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The best cricket ground in England needs you
Hambledon Cricket Club & Broadhalfpenny Brigands Cricket Club will be the main beneficiaries of pitch and ground improvements from the...
3 days ago


Rewards from Crowdfunding
Did you know that there are two ways of making a donation through our crowdfunding? A simple cash donation, online or bank transfer...
May 30


Life Vice Presidents
At any cricket club, the title of Life Vice President is among the highest honours that can be bestowed. It recognises individuals who...
May 28


The Final Cut
In the first 3 weeks since launch, more than 80,000 people have watched The Final Cut, a film that features Brigands and Broadhalfpenny...
May 19


A rare Brigands away fixture
Broadhalfpenny Brigands play most of their games at home, and any away fixture must be within a six-hit of a drinking establishment. We...
May 16


The (important) middle overs
In a One Day International, after the power play with its bountiful scoring opportunities, is the tricky middle-overs phase. We are in...
May 15


Best of British
This week marked the 80th anniversary of VE Day, a moment to honour the bravery of those who helped bring the Second World War to its...
May 12


Down the lens
We have welcomed so many world-class photographers to Broadhalfpenny Down. Patrick Eager, Ryan Pierse, Mark Aspland, Dave Vokes, Dave...
May 9


The Final Cut
A film about Harry Bates and the Spirit of Broadhalfpenny Down premieres The story follows Harry and his wife Nina through their final...
May 9


The Great Grey Granite Slabs Scam?
By Bill Evershed At first, I thought I had become a victim of the Great Grey Granite Slabs Scam. But it all turned out fine when the...
May 8


Memorial Plaque Unveiled
To commemorate the 250th anniversary of the first First Class match at Broadhalfpenny Down, supporters were asked to buy a plaque as part...
Apr 28


Welcome Wentbridge
We are delighted to welcome Wentbridge Cricket Company as a new partner of Broadhalfpenny Down. Founded by Lee Gray and Michael Van...
Apr 28


The Final Cut; Trailer
A film that tells the story of national treasure Harry Bates' final year as Honorary Groundsperson at Broadhalfpenny Down, in Hampshire,...
Apr 24


Crowdfunding Week One
The crowdfunding has begun, and we have our first 11 supporters, thank you. We have reached 6% of the target in Week One. What we need...
Apr 23


The Final Cut
Our friends at Spice Productions spent last Summer at Broadhalfpenny Down, following Harry & Nina's journey in their final season in...
Apr 22
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