These links will open pdf documents which provide a short history and record of Willowfield Temerance Harriers over the first 50 years of the club's existence. Written in 1949 it is a wonderful document although there has been a few little gliches in its scanning and assembly. Anyway it may be of interest to past members and friends of the club.

The club history is a work in progress. There are in the clubs possession a number of papers and memorabilia including minute books which give an insight into the past. We would hope at some time in the near future to have on this page a synopsis of what is over 100 years of running under the Willowfield name.

Shown below 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.

Club Motto Festina Lente

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.

The 1907 Belfast to Lurgan 'Go-as-you-please' The photograph shows Willowfield's Felix Furlonger running through Lisburn at the head of the race. Check the link below for more details

Felix Furlonger

Photo from Willowfield function many years ago - possibly the 60's.

Back Row Left /Right
Jack Watson/Rodney Watson/Billy Robinson/Jimmy Campbell/Sam Anderson/Brian Barnes/Jimmy Stevenson

Middle Row L/R
Tommy Jennings/Alan Anderson/Sam Ward/Ross Millar/John Doe/Norman Crossley/Eddie Wilson

Front Row L/R
Geoge Jackson/Jackie Ramm/Tom Robinson/Cyril Pennington/Roy Corry