RTBI 305 Wrexham

Local Name: Wrexham Round Table
Association: Round Table Great Britain & Ireland
Region: RTBI Region 7: North Wales
Area: RTBI Area 36 Wirral North East Wales and the Marches
Location: Wrexham, Wales, United Kingdom
Table Number: 305
Current Status: Active
Charter Date:
Charter Date: circa 1958
Social Media Tag: #RTBI305
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Wrexham is a major town in north-east Wales and serves as an important economic, cultural, and educational centre for the surrounding region. Historically associated with industry and mining, the town has diversified in recent decades and is home to a growing university sector and modern commercial developments. Wrexham is also widely recognised for its strong sporting heritage and its role as a gateway between Wales and north-west England.

RT305 Wrexham is a club within Round Table Great Britain & Ireland (RTBI), part of the CEE (Central and Eastern Europe) region. The club was re-established on 8th June 2024.

Activities and Recognition

RT305 Wrexham is committed to community engagement, focusing on strengthening local ties and supporting charitable initiatives. The club’s motto, “We Do Things Differently”, reflects its innovative spirit and commitment to positive change. The club plans to continue being a key figure in the community, organizing events and projects that make a lasting impact.

Recognition

    • 2024–2025: Membership Award (RTBI) — 19 new members in one year
    • 2024–2025: Table of the Year (RTBI)

Club Logo Symbolism

The RT305 Wrexham logo reflects the club’s progressive mindset and dedication to the community. It features the black-and-white rondel of RTBI, characterized by the Tudor rose and King Arthur at its center. Additionally, the logo creatively integrates the stylized text “WXM305”, representing the club’s name.

The middle part of the logo displays the Pontcysyllte Aqueduct, a UNESCO World Heritage site and an iconic landmark of Wrexham. Designed by Thomas Telford, this 18-arch stone and iron structure carries the Llangollen Canal over the River Dee and was completed in 1805 after a decade of construction. Above the aqueduct, the Wrexham city skyline symbolizes the architectural diversity and industrial heritage of the area, featuring significant landmarks:

    • STōK Cae Ras (AFC Wrexham Racecourse Ground): The oldest international football stadium still in use, a local pride.
    • FM Soames Brewery Chimney (1894): A 37-meter heritage landmark.
    • Brymbo Heritage Site: Known for some of the world’s oldest plant fossils and remains of Carboniferous period trees.
    • St Giles’ Church (16th century): One of the “Seven Wonders of Wales.”
    • Gresford Mining Disaster Memorial Wheel: Commemorates the 1934 disaster where 266 miners lost their lives. The wheel, partially buried, is planned to be excavated, restored, and placed near the new “Kop Stand” of the AFC Wrexham stadium.
    • Erddig Hall (1684): A National Trust property dedicated to preserving the cultural heritage of Wales.
    • Horse and Jockey Public House (16th century): One of Wrexham’s smallest and oldest pubs.
    • Arc Sculpture (1996): Represents the city’s mining and steel heritage.
    • Bersham Heritage Centre: Historically manufactured cannons for the American War of Independence.
    • Wrexham Conservation and Archive Building on Regent Street: A local historical site.

The lower part of the logo features Deadpool, a nod to Hollywood actor Ryan Reynolds, who, along with Rob McElhenney, significantly boosted the international profile of AFC Wrexham as its owners. Deadpool symbolizes the club’s playful and unconventional spirit. Fun fact: Before finalizing the current logo, the club experimented with a prototype featuring the iconic Welsh dragon and the motto “DO MORE”, highlighting the club’s ambition to contribute to community development.

The logo’s frame incorporates Wales’ national green and is decorated with yellow daffodils, the national flowers associated with Saint David’s Day, symbolizing cultural identity and the arrival of spring.

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