Saturday 2nd May saw the Middlesex Ambassador Team setting up camp at the ever-busy Army v Navy Day at Twickenham Stadium, based from the splendid surroundings of the Twickenham District Masonic Centre (TDMC).
Representing Middlesex on the day were Jim Owens from the regular Ambassador Team, ably supported by Terry Walters and Geoff Baker. The team arrived bright and early to erect the gazebo and assemble the usual collection of banners, leaflets, tables and assorted “paraphernalia” that seems to multiply every time we do an event!
Despite weather forecasts promising glorious sunshine, Mother Nature treated us to a brief light shower during setup — just enough to keep us on our toes — but thankfully it passed quickly and the remainder of the day was blessed with very pleasant conditions.
As the crowds gathered for the big match, we enjoyed meeting and chatting with many fellow Freemasons from across the country. There was plenty of good-natured banter throughout the day, proving once again that Masonic friendship travels well wherever you go. One particular highlight was giving a guided tour of the magnificent main Temple to a group of Northamptonshire Masons, who were highly impressed by both the Temple itself and the excellent facilities at TDMC.
Whilst we didn’t secure any immediate sign-ups on the day, our gazebo certainly occupied a prime position and attracted plenty of attention. Hopefully, one or two curious visitors may yet be inspired to look us up online once the excitement of the day had settled.
By mid-afternoon, as the final supporters drifted away from Twickenham, the team packed everything down with military efficiency and brought another successful Ambassador outing to a close.
Pictured from left to right are Terry Walters, Jim Owens and Geoff Baker — proudly flying the Middlesex banner for the day.
