Team
As a Freemason in Somerset you are automatically a member of the Adair Club.
The officers are elected and we have 5 regional reps.
If you would like to get involved or you would like us to visit your lodge please contact one of us.
Tom
Beasley
Chairman
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.
Chris
Cooke
Secretary
Chris was initiated into St Kew 1222 on the 4th June 2019. 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.
Sam
Sheasby
Membership Secretary
Sam was initiated into Quantock Lodge in 2018. Member of many companion orders including Chapter, Order of the Secret Monitor and Mark. He enjoys time with family, fly fishing and shooting.
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.
Jon
Britton
HRA Rep
Awaiting bio
Mike
Norton
Immediate Past Chairman
Mike, recent Past Chair of Adair Club, joined Portcullis No. 2039 in 2019. Member of Mark, Rose Croix, Athelstan, and Red Cross of Constantine (Divisional Sepulchre Guard). Secretary of Somerset Cycling Association; Chairman of Langport Runners; marathon enthusiast. Married with two grown children.
Nikita
Lester
South East Area Rep
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.
Rob
Collins
North West Area Rep
Initiated into Tyntesfield Lodge Nailsea 4494 October 2009, exhaulted into Tyntesfield Royal Arch 4494 October 2011. Also a member of KT, Rose Croix, Mark Master Mason. Rob is a keen fisherman and is Head of The Masonic Fishing Charity Somerset Branch.
David
Gardner
South West Area Rep
David joined Freemasonry at Quantock Lodge 4446 in Watchet on Feb 1, 2023. Member of Royal Arch; joined Mark Masons in May. Husband and father of four boys. Enjoys walking his bulldog Lady, history, chess, miniature wargaming, and family camping.
Michael
Beasley
Central Area Rep
Michael initiated into St Dunstan’s Lodge Glastonbury in June 2022, serving as Junior Deacon and Charity Steward. Member of Royal Arch and SRIA. Enjoys live music, hiking, spending time with two teenage daughters, and is setting up new business venture.