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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Pupils from Little London Primary School visited Lineham Farm in December 1998. Pictured are Luke Scarfe, left and Liam Jenkinson with Shetland ponies Polo and Rolo. | Graham Lindley Photo: Graham Lindley
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Little London Primary School pupil Rebecca Greenwood pictured with the sheep in December 1998. | Graham Lindley Photo: Graham Lindley
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Members of Leeds Motorcycle Action Group and East Leeds Lions presenting the children of Lineham Farm with their Easter Eggs in April 1999. | Third Party Photo: Third Party
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Lineham Farm Shetland ponies Rolo and Polo were surprise visitors to the morning assembly at Moorlands School in June 1999. Pupils had raised the money by holding a two mile walk around Weetwood. | YPN Photo: YPN
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Pictured doing some dry stone walling at Lineham Farm in June 1999 are Nidal Salah, Kate Powell and Peter Harris. | Third Party Photo: Third Party
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Down on the farm in November 1999. Pictured, from left, are Daniel Harrison, Suzanne Ledger and Jason Bailey checking out the farm machinery. | Keith Lawson Photo: Keith Lawson