Our Association, a few numbers...
3000
Household Members
92
Years since its founding
100
Volunteer Road Stewards
71
Years of Gazette Circulation
4
Officers
11
Committee Members
7
2
Associates
Open Road Steward Positions, apply here
A message from the Chairman
Welcome to the Petts Wood and District Residents' Association website - we do hope you find it both useful and informative. I consider it an immense privilege to be the elected Chairman of the Association, which represents well over 3000 Petts Wood households. That said, we are always looking to recruit more widely, so if you have a friend or neighbour who you know is not a member - do please encourage them to join. I don't think there will be too many households who would baulk at the £5 annual subscription!
Members will know from their monthly Gazette, delivered by hand direct to their door by our faithful Road Stewards, just how much work goes on on behalf of local residents, and our aims which are introduced on the home page of this website encapsulate the spirit of all that work. The important thing though is that we represent you. We will always welcome willing hands happy to assist in our work or help at an event, and we rely on you, the residents of Petts Wood, to keep us abreast of issues of concern, or work you think we can help promote.
Your committee comprises a number of portfolio posts covering a diverse cross-section of local issues ranging from transport to planning, health to education, traffic and parking to public transport. Other areas covered include policing and crime, the environment, the National Trust, and community issues. The committee meets monthly to discuss current matters, receives reports from each officer, and we have an AGM open to all members in March.
JOHN V. POWELL MBE
Frequently Asked Questions
A few answers to help...
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How do I join the Association?Any household within Petts Wood and its immediate surrounds are welcome to join. Please click "Contact Us" and complete the "Join Us" Form.
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How do I advertise in the Gazette?Advertising within the Gazette is regularly oversubscribed. Preference is given to local business. Please enquire via the "Contact Us" and complete the "Advertising in the Gazette Form"
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How can I help or get involved in the Association?The Association has a number of portfolios to help our community. We are always happy to be contacted. Our contact details are on the back of the Gazette. Should you wish to contact us from the website, please see the Contact Us Page.
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Where have the pictures on the website come from?Pictures have been taken by residents of Petts Wood and submitted for inclusion on the website. If there is a specific picture you would like removed from the site, please simply let us know by using the "Contact Us" form.
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Who decides what Blogs are created & published ?The PWDRA makes every attempt to be impartial in relation to any blog posts. All blog posts are submitted by members of the association, and where appropriate included. If you'd like to contribute to a blog post or have any concerns regarding a post... please feel free to use the "Contact Us" form.
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Where can I buy the printed "book" on Petts Wood ?""A History of Petts Wood" (Millennium Edition) by Peter Waymark is now in stock and can be purchased from: - "JK News", which is next to Millers (gentleman's grooming) - "With Best Wishes", which is located just off Station Square next to Desperados - "WH Smith Local", which is on Queensway near Robert James the Jewellers The cost of the book is a reasonable £6.95 and makes a great gift.
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Is the annual membership actually just £5 ?Yes. There are no hidden or additional charges. The PWDRA is run by volunteers. The annual subscription of £5 primarily covers the printing costs for 12 printed Gazettes delivered monthly to your door by our volunteer road stewards. Everyone is a volunteer looking to support and contribute to the aims of the PWDRA.
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Will or do you sell my data to 3rd parties ?Absolutely not. Never. The information we retain is purely for the purpose of circulating the printed Gazette, collecting annual subscription fees and circulation of any electronic information relating to Petts Wood and its environment. Our legal basis for holding information is a combination of Legimitate Interest and Consent depending on the marketing cohort and point at which the data has been legally obtained.
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How can I get my views expressed with the Gazette ?The Gazette is a monthly publication delivered to close to 3000 households within Petts Wood. "Letters to the Editor" are regularly published, so please feel free to contact the Editor. The details are on the back of all printed Gazettes. We can't publish all Letters, but we do try to mainain a balanced view. If you feel conversation is temporarily one-sided, please reach out to us to help balance the views.