Melita was born at 120 Mansfield Lane, Lakenham, Norwich, Norfolk, UK. Her parents Ivan and Paulene had six children and Melita was their fifth child. She trained as a Equestrian Specialist, with The British Horse Society after leaving Hewett Comprehensive School, Norwich, Norfolk in England. Melita has been an active Human and Animal Rights advocate since 1980. She has four children, Louis, Dominic, Angel and Tayt and two step children, Jordan and Katie.