Sandwell beauty spot gates reopen in daytime
Gates that had to be closed at a beauty spot following a visit from travellers five months ago have reopened during the day with the help of volunteers.
Staff and visitors sprang into action when travellers attempted to set up camp at Warley Woods in September, blocking their way onto the site.
A long stand-off took place and police had to be called before they agreed to leave the site.
Since then the vehicle gates off Abbey Road have remained closed to visitors and the car park left out of action.
But now a team of volunteers has been recruited to take on the task of opening them during the day.
They will remain open until 7pm each day.
Warley Woods Community Trust manager Viv Cole said: "We are really pleased to be able to announce that the gates at Abbey Road will be opened again.
"Thanks to all the volunteers who have made it possible."
Travellers arrived on September 7 and residents raised the alarm after five caravans were seen entering a meadow. But before any more caravans could force their way in, a group made up of Warley Woods Community Trust staff, volunteers and residents gathered and physically blocked their path.
The travellers eventually agreed to leave the site.
