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The History of Stockton-on-Tees Round Table
The History of Stockton-on-Tees Round Table
Stockton-on-Tees Round Table 35 was founded just after Middlesbrough Round Table 34 in 1931. A joint charter night meeting was held on Tues 17th Nov 1931 in Middlesbrough. Guest of honour was Louis Marchesi, founder of Round Table. The first chairman was Rev. J. Kielty.
The table continued with a steady stream of members until approximately 20 years ago, when the Table folded.
Fast forward to 2024 and, after a post on Facebook advertising the 'Man Creche'... SRT rechartered and continues to go from strength to strength; organising fundraising events (think Duck Race and Santa Sleigh!) as well as social activities for men aged 18-45.
how did round table come about?
how did round table come about?
Erminio William Louis Marchesi founded the Round Table, an international fellowship and community charitable organisation for young men. Marchesi was a young member of the Rotary Club in Norwich when he listened to the radio and heard the then Prince of Wales challenge the young men of Britain to "sit round a table (Round Table) adopt an idea, adapt it and improve it" (the motto is Adopt, Adapt, Improve). He conceived a club which could support younger businessmen; an idea he suggested to the membership in 1926.
The first Round Table - "Norwich Round Table No. 1" was formed at Suckling House, Norwich on 14 March 1927, with Marchesi as Secretary and other young Rotarians among its officers.
To prevent 'Round Table' becoming an old persons club the founders initiated a retirement age of 31 March following the 40th birthday.
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