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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October 2008 and Elvis tribute acts Shaun Michaels, Ray Aaron King and Dave Graceland join singers , dancers and a choir for a family variety show at the City Varieties organised by the Leeds White Rose Rotary Club to raise money for Lineham Farm. | Tony Johnson Photo: Tony Johnson
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Staff from Yorkshire Bank helped to clear weeds and paths at Lineham Farm in June 2008. Pictured is Joanne Ismaay clearing weeds, while a hen forages for food. | YPN Photo: YPN
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The Duke of Gloucester is presented with a book by artist Ashley Jackson during his visit in November 2008. | Jonathan Gawthorpe Photo: Jonathan Gawthorpe
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Martin Wolstencroft , managing director of ARC Inspirations, is pictured in April 2009 at work in the woods with Lenroy Kirwan and Saskin Craig on a track for use of visitors using wheelchairs and bikes. | Bruce Rollinson Photo: Bruce Rollinson
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Steven Sculley, 14, is pictured amongst the bluebells in May 2009. | Simon Hulme Photo: Simon Hulme
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Lineham Farm was celebrating success as the overall winner of the environment category of the Yorkshire Bank 150th Community Awards in November 2009. Pictured are Stephen Hannaby, centre, of Lineham Farm, with director for Yorkshire Bank Dean Cutbill, right, and Mike Calnan of the National Trust. | Mark Bickerdike Photo: Mark Bickerdike