Round Table (club) - Activities

Activities

Most local Round Table clubs hold regular meetings each fortnight, getting together for everything from Black Tie dinners to a game of football, or even something as simple a drink at the pub or a meal somewhere local. These social evenings are the lifeblood of the Round Table movement – bringing together groups of friends for a drink and a laugh.

Each local Round Table club usually organises a few events each year. They vary from club to club, and can be anything from carnivals, fireworks displays such as Sparks in the Park, to silent auctions and charity runs. Raising money is often secondary – what matters is that Tablers are getting involved in their local communities, putting something back, and making a difference locally. There’s no obligation to commit a certain amount of time. All that clubs ask is you devote what time you have available, and often it’s a great way to develop new skills.

A highlight of Table for many members is the group activities, as it gives you the chance to try something that you wouldn’t usually try alone. If you’ve ever fancied abseiling, bungee jumping, dry slope skiing or juggling, you’re bound to find a club that has put it on this year’s programme.

With Round Table clubs worldwide, its members can - either when moving areas permanently or simply on holiday or travelling on business - easily meet other Round Tablers in their destination area. This is sometimes seen as the biggest benefit of Round Table, in that wherever you find yourself - there is always the opportunity to make instant acquaintances with a common interest.

Round Table is frequently associated with its charitable fund raising activities and community service projects. In the UK many Round Tables operate these activities through charitable trusts which are registered with, and regulated by, the Charities Commission.