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
73. Lineham Farm
Josephine the lonely goat at Lineham, since the death of her partner Napoleon meets Sandy Kopec from Napoleons Casino in November 2006. The Casino were to donate a pair of Pygmy goats as Josephine's new play mates. | Bruce Rollinson Photo: Bruce Rollinson
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April 2007 and Bluebell, a Balwen lamb was an Easter surprise born on Easter Sunday. Bluebell is pictured in the Bluebell Wood with Bobby, 10, from Our Lady's County Primary School. | YPN Photo: YPN
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Richard Burgess oof Bruntwood and Lineham Farm manager Steve Hannaby pictured with Benedict the donkey in April 2007. | Steve Riding Photo: Steve Riding
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Pupils from South Silc Broomfield School visited Bluebell Woods in May 2008. Pictured is 16-year-old Danny James. | Matthew Page Photo: Matthew Page
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Lineham Farm was preparing to hold its summer fayre in June 2008. Pictured are Hannah Scott and Peter Scott (no relation) with Gizmo the long-haired guinea pig. | Mark Bickerdike Photo: Mark Bickerdike
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June 2008 and staff from Yorkshire Bank helped to clear weeds and paths. Pictured, from left, are Laura Fieldhouse, Morgan Jackson and Scott Sanders. | YPN Photo: YPN