(Licensed under Statute 121 by the Provincial Prior)
Preceptor
E.Kt. David J. Satchwell, P.Gt.St.B.(B).
Deputy Preceptor
E.Kt. Neil Murray, Dep.Prov.Mar. P.Gt.W. of R.
Assistant Preceptor
E.Kt. Stuart G. Thomas, Gt.W. of R.
Registrar & Treasurer
E.Kt. Michael S. Smith, P.Gt.A-de-C., Prov. Registrar
The Warwickshire Preceptory of Improvement exists to assist Preceptories and members of the order in all matters of ritual, both drill and ceremonial. The Preceptor, Deputy Preceptor the Assistant will upon request and subject to notice, attend regular meetings and rehearsals to assist and give instruction. All requests and correspondence should, in the first instance, be directed through the Registrar.
Preceptory of Improvement Festival
The 2026 Preceptory of Improvement Festival, will held on the 29th April at Alderson House, Warwick, when a the Installation of a Knight into the Malta Degree will be demonstrated.
Because the Malta Degree will be the focus of the 2025 / 2026 season, all Knights are invited to attend the first part of the meetings where sword drill etc is practiced, however to remain and take part in the Ceremony you must already be a Knight of Malta.
Rehearsals in 2025 will take place on the following Sunday mornings; 21st September, 19th October, 16th November and in 2026; 18th January, 15th February, 16th March and 19th April, all at Alderson House, Warwick, commencing at 9.00.a.m. prompt. Dress rehearsals will take place prior to the Festival, usually for the last two meetings.
All Knights of the Province, not just those below the ‘Chair’, are welcome to attend any of the meetings and, if they wish, join the demonstration team.
On every rehearsal date advice on the ceremony of Installing the Eminent Preceptor / Prior will be available to any Eminent Preceptor or Eminent Preceptor elect who wishes to attend.
In addition, there will be information and guidance available for the Office of Marshal and Deputy Marshal for work required in both the Temple and Malta Degrees.
The Preceptory of Improvement is there to assist any Knight who may have questions regarding items like Sword drill, or how to conduct themselves at a meeting.
Always remember, if you don’t ask, we can’t help!
Offices for the Festival will be allocated at the September Practice Meeting. However, should any knight be unable to attend on that occasion he can contact the Preceptory of Improvement Registrar to record his interest and preferred office.