YOUNGSTERS are in for a treat when a rare breed centre re-opens for the summer season.

The centre, at Hadleigh Farm, is owned by the Salvation Army. It will open to the public again from Saturday, with lots of exciting and unusual animals waiting to meet visitors.

Emma Sayer, centre manager, said: “We work hard to try and educate people and obviously try to increase the numbers of rare breeds.

“We try to educate the public on the different breeds and it is also a really lovely day out for everyone.

“It is aimed at children but it is fun for everyone, they get to get really close to the animals and also get to see the great work the Salvation Army do. “

Rare breeds at the centre include the Bagot goat, Dartmoor sheep, Golden Gurnsey goat and middle white pigs.

A big part of the farm is helping people, and they regularly recruit trainees.

Lindsay Payne, from the training centre, said: “We work with adults who have support needs and create individual pathways. Our trainees work with the rare breeds from maintaining the site to working with the animals and in customer service. It is all about next steps and helping people.”

Events start from this weekend with mothers and grandmothers getting free entry to the centre. Other events will include wildlife week and Easter workshops.