Care home residents taken back to the 1950s in Fontwell

The fifties were in full swing at Westergate House care home, Fontwell, on Friday, when a ‘Dreamboats and Petticoats’ afternoon had everyone singing and swaying to music.
By Nikki Jeffery
Published 11th Jul 2022, 12:48 GMT
Updated 11th Jul 2022, 12:49 GMT
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An array of colour met the eye with vintage and rockabilly dress, and the back drop included decorations reminiscent of a 1950s American diner.

Jodie Shemmans delighted residents and staff with tunes from the decade, including hits by Connie Francis, Buddy Holly and Patsy Kline.

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Ice creams, sundaes and cola floats, prepared by head chef Chris added to the atmosphere, and everyone was caught up in the fun of the era.

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The fifties were in full swing at Westergate House care home, Fontwell, when a ‘Dreamboats and Petticoats’ afternoon had everyone singing and swaying to musicThe fifties were in full swing at Westergate House care home, Fontwell, when a ‘Dreamboats and Petticoats’ afternoon had everyone singing and swaying to music
The fifties were in full swing at Westergate House care home, Fontwell, when a ‘Dreamboats and Petticoats’ afternoon had everyone singing and swaying to music

Resident of the Denmans Lane, Westergate home, Ann commented: “This is wonderful; I’ve had such a super time. The music really takes me back.”

General manager Paul Middleton-Russell said: “This has been a fabulous afternoon; we’ve all been rocking and bopping to the music.

"It’s lovely to see the residents having such fun.”