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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May 2001 and former Emmerdale star Frazer Hines is pictured with children from Hunslet Moor Primary School who enjoyed a break at Lineham. | Third Party Photo: Third Party
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Appeals manager Lisa Barnes shows David Gray, Worshipful Master of the Pilgrim 7728 Masonic Lodge, around Lineham in July 2001 after a donation to the charity. | Tony Johnson Photo: Tony Johnson
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July 2001 and staff from Marks and Spencer's Moortown store hand over £2,110 raised from fund events throughout 2000. Lineham appeals manager Lisa Barnes receives the donation, from left, Sue Gray, Arlene Gray, Sharon Gardener and Joy Holmes, store manager. | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty
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Lineham was shut for six months in 2001 owing to foot and mouth restrictions. Iveson Primary School pupils Sarah Rowly and Claire Usher meet the animals with centre manager David Barham after it reopened in September 2001. | Tony Johnson Photo: Tony Johnson
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New outdoor shop True North in Headingley donated 24 pairs of children's walking socks to Lineham in December 2001. Pictured pulling their socks up at Lineham, from left, are Kirsty Sellers, Charlotte Rogers, Sean Simpson and Ryan Lawrence, all pupils at Beechwood Primary School in Seacroft. | Mark Bickerdike Photo: Mark Bickerdike
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Leeds Girls' High School teddy collection for Lineham in July 2001. Pictured, back row from left, are teacher in charge of charities Margaret Calvert, pupils Isobel Franks, Amy Rawling, Olivia Cummins and Lisa Barnes, Lineham appeals manager. Front row, from left, are pupils Emily Dew and Rosemary Tooke. | Third Party Photo: Third Party