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Thanks to Felix Furlonger’s grandson Mr. Ken Ettie who sent in the photo and article on the 'Go as you please' above. Back in March this year Mr Bert White made contact from New Zealand. He was a member in the 1950’s and early 60’s. Bert send us a number of items of memorabilia including medals and a club vest. I will be getting these photographed soon and will publish them shortly.

After coming across a 100 year club medal Mr. Greg Pryor from San Raphael, California search out the club and sent it back to Northern Ireland with the comment–“I'm glad to see something put back where it belongs. Here's looking forward to another century for the Willowfield Harriers! “

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Club Motto     Festina Lente

 

Shown above are two club blazer badges which were in the possession of one of our members. We are not sure of the dates of these items.

 

Badge A carries a Latin motto ‘Festina Lente’. This would be directly translated as ‘make haste slowly’ or probably more commonly known by us today as ‘more haste less speed’. Interesting words for a running club where speed may be of the essence. It could have many connotations and applications for athletes and club members - in other words do things the proper way instead of hurriedly and heedlessly; see things through in a thorough manner. No skimping on that training programme. The badge also displays a field a field gate similar to the one shown on the Willowfield medal which is the image embroidered onto many of the club ‘hoodie’ tops.

 

Badge B just carries the club initials and colours below with three blue bars on a white background. This is replicated in the metal pin badge.

If you have had connections to the club or anecdotes to relate regarding past members, races or even the old communal bath at the old Hyndford Street clubhouse please get in touch.

 

 

 

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