Masonic Education

Although this can be a process of self discovery, various training and development initiatives are organised by the Province and overseen by the Provincial Education and Training Committee.

In 2007 the Provincial Grand Master set up this Committee - a major expansion of the former Provincial Education and Training Committee.

It meets two or three times a year and deals with the following (Lead Committee member in brackets)

Committee Chairman - WBro Doctor Viv Thomas
Orations and Lectures - VWBro Derek Young
Training and Mentoring - W/Bro Reg Hirst
Lodges of Instruction, Practice & Rehearsal - WBro John Benson
Museum and Libraries - WBro Jim Boughton
Provincial Demonstration Group - WBro Trevor Sherman
Provincial Website - WBro Gerry Crawford
Holy Royal Arch representative - WBro David Jackson
Education and Training Database (www.dailyadvancement.com) - WBro Alan Kersley

Download Minutes of Meetings of the Education and Training Committee

The Education and Training Committee is concerned with

Provincial Information, Learning and Discussion Forum (DailyAdvancement)
Mentoring Programme - for the newly joined (or re-joined) Mason
initiates' Suppers - evenings of introduction to Freemasonry for new Masons
Demonstration Group performances and re-enactments
Orations (schedule) led by the Provincial Grand Orator, VWBro Derek Young
Wardens' Traning - introduction to the Role of Worshipful Master
Meetings for Prime Lodge Office Holders (eg Treasurers, Secretaries, Directors of Ceremonies, Almoners)

Lodges of Instruction, Practice & Rehearsal

These are established at all Masonic centres in the Province. Those with websites are

Northampton United Lodge of Instruction