(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.
Assistant Preceptor
E.Kt. Stuart G. Thomas, P.Prov.Reg.
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 2025 Preceptory of Improvement Festival will be held on the 29th April at Alderson House, Warwick, when a demonstration of the Installation of a Knight into the order will be given.
Rehearsals in 2024 will take place on the following Sunday mornings; 15th September, 20th October, 17th November and in 2025; 19th January, 16th February, 16th March and 27th April, all at Alderson House, Warwick, commencing at 9.00.a.m. prompt. A dress rehearsal will take place prior to the Festival being held, this will be followed by a luncheon for all those Knights taking part in the Festival, to which their partners are cordially invited.
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.