Farmborough resident Patrick Bridges kept CAMEO members and guests thoroughly entertained at this month’s meeting with the subject ‘Farmborough – Truth, Myth or Legend’.

Patrick explained that the name Farmborough is thought to originate from the Saxon ‘Ferenberg’. The village used to have twenty working farms, ten shops, ten licensed houses, a Post Office, three building firms, two wheelwrights, three filling stations, two bakeries, a hairdresser and a ‘greasy spoon’ cafe.

Many of the original field and road names have been lost over the years; Yonder Mead, Bed and Blankets, Shoulder of Mutton and Red Furlong, to name a few.

The Popham family played a major part in the history of Farmborough and lived in the Manor House for three and a half centuries. After hearing many interesting facts about the Pophams, the subject then turned to the myths of secret tunnels, buried treasure and ghosts. The audience contributed stories about their own properties, which added to the intrigue.

Barbara Chard gave the vote of thanks to Patrick for such an interesting evening.

Several CAMEO members and some of their canine companions enjoyed a wonderful walk at Stockhill Woods, Priddy, this month.

Forthcoming events: 17th November, Lunch at The King William, Tunley. 5th December, Christmas party. There is no meeting in January. 6th February, 2018, AGM and Beetle Drive.

Kathy Redman