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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Youngsters take the weight of their feet in the courtyard in November 1999. | Keith Lawson Photo: Keith Lawson
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The first lambs of the season at Lineham in March 2000. Pictured are Raymond McManus and Rachel Harrison with lambs Geoffrey and Feisty and mum Sparkle. | Peter Langford Photo: Peter Langford
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Horsforth School pupils Becky Idell, Emma Denton, Danny Tasker, Rob McFarlane, Alan Kenworthy and Rob Calvert pictured with Lineham appeals manager Lisa Barnes, back, in July 2000. | Third Party Photo: Third Party
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A wetlands project was launched by botanist and TV show host David Bellamy in September 2000. | Steve Riding Photo: Steve Riding
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Pupil Tong Tong Qian is pictured in March 2001 with a giant collage made by students aged 11 and 12 at Allerton High School under the guidance of art teacher Julie Barham. It was being presented to Lineham where it was to go on display in the new art room | Mel Hulme Photo: Mel Hulme
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Mavis Baddeley, of Jillings and Baddley upholsterers, with David Barham, head of Lineham Farm, share a book on the centre's newly-covered library seats in April 2001. | Justin Lloyd Photo: Justin Lloyd