I am writing on behalf of Worthing Allotment Management, who started self-management on one of the local sites in October 2013 and are encouraging more sites to join us in 2015.
A number of our tenants have been working away to clear undergrowth, trim or remove dead trees etc. This has involved them in using equipment such as large rotavators, brush cutters chain saws etc which we provided. Obviously we have the basic RHS/NFU insurance, but as we progress with the work we are constantly concerned at how much training we ought to provide for members of the working parties, and whether we even need some kind of formal certification. Opinions vary and we are aware that other self-management groups are ahead of us in the evolutionary process, so I am writing to ask whether any of you have already resolved this issue and could advise us of your solution so we can follow your lead.