Independence Day
On Independence Day the club gathers outside its building to hoist the national flag. In 2025, for the 79th Independence Day, the programme also included prizes for young members.
About the club
Our Club
Founded in 1905, The Union Club is part of the social fabric of Shibpur. Over generations, the club has provided a place for residents to meet, play, celebrate, perform and participate in community life.
Four Ideas. One Club.
The words Humanitarian, Athletic, Dramatic and Literary appear on the club's historic emblem. Today they remain a simple way to describe what the club stands for.
Humanitarian
Community means looking beyond ourselves. The humanitarian tradition represents participation, wellbeing and the spirit of helping neighbors.
Athletic
Sport brings people together through activity, discipline, friendly competition and shared enjoyment.
Dramatic
Performance gives communities a stage for expression, storytelling and creativity.
Literary
Language, reading, recitation and ideas have long been important parts of Bengali cultural life.
The club at a glance
- Founded
- 1905, in Shibpur, Howrah
- Address
- 4/4/1 Haradev Bhattacharya Lane, Shibpur, Howrah 711102
- Registration
- Regn. No. S/16039 (as displayed on the club signboard)
- Table tennis
- Affiliated with the W.B.T.T.A.
- President
- Alok Ghoshal
- [email protected]
Life at the club
A few of the things that bring members and neighbours through the club's doors.
Table tennis and karate
The club's two active sports. Young members play table tennis in the club hall, and karate activities also run through the club.
Festivals and culture
Seasonal celebrations, decorations and cultural programmes bring families together at the club through the year.
Health and service
The club has organised community health work, including a free health check-up camp in 2016.
The people of the club
Members young and old, the elders who keep the club going, and the neighbours who join in.
