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Caroline’s solution to toddlers’ tantrums


by Julie Magee


CRYING babies and toddler tantrums could be a thing of the past thanks to Ribble Valley


new mum Caroline Ashworth. Caroline, who is mum to five-


month-old Alfie James, has set up Hullabaloo Kids offering a range of sessions including baby, play, baby sign, infant massage, mother and baby yoga, toddler movement and dance. . The classes, which are held 'during school term time, cater for. 0-4 year


olds. “They are specifically designed to


stimulate little minds and exercise little bodies, promote bonding and are great fun for all involved,” Caro­ line explained. A former dancer and children’s


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entertainer with years of experience working with young children, Caro­ line said: .“During the baby sign ses­ sions babies learn how to express their needs through the use of signs


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such as milk, sleep, play and hug.- Classes are known to boost self- . esteem and self-confidence, reduce f rustration levels and assist with parent-baby, bonding.” . Caroline used signing with her


son, who at the age of five-months can now sign for milk.- . “I t helps me to understand my


babies’ thoughts and needs and I ’m ■ sure now I will be lucky enough not to go through the terrible toddler tantrums often caused when babies are n o t able to make themselves: understood.” " , . ' Meanwhile, through Caroline’s


baby play sessions, babies and par­ ents can participate in activities sensitive to their needs. _ “Activities are s timulating for


even young babies, exploring their senses including to u ch , so u n d ,- vision and even smell. “ Gentle exercises and movements


are incorporated into the classes to ensure babies enjoy activities.such tumm y time,”. Caroline


as explained.


The five-week infant massage


courses offered by Hullabaloo Kids teach parents the basics of baby massage and bonding. A discount is being offered on the first two infant massage courses, which can also be held in the p aren t’s home if pre­ ferred... . A certified member of the Inter- i


n a t io n a l Association of In fa n t Massage, Caroline also used the massage techniques on Alfie James to help with tummy problems as it has been proven to help with ail-- ments such as colic, constipation and promotes sleep. Further sessions are offered in


mother and baby yoga for children aged between six months to two years, which is accredited by ASET. “Our classes focus on techniques


to develop a bond between baby and carer and incorporate holding, touch, flowing postures, movement and relaxation-,”:she explained.' “Benefits include strengthening of . muscles to aid development and . movement, develop balance to aid :


Food grants available


SMALLER food-based busi­ nesses in the Ribble Valley, could benefit from a hew grants scheme. . Food N o r thw e s t,, the


organisation set up to lead the food and drink industry and help to grow the Northwest;- regional economy, has joined - forces with local authorities : across Lancashire to help ‘ small food businesses improve safety standards. -


. >::: More than 600 caterers.and-


Calf’s Head marks its 10-year success story


THE owners of a popular rural hotel on the brink of closure in the 1990s have celebrated 10 years a t the


helm. Pam and Chris JVfedley, pictured above, took on the Calf’s Head in Worston in 1998 when i t was on the


verge of shutting its doors. I t is now one of the busiest eating establishments in


the Ribble Valley, and the couple celebrated their decade and success with a private party a t the hotel.


■ The Calf’s Head is over 100 years old and on the site of a 400 year-old ale farmhouse. • Adding a conservatory, expanding the kitchens and


updating and creating more bedrooms followed as the couple took the premises from empty to heaving. Pam and Chris express their thanks to all the many


customers and suppliers who have supported them “through 10 wonderful years”.


food shops in 11 local authori­ ty areas including Ribble Val­ ley -will be able to take advan-: - tage of grants during the next: i six months. They are aimed at-helping small businesses improve their,


: working practices and comply • with EU hygiene regulations.. The grants will be adminis-


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■ tered by Food Northwest and funded by the Government’s F o o d . Standards Agency . (FSA) under its “Safer Food. B e tte r Business” scheme. . Businesses will be able to • receive free one-to-one train­ ing and take "advantage of user-friendly training packs and interactive DVDs. Specif­


ic advice will be available in . relation to different types of food and for specialist busi-:


: nesses such as care homes. . Food businesses based in • Ribble Valley should-contact; Ribble Valley Borough Coun-; cil for more information or. - visit: www.foodnw.co.uk :


MORE than a few Ribble Val­ ley businesses have reason to • be grateful to Michelin Devel­ opment. : The fifth anniversary of the company’s successful business loan scheme and its impact on • local communities was cele­ brated by many of those who have been helped. : To date almost 500 jobs have


been created as a direct result of the company’s investment in regional businesses, with firms, profiting massively from the loans they have taken out,


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using the cash to fund their . expansion plans and to buy ■vital new equipment to retain market sector competitiveness. Since making its first busi-


■ ness loan in Burnley in 2003, • Michelin Development has:


- supported almost 50 separate loans, investing a total of £lm.


- in 40 different East Lancashire ; . companies. Several have been ' ' based in the Ribble Valley,, including one of the m o s t. recent - Clitheroe-based hand­ made bespoke chocolatiers - • Coco Moyo. The celebrations was held a t the Fence Gate Inn, near


• Burnley. Mike Cole, director of the Michelin Development business loan scheme said he : was delighted at its'succe^, adding: “Michelin Develop- .: ment is not only about provid-' ing access to loans and free . expertise, but we also actively encourage our clients to net- : .work -with each other. I attend


• as productive as this one. Fol- > low on meetings were being orgainised for the next morning


and several companies have been in touch to say they have already started trading with one another.’! ; . : . .


: The Michelin business devel-


■ opment fund expanded two years ago and is now available


-: to all manufacturing, and serv­ ice sector businesses in Ribble Valley, Pendle, Rossendale,


1 Hyndbum and Burnley. The UK operation, which is part of a European-wide initiative to support entrepreneurs, helps


- expanding businesses by soug^i\ . ihg competitive loans and offering free business ad-vice. - For more information about


- quite a lot of networking ses- : . sions in the course of my job, t ■ but I have never seen a session : '


, the scheme, -visit: -www.miche- . lindevelopment.cb.uk , - : : Our picture shows those who


: celebrated the fifth anniver- i saryof the business loan.; . scheme, (s)


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•with sitting and walking and many more.”


Each session ends with social time ' . .


where babies can enjoy playtime and parents can have a chat.


• “I t ’s a great way to meet others


and make friends,” Caroline added. In addition to all this, all Hulla­


baloo Kids classes are run on a drop in basis so th a t if your baby is ill, napping or you have a prior engage-


; ment then you will not be penalised. ■ ■ Caroline is launching her new ven- 1 ture in January 2009 and classes will


be held a t The Grand on York Street, Clitheroe. Places are limited so to avoid disappointment contact Caroline today to reserve your place. For details ab o u t course dates


please -visit the website www.hulla- balookids.co.uk Caroline can be con­ tacted directly on caroline@hulla- balookids.-co.uk o r .-on 01200 442623/07841038141. : . Our picture shows local mums and


babies attending Caroline’s free massage course.as a ta s te r of the exciting classes to come.


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