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
Nick Harris
Sophie Peckham
Sophie Peckham
COMMITTEE CHAIR
Hello Woodgate,
Just a note to introduce myself to one and all. I'm Nick Harris and have the pleasure of being elected as the new Chair of the Woodgate Community Shop Committee for the coming year. I have been a resident here for 10 months and love the whole concept which has been achieved here by Thakeham and St Catherines.
Let's get this shop open !
Sophie Peckham
Sophie Peckham
Sophie Peckham
COMMITTEE SECRETARY
My name is Sophie and I am the secretary of the Woodgate Committee. For my day job I work for an international conservation charity in the fundraising team, so a part of my role in the committee is helping to raise the money we need. I've been on the committee since the beginning, bar a short break in 2022 and am really
COMMITTEE SECRETARY
My name is Sophie and I am the secretary of the Woodgate Committee. For my day job I work for an international conservation charity in the fundraising team, so a part of my role in the committee is helping to raise the money we need. I've been on the committee since the beginning, bar a short break in 2022 and am really excited to be part of the new chapter that will be getting the shop opened this year. I moved to Woodgate in March 2021, so I guess I'd be considered a Veteran resident now. You'll most likely find me in the forest with my two dogs or running around the development in lycra with other odd people that think running is fun.
Matthew Govan
Sophie Peckham
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.
Sue Sellwood
Dumitru Jobson
Dumitru Jobson
My name is Sue and I moved to Woodgate in March 2023 having lived in Spain for the past eight years after taking early retirement from a career in retail. I enjoy travelling , walking, art, tai-chi and I am a fledgling Morris Dancer. Maybe in the future you may see me dancing on the green!!!
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
Sue Knust
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.
Eva Csengeri-Pap
Eva Csengeri-Pap
Eva Csengeri-Pap
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.
Jess Howes
Eva Csengeri-Pap
Eva Csengeri-Pap
I'm Jess Howes, one of the newer residents of Woodgate, having finally moved in 2023. I am delighted to be a part of the Woodgate Shop Community, and super excited about getting to know more of my fellow residents as time passes.
You can often find me standing in the middle of the woods calling for my dog, who likes to explore far and wide.