On Sat, 13 Nov 2010 16:25:36 -0000, "Bob Hobden"
wrote:



"mogga" wrote

We will have to look at this ... at the moment we've only just set up
the group ... and the council are getting all allotment groups to be
self-managed so we have lots of stuff to look at.


Self managed often means a few do all the work, you need to ensure it is in
everyone's contract that they attend so many work days a year or you and the
other few "workers" will be lumbered, and be strict on it. Also ensure your

Good point! Noted!

Council will hand over a site in good condition , good paths, good fences,
trees lopped, and with tidy access roads and that any rubbish on the site is
cleared before you take over. I say that as once self managed you will have

It's going to be all shiny and new (not done yet! but expecting gates
to go on in next week or so and then fencing, and then work)


to do all those things yourselves at your expense.
We have one site near here where the villains have cut through the metal
fence twice to rob the sheds and it's proved expensive to get mended.

Will some of you be going on courses to obtain a certificate to be able to
use powered equipment like Brush cutters and strimmers? I ask as your
insurance co will probably insist on it.


Hadn't thought of that! Have made a note of points for next meeting.
I like the idea of getting everyone to contribute to "work" ... on my
previous site we had a cleaning rota for the club house ... but you're
right communal pathways need to be kept tidy too.

Thanks!
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