Wiki Tag: Round Table Great Britain and Ireland

Portsmouth is a major port city on England’s south coast, long associated with the Royal Navy and maritime industry, while neighbouring Southsea is known for its seaside character, Victorian development, and historic fortifications. The area features key attractions such as Portsmouth Historic Dockyard, waterfront districts, and extensive seafront promenades. Together, Portsmouth and Southsea form an important cultural and economic centre for Hampshire and the wider South Coast.

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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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Anston is a village in South Yorkshire, situated between Sheffield and Worksop and close to the boundary with Nottinghamshire. The area has a mix of historic villages, residential communities, and surrounding countryside, with nearby attractions including limestone gorges and nature reserves. Todwick and Anston together form a close-knit local community with strong ties to the wider Rotherham and Sheffield areas.

Chartered in 2022 by a group young lads looking for something different, Todwick and Anston Round Table affectionately known as TARTs is a fresh young branch of the group in South Yorkshire. Started between Zak Davis and Matt Dawson, the club has been a breath of fresh air within the region.

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London is the capital city of the United Kingdom and one of the world’s leading global cities, renowned for its history, culture, and economic influence. The West End is internationally known for its theatres, entertainment venues, shopping districts, and vibrant nightlife, forming a central part of London’s cultural life. As a focal point for business, tourism, and the arts, the area attracts a diverse and dynamic population from across the UK and beyond.

Originally chartered in 1958, during era London West End (LWE) was a proud Table that enjoyed ceremonial fellowship. During one of its dinners, hosted in the Houses of Parliament in 1960, a special guest of Louis Marchesi had been a guest of honor.

Re-charter took place on 21/09/2019 with a spectacular boat party and 120 guests in attendance. The evening took guests on a boat cruise down the River Thames past the iconic London landmarks

Despite this second era kicking off with a re-charter on the eve of the Covid pandemic, it has nevertheless started off with strength, having fellowship and fun as its core driving forces. In this short period, it has already produced two National IROs, two RTI regional chairmen, and a National Vice President.

The club often meets up at the The Round Table Pub London (UK) in London.

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Logo

The Table’s logo is a combination of the iconic London Underground roundel and the RTBI rondel.

The London Underground roundel was first used in 1908 on a platform nameboard at the station now known as St James’s Park, located in London’s West End.

The iconic king at the top of the rondel has been replaced with Obi-Wan Kenobi holding a blue lightsaber — presumably a reference to London being the birthplace of Alec Guinness.

“This unique combination of iconic elements makes the logo immediately recognisable — even more so with the name ‘LONDON WEST END’ across it.”

National/International Personalities

• • 2025–2026 — Jon Clark — RTBI National President
  • 2024–2025 — Jon Clark — RTBI National VP
  • 2024–2025 — Adam Fitt — RTI Chairman of Central and Eastern Europe Region
  • 2022–2024 — Adam Fitt — RTBI National IRO
  • 2020–2021 — Robert Kerins – RTI Treasurer
  • 2020–2021 — Jon Clark — RTI Chairman of Central and Eastern Europe Region
  • 2018–2020 — Jon Clark — RTBI National IRO
  • 2015–2016 — Jayn Shah — Round Table Eastern Africa National President

History

Repeating Events

Hosted national and international Events

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City of London, often referred to simply as “the Square Mile”—is the historic and financial heart of London. Distinct from Greater London’s boroughs, it is home to many of the world’s leading financial institutions, as well as historic landmarks such as St Paul’s Cathedral and the Tower of London. Despite its small geographic size, the City plays a globally significant role in finance, commerce, and governance.

Dublin is the capital city of Ireland and its largest urban centre, located on the east coast at the mouth of the River Liffey. With a history stretching back over a thousand years, the city is known for its literary heritage, historic architecture, and vibrant cultural life. Today, Dublin is a major European hub for business, education, and tourism, combining a strong sense of tradition with a modern, international outlook.

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Recognition

• • 2024–2025: Danish Axe International — Iiro Salminen

International Personalities

• • 1994–1995: Gerard O’Herlihy – RTI International President

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Ringwood & Verwood are neighbouring towns on the western edge of the New Forest in southern England. Ringwood is a historic market town situated on the River Avon, known for its traditional town centre and proximity to the New Forest National Park. Verwood, historically associated with brick-making, has grown into a modern residential town while retaining strong community links with the surrounding Dorset and Hampshire countryside.

RTBI 643 is table based on the edge of the New Forest in Hampshire & Dorset. Originally Chartered in 1959 as Ringwood & District, the table folded in 2006 but was Re-Chartered in Spring 2020. It is part of Area 48🔗 in the RTBI Regional Structure.

Ringwood & District Era

Originally Chartered in 1959, Ringwood & District Round Table was an active club in the local community, setting up & running a number of local events, including the Mass Jailbreak for BBC Children in Need in 1987 & the British Pedal Car Grand Prix. The Table finally fell dormant in 2006

Ringwood & Verwood Round Table

After 12 years of rest, Ringwood & District Round Table was reformed in the autumn of 2019, finally Re-Chartering in April 2020 as Ringwood & Verwood Round Table.

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