London Wildcare in Wallington is swinging its hospital doors open on Saturday, December 1, between 11am and 3pm.

The annual event in Church Road will give people the chance to see the sick and injured wild animals that are currently being cared for.

There is also the final opportunity to visit Holly the roe deer fawn.

She was hand-reared at the centre this summer and this will be your last chance to see her before she is released.

Visitors can also meet Beano and Bob the badgers whose new pen is under construction. Other events include a raffle, tombola and a cake stall.

The hospital is a registered charity relying on public donations to carry on providing care and treatment to thousands of animals every year.

The Wallington site is one of the largest centres of its kind in the UK and the only major wildlife facility serving London.

The centre is currently trying to raise £20,000 for various projects that need to be completed before the busy spring season.

The Christmas open day costs £1 for adults and 50p for children. For more details or for wildlife emergencies call 020 8647 6230.

December 7, 2001 15:56