Four Chapters of Instruction are listed in the Warwickshire Masonic Year Book, although many Chapters hold their own rehearsals to ensure that ceremonies are conducted with dignity, efficiency and competence. They afford an excellent opportunity for Companions to learn the ritual, demonstrate their ability and enhance their confidence. All Companions are eligible to attend their own Chapter rehearsals and any of those listed below, where they will be encouraged to participate and establish a pattern of learning to suit their needs.
The General Chapter of Instruction is held at The Masonic Temple, 2, Stirling Road, Edgbaston BIRMINGHAM, B16 9SB on the following dates:
2011-12
Thursday 19th January, Thursday 27th October,
Thursday 16th February, Thursday 15th March
Rehearsal dates for the Festival
Thursday 5th January 2012, Thursday 2nd February 2012
1st March, 2012, 8th March 2012
Wednesday 4th April 2012, Wednesday 11th April 2012
Monday 16th April 2012
All Meetings are held at the Warwickshire Masonic Temple, Stirling Road,Birmingham
B16 9SB at 6.30 pm.
A Festival is held each year on the third Wednesday in April where members enact a Ceremony of Exaltation. The participants demonstrate their skill to a large audience of Royal Arch Companions, comprising many Grand and Provincial Grand Officers in addition to younger and more junior Companions.
The Festival will be held at Stirling Road on 18th April 2012 and give an opportunity to see a demonstration of the Exaltation Ceremony performed by Companions below the Chairs. The President of the Festival is usually a senior Companion from another Province and full details and a booking form will be issued to Chapter Scribe Es early in the new year.
The Abbey Chapter of Instructionis held at the Masonic hall, Newdegate Street, NUNEATON, on the third Monday in October, November, January, February and March at 7.00pm at The Masonic Hall, Newdegate Street, Nuneaton CV11 4VF
The Yenton Chapter of Improvement is held at the Yenton Masonic Hall, Erdington, BIRMINGHAM, on the first Tuesday of each month October to April inclusive at 8.00p.m.
The St Mary’s Chapter of Instruction is held at Alderson House, 23 High Street, WARWICK CV34 4AX on the last Monday of each month, (except July, August and December) at 7.00pm.