About us
Woodgate Community Shop is the local store at Woodgate, created for the benefit of the community and run by local residents.
About the shop
Woodgate is a new community on the outskirts of Pease Pottage, with 619 homes forming alongside an already-established village. Before the shop opened, residents felt the everyday inconvenience, and the social effects, of having no local store nearby.
Thakeham constructed the shop building for community benefit, and local residents have brought that idea to life: affordable everyday essentials close to home, local produce on the shelves, and a friendly place to meet neighbours.
Milk, eggs, bread, household cleaning products, and the useful bits you need close to home.
A growing range of locally sourced meat and fresh food for everyday meals.
Flowers from a local flower shop or farm, with seasonal extras as they become available.
Delicious cakes from Petra, plus bread and sandwiches from Tilgate Bakery.
Candles from Positively Glowing, made by a fellow Woodgate resident.
A place to meet neighbours, ask a quick question, and feel more connected to Woodgate.
About the committee
The shop was set up and is run by a group of local residents who give up their time to support the shop and help build the community around Woodgate.
The committee was established in early 2021 and has worked to bring to life the original vision Thakeham had for a community shop at the heart of the development.
New committee members are always welcome. A range of skills and experience is useful, and any member can put themselves forward to be elected.
Committee chair
My name is Stu. My wife and I moved to Woodgate 2 years ago to allow my wife to continue her career as cabin crew. We love it here. I work for the Civil Aviation Authority as an Airmiss Investigator. Our (grown-up) son currently lives with us and our family dog, Nellie. I am currently sitting as the interim Committee chair.
Committee treasurer
My name is Dima and I'm the shop maintenance/health and safety supervisor for this committee. I work as system engineer for a company in Crawley and in my spare time I endulge in small engineering projects around the house. I do also enjoy running and you will most likely see me running around the estate.
Committee secretary
We are actively looking for a member to take on the secretary role and help keep committee administration moving.
Committee member
I'm Eva, a software engineer. We moved to the estate in April 2023 and are loving the community here and being so close to nature. In my free time, I love to take long walks, indulge in one (or more) of my DIY projects, play video games with my son or tinker on the shop's website.
Committee member
Hi, I am Sue. We moved to Woodgate in March 2023 and are loving the community and nature that surround us.
I worked in the Pharmaceutical industry for the last 21 years in various roles, most current being process automation. In my spare time I love to craft in various mediums, going out to discover the local areas shops and restaurants, you will often see me walking the dog around Woodgate.
Committee member
Hi, I'm Alex. My wife and I, along with our animals, moved to Woodgate 18-months ago and really enjoy living here. In my spare time you'll see us walking the dog, in a garden centre or I'll be trying to sneak off fishing! I work in the world of B2B events and help out on the committee wherever possible.
Any member can stand for election to the committee. If you would like to find out what is involved, we would be very happy to hear from you.