A NEW village notice board has been unveiled in a Dales village.

Councillor Jane Ritchie, chairman of Burton-cum-Walden Parish Council, and former district councillor Matthew Wilkes did the honours at a recent ceremony.

The parish council thanked Mr Wilkes for his help, saying he was very supportive with the council's bid for a grant of £500 from the Richmondshire Area Partnership Fund.

The board was made by craftsman Paul Markie, of Aysgarth Joinery.

Sue Ryding, parish clerk, said: "The comments from residents of the parish have been very complimentary - we all think that the board is very smart."