Lineham Farm on Swan Lane at Eccup has now served the young people of Leeds for more than 40 years. It first opened in May 1993 following a full building and renovation project led by the then Lord Mayor of Leeds, Coun Denise Atkinson MBE. Young people visited for a week with their school with income to support the work generated from hiring the centre for events and family weekends. Thousands of youngsters have benefited over the years and that work continues in 2026 with Leeds Children’s Charity spearheading a vision for the future. This gallery of photos, plucked from the Yorkshire Evening Post archive, showcases the smiles, fun and camaraderie as well as the fundraising efforts, cute animals and visits by some familiar faces from the world of sport and television. Spotted anyone you remember? READ MORE: Thought-provoking photos take you back to Leeds in the 1990s LOVE LEEDS? LOVE NOSTALGIA? Join Leeds Retro on facebook YEP RETRO NEWSLETTER: Sign up for our free monthly email digest of Leeds nostalgia
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August 2006 and head of centre Steve Hannaby is pictured with a wind charger. | Mel Hulme Photo: Mel Hulme
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Fundraising manager Jo Shepheard down on the farm with Lynn Adkin from LHF Healthplan and children Danielle Greaves, 10 and three-year-old Billy Garman in August 2006. | Third Party Photo: Third Party
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Fundraising pupils from Brigshaw High School, Rebecca Cooley, Michaela Biscomb, Megan Tempest, Jack Hellawell and Shane Lenton pictured with adaptable beds in September 2006. | Tony Johnson Photo: Tony Johnson
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Day old British Saddleback pigs pictured in September 2006. | Tony Johnson Photo: Tony Johnson
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A group working on a dry stone wall in the woodland area around Lineham Farm in October 2006. | Third Party Photo: Third Party
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Armley Primary School pupils pictured making environmental logs in November 2006. | Mel Hulme Photo: Mel Hulme