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Broadhalfpenny Brigands News


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...
2 hours ago


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...
1 day ago


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...
4 days ago


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


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


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...
Apr 22


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 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
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