The closed National Trust campsite in Randwick Woods

As many will know this campsite closed a while back - sadly it's closure has led to unauthorised camping in the surrounding area and the loss of a local resource.

Randwick Parish Council are trying to get the site reopened. I fully support this move but we need to get over issues regarding vandalism at the site and how the site will be looked after.

The National Trust have confirmed that they will still consider applications from groups such as walkers, schools or Scouts to use the site. If other groups are interested in a licence to camp at the site they should write to: David Armstrong, National Trust, Ebworth Centre, Ebworth Estate, The Camp, Stroud.

In discussions with David Armstrong of the National Trust they have suggested a willingness to look at the matter - could we perhaps appoint a warden or wardens who visit the site regularly and could be on call at weekends on a rota. Is this feasible? Would a warden satisfy the very real concerns of local residents? Could opening times of the campsite be restricted?

I've also spoken with the Regeneration team at Stroud District Council who are generally supportive of this site reopening. The next step is a planned meeting organised by Randwick Parish Council in December to which they have invited the National Trust. In the meantime any thoughts on this welcomed.