Blog | Broadhalfpenny Down

Jan 1, 2022

New Year's Day Photo Gallery

We were fortunate to have some talented photographers capture the New Year's Day match; thanks to Russell Sach, Dave Bodymore and Milly...

Dec 31, 2021

Hambledon’s ‘cradle of cricket,’ as we know it today, is to host a special New Year’s Day match

From Vimps At The Crease, 31 December 2021 In the 18th Century, Broadhalfpenny Down was home to the legendary Hambledon Club, then the...

Dec 29, 2021

New Year's Day Teams Announced

The scene is set for the special match at the ‘Cradle of Cricket’ to Launch the 250th Anniversary of First Class Cricket Commemorations...

Dec 18, 2021

Why Hambledon’s ‘cradle of cricket’ is hosting a special game on New Year’s Day 2022

Broadhalfpenny Down, the home of the Hambledon Club known as the ‘cradle of cricket’, was the setting of the inaugural first class match...

Dec 17, 2021

Hampshire Cricket Show Support for Special Anniversary of First-Class Cricket

First-Class cricket will be celebrating its 250th anniversary in 2022 with the Broadhalfpenny Down Preservation Trust hosting a special...

Dec 11, 2021

Cricket in Bible? It’s not gospel

A Twenty20 match will be held on Broadhalfpenny Down, Hampshire, on New Year’s Day to mark 250 years of first-class cricket being played...

Dec 7, 2021

New Year’s Day Match to Launch the 250th Celebrations

The cradle of cricket as we know it today is to host a special 250th anniversary match on New Year’s Day 2022 to kick off a season of...

Dec 6, 2021

Chairman's End of Season Message

We have managed a second season with the threat of COVID-19 hanging like a cloud over us all. That we have enjoyed an entire season of...

Oct 24, 2021

Hampshire County Cricket prior to 1863

As interest builds in the 250th anniversary in 2022, a new book has been published that covers the 250 Hampshire cricketers who played...

Oct 10, 2021

End of Season Awards Dinner

A celebration of all things Brigands Cricket at the Bat and Ball saw Harry Bates awarded the prestigious Dom Rock Trophy for his service...

Sep 18, 2021

Brigands hit the last day of the season for sixes

On a day of late summer sunshine, the Brigands closed their season with a fun and memorable "sixes blast" at Broadhalfpenny Down. Three...

Sep 16, 2021

Champagne Moments

For the last time this season, there are some Champagne Moments to celebrate; winners get fantasy points and entry into the end of season...