Community Blog

Long-form articles on Petts Wood community life, history, and current local issues.

Read PWDRA stories about local history, conservation, community organisations and life in Petts Wood.

Current community articles

Open House Festival, September 2026 — The Open House Festival runs from 12 to 20 September 2026, with opportunities to celebrate Petts Wood's history and character.
An Orkney Islands Story in Petts Wood! — Discover the rare Boreray sheep grazing at Tong Farm on the National Trust's Hawkwood Estate.
Davis Estates Builders: The Company That Built Petts Wood — Explore the company behind many Petts Wood homes and archive footage of its 1930s suburban developments.
Basil Scruby: The Man Who Made Petts Wood - Illustrated Talk — The story of the entrepreneur and developer whose vision helped create the Petts Wood garden suburb.
Christmas Festive Lights — Festive light displays from around Petts Wood and the residents who bring seasonal cheer to the community.
The Morrells: Boom to Bust and Back – A Very Human Story — The remarkable story of Cyril and Stanley Morrell, developers of the Petts Wood west garden estate.
Petts Wood Library — Books, online resources, events and community services available from Petts Wood Library.
Petts Wood Cricket Club — The history and present-day activities of Petts Wood Cricket Club at Willett Recreation Ground.
Hedgehog Highway — Practical ways residents can make Petts Wood gardens safer and more welcoming for hedgehogs.