tabler • spring 2009
obituaries
Jim Knoyle
In his year as Chairman, 1972/73, It was remarkable how many people glory as Area 36 champions.
we went to Dillenberg RT57, Germany – knew Jim, always asked after him, It was typical of Mally that he became
It is always sad to hear of the passing of
eight Tablers in two cars, little knowing and always had a tale to tell that President of 41 a second time in
a former Round Tabler, and Jim Knoyle
what a springboard the trip would be. involved him. April 2007.
was a Tabler through and through. In his
Keith recollected: “On our outward trip, Jim was a catalyst in the development He was determined that his illness
time he served as Swansea RT57
soon after boarding the boat and of Euro 57, and an unforgettable blast would not stop him in his commitment,
Chairman, Area 43 Chairman, National
locating the bar for a few beers, Jim, as around all the Euro 57 Clubs by Jim and and it didn't. In February this year, he
Council Member, Swansea Round Table
usual, suggested we should sing!! fellow Swansea Tablers underlined the hosted the inaugural meeting of the new
President and Euro 57 President.
We were not so keen, but eventually seriousness in which Euro 57 was N.Wales Region 5 and welcomed
A tribute to Jim at his funeral was
we did sing one song, and we sounded regarded. In the building National President Keith as his
read by Keith Jones, former Swansea
great. Spurred on we sang a second. of Euro. Jim was a central character, guest at a well attended night of real old
RT57 Table Chairman and Area
It was at that point we discovered that remembered throughout Europe in fashioned fun and friendship.
43 Chairman.
around the corner sat the Treorchy the guise of the Jim Knoyle trophy. His year in office ended with Mally
Jim was a keen chorister, and while
Male Voice Choir – en route to a On one side Jim is remembered – making a substantial donation to
it is uncertain how many choirs he
European Concert. They had obviously with joy and happiness – Jim’s life and St Kentigern's Hospice, his chosen
belonged to, his fellow choristers in
joined in! No wonder we sounded good”. the benefit of his friendship. charity for the club.
the congregation were invited to identify
Jim progressed to become a most On the other side one gives thanks He is survived by his wife Barbara and
themselves for the people from the
respected and much loved Area for that life, and the warmth those children Steve and Debbie.
Guinness Book of Records!
Chairman, recognised throughout who knew Jim gained from it.
Keith Jones transferred into Swansea
Area 43 and the Movement In conclusion, Keith searched for
RT in 1967. Starting on the Table
nationally through his involvement some words to sum up.
Stuart Robert
Council, he soon progressed to
on National Council. Do not ask how did he die, Mann
Secretary and Vice Chair.
but how did he live?
It is with great sadness that Thornbury
Not what did he gain, but what
Round Table and 41 Club announce
did he give?
the unexpected loss of former Tabler,
These are the units to measure
Stuart Mann.
the worth
Stuart joined West Quantocks Round
Of a man as a man, regardless
Table in 1982 and then transferred,
of birth.
following relocation with his work, to
Not what was his church, nor
Henleaze, Exeter, Yeovil and Thornbury.
what was his creed?
For more than 20 years, Stuart
But had he befriended those really
embodied the spirit of Round Table and
in need?
threw himself wholeheartedly into
Was he ever ready with a word of good
everything he undertook.
cheer,
He had a very successful career
To bring back a smile and banish
spanning three decades with Nat West
a tear?
and The Royal Bank of Scotland, and led
Not what did the sketch in the
an energetic family and social life.
newspaper say,
As a Tabler, golf partner, colleague
But how many were sorry when
and friend he will be sorely missed, but
he passed away.
as a son, father and husband he will
never be forgotten.
Mally Evans
Our thoughts are with Stuarts’ wife
Lynn and daughters Joanna and Chloe.
Rhyl and District RT352 Round Table
regret to report that past member
Mally Evans lost his battle with cancer
on October 15th.
An active member of Rhyl Round
Table (and 52 Club), Mally was a
versatile sportsman who took charge of
all our teams from shove halfpenny to
five-a-side and cricket and led them to
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