Brentwood Village at Kincumber is set to celebrate its 40th birthday with champagne, canapes and music in the village’s community centre on September 21.
Memorabilia from village life over the past 40 years will be showcased on the day.
Construction began on Brentwood Village in 1982 with the first residents moving into stage one in 1983.
The original cottage on the property became the sales office and then the first meeting place for residents.
The original owner/builder of the village was Dutch and he had the vision of the lake with geese and ducks.
He also planted most of the trees in and around the area and donated the land for Patrick Croake Oval adjacent to the village.
Some of the original residents were actively involved in the development of the gardens and landscaping of the village.
The gardens have won awards from (the former) Gosford Council multiple times.
The resident committee known as BRAG (Brentwood Residents Activity Group) formed very early on and is a driving force in creating a spirit of fellowship and bonds of friendship among residents.
“The village residents had a very strong creative soul from the very beginning,” a spokesperson said.
“The auditorium originally had a stage with dressing rooms and a green room for pre-show preparation.
“The residents had closets full of costumes (these were eventually donated to local theatre costume departments) for all the various shows they created and performed.
“They also had arts, crafts, pottery and woodwork groups with dedicated spaces for all these activities.
“Our residents continue to be strong contributors to the Art Trail and have featured in our yearly calendar.”
The community centre originally featured a conservatory style with a creek, bridge, and trees.
The residents have always been very community minded and have raised thousands of dollars for local charities over the years with annual ongoing charity drives for Coast Shelter and Wesley Mission Aunties and Uncles program.
On September 21, residents will gather in the community centre from 2-4pm to enjoy refreshments, live music and a display of memorabilia in the gallery area, including a photographic history of the village.
Special guests will be Keyton Managing Director Nathan Cokerill and Head of Resident Operations Tamarra Rassmusen.
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Brentwood Village