Round Table was started in 1927 in Norwich by a then young Rotarian, Louis Marchesi, who saw the need for a club for like minded men who were still a bit too young for Rotary but had something to offer back to their local community.

Round Table is still going strong. The only difference being that it is now a world wide organisation with clubs in most countries around the world.

The objectives of the Round Table are set out in six aims which were established in Norwich in 1927 and which, with only minor wording amendments, have remained the same since.

Although we appreciate the traditions and history of the Table movement, we at Petersfield tend to be a bit more low-key with the fomalities. Some Tables have a jacket & tie dress code. We don’t, you can come as you are.

Most of our meetings are held in The Square Brewery in the centre of Petersfield where we meet for dinner and a few beers to either discuss the business of the club (we call these Business meetings) or enjoy some entertainment and socialising (we call these Entertainment and Socialising meetings!) Business meetings are where we coordinate the serious business side of the club, such as fundraising, event planning and awarding charitable grants to put the money we raise to good use. The other meetings are usually based around a fun activity and somehow all meetings involve a fair consumption of alcohol - this is not compulsory of course, but it is for charity! Drink sensibly - www.drinkaware.co.uk

 

Table Grace

May we, O lord, adopt thy creed,
Adapt our ways to serve thy needs,
And we who on thy bounty feed,
Improve in thought, in word and deed.

Aims & Objectives

  1. To develop the acquaintance of young men through the medium of their various occupations.
  2. To emphasise the fact that one's calling offers an excellent medium of service to the community.
  3. To cultivate the highest ideals in business, professional and civic traditions.
  4. To recognise the worthiness of all legitimate occupations and to dignify each his own, by precept and example.
  5. To further the establishment of peace and goodwill in international relationships.
  6. To further these objects by meetings, lectures, discussions and other activities.

 

In plainer language: - The aims of the Movement are to let people with different occupations meet and to use the various occupations or person's skills to the community's benefit. We do this by having members of very different backgrounds, hobbies, interests and careers which always keeps meetings 'interesting'. The best part is that we have a good time doing what we do, usually involving a beer or two...