(Licensed under Statute 121 by the Provincial Prior)
Preceptor
E.Kt. David J. Satchwell, P.Gt.St.B.(B).
Deputy Preceptor
E.Kt. Ian D. Lawrence, Prov.Mar. P.Gt.W. of R.
Assistant Preceptor
E.Kt. Stuart G. Thomas, P.Gt.W. of R.
Registrar & Treasurer
E.Kt. Ross Lewis, 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 2027 Preceptory of Improvement Festival, will held on the 26th April at Coventry Masonic Hall, Coventry, when the Installation of a Knight into the Order will be demonstrated.
Because the Temple Degree will be the focus of the 2026 / 2027 season, all Knights are invited to attend every meeting where sword drill and ceremonial movements around a Preceptory etc are practiced.
Rehearsals in 2026 will take place on the following Sunday mornings; 20th September, 18th October, 15th November and in 2027 17th January, 21st February, 21st March and 18th April, all at Coventry Masonic Hall 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 installing his successor or Eminent Preceptor elect who wishes to rehearse installing his officers and Preceptory business.
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.