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 story and help us communicate the rich history of cricket and Hambledon's role within it.

With Test Match Captains and greats from England, South Africa, and the West Indies, to former Prime Ministers and cricket administrators, our Patrons would form the basis of a formidable side in their prime (even if a little batting heavy).

Thank you to our distinguished patrons; Dr Ali Bacher, JRT Barclay DL, David Gower OBE, Lord Maclaurin of Knebworth DL, The Rt Hon Sir John Major KG CH, Mark Nicholas, The Hon Sir Oliver Popplewell, Sir Tim Rice, Sir Garfield Sobers, Richard Stilgoe OBE DL, CBE, John Woodcock OBE​​​​​​​​​