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The initiations in our highly successful 12DX Winter campaign continue in style.
On 'Super Saturday', at Wolverton Masonic Centre, we saw Wolverton Trinity Lodge play host to visitors from Milton Keynes Lodge, who helped perform the ceremony of initiation for their candidate. It is a tremendous way for lodges to not only visit one another but also to collaborate for the betterment of Freemasonry. The candidate, Bro. Adrian, enjoyed a first-class ceremony and a lively seasonal Festive Board afterwards.

Elsewhere in the Hallstone Province, we saw our great friends from    , and the Widows Sons from Oxon and Berkshire take a ride out to the Buckinghamshire Motorcycle Lodge. They enjoyed a first-class pair of initiation ceremonies for biker Bros. Antonio and Theo.

Wraysbury Lodge in Slough welcomed Bro. Larry in front of the magnificent square and compasses in the temple. 
Finally, Bro. Alex was initiated into Frederick Lawson Lodge in Beaconsfield to packed room.

With 16 meetings left and 40 new Freemasons initiated so far, there will be plenty of chance for our new brothers to see the initiation ceremony from a different perspective. What a glorious time to be a Buckinghamshire Freemason!

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In just one week, thirteen initiations took place at nine separate meetings at eight different centres.
Bro. Daniel joined Buckingham Lodge in Aylesbury. 
Bro. Shane joined Bourne End Lodge in Marlow. 
Bros. Robbie and Matthew both joined Denham Lodge in Denham. 
Bros. Lakhbir, Aran, and Ferdous joined Beaconsfield Lodge in Slough. 
Bro. Robert joined Great Ouse Valley Lodge in Newport Pagnell. 
Bro. Stephen joined Haddenham Lodge in Thame. 
Bro. Anwar joined Vale Lodge in Aylesbury. 
Bro. Mark joined the Lodge of St. Barnabas in Linslade.
Bro. Aled joined Watling Street Lodge in Stony Stratford.

Plus, Bros. Dan and Ken took their second step in Freemasonry. Members of their lodge, De Bohun No. 8175, presented the brothers with the gift of Fellowcraft Freemasonry and showered them with festive hats. What a night they had!

12DX is Buckinghamshire's festive drive to welcome 60 new members to Freemasonry. We have raised our membership levels for the previous four years in a row, and we are running far above the national average. This year, we are on track to reach our highest growth in over ten years, thanks in large part to the committed people in the Buckinghamshire Freemasons who devote their time and effort to attracting more good people to join us.
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21 Buckinghamshire people have already reached new heights in their personal development journeys thanks to our 12DX programme. Next year it could be you!

In Stony Stratford, Bros. Graham and Nevil were welcomed to Roman Way Lodge. Several new lodge members were thrilled to be a part of this ceremony since they had recently been initiated into Freemasonry. One said, "Seeing this ceremony for the first time since I was initiated was fascinating. I can still remember my day, and I hope that my new brothers carry that experience forward, as have I."

In more 12DX news, Bro. Sandeep joined Freemasonry with Seer Green Lodge at the Buckinghamshire Freemasonry headquarters in Beaconsfield.

With fourteen meetings scheduled, this will be a great week as we welcome eighteen more people into Freemasonry. This might be you next year.
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There have been a total of 18 new Freemasons created in Buckinghamshire through our 12DX initiative.
Brother Anton of Thames Mariner Lodge in Marlow, Brother Roberto of Brentham Lodge in Beaconsfield, Brother John of the Buckinghamshire Emergency Services Lodge in Winslow, Brothers Adam and Jonathan of Concordia Lodge in Aylesbury, and Brother Jack, of the Lilly Lodge of Richmond Lodge (the Bucks Cricket Lodge) in Beaconsfield were all recipients of the Gift of Freemasonry this week.

The new initiates began their incredible journey as Freemasons through their unique Initiation ceremonies and the masonic humour that was presented to them in the form of cricket stumps, firing glasses, hats, uniforms and masonic carrots... ☃️
They will undoubtedly be looking forward to the many ways in which they may learn about our history, our mysteries, and the numerous ways in which we help our community.
In the remaining 35 lodges, there are 44 more Freemasons to initiate before the season comes to a close. This means that there are many more magical moments waiting for us.

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This week, heads of lodges delivered the Gift of Freemasonry to Bro. Frankie at Chenies Lodge in Beaconsfield, Bro. Mark at Wycombe Lodge in Marlow, Bros. Umar and Naj at Secklow Hundred Lodge in Stony Stratford, and Bros. Des and Yogeswaran at Ferdinand De Rothschild Lodge in Aylesbury.

It was great to see Buckinghamshire see a third Lewis made in as many days when, in a moving ceremony, Bro. Jim at Thames Mariner Lodge initiated his son.
We have many more magic moments ahead of us, as there are 50 more Freemasons to initiate in 39 lodges before the season ends.

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Recently, at Wendover Lodge No. 9616, Bro. Jesse took the big chair to initiate his two sons. Bro's Albert and John are 2nd generation Freemasons and therefore referred to as Lewises. The head of the lodge, Bro. Jordan, was delighted to see them receive the Gift of Freemasonry and said, "This is a fitting end to the year for our lodge. We cannot wait to see what 2024 will bring."
We wholeheartedly agree with you, Jordan. Freemasonry is the gift that keeps on giving.

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Bro. Phil, the head of Cliveden Lodge, welcomed in two new candidates to Freemasonry. Bro Taras and Bro Javed are pictured with new lifelong friends at Beaconsfield Masonic Centre on their special evening. We think that they will travel far and wide together and enjoy their journey through Freemasonry enormously.

Bro. Neil, the head of Heatherden Lodge, presented the Gift of Freemasonry to Bro. Muhammad in a spectacular ceremony at Slough Masonic Centre. Members of the lodge are pictured in front of the lodge banner. Heatherden has introduced four new people into Freemasonry this year and will have two more prospective candidates join early next year! Onwards and upwards, Heatherden!

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On Thursday 26th October Thames Mariner lodge performed a raising for Bro Kamandeep Singh Brar, assisted by the Provincial Grand Master and the Light Blues Brothers.

The Light Blues Brothers are a demonstation team comprised of newer brethren before the chair with excellent working skill, all of which have only been members for less than three years.

After matters were conducted the lodge was adjusted, the Light Blues taking all the offices in Bro David Clark(SW), Jordan Parmenter(JW), Ashley Dunnicliffe(SD), Charlie Bitowt(JD) and Chris Richardson(IG). 
An exemplary demonstration of the third degree was conducted finishing with the Traditional History by Bro Clark and the third Tools by Bro Bitowt.

Congratulations Bro Brah on taking your Third step in Freemasonry and for being an excellent candidate.

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