Club Secretary - Richard Whitehouse
 

Richard, our Club Secretary, who is the watchful eye of the club.

 

 

 

 

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Committee members (in alphabetical order)

 

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Matty Campbell

 

Matty’s role on the committee is to ensure a balanced view on all decisions. His biggest contribution comes from captaining and organising everything for the West Yorkshire Winter League, including our club's host race. He's always happy to lend a hand wherever needed, from helping with the Christmas party to being on the track restoration committee. Generally supportive of all the club's initiatives, Matty loves being a key part of the committee and contributing to the progress being made behind the scenes—from writing risk assessments to providing terrible banter!

 

 

Neil Diamond

 

Neil considers it a privilege to have been part of the Track Restoration Race Committee. This brilliant race has quickly become a staple of the summer running calendar, and he is proud to have helped make it such a success. He also loves getting the Harriers involved in the Leeds Dock Relay, an event that continues to go from strength to strength and provides a bit of fun on a summer Friday evening. Neil finds the committee to be a very positive place and enjoys being as supportive as he can to the Harriers, despite (what he says...not true!!) his limited experience. He has even found a niche in clearing up debris from burnt-out cars!!! As the Spencer Davis Group once said, Neil's motto for the club is simple: "Keep on Running."

 

 

Gillian Hall - Treasurer

 

Gillian is a long-serving member of the Crossgates Harriers, and as the club's treasurer, she manages all financial matters. This includes handling all money coming in and out of the club's bank account and maintaining the spreadsheet with updated membership information. In addition to her core responsibilities, Gillian also plays a key role in organising the annual Christmas party. This involves planning the event and coordinating with the venue to ensure a great time is had by all. Her dedication behind the scenes helps keep the club running smoothly for every member. Whenever there is something that needs cake, Gillian is on hand to support!

 

 

Claire Maltas

 

Claire is a key member of the Crossgates Harriers committee, and she is responsible for managing the Runner of the Month votes, ensuring that all our deserving members are celebrated. She also serves as the charity coordinator, working to help our club support various causes throughout the year. In addition to her administrative roles, Claire, a LiRF (Leader in Running Fitness), is often found helping and supporting newer runners in the club. She plays an active role in helping out with our 0-5k beginners and improvers groups, providing support and encouragement to those who are just starting out with the club. Her dedication and hands-on approach make her an invaluable part of the team.

 

 

Sarah Marquis-Linley

 

Sarah has a real passion for organising and getting stuck in behind the scenes for the benefit of the whole club. She takes care of the club’s monthly newsletter, making sure it’s a committee collective effort that provides an interesting overview of club activities for both new and existing members. A real focus on sharing and communicating news to each member. Also, a run leader for Group 4. Sarah sits on the Track Fund Run committee and took on the role of Chief Marshal, ensuring we had sufficient marshals on the course, ensuring marshals from across CGH & STAC knew exactly where they needed to be. She also helps with the behind the scenes planning of our Monday night LIRF rota. As an active LIRF (Leader in Running Fitness), she knows it’s a full team effort that keeps this important initiative running within the club, so members can enjoy well planned sessions and shared knowledge. After the successful club trip away last year to Keswick, she’s organising another one for the first weekend in October. Thirty-two of our Harriers will be taking part in a fun-packed trip that will include the Whinlatter parkrun and a guided hike from SML, ticking off another Wainright for those bagging them. As we approach winter, SML will also be supporting Matty with the planning of our club’s hosted West Yorkshire Winter League (WYWL) race on January 4th. This involves a great deal of work, including organising all the marshals for the route. SML has overseen the club's Instagram account since its launch in July 2022 but has recently welcomed Cara's social media expertise to help share the workload.

 

 

Chris Meadley - Membership Secretary

 

Chris is the Membership Secretary and has developed the process by which people approach and join our club. As such he is the first contact with potential new members, providing them with all the information they require inviting them and supporting their transition into our club and pace groups. This involves introducing them to the most appropriate group and to the ethos of Crossgates Harriers. Making sure they are looked after at the beginning of their club running journey and supported through their early steps. Chris has been a keen advocate of the Crossgates Harriers’ race and has been part of the organisation process for both years, including training the monkey. As a pioneer of the LIRF program, Chris was amongst the first cohort - beginning the process of offering assistance to our runners in the form of more structured training. He was a part of the team that formulated and led the first beginners and improvers sessions for the club, changing the face of our membership and bringing club running to a greater number of people in our area, offering assistance to runners at the beginning of their journey not just at a point of being an established runner. As part of this he has developed the program used for the improvers and has led every one since its inception. This program is designed to ensure our beginners don’t falter at 5k but are supported into the club properly and given all the tools to ensure they are not left behind

 

 

Liz Merriman

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Liz is responsible for developing and maintaining the Crossgates Harriers’ website. Liz uploads Runner of the Month photos and comments, monthly newsletters, and Meet the Harriers features as well as trying to highlight information around our Track Restoration and community work. Liz is a reserve run leader and  supports with Committee and Club activities like raising any ideas or queries members may share. She is now the committee link to the Green Champions (as brought by Liz H and supported by Christina and Ellen). You may have been to one of Liz’s Monday nights’ LiRF sessions or seen her lending a hand at the plogging/litter picks, parkrun takeover days, Club parties, marshalling WYWL, or helping on food bank walks. Liz also likes to organise social activities too – Flamingo Land, Bongos Bingo or Flight Club, anyone!? The Track Restoration 10k and Children’s Fun Run is also a key area where Liz contributes to the Club. Liz is the Assistant Run Director and supported the launch of the children’s run. She organised community support including donations for goody bags, raffle prizes, stalls, and the Rainbows/Brownies/Guides water station at the 5k mark and the endorsement of our children’s race from CBeebies presenter and local runner George Webster. Liz also helped oversee the trackside activities on race day and supports with admin (e.g. medical risk assessment) and media coverage (e.g. BBC, Look North, Radio Leeds).

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Kev Robinson

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Kev is the newest member of the Committee and has been in post since April 2026. Kev leads LiRF sessions and stepped in as a floating run leader across different groups when support’s been needed. Kev helped with the Beginner and Improver programmes, sometimes leading sessions, planning routes, and sorting warm-ups and cool-downs. Behind the scenes, Kev is involved in various Harriers initiatives, helping out with things like the Summer Handicap and the Festive 5 to keep things ticking along. He secured £500 sponsorship through work for volunteer and marshalling tabards, and designed and sold medal holders which raised £125 for the Christmas Toy Appeal. Kev has also volunteered at parkrun takeovers, WYWL fixtures, the Track Restoration Fund Run and LCW whenever needed.

 

 

 

Nicky Shepherd

 

Nicky has been a member of the Harriers for five years and a committee member for nearly two. As a run leader for Group 4, she holds a LiRF (Leader in Running Fitness) qualification, which allows her to assist with the Monday night sessions.  Nicky set up and successfully leads the "Mini Harriers" junior division, which has been a fantastic addition to the club. She is also always on hand to help with Parkrun takeovers and is a regular volunteer at the Sunday junior sessions. Nicky has also volunteered at the track restoration mornings and loves a good party, having helped organise last year’s Christmas party and the 40th Birthday party.

 

 

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Julie Wilson

 

Julie has been an active member of the committee for several years, contributing to decisions and discussions that support the club's growth and its members' enjoyment. Within the committee, she takes on several key roles. One of her main responsibilities is organising the Leeds Country Way event. Each year, she recruits participants, arranges pairings, and enters the teams. Although a significant undertaking, she enjoys bringing the event together, especially when everything runs smoothly and members have a fantastic day. Julie also co-organises the Easter and Christmas Treasure Hunts, which are always fun events that add a special touch to the club calendar. She is also responsible for taking minutes at the bi-monthly meetings. She ensures the minutes are typed up accurately and shared with members in a timely manner, helping to keep everyone informed and connected. For the past six years, Julie has also organised the Terry Midgley Interclub Handicap. This annual event brings the Harriers and St. Theresa's together to celebrate Terry's running achievements and the legacy he left at both clubs. She is proud to contribute in these ways and looks forward to continuing to support the club through these roles.