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Lineage of Cricket
When was cricket first played? Who invented the game of cricket? What were the key moments in the history of cricket? What was...
Dave Henderson
Apr 22, 2025
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Help us restore the cradle of cricket to its former glory
The aging pavilion was already leaking before Storm Darragh arrived, which ripped out more tiles and blew the iconic clock away. Ground...
Brigands CC
Apr 15, 2025
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The best cricketers make the best patrons
We are lucky to have some cricketing legends as Patrons of Broadhalfpenny Down. They form an important part of the Broadhalfpenny Down...
Brigands CC
Apr 14, 2025
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Brigands 2024 Season in Review
A fine century for Guy Ladenburg. Fifties for David Henderson, David Mann, Gerry Northwood, Guy Ladenburg, Ed Hands, Harry Collier, &...
Brigands CC
Apr 13, 2025
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The best cricket ground in Hampshire is almost ready for the new season
A band of volunteers turned up on "Ground Day" to help prepare Broadhalfpenny Down for the cricket season ahead. Hedgerows were cleared,...
Dave Henderson
Apr 13, 2025
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LEGO to create first-ever cricket set based on Broadhalfpenny Down
One of our aims at Broadhalfpenny Down is to bring the story of cricket to new audiences, and we are delighted to announce that LEGO has...
Dave Henderson
Apr 1, 2025
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The Big Ship; Brigands on Tour
Portuguese legend Jose Mourinho once said "No pressure. The bigger the ship, the stronger the storm. And I have always been in big ships....
Brigands CC
Feb 28, 2025
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Subscriptions
Many thanks to all those who have paid their annual subscriptions, or have arranged or continue to pay via direct debit. Playing at one...
Brigands CC
Feb 21, 2025
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The Cradle of Cricket, Hambledon
In 1908, following the erection of the Monument to the Glory of Cricket, W R Weir published The Cradle of Cricket; a Hambledon Souvenir....
Brigands CC
Feb 15, 2025
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Brigands on Tour
From Australia to Norway, Spain to Canada, Mexico to The Maldives, and Greece to Malta; from Test Matches and Taylor Swift concerts to...
Broadhalfpenny Down
Feb 15, 2025
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Broadhalfpenny Brigands EGM & Constitution
An Extraordinary General Meeting will take place to discuss the move to Community Amateur Sports Club Status, on 17 February 2025 and all...
Brigands CC
Feb 15, 2025
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Rock-a-bye Cricket
As a prelude to the World Cup tournament being held in England in 2019, Indian journalist Harit Joshi visited Broadhalfpenny Down for the...
Broadhalfpenny Down
Feb 15, 2025
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