The Woodgate Community Shop
The Woodgate development is a new community on the outskirts of Pease Pottage, West Sussex and is sees the building of 619 new homes, creating a brand new community within the already well-established village of Pease Pottage that already has over 250 homes.
Those living within Woodgate and Pease Pottage have felt the inconvenience of living in a community without a shop, and the social consequences have been significant. It was also very important to the developers of Woodgate that a shop be at the heart of their new development.
A community shop provides a place to buy essentials needed for everyday life, as well as the opportunity to meet neighbours
Many of us feel we need to create a sense of community and a way to connect with our neighbours. And have access to affordable essentials without the need to leave the local area.
About the Committee
The Woodgate Community Shop is has been set up and run by a group of local residents who have given up their time to create the shop and to help build the community around Woodgate.
The committee was established in early 2021 and have worked very hard to bring to life the vision Thakeham had for the community on Woodgate. There are currently five members of the committee.
Interested in joining the committee
We always welcome new members to the committee, a range of skills and experience is required. Any member can put themselves forward to be elected to the committee. Please get in touch if you are interested in joining the committee.
Meet the committee
Stuart Wain
Eva Csengeri-Pap
Eva Csengeri-Pap
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.
Eva Csengeri-Pap
Eva Csengeri-Pap
Eva Csengeri-Pap
COMMITTEE SECRETARY
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.
Matthew Govan
Eva Csengeri-Pap
Matthew Govan
COMMITTEE TREASURER
My name is Matt and I’ve been elected as Treasurer of the Woodgate Committee. I’ve worked in financial services for more than 15 years, within the insurance and reinsurance sector.
My partner and I moved to Woodgate in September 2023. We are thrilled to be living on the doorstep of the countryside.
I am privileged to be
COMMITTEE TREASURER
My name is Matt and I’ve been elected as Treasurer of the Woodgate Committee. I’ve worked in financial services for more than 15 years, within the insurance and reinsurance sector.
My partner and I moved to Woodgate in September 2023. We are thrilled to be living on the doorstep of the countryside.
I am privileged to be involved in the start-up of the shop and to help create it into a successful business and asset which supports and serves the Woodgate community.
Dumitru Jobson
Dumitru Jobson
Dumitru Jobson
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.
Sue Knust
Dumitru Jobson
Dumitru Jobson
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.