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Frequently asked questions about Round Table?

Many people have said 'We are like Freemasons', 'Charity fundraisers club', 'I always see them at Carnivals and Village Fetes', 'A boring old man's club". The following information I hope will dispel any misapprehensions you might have about Round Table.

What is the aim Round Table?

Round Table is all about having fun with a group of friends, while at the same time trying to fundraise and help the local community.

But what is the Round Table?

It started with just one man's idea, Loui Marchesi. He was a member of Rotary in Norwich but had the brainwave of starting a new organisation for young men between the ages of 18-40. Recently, the age range of Round Table has now been changed to 18-45.

What is the motto of Round Table?

Round Table was born with the motto:Adopt, Adapt, Improve.

What is Round Table all about?

From the small beginnings of one club in Norwich, the idea of Round Table grew quickly. In the UK today, Louis' dream has become a reality with over 1,100 clubs and over 13,000 members. Each Round Table operates individually but with a common cause:

• Trying new activities and sports
• Making new friendships
• Sharing new and varied experiences
• Achieving personal goals
• Enjoying the satisfaction of raising money and helping your community.

Together, they form the National Association of Round Tables of Great Britain and Ireland.

What is the National Association of Round Tables of Great Britain and Ireland?

It is a non-party political, non-sectarian organisation. But that is not all, Round Table exists throughout the world and has links with like-minded clubs internationally.

So what happens in Round Table?

Your local Round Table meets a couple of times a month for a few drinks and a chat, sometimes with a meal. Besides discussing any plans for future events and activities, there are sometimes Guest Speakers who come and give talks on a variety of topics. These can be vary from educational, serious or down right hilarious meetings. Each Round Table is different and because members organise their own activities, there is no limit to the adventures you can get up to.

Are visitors welcome in Round Table?

Yes, we always welcome visitors to come along to our meetings to witness what Round Table can offer them. They will see that Round Table is a very friendly open organisation.

What about social events and the family?

Social events and outings are a frequent and popular way of bringing Table members and their families together. These are organised at both local and national level. These can be anything from Go-Karting, Ten Pin Bowling, Paint Ball, Camping, Treasure Hunts, Quiz Nights. The list is endless.

Inter-table and regional sporting competions play an important part in the Round Table calendar and culminate in the National Sporting Weekend.

Many Round Tables have links with overseas Tables which provide an excellent opportunity for Tablers and their families to enjoy international hospitality.

How does the Round Table help in the community?

Round Table is well known for organising novel fund-raising events.

Often amusing, we support all sort of local events from:

• Carnivals
• To organising Christmas collections
• Outings for disabled children or elderly
• Plus many more.

Round Table has assisted many National Organisations such as:
The Anthony Nolan Bone Marrow Trust Appeal

Over the past few years Round Table has donated more than 7 million UK pounds to the BBC Children in Need Appeal. It has been paramount in organising the nationwide Great Round Table Toddles for the BBC.

Who Joins Round Table and Why?

• Young men aged between 18 - 45.
• Our members include both single and family men from all professions and all walks of life.
• It is, of course, an ideal and easy way for those who have moved into a new are to find new friends of a similar age.
• There are all sorts of sport to try with the Inter-Table matches adding a real competitive edge.
• Many Round Tables have links with ‘overseas Tables’ which provide an excellent opportunity for Tablers and their families to enjoy international hospitality.
• With many social events and outgoings, there are many opportunities to involve your partner and family (often with our kindred Ladies organisation CIRCLE.
• The Round Table organisation is run by and for Tablers as a hobby.

What is Ladies Circle?

Although, the main aim of Round Table is to form links between young men in an area. An equivalent organisation for young women exists, called LADIES CIRCLE. They too have a national organisation called The National Association of Ladies Circle of Great Britain and Ireland.

• Membership is open to all women aged between 18 - 45.
• With ‘FRIENDSHIP & SERVICE’ as the CIRCLE Motto.
• The ladies emphasis is on having fun, as their meetings are less formal than the men.

To Summarise What Round Table is?

A whole lot of fun …

• The ideal club for men aged between 18 - 40.
• Make new friends and expand your social horizons.
• Opportunity to try new sports like abseiling; hang gliding; white water rafting and bungee jumping.
• Enjoy entertaining evenings, weekends away, trips in the UK and abroad.
• Getting involved with all kinds of fund-raising and support activities.
• A whole range of exciting activities for you, your partner and your family (often with our kindred organisation CIRCLE).

How do I find out more?

For more information about Round Table Call - FREEFONE 00800 1345 1345.

You can e-mail us on: chairman@newent.org

Visit our national RTBI web site: www.roundtable.org.uk

or e-mail RTBI HQ: hq@roundtable.org.uk

or simply write to:

The National Association Of Round Tables Of Great Britain and Ireland.
Marchesi House
4 Embassy Drive
Edgbaston
Birmingham
B15 1TP

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