A NEW landmark was slowly emerging in countryside yesterday, thanks to the dedicated efforts of a group of artists.

Residents of Alne, near Easingwold, were busy creating a sundial mosaic just outside the village.

The artistic project came about after the community secured a grant from the National Lottery's Awards for All scheme.

Villagers turned to the expertise of the Rural Arts North Yorkshire group, in Thirsk, for help and, after taking part in several workshops, set about producing their own work of art