Mellish open their 1950s diner

Mellish House in Sudbury launched their 1950s American themed diner this week with a party.Six children from Pot Kiln Primary School attended the launch after winning a competition held at the school to select party guests as so many of the children wanted to attend. The children were joined by Sudbury Mayor Sarah Page, Great Cornard Councillor Pamela White, residents and relatives plus Mellish House carers and other colleagues.The Mellish Diner is a vision which came from residents in one of their regular meetings and has involved redesigning, redecorating and fitting out one of the dining rooms at Mellish House. Mellish Diner has 1950's style diner tables and chairs plus a fully operational retro jukebox playing hits from the era. In keeping with the American theme hot dogs and burgers were served at the launch party, with entertainment from a local guitarist playing Rock and Roll, and Rhythm and Blues. Some of the ladies celebrated the day dressing up in the famous 'Pink Ladies' costume, and polka dots and capped sleeves that were so well know in that era.Home manager Maekhala Allen said; “We are delighted the project has been a success and we are ready to launch our diner– it is something the residents wanted to have in their home and we are all excited to see it up and running.”“Children from the school visit us regularly to spend time with the residents,” added Maekhala. “They all love coming but we could only have a certain amount at the party due to space.”[gallery size="medium" ids="20221,20220,20214,20225,20224,20223,20222,20219,20218,20217,20216,20215,20213"]Mellish House provides specialist dementia care in a purpose built environment for up to 48 elderly people in Sudbury.If you would like to find out more about life at Mellish House and the care we offer, or to request a meeting with our Home Manager, please contact us on 0808 223 5523 or [email protected]