Tanglin Club

🎉 Celebrating Excellence at the National Safety and Security Watch Group Awards 2024! 🎉 We are thrilled to share that Tanglin Club was honored with the prestigious SSWG Outstanding Individual Award at the National Safety and Security Watch Group Awards 2024, held on December 27th at Orchard Hotel Singapore. The event was graced by esteemed officers from the Singapore Police Force (SPF) and the Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF), with the Guest-of-Honour, Ms. Sun Xueling, Minister of State for the Ministry of Home Affairs and Ministry of Social and Family Development, presenting a total of 90 awards to outstanding recipients across various categories. This recognition highlights the dedication, commitment, and contributions of the Tanglin Club team in upholding safety and security within our community. A big congratulations to all the award recipients, and a special thank you to Ms. Sun Xueling for her continued support. We are proud to be part of a community that values safety and security at its core. Photo: Ms Sun Xueling (Minister of State for the Ministry of Home Affairs and Ministry of Social and Family Development), Mr Meredith Yong (Operations Director), Mr Richard Koh (Chief Safety and Security) #SSWG #SafetyandSecurity #TanglinClub #Awards2024 #CommunityExcellence #NationalSafety

The 2024 Vitagen Singapore Squash Open Begins at the Tanglin Club: A Look Back at the Pre-Tournament Highlights The Tanglin Club was abuzz with excitement as it played host to a series of events leading up to the highly anticipated 2024 Vitagen Singapore Squash Open, which kicks off today with sixteen thrilling first-round matches. Here’s a recap of the memorable activities that set the stage for the tournament: Press Conference at The Tanglin Club Held at the Club’s 250-seater Theatrette, the press conference featured Singapore’s four wildcard players – Ay Wai Yhann, Cassandra Ong, Samuel Kang, and Jerome Aw – alongside national coach Jamie Hickox. The players shared their aspirations for the tournament and reflected on the unique thrill and pressure of competing in front of a home crowd at such a prestigious event. Members of the local press had the opportunity to pose questions, making it an engaging start to the proceedings. Creative and Interactive Activities Crossing the bridge by the swimming pool and entering the Sports Complex, players were welcomed by ten students from NorthLight School. The students guided the players through a Peranakan Tile Painting session, sparking creativity and producing some delightful works of art. While there were a few amused glances exchanged, the activity was a resounding success. Afterward, the players headed to the Club’s top-notch singles and doubles squash courts to offer the students a quick squash lesson, creating an inspiring moment of mentorship. Welcoming Reception In the evening, the players were transported to the OCBC Arena for their first glimpse of the Glass Court setup, where a vibrant on-court photo session took place. Returning to The Tanglin Club, the players were treated to a warm welcome reception and dinner prepared by Executive Chef Aaron Wong and his team. The evening included a signing of tournament posters, inspiring speeches by Patrick Thio, President of Singapore Squash and the tournament’s Organising Chairman, and reigning world champion Ali Farag. Guests enjoyed a delightful buffet and witnessed the presentation of awards to event sponsors, including primary sponsor Patrick Thio himself. As the evening came to a close, players departed to rest and prepare for the thrilling competition ahead. The Tanglin Club is proud to be part of this exciting journey and wishes all participants the very best in the tournament! @tanglinclub @singapore.squash @vitagensg @northlightofficial #singaporesquash #squash #TanglinClub #Vitagen #SGSquashOpen24 #SGSquash

The opening of the Suez Canal in 1869 and the advent of steamers resulted in a travel revolution. The small port founded by Sir Thomas Stamford Raffles, the founder of Singapore, developed into a thriving trading centre, and the everyday life of the British settlement had become more sophisticated, and exclusively European. In October 1865, "forty good men and true" convened a meeting for the purpose of forming a suburban social club to meet the wants of the British living in the settlement and founded the Tanglin Club. A property in the District of Claymore was purchased in 1866 and this is the current site of the Tanglin Club today. It is not known how the name 'Tanglin' originated but as there are many places in Malaysia named after trees, it is possible that the Tanglin Club was named after the Saraca Tree aka 'Tanglin Tree'. A commemorative Tanglin Tree was planted in the grounds of the present clubhouse in 1990 to mark the Club's 125th anniversary. For many years, the Tanglin Club was one of the pillars of social life in Singapore for successful members of the European community. By the late 1930s, its ballroom had the reputation of having the best dance floor in the island and the Club band was a focal point of attraction. The highlight of Singapore's social calendar was the Tanglin Ball. Even today, the ball is held yearly in the Churchill Room, an icon of the Club. Squash and tennis are also synonymous with the Tanglin Club. Before the fall of Singapore in February 1942, the Club was prepared for use as a convalescent depot for the Malayan Armed Service and an evacuee centre. During the Japanese occupation, the Club was used as a Japanese officers' club. Having survived the vicissitudes of debt and war, age and apathy, even a major transformation, the Tanglin Club still retains an aura of exclusivity as one of the premier social clubs in Singapore today. Having grown from "Forty Good Men" to over 4,000 Members, the Club prides itself on its international and cosmopolitan nature with more than 70 nationalities among its Members. It has earned a reputation of prestige and quality. The Tanglin Club Membership is still very much sought after as it offers excellent facilities and a distinguished lifestyle to its Members. The presidents of the Tanglin Club were persons of prominence such that there are many streets named after them, for instance, Dunman Road, Anderson Road & Bridge, Read Street & Bridge, Birch Road, Bishopsgate, and Finlayson Green. The Tanglin Club today is an inviting oasis for relaxation and rejuvenation while its ambience still evokes the grace and charm of the past. Join us on this journey through time as we explore the rich heritage that has made the Tanglin Club what it is today. Stay tuned for our next edition, where we delve deeper into the book, "Forty Good Men". #TheTanglinClub #FortyGoodMen #PlatinumClubs