Calliope is officially called the Calliope Athletic and Harrier Club.
The very title is a reminder of the seasons that come and go even for this club which has been around for some 79 years now.
The word Harrier refers to the winter activities of the club: cross-country and road running. The origin of the word harrier is most likely the Middle English hayrer of 1408 (a small hunting dog). Though some argue, when it comes to runners, the word is related to the animal the hare.
Of course, the answer is that the dog was named harrier because among the animals it pursued was the hare.
The word athletic refers to the summer events which take place on and around an track. Thus, the word “Athletic” could to some extent be replaced by “Track and Field”.
Any hoo, The athletic season for Calliope began last Wednesday evening, 6:15. October 28th, at the Osborne Memorial Park, Mahara Ave, Birkenhead.
The children's section of the Club begins Monday, November 2nd at 5 pm.
Here is the season's programme for seniors and master's athletics on Wednesday nights
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