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Broadhalfpenny Brigands News


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...
Apr 15


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,...
3 days ago


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...
4 days ago


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


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...
5 days ago


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...
Apr 14


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, &...
Apr 13


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,...
Apr 13


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...
Apr 1


Cricket & Beer
A book that combines two of our favourite things; cricket and beer. Leading beer writer and cricket enthusiast Roger Protz toured county...
Mar 11


The Big Ship; Brigands on Tour
Portugues legenJose Mourino once said "No pressure. The bigger the ship, the stronger the storm. And I have always been in big ships. FC...
Feb 28


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...
Feb 21


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....
Feb 15


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...
Feb 15


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...
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