About Pontypridd & Rhondda Round Table

Who are the Pontypridd & Rhondda Round Table?

We are your local chapter of Round Table, a social and charitable organisation for men aged about 18–45 that meets regularly to take part in social activities and community fundraising, we are based in and around Pontypridd with members from across the whole of RCT.

Our group was formed in 1969 and will amazingly celebrate 60 years in 2029, we are not the biggest Round Table – but we punch above our weight when it comes to our Fundraising efforts and impact we have in the communities we represent, as well as with our range of socials.

We meet twice a month; for a pub quiz on the first Wednesday of the month and for a social event later in the month, you can see our recent socials on our socials page!

We are known locally for our 2 big seasonal fund raisers, The Pontypridd Big Bang firework display in November and our Santa Sleigh run in December.

The Big Bang is the largest display in South Wales and attracts thousands of visitors to Ynysangharad park in Pontypridd. This event is our main fund raiser for the year and is put on entirely with with volunteers. The Santa Sleigh runs through December and sees us pulling Santa on his sleigh round the RCT area to as many towns and villages as we can manage giving out sweets, and giving everyone an opportunity to meet, talk to and have their photo taken with Santa. It is primarily a community event but we do take donations with everything collected going to charity.

---

How it works

Membership is typically between 18–45 years old, focused on building strong social connections.
Unlike other tables we have made our more formal meetings (where we discuss which charities we are supporting etc.) fun by combining with a Pub Quiz and some food. We also have monthly social events, some are free, some have a small fee to cover the costs.
Fundraising and community focus are core parts of what we do. We raise and donate funds to local charities, support groups, and individuals in need. Every penny we raise is spent helping people in our local communities.
This mix of social + service is intentional: friendship and teamwork fuel the group’s capacity to organise larger community events and meaningful fundraising efforts, rather than existing solely as a hobby club.

This means we’re not just a static charity — we are a living organisation that blends social connections, skills development, and community service into recurring, structured activities.

---

Current Table Members

Stephen Lowbridge | Chairman

Sam | Vice Chair & Treasurer

Mark | Immediate Past Chairman

Sean Howard | Secretary