PROVINCIAL GRAND CHAPTER OF
HAMPSHIRE AND ISLE OF WIGHT

Royal Arch Executive & area chairmen

Jonathan Whitaker DL

MOST EXCELLENT GRAND SUPERINTENDENT

Having been raised in 1988 into the Elvetham Lodge no 4013, was exalted into the Oakley Chapter of R A Masons in 1989. Served as MEZ in 2000. Appointed Prov G Steward in 2001, Deputy Prov Grand Sword Bearer in 2005. Appointed to active Grand Rank in 2010 as Grand Standard Bearer. Served as Visiting Grand Officer to St Vincents and Brook House Chapters. Promoted to Past Asst Grand Sojouner in 2018 and Past Dept Grand Sword Bearer in 2022. Then installed as Grand Superintendent in 2025, joining the Craft and Chapter Province together. Jon is an active member of the Companion Orders. He has worked as an HR professional throughout his career and still undertakes part time consultancy. He volunteers for the Magistracy, St John Ambulance and ex-Service organisations. Jon is a Deputy Lieutenant of Hampshire served as High Sheriff of Hampshire in 2024.

James Kneller

DEPUTY GRAND SUPERINTENDENT

Initiated in 1991 and Exalted in 1995, becoming Master of his craft lodge in 1998. Served as MEZ in Vyne Chapter no 7612 in 2017. Appointed Assistant to the Provincial Grand Principals in 2023 and then Deputy Grand Superintendent in 2025. Received from Supreme Grand Chapter the rank of Past Grand Standard Bearer in 2025. James leads a Management consultancy and runs several private equity funded businesses. He is a Non executive Director and Trustee of the Orders of St John Care Trust.

Ian Preece

2ND PROVICIAL GRAND PRINCIPAL

Adrian Fretter

3RD PROVICIAL GRAND PRINCIPAL

Raised in 1997 into Domus Dei Lodge 5151, exulted into Domus Dei Chapter in 1999. Served as MEZ in 2010 then again in 2015. Appointed as Provincial Grand Steward in 2012 then as Provincial Grand Registrar in 2015. Appointed to Grand Rank in 2022 as Past Assistant Grand Director of Ceremonies. Was appointed as Visiting Officer to both Charles Dickens and United Service Chapter the same year. Adrian Is also a member of Provincial Grand Stewards Chapter and Roger Hugh Jago Chapter and an active member of companion Orders.
Adrian joined the Royal Navy upon leaving school, serving 5 years as a Royal Yachtsman in Britannia. Since 1989 Adrian has worked within local Law Enforcement.

Simon Banham

ASSISTANT TO THE PROVINCIAL GRAND PRINCIPALS

Initiated into Panmure Lodge No 723 in 1988 as a Lewis to and raised in 1991, Exalted into Panmure Chapter No 723 in 1991. Held every office until MEZ in 2011, received a promotion in 2016 to PPGStB, 2021 to PPGSwdB and Assistant to Provincial Principals in 2025. Simon has served as a visiting Officer to Semper Fidelis and now Mercury Chapter. A carpenter by trade he has worked within the construction sector all his life and has run his own construction company for 25 years. He sits on the Southern Counties Board of the Federation of Master Builders. A volunteers in the mentoring pathway programme for young persons wishing to pursue a career in construction.

David Ryan

PROVINCIAL GRAND SCRIBE E

Tony Denton

PROVINCIAL GRAND TREASURER

Initiated into Pilgrims Lodge No. 9198 in 2014 and served as Worshipful Master in 2023. He was exalted into the Chapter of Harmony in 2017, joined Landport Chapter in 2021, and is due to be MEZ in 2026. He was appointed Provincial Grand Chapter Treasurer in 2023 and received his first Craft appointment as Past Provincial Senior Grand Deacon in 2025. Professionally trained as an accountant with Grant Thornton, Tony later worked in the motor industry. Tony is a qualified Range Officer and Instructor at a local shooting club and describes himself as a passionate motoring enthusiast. He also served as a borough councillor.

Ron Griffiths

PROVINCIAL GRAND REGISTRAR

Raised in Albert Edward Lodge No 1780 in November 1992 and was exalted into Chilworth Chapter 7810 in March 2001 serving as MEZ in October 2009. He was appointed Provincial Grand Standard Bearer in 2015 with two past promotions until his present role. He also serves as Vice Chairman RA – South Central Area. He is an active member of several Companion Orders. He worked as an Insurance official throughout his career retiring as an Insurance Claims Manager.

Mike Ingram

PROVINCIAL GRAND DIRECTOR OF CEREMONIES

Initiated into Semper Fidelis Lodge no 6664 in 1999 raised in 2001, was exalted into Aldershot Camp (Roger Hugh Jago) Chapter no 1331 in 2001. Served as MEZ in 2010. Appointed Prov G Steward in 2012, Provincial Assistant Grand Director of Ceremonies in 2015, Provincial Dep Grand Director of Ceremonies in 2017 – 2022 and Appointed Provincial Grand Director of Ceremonies in 2022. Appointed to Grand Rank as Past Assistant Grand Director of Ceremonies in 2021. Worked in the Construction industry for the past 40 years.

Malcom Collier

PROVINCIAL GRAND ALMONER

Raised in Shirley Lodge in 1973 and was exalted into New forest chapter in 1979. A founder of Prytaneion Chapter in 1997 and served as MEZ in 2000. Appointed PPDepGDC in 2006 and promoted to PPGReg in 2018. Appointed Provincial Grand Almoner in the Craft and the Royal Arch  in 2022. Promoted to Grand Rank of Past Grand Standard Bearer in 2024, he is an active VO for Kings Court Chapter. A former Principal Fire Officer and Safety Consultant, he now volunteers with HM Coastguard.

Dave Wood

PROVINCIAL GRAND CHARITY STEWARD

Andrew Fuller

PROVINCIAL GRAND MEMBERSHIP OFFICER

Initiated into the Lodge of Chivalry No. 5685 in 2004 and Raised in 2006, Andrew was later Exalted into the Bramston Beach Chapter of Royal Arch Masons in 2019. He is currently progressing through the Principals’ Chairs. A member of several other Orders, Andrew also serves as an AVC and Membership Officer in the South Central Area for the Craft, bringing extensive membership experience to his role in the Royal Arch. A graduate in Electronics Engineering, he has spent his career in the semiconductor and web industries. He now works as a part-time consultant.

Roddy duarte

PROVINCIAL GRAND COMMUNICATIONS OFFICER

Roddy was initiated into Wolvesey Lodge No.6818 and exalted into Wolvesey Chapter No. 6818, and is also a member of Stirling Rock Chapter No. 2, the oldest Royal Arch Chapter in the world.

Drawing on his background in marketing and communications, Roddy is beginning to support provincial communications and is the founding co-host of the provincial podcast, helping to foster engagement across the Craft and Royal Arch.

Glynn Evans

PROVINCIAL GRAND MENTOR

Initiated into Rose Window Lodge No.7839 in 1993 and Raised in 1994. Glyn is currently the DC, Membership Officer and Royal Arch Rep in the Lodge. He was Exalted into Hampshire Chapter of Emulation No.1990 in 1999. Glyn joined Wolvesey Chapter No.6818 in 2002 and became MEZ in 2005. He has continually been in ‘Office’ since; currently Chapter Treasurer. Glyn was appointed as PPDepGDC in 2011, PPGReg in 2016 and PPGSN in 2022. In 2023 he was appointed Provincial Grand Mentor. Glyn is a retired, having spent his working life as a carpenter and then in construction site management. He joined the Royal Voluntary Service at the start of the Covid pandemic.

Gifton Bailey

NORTH CENTRAL AREA CHAIRMAN

Gifton Bailey’s info will shortly be available. 

Jeremy Ward

NORTH EAST AREA CHAIRMAN

Jeremy Ward’s info will shortly be available. 

Mick Geddes

SOUTH CENTRAL AREA CHAIRMAN

Initiated in 1988, raised 1989, becoming W.M. In 2000. Exalted in 2000 & becoming MEZ in 2010 at Chapter of Peace 359.  Appointed Prov Steward in 2013, Prov ADC in 2016 & Prov DepDC 2018 Appointed PGStdB 2022. Currently a Director at Eastleigh Football Club.

Jordan Fretter

SOUTH EAST AREA CHAIRMAN

Jordan Fretter’s info will shortly be available. 

David Hilton MBE

SOLENT AREA CHAIRMAN

Commander David Hilton MBE, Royal Navy (Retired) was initiated into Vectensian Lodge No. 7852, Ryde, in 1993 and was Exalted into Vectensian Chapter No. 7852 in 1996. David has served twice as MEZ and, in 2023, was promoted to Active Provincial Deputy Grand Registrar. He is also a member of the Isle of Wight First Principles Chapter, scheduled to serve as MEZ in December 2025, and currently is Third Principal in the Provincial Grand Stewards Chapter. In addition, he was appointed Royal Arch Solent Area Vice Chairman (AVC) in 2024 and assumed the role of Chairman in August 2025. David is Secretary of the 2027 MCF Festival while beyond Freemasonry he is President of both the Isle of Wight Branch of the Royal Naval Association and Ryde Sea Cadets.

Naser Sharifi

SOUTH WEST AREA CHAIRMAN

Naser Sharifi’s info will shortly be available.

North Central Area

MASONIC CENTRES IN EASTLEIGH • CHANDLER’S FORD • HURSLEY • WINCHESTER • BASINGSTOKE • ANDOVER

Area Executive & Management Team
Area Chairman Gifton Bailey nca.rachairman@hantsiowmasons.org
Area Vice Chairman (Andover, Basingstoke, & Eastleigh) Adrian Bean nca.ravc1@hantsiowmasons.org
Area Vice Chairman (Chandlers Ford, & Winchester) Nigel Staff nca.ravc2@hantsiowmasons.org
Area Scribe E Nigel Baber nca.secretary@hantsiowmasons.org
Area Almoner Mike Hibberd
Area Membership Officer Andy Blatch nca.membership@hantsiowmasons.org
Area Mentor James Child
Masonic Centres and Chapters

(With their meeting dates)

Andover
Basingstoke
Chandler’s Ford
Eastleigh
Winchester
Saint Hubert Lodge 1373
Meeting Day: 1st Monday
March, June, October (Installation) & December
 
Norman Gate Lodge 8116
Meeting Day: 1st Friday
January (Installation), April, July & October
Oakley Lodge 694
Meeting Day: 3rd Tuesday
February (Installation), April, September & November
 
Vyne Lodge 7612
Meeting Day: 2nd Friday
March, May, October (Installation) & December
Emulation 1990
Meeting Day: 2nd Thursday
February, March, October (Installation) & December
 
Eastleigh 8441
Meeting Day: 2nd Tuesday
March, May,  September (Installation) & November 
 
Prytaneion 9340
Meeting Day: 2nd Friday
February, April, October & December (Installation) 
Vale of Itchin 7816
Meeting Day: 2nd Monday
February, May, September (Installation) & December

Economy 76
Meeting Day: 3rd Tuesday
January, February, March, October (Installation) & November

Wolvesey 6818
Meeting Day: 2nd Wednesday
February, May, October (Installation) & December

Faith & Confidence 8222
Meeting Day: 3rd Saturday
April (Installation), June & October

North East Area

MASONIC CENTRES IN ALDERSHOT • ALTON • BORDON • FARNBOROUGH • FARNHAM • PETERSFIELD

Area Executive & Management Team
Area Chairman Jeremy Ward nea.rachairman@hantsiowmasons.org
Area Vice Chairman (Aldershot B, Alton, Bordon) Richard Lucas nea.ravc1@hantsiowmasons.org
Area Vice Chairman (Aldershot A, Camberley, Farnborough) John Flain nea.ravc2@hantsiowmasons.org
Area Membership Officer Ian Patterson nea.membership@hantsiowmasons.org
Area Mentor Alistair McMillan nea.mentor@hantsiowmasons.org
Area Almoner Brian McArthur nea.almoner1@hantsiowmasons.org
Masonic Centres and Chapters

(With their meeting dates)

Aldershot
ALTON
BORDON
Camberley
FARNBOROUGH
PETERSFIELD

Resurrection 515
Meeting Day: 4th Saturday
April, June (Installation) & September

Panmure 723
Meeting Day: 3rd Monday
January, May (Installation), September & November

Semper Fields 6664
Meeting Day: Monday
April (4th Mon), June, (1st Mon) & Sep (1st Mon) (Installation)

St Lawrence 2016
Meeting Day: 4th Wednesday
February, April, September & November (Installation)

Woolmer Forest 3872
Meeting Day: 1st Monday
March, June (Installation), November & December

Beach 2475
Meeting Day: 3rd Tuesday
January, March (Installation), September & November

Aldershot Camp 1331
Meeting Day: 3rd Monday
February, April (Installation) & November

Connaught 1971
Meeting Day: 3rd Friday
January (Installation) & September

Farnborough 2203
Meeting Day: 4th Thursday
January, March, September (Installation) & November

Mercury 4581
Meeting Day: 1st Thursday
February, April, October & December

Mid Wessex 1st Principles 8859
Meeting Day: Saturday
March (1st Sat) (Installation), Nove,mnber (2nd Sat)

St Johns 9395
Meeting Day: 4th Tuesday
January, March & October (Installation)

William Kingston 407
Meeting Day: 2nd Saturday
March, April (Installation), May & October

Petersfield 928
Meeting Day: 3rd Tuesday
January, March (Installation), May & October

South East Area

MASONIC CENTRES IN COSHAM • HAVANT • HORNDEAN • PORTSMOUTH • PURBROOK

Area Executive & Management Team
Area Chairman Jordan Fretter sea.rachairman@hantsiowmasons.org
Area Vice Chairman (Phoenix Rooms & Purbrook) Nick Illingsworth sea.ravc1@hantsiowmasons.org
Area Vice Chairman (Havant & Cosham) Paul Southwick sea.racv2@hantsiowmasons.org
Area Vice Chairman (Horndean & Cosham) Adrian Jessop sea.racv3@hantsiowmasons.org
Area Almoner Tim Williams sea.almoner@hantsiowmasons.org
Area Membership Officer Paul Mills sea.ramembership@hantsiowmasons.org
Area Mentor Andrew Derrick sea.mentor@hantsiowmasons.org
Masonic Centres and Chapters

(With their meeting dates)

COSHAM
HAVANT
High Street
PURBROOK
Horndean

United Services 1428
Meeting Day: 1st Monday
March, June (Installation), September & December (2nd Mon)

Prince Edward. 1903
Meeting Day: 1st Tuesday
February, May, September & Nov (Installation)

Victory 3509
Meeting Day: 3rd Friday
January, March, May, July & October (Installation)

Portsdown 4356
Meeting Day: 4th Thursday
February, April, June & Octboer (Installation)

Neptune 5150
Meeting Day: 4th Thursday
January, March (Installation), May & November

Drayton 8832
Meeting Day: 3rd Wednesday
February (Installation), April, Septenber & November

Carnarvon 804
Meeting Day: 4th Tuesday
February (Installation), May, September & November

Landport 1776
Meeting Day: 2nd Thursday
February (Installation), April, September & December

St George’s 1958
Meeting Day: Wednesday
January (3rd Wed), March (1st Wed), May (4th Wed), September (1st Wed) & November (1st Wed)(Installation)

Hayling Island 6422
Meeting Day: 3rd Friday
February, April, October (Installation) & December

St Mary 7304
Meeting Day: 3rd Friday
January, May, & November

Chapter of Friendship 257
Meeting Day: 1st Thursday
January, March, May (Installation) & November

Domus Dei 5151
Meeting Day: 2nd Friday
February (Installation), April, October & Decemebr

Old Portmuthians 8285
Meeting Day: 1st Tuesday
February, June, September & December (Installation)

Charles Dickens 8597
Meeting Day: 3rd Friday
January, March (Installation), May & October

Royal Sussex 342
Meeting Day: 3rd Friday
January, April (Installation), July & October

Duke of Connaught 1834
Meeting Day: 2nd Thursday
February, June (Installation), October & December

Taveners 7442
Meeting Day: 2nd Tuesday
January, March, May & November (Installation)

Hope 2153
Meeting Day: 4th Tuesday
March, May, September (Installation) & November

Horndean 9015
Meeting Day: 4th Thursday
February, April (Installation), September & November

Solent Area

MASONIC CENTRES IN GOSPORT • FAREHAM • COWES • EAST COWES • NEWPORT • RYDE • SANDOWN • SEAVIEW • SHANKLIN • VENTNOR

Area Executive & Management Team
Area Chairman David Hiton sa.rachairman@hantsiowmasons.org
Area Vice Chairman (IOW) Tony Latter sa.ravc1@hantsiowmasons.org
Area Vice Chairman (F&G) John Pearson sa.ravc2@hantsiowmasons.org
Area Scribe E David Grist sa.secretary@hantsiowmasons.org
Area Membership Officer Paul Davies sa.ramembership@hantsiowmasons.org
Area Mentor Phil Wedgbrow sa.ramentor@hantsiowmasons.org
Area Almoner Peter Tautz sa.almoner@hantsiowmasons.org
Masonic Centres and Chapters

(With their meeting dates)

Fareham
Gosport
West Cowes
East Cowes
Newport
Ryde
Sandown
Shanklin
Ventnor

Chapter of Harmony 309
Meeting Day: 3rd Thursday
February, May (Installation), September & November

Portsmouth 487
Meeting Day: 2nd Monday
February, April, October & December (1st Mon)(Installation)

Daintree 2938
Meeting Day: 1st Tuesday
February (Installation), April, June, September & November

St Vincent 5295
Meeting Day: 2nd Thursday
January, April, June & October

Gosport 903
Meeting Day: 1st Wednesday
February, April. June, October & December (Installation)

Alverstoke 1705
Meeting Day: 3rd Wednesday
January, March, May, September & November (Installation)

Lee Britten 5782
Meeting Day:  3rd Wednesday
January, March, May, September & November (Installation)

Asher Barfield 35
Meeting Day: 3rd Thursday
March, May, September & November (Installation)

Osborne 2169
Meeting Day: 3rd Monday
February, April, May & October (Installation)

IoW First Principles 8847
Meeting Day: 1st Friday
June & December (Installation)

Albany 151
Meeting Day: Last Tuesday
January, April, May & October (Installation)

East Medina 175
Meeting Day: Last Monday
February, April, September & November (Installation)

Vectensian 7852
Meeting Day: 3rd Friday
January, March (Installation), May & November

Needles 2838
Meeting Day: 2nd Monday
February (Installation), April, May & October

Chine 1884
Meeting Day:  1st Wednesday in September
and 2nd Wednesday February, May & November (Installation)

Yarborough 551
Meeting Day: 1st Wednesday
February, April, May (Installation), October & December

South Central Area

MASONIC CENTRES IN BOTLEY • SOUTHAMPTON • TOTTON • WOOLSTON

Area Executive & Management Team
Area Chairman Mick Geddes sca.ra@hantsiowmasons.org
Area Vice Chairman Mark Legg sca.ravc1@hantsiowmasons.org
Area Vice Chairman Ron Griffiths sca.ravc2@hantsiowmasons.org
Area Almoner Jeff Godsall sca.almoner@hantsiowmasons.org
Area Membership Officer   sca.membership@hantsiowmasons.org
Area Mentor David Bowen sca.mentor@hantsiowmasons.org
Masonic Centres and Chapters

(With their meeting dates)

Albion Place
Botley
Totton
Woolston

Royal Gloucester 130
Meeting Day: 1st Thursday
February, March, April (Installation), October & November

Peace 359
Meeting Day: 1st Friday
March, April, October, November (Installation) & December

Concord 394
Meeting Day: 4th Thursday
February, March, April, September & November (Installation)

Albert Edward 1780
Meeting Day: 3rd Tuesday
February, April (Installation), October & November

Bramston Beach 2955
Meeting Day: 1st Wednesday
March, April, October, November & December (Installation)

 

H&IoW 1st Prins 5990
Meeting Day: Saturday
May (2nd Sat) & October (1st Sat)

Brook House 8606
Meeting Day: Last weekday
March, May, July & October (Installation)

H & IoW Stewards 9263
Meeting Day: Various
February (3rd Tues), June (3rd Thursday) & September (2nd Fri)(Installation)

Test Valley 6181
Meeting Day: 2nd Wednesday
February, March, April, May (Installation), October & November

Wilfred Attenborough 7672
Meeting Day: 3rd Monday
January (Installation), February, March, April, October & November

Ancasta 1461
Meeting Day: 3rd Wednesday
January (Installation), March, May, September & November

Richard Taunton 7050
Meeting Day: Meeting Day:
February (Installation), October & Decemb

South West (Inc Bournemouth) Area

MASONIC CENTRES IN BOURNEMOUTH • BROCKENHURST • CHRISTCHURCH • LYMINGTON • NEW MILTON • RINGWOOD

Area Executive & Management Team
Office Name Email Responsible for
APGP Chris Lockwood apgp.hiow@gmail.com All
Area Chairman Naser Sharifi n.sharifi21@yahoo.co.uk All
Area Vice Chairman Peter Martin pdm@pdmsys.uk Hengist, Boscombe, Octa, Southbourne, Barton Court
Area Vice Chairman Phil Kitch philip.kitch@btinternet.com Unity, New Forest, Twynham, Brockenhurst, Knole
Area Scribe E Andy Castell SWA.Secretary@HantsIOWMasons.org All
Area Membership Officer Andy Castell andrew.jm.castell@btinternet.com All
Area Mentor Peter Hughes hughes_peter43@sky.com All
Area Almoner TBC All
Area Chairman Naser Sharifi swa.rachairman@hantsiowmasons.og
Area Vice Chairman (Hengist, Boscombe, Octa, Southbourne, Barton Court) Peter Martin swa.ravc1@hantsiowmasons.org
Area Vice Chairman (Unity, New Forest, Twynham, Brockenhurst, Knole) Phil Kitch swa.ravc2@hantsiowmasons.org
Area Scribe E Andy Castell swa.secretary@hantsiowmasons.org
Area Membership Officer Andy Castell swa.ramembership@hantsiowmasons.org
Area Mentor Peter Hughes swa.ramentor@hantsiowmasons.org
Area Almoner Stephen Easter steveeaster53@yahoo.co.uk
Masonic Centres and Chapters

(With their meeting dates)

The Knole
Christchurch
Ringwood
New Milton
Brockenhurst
Lymington

Knole 8996
Meeting Day: 3rd Friday
February, April & October (Installation)

Hengist 195
Meeting Day: 2nd Wednesday
February, May, September & November (Installation)

Octa 4397
Meeting Day: Various
March (Last Wed). Jun (Last Thursday), September (Last Wed) & December (2nd Thurs) (Installation)

Boscombe 2158
Meeting Day: 3rd Friday
February (Installation), April, June, October & December

Southbourne 6281
Meeting Day: 3rd Tuesday
January (Installation), March, May & September

Twynham 5889
Meeting Day: Monday
Jan (Last Mon), Mar (Last Mon), May (2nd Mon), Oct (Last Mon)(Installation)

Unity 132
Meeting Day: 3rd Thursday
January (Installation), March, June & September

Barton Court 5468
Meeting Day: 2nd Tuesday
February, April, October (Installation) & December

Brockenhurst 7040
Meeting Day: 4th Wednesday
January (Installation), March, April, September & November

New Forest 319
Meeting Day: 4th Thursday
January, February, March, October (Installation) & November