A COMMUNITY resource and enterprise centre had its official opening yesterday.

Hudson House, in Reeth, was converted from the former Barclays Bank building after the bank closed, which allowed the community to buy the property at about half the market value.

The centre provides services and facilities for residents and visitors who would otherwise have to travel to Richmond or Leyburn.

Among those with offices in the building are North Yorkshire Police, Richmondshire District Council and the Yorkshire Dales National Park Authority.

There is also a learning centre, with facilities for Internet and IT access, plus tourist information, accommodation booking and planning surgeries.

Martin Mosley, community affairs director for Barclays Bank, said at the official opening: "We are delighted to help formally open a facility that will continue to be extremely valuable to the community, and also to see such strong support for it from Reeth and the surrounding areas."