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, sight screens made up, rope laid, covers covered, clocks fixed, dressing rooms painted, squares sprinkled, and pitches rolled.

Gery Northwood, the Broadhalfpenny Brigands Chairman, was in attendance and thanked everyone for their effort and good spirits; "the ground is looking splendid" he said.

A special thank you to Mark, Peter, Paul, and the brilliant Charlotte for all the hard work over the winter, and Nigel for the extra rolling.