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.

The season closed in style at the Bat & Ball in Hambledon, where a good-humoured crowd gathered for the end-of-season awards dinner....

At this year's Club Dinner, Clive Barnett, President, said the following grace. With profuse apologies to Sir Henry Newbolt:   There's a...

The Brigands Annual Dinner is taking place on 4th October 2025 at The Bat & Ball. There will be speeches, awards, prizes, a raffle, and...

Hayling Island was once home to Britain’s only operating railway bridge across tidal waters, the Hayling Billy Line, now a much-loved...

This Summer, we have welcomed our first guests using the VIP Viewing Gallery at Broadhalfpenny Down. It's a lovely vantage point for...

Representing Australia in the UK since 1918, the High Commission plays a central role in diplomacy, trade, culture and sport; cricket...

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...

The Stragglers of Asia, who mark their centenary in 2025, do not measure success in silverware. Like the Brigands, they value the...