Team
As a Freemason in Somerset you are automatically a member of the Adair Club.
The officers are elected and we have 7 regional reps.
If you would like to get involved or you would like us to visit your lodge please contact one of us.
Mike
Norton
Chairman
Mike is now well into his second term as Chair of the Adair Club and is a very keen Freemason and was initiated in 2019 into Portcullis No. 2039 and was hooked straight away. All being well he will become the Worshipful Master of Portcullis in February 2025. He is also a joining member of Eldon Lodge 1755 and a member of Chapter of Sincerity 261. Mike enjoys several Companion Order including Mark, Rose Croix, Athelstan & Red Cross of Constantine where he is also a member the Divisional Sepulchre Guard . Other roles include the secretary of the Somerset Cycling Association. He is also Chairman of Langport Runners and enjoys running a marathon or two. He is married with two grown up children.
Craig
Harding
Secretary
Craig was initiated into Royal Cumberland Lodge 41, in 2011, aged 20, he was the first University Scheme candidate in Somerset. He is also in Royal Arch, Mark, Rose Croix, Red Cross of Constantine, Royal Order of Scotland, Royal Ark Mariners, Royal And Select Master, Society of Rosicrucians In Anglia, Knights Templar and Knight Templar Priests. Craig enjoys spending time with his Son, Walking and Watching Rugby.
Tom
Beasley
Membership Secretary
Tom is a member of Royal Arch and a Mark Master Mason. He is also involved with the Provincial IT and Marketing teams.
Outside of masonry Tom enjoys watching rugby with his Wife and two Sons, walking his dogs, and travelling.
Gareth
Bottomley
Treasurer
Gareth is the Senior Deacon of Royal Naval Lodge 2761 and a founding member of Somerset Military Lodge 10021. A member of the Adair Club for 6 years being an Area Champion, previous Chairman and now Treasurer. A keen mountain biker and walker with his trusty beagle Rocky.
Nikita
Lester
Area Coordinator SE
Nikita enjoys playing Rugby and working in sales & marketing. He joined Parret and Axe lodge number 814 and soon to become a member of chapter. Nikita enjoys historical lectures as well as archeology.
Jon
Britton
HRA Rep
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Sam
Sheasby
Area Coordinator SW
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Rob
Collins
Co-Area Coordinator NW
Initiated into Tyntesfield Lodge Nailsea 4494 October 2009, exhaulted into Tyntesfield Royal Arch 4494 October 2011 also the Calderley LiasonOfficer, Joined Estune Command KT in 2017 Provincial Priors Bodyguard 2019, joined Estune Rose Croix Nailsea October of 2022, Joined Nailsea Mark Master Masons in May 2023, active Officer Tyler and Membership Officer in Wraxall Lodge 9011, active Officer in Gordano Lodge 6244 JW, Communications officer and Royal arch rep, Jon De Clivedon Tyler. Head of The Masonic Fishing Charity Somerset Branch www.mtsfc.org.uk
Chris
Cooke
Co-Area Coordinator NW
Chris was initiated into St Kew 1222 on the 4th June 2019 and was raised on the 1st March 2022.
Chris is currently the senior steward of the Lodge and plays an active part in the ceremonies recently learning the North East and South east corner ritual.
Chris joined Inkerman chapter 1222, Royal arch in November 2023
In his spare time Chris enjoys rock climbing, caving and proper country pubs and spending time with his very active 2 year old son.
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