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RTBI 1094 Penistone

Local Name: Penistone Round Table (1094)
Association: Round Table Great Britain & Ireland
Location: South Yorkshire, England
Table Number: 1094
Area: 9
Region: ..
Current Status: Active
Charter Date:
Recharter Date: 

Originally chartered in 1958, during era London West End (LWE) was a proud Table that enjoyed cermonial 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.

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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

    • 2025–2025 — James Edwards — RTBI National IRO
    • 2024–2625 — James Edwards — RTBI National IRO

Repeating Events

 

Hosted national and international Events

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RTBI 305 Wrexham

Local Name: Wrexham Round Table
Association: Round Table Great Britain & Ireland
Location: Wrexham, Wales
Table Number: 305
Area: 36
Region: 7
Current Status: Active
Charter Date: circa 1958
Recharter Date: 8th June 2024

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:

    • STƍK 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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RTBI 276 Wanstead & Woodford

Dormant Table.

 

Sponsorship

Sponsors for the first Round Table in Malta, depsite not being sure where Malta was. 23 members of RTBI 276 attended the charter of Round Table Malta in 1975.

VIDE Nicos’ book, page 288.