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Round Table (club)Round Table is a social networking andcharitable organisation for men in their 20s,30s and early 40s, founded in Norwich,England, in 1927. It is open to all men agedbetween 18 and 45 (originally 40, which isstill retained as the age limit in somecountries outside the United Kingdom andIreland). Membership of Table provides aselection of social and community servicerelated opportunities for its members, whocome from all parts of the community.

The name "Round Table" is not directlydrawn from Arthurian Legend; rather bothits title and its maxim comes from a speechmade to the British Industries Fair in 1927by the then Prince of Wales 'The youngbusiness and professional men of thiscountry must get together round the table,adopt methods that have proved so sound inthe past, adapt them to the changing needsof the times and wherever possible, improvethem'. The phrase "adopt, adapt, improve" isa key facet of the organisation, and is oftenseen on Round Table literature and regalia.

HistoryThe first Round Table was formed in Norwich, England in 1927. The founder, Louis Marchesi, was a young memberof Norwich Rotary Club who felt there was a need for a club aimed more at the younger businessmen of the town.His vision was for them to exchange ideas, learn from the experiences of their colleagues, and together contribute tothe civic life of the town.In the following 12 months, interest was so high that the club attracted 85 members, and people around the countrywere starting to show an interest in establishing other clubs.From the beginning, the Round Table was a non-religious, non-political, and non-sectarian club, an ethos that stillunderpins the movement today.The second Round Table club opened soon after in Portsmouth and then the idea really took off—by the time theSecond World War broke out in 1939 there were 125 clubs and 4,600 members.The first overseas group was formed in Copenhagen in 1936, and while the movement continued to grow inDenmark, the war years halted British expansion for a while. The existing clubs held strong, however, and when thewar was over the momentum grew once again as clubs were chartered all over Britain. Today, in the UnitedKingdom, there are 600 local Round Tables, with a combined membership of close to 8,000.The Round Table is now a truly international movement, with active members in most European countries, as well asAfrica, the Middle East, India, Hong Kong, New Zealand, and the USA. In fact, there are Round Table clubs on

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every continent

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The Winchester Round Table

Round Table has no direct connection to Arthurian Round Table. The designof the Round Table emblem or rodel (see above) is, however, an adaptation ofthe one which hangs in the Great Hall in Winchester Castle. Although this isclaimed to be the Round Table of the mythical court of King Arthur, it is infact a representation which was made in the 13th century, and painted in itscurrent form on the order of Henry VIII.

The movement's name comes from a speech that the then Prince of Wales(later King Edward VIII and Duke of Windsor) made in 1927 to the BritishIndustries Fair, when he said: “The young business and professional men ofthis country must get together round the table, adopt methods that haveproved so sound in the past, adapt them to the changing needs of the timesand wherever possible, improve them”.

This speech inspired the fledgling movement’s name, and also provided its maxim: adopt, adapt, improve –principles that remain at the heart of the modern movement.

The Round Table FamilyThe Round Table Family of clubs consists of four clubs.In 1932 the wives of Tablers set up their own social networking and charitable fundraising organisation - LadiesCircle. This was originally founded by and for wives of Tablers, however is now open to all women aged 18 to 45.Retiring Round Tablers have their own club, 41 Club. Similarly, retiring Circlers have Tangent (club).

ActivitiesMost local Round Table clubs hold regular meetings each fortnight, getting together for everything from Black Tiedinners to a game of football, or even something as simple a drink at the pub or a meal somewhere local. Thesesocial evenings are the lifeblood of the Round Table movement – bringing together groups of friends for a drink anda laugh.Each local Round Table club usually organises a few events each year. They vary from club to club, and can beanything from carnivals, fireworks displays such as Sparks in the Park, to silent auctions and charity runs. Raisingmoney is often secondary – what matters is that Tablers are getting involved in their local communities, puttingsomething back, and making a difference locally. There’s no obligation to commit a certain amount of time. All thatclubs ask is you devote what time you have available, and often it’s a great way to develop new skills.A highlight of Table for many members is the group activities, as it gives you the chance to try something that youwouldn’t usually try alone. If you’ve ever fancied abseiling, bungee jumping, dry slope skiing or juggling, you’rebound to find a club that has put it on this year’s programme.With Round Table clubs worldwide, its members can - either when moving areas permanently or simply on holidayor travelling on business - easily meet other Round Tablers in their destination area. This is sometimes seen as thebiggest benefit of Round Table, in that wherever you find yourself - there is always the opportunity to make instantacquaintances with a common interest.Round Table is frequently associated with its charitable fund raising activities and community service projects. In theUK many Round Tables operate these activities through charitable trusts which are registered with, and regulated by,the Charities Commission.

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Aims and Objects of Round Table1. To Develop the acquaintance of young men through the medium of their various occupations2. To Emphasise the fact that one's calling offers an excellent medium of service to the community3. To Cultivate the highest ideals in business professional and civic traditions4. To Recognise the worthiness of all legitimate occupations and to dignify each his own by precept and example5. To Further the establishment of peace and goodwill in international relationships6. To Further these objects by meetings, lectures, discussions and other activities

External links'Round Table International Website/ Table Ronde Internationale du site'• Round Table International [1]

'Round Table Britain and Ireland (RTBI) websites'• Round Table Britain and Ireland (new site) [2]

• Round Table Britain and Ireland (old site) [3]

'Other National Round Table Websites/ Sites Table ronde nationale'• Round Table Austria [4]

• Round Table Denmark [5]

• Round Table Norway [6]

• Round Table India [7]

• Round Table Belgium [8]

• Round Table Germany [9]

• Round Table Hong Kong [10]

• ARTSA (Round Table South Africa) [11]

• RTZ (Round Table Zambia) [12]

• RTCA (Round Table Central Africa - Botswana, Malawi and Zimbabwe) [13]

• Table Ronde Française [14]

• Round Table Sweden [15]

• Round Table Finland [16]

• Round Table Italy [17]

• Round Table Switzerland [18]

• Round Table Romania [19]

• Round Table Luxembourg [20]

• Round Table The Netherlands [21]

• Round Table Cyprus [22]

'Round Table Area Websites in the UK'• Area 3, Surrey and North Hampshire UK [23]

• Area 5, West Midlands UK [24]

• Area 14, East Midlands UK [25]

• Area 16, Kent UK [26]

• Area 30, Lincolnshire UK [27]

• Area 34, Ribble Valley UK [28]

• Area 45, Shires Midland UK [29]

• Area 51, Central Scotland UK [30]

• Area 54, London & Chilterns UK [31]

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'Individual Websites- Round Tables in the UK, listed by Table Number'• Cardiff Round Table, Bord Gron Caerdydd No. 26 [32]

• Swansea Round Table, Bord Gron Abertawe No. 57 [33]

• Woking Round Table No. 64 [34]

• Gillingham Round Table No. 75 [35]

• St Albans Round Table No. 147 [36]

• Thornton-Cleveleys Round Table No. 161 [37]

• Yeovil Round Table No. 222 [38]

• Canterbury Round Table No. 234 [39]

• Lichfield Round Table No. 250 [40]

• Falkirk No. 268 [41]

• Ilkeston & District Round Table No. 285 [42]

• Alloa & District No. 405 [43]

• Huntingdon & District Round Table No. 410 [44]

• Romsey Round Table No. 484 [45]

• Shirley Round Table No.494 [46]

• Welling Round Table No. 503 [47]

• Amersham Round Table No. 504 [48]

• Colwyn Bay Round Table No. 509 [49]

• Barry Round Table, Bord Gron Y Barri No. 516 [50]

• Airdrie & District No. 585 [51]

• Houghton & Spring & District No. 589 [52]

• Linlithgow No. 636 [53]

• Leyland Round Table No. 665 [54]

• Abergavenny Round Table, Bord Gron Y Fenni No. 721 [55]

• Lanark & District No. 765 [56]

• Isle of Sheppey Round Table No. 776 [57]

• Kenilworth Round Table No. 820 [58]

• Pontypool Round Table, Bord Gron Pont-y-pŵl No. 867 [59]

• Bourne & District Round Table No. 896 [60]

• Strathaven & District No. 900 [61]

• Caerphilly Round Table, Bord Gron Caerffili No. 918 [62]

• Derby Merlin Round Table No. 998 [63]

• Stirling and Bridge of Allan Round Table No. 1102 [64]

• Bewdley Round Table No. 1187 [65]

• Dalgety Bay Round Table No. 1202 [66]

• Livingston Round Table No. 1216 [67]

• Callander & District No. 1252 [68]

'Round Table Area Websites in France'• Region 18 - Corse et Côte d'azur [69]

'Individual Websites- Tables Ronde en France'• Table Ronde Française 44 Clermont-Ferrand [70]

• TRF Rochefort 153 [71]

• la Table ronde Montluçon n ° FR 161 [72]

• Table Ronde Nice No. 305 [73]

'Individual Websites- Tables Ronde en Suisse'

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• Table Ronde Sion No 21 [74]

'Individual Websites- Round Tables in other countries'• Table ronde n ° 95 Ronneby Suède [75]

• Table Ronde Bloenfontein 25, AFRIQUE DU SUD [76]

• Table Ronde 158, AFRIQUE DU SUD [77]

• Table ronde n ° 57 Bergen op Zoom, Pays-Bas [78]

• Delft n°43, The Netherlands [79]

• Waalwijk n°131, The Netherlands [80]

• Rhoon n°154, The Netherlands [81]

• Bad Nauheim n°123, Germany [82]

• Wiesbaden n°131, Germany [83]

• Aarhus n°131, Denmark [84]

• São Paulo n°2, Brazil [85]

References• Barty-King, Hugh (1977), Round Table: The Search for Fellowship, London: Heinemann• Creasey, John (1952), Round Table: the First Twenty-Five Years of the Round Table Movement, Norwich: Jarrold

& Sons• Wilkinson, Alan (2005), Continued Friendship: Sixty Years of Forty One: The Story of the Association of

ex-tablers' Clubs

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