ANIMAL handling sessions at The Dock Museum are back due to popular demand.

The popular event on August 10 will have a wide variety of small animals for visitors to look at, stroke and hold.

This is a chance to learn all about them from the experts at Wetherigg's Animal Rescue.

There will be seven, half-hour sessions run throughout the day starting at 10.30am until 3.45pm.

Advance booking is essential, tickets are £2 and children under two are free.