Bracknell

Rabbits, chicks and donkeys were some of the unusual visitors to Bracknell, Heathlands last week when the when the Wildridings-based residential home and day centre became a petting zoo for the day.

Furry friends from the Miller's Ark Animals were available for petting and cuddling at the Wildridings based residential home and day centre on Tuesday, July 31.

Residents at the Bracknell Forest Borough Council run home and centre were given the opportunity to stroke and hold guinea pigs, rabbits, dogs as well as farm yard animals like pigs, sheep and donkeys.

Cllr Mrs Gill Birch, Mayor of the Borough of Bracknell Forest, and her consort, Cllr Dale Birch, also popped in to find out what all the fuss was about and pet some cute animals.

Linda Parsons, Manager of Heathlands, said: "The visit from the farm is something that of our residents really look forward to. We've had them visit several times before and it's fast becoming one of the summer highlights for our residents and day centre users.

"Many of our residents are too frail to go out themselves so it's great that the farm comes to us and they get to enjoy the company of the animals without going too far. Everyone had such a lovely day and we're already looking forward to the animals' next visit."

Bracknell Cllr Mrs Birch added: "I had a wonderful afternoon at Heathlands. Everyone had great fun stroking and petting the animals that Miller's Ark brought along.

"I especially enjoyed feeding the goats and it was a real pleasure to see the clients feeding the animals and enjoying the sunshine surrounded by the lovely animals."

Bracknell Forest Borough Council