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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Committee members of Otley Faye visited in September 2003. Lineham was the Fayre's chosen charity. Pictured with ponies Rolo and Polo are, from left, Paddy Steval, Phil Pairs and Jonathan Kirkland. | Dan Oxtoby Photo: Dan Oxtoby
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Lineham Farm held a sponsored doggython at Harewood House in September 2003.More than £1,300 was pledged and dogs of all ages and sizes enjoyed the event. Pictured, from left, are Lindsey Holland (walking her dog Jake), followed by her son Ben with friend Rachael Batt, Moria Smith-Barber (walking her dog Whisky) and Christopher Mosley, keeping close to his dad David whose holding their dog Sally whilst daughter Hannah follows on with friend Sophie Brown. | Third Party Photo: Third Party
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The opening of Lineham's new Environment Centre in November 2003. Pictured, back row from left, are Lucie Gillott, Vanessa Bain and Helen Row (environment worker). Front row, from left, are Lauren Graves, Demetrius Cousins, Luke Middleton, Dawn O'Sullivan (senior operations manager of Millie's Cookies Ltd who helped to raise the £40,000 to build the new centre, and Mirieta Hajadini | James Hardisty Photo: James Hardisty
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March 2004 and pupils St Bartholomew's Primary School in Armley, who were staying at Lineham, tried out some new waterproof outfits. Pictured making a splash are Ryan Wilks, left, and Orlanzo Newell. | Mel Hulme Photo: Mel Hulme
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April 2004 and pictured is Friday an lamb orphaned after a dog attacked her mum Sparkle at Lineham. | Tony Johnson Photo: Tony Johnson
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A Blue Tit is pictured leaving it's bird box in Bluebell Wood in May 2004. | YPN Photo: YPN