Berkshire Education Committee

An introduction by W.Bro Tony Barstow:

Masonic Education in Berkshire is now established as a permanent and important feature of Provincial Life. Over a period of 10 years we have developed many ideas and initiatives, translating some into regular courses and seminars, whilst others have formed the basis for lectures, educational programmes and manuals for Masonic guidance. I am happy and proud to become the latest educational Team Chairman and to dedicate myself to maintaining Education at the forefront of all that informs and motivates the Provincial Executive’s deliberations.
As a team we hope that in enabling the effective performance of Lodge Officer Duties, we increase the personal reward and fulfilment of the individual as well as a stronger and deeper understanding of the meaning of the ritual. A greater understanding of what Freemasonry really means to an individual may also help in becoming a better “Promoter of the Art” to the sceptical and uninitiated.

At each of our regular meetings we try to be focused and imaginative in how to improve on what we have already put in place, and at the same time always looking at new ideas of how we can stimulate the Brethrens’ interest and appetite in their understanding of “Freemasonry”.