tabler • spring 2009
Table remembers…
I
t is always special to represent Round
After the Service of Remembrance given by the Bishop of
Table as National President, yet no
London, the Queen faced the Cenotaph and laid a wreath
more so than at the Remembrance
ahead of the Royal Family, the Prime Minister and other senior
Day Parade at the Cenotaph in Whitehall.
politicians. The senior royals: the Duke of Edinburgh, the Prince
of Wales, Prince William, the Duke of York, the Princess Royal
We were part of a very moving occasion dedicated to
and the Duke of Kent, also laid wreaths. We waited our turn as
those who will be forever in our memories, having given up
thousands of veterans marched past Whitehall’s famous war
so much so that the rest of us could live our lives.
memorial to pay their respects to fallen comrades, to the
It was a poignant Remembrance Service. Her Majesty the
applause of the watching crowds.
Queen led the nation in honouring our war dead, not least
The atmosphere was warm and good humoured and
the recent causalities suffered in Afghanistan and Iraq.
there was opportunity to talk to others in columns adjacent
Approximately 10,000 people, many of them ex-
to ours. I was followed by 41 Club President Drew; NALC
servicemen or servicewoman, along with the emergency
President Lynda and Tangent President Pat as we carried
services and service clubs like Round Table, participated
the poppy wreaths that were to be placed with the others
in the parade, while throughout the country many Round
at the foot of the Cenotaph.
Table members joined in their own local ceremonies of
Shuffling forward, we joined the columns of soldiers near
remembrance.
the Cenotaph, and to the sound of the massed bands, we
For Round Table nationally this was a very special
began to march with heads high, proud to be representing
occasion, the tenth year that the Association has been
the Round Table family. We passed down Whitehall into
invited to take part in the National Service at the Cenotaph
Parliament Square and along Horse Guards where Prince
in London, and we were joined again by the Presidents and
Edward took the salute.
other members of all the Round Table Family Clubs.
Finally we re-grouped for a few beers in The Round Table
At 11am as Big Ben struck and the cannon was fired from
pub off Leicester Square, rounding off a great day.
nearby Horse Guards Parade to mark the start of the two
I would recommend that any Tabler who wishes to take
minutes’ silence. Our party stood in company with many
part in future events contacts Maureen at Marchesi House
thousands of others in quiet remembrance. I will always
around September. Whilst we have only a few places,
recall London, as it fell silent, leaving only the wind in the
attendance is open to all members of Round Table.
trees and the fluttering flags. This feeling was very
emotional, and it was a great honour to be there Yours in Table
representing you all on behalf of Round Table. Peter Manley
W
elcome to my final Blog
Following frustration at the October National Council
as National Honorary
meeting in Eastbourne, it was agreed that postal voting
Secretary. The last two
should be disbanded. We are reverting to the traditional
years have been great
method of voting for executive positions at the AGM.
fun and I would like to thank you all
Since the last edition of TM, Marchesi House has undergone
a refurbishment. All staff have relocated to the ground floor
for your support and friendship,
where there is a new kitchen and staff room.
especially the two administration
Thank you Beverley, Maureen, Sue and Susan for your
committees that I have worked with.
continued efforts to support us all as members of the
We have some interesting times ahead: As we go to press,
Association.
135 members are booked for a special meeting in Manchester
The next National Council meeting is on March 7th in
to discuss the future of our Association.
Portsmouth. It will be followed by the Presidential Ball, and
Nomination forms will soon be posted on the website for the
I look forward to seeing as many of you as possible there.
National Executive and National Councillor positions. For those
Enjoy your Tabling and remember that ours is still the
interested in standing and who want more information or advice,
best young man’s Association in the world.
please contact me or any other member of the Executive. I can
promise you that it is not only a great honour – with a lot of hard Yours in Table
work – but also great fun. John Kilshaw
SECRETARY’S BLOG
John Kilshaw
National Hon. Secretary 2008-09
Web: www.roundtable.co.uk
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