Masonic Education

A Mason's life is a journey of discovery - about the world around him but, more importantly, about himself.

Every Freemason is encouraged to make a daily advancement in Masonic knowledge.

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.

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:

  • Orations and Lectures

  • Training and Mentoring

  • Museum and Libraries

  • Provincial Demonstration Group

  • Provincial Website & Social Media

The Education and Training Committee is concerned with

  • Provincial Information, learning and discussion

  • 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 (see below)

  • Orations led by the Provincial Grand Orator

  • 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

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Richard Sandbach Lodge of Research No. 9600

The Richard Sandbach Lodge of Research No. 9600 is based at Peterborough Masonic Centre.

The Lodge was established as a focal point within the Province of Northamptonshire and Huntingdonshire for the acquisition, collation and dissemination of Masonic Research findings.

Research undertaken by the Lodge and its members aims to inform, enlighten and entertain Brethren through a greater understanding of selected aspects of historic, symbolic and esoteric Masonry.

Joining members are welcome. For more details, contact the RSLoR secretary via the Contact Form.

Demonstration Group

The Provincial Demonstration Group has been established to present historic Masonic plays for the enjoyment and education of Brethren in the Province and beyond.

Its inaugural meeting took place on in Northampton on Tuesday 30 September 2008 and since then it has gone from strength to strength.