 27 July 2025
The Stragglers of Asia, who mark their centenary in 2025, do not measure success in silverware. Like the Brigands, they value the...
Brigands CC
Jul 29


Brigands v Whitchurch, 23 July 2005
A day for the Life Vice Presidents to meet, and for a mid-week low-scoring match at the cradle of cricket. Brigands 138-9 declared drew...
Brigands CC
Jul 25


Brigands v Seagullians, 13 July 2025
On the 250th anniversary of John Small’s first hundred in first-class cricket, achieved at Broadhalfpenny Down, it was fitting that a...
Dave Henderson
Jul 18


Over £10,000 raised at the cradle of cricket
Thank you to everyone who has supported our crowdfunding campaign to restore Broadhalfpenny Down to its former glory. This season, we...
Brigands CC
Jul 10


Brigands v Steep
Nestled in the Hampshire countryside, the village of Steep is home to The Cricketers Inn, a pub with deep cricketing roots. It was...
Dave Henderson
Jul 10
bottom of page