Welcome to our April Newsletter.
If you are interested in volunteering, you can browse the full list of volunteer opportunities through our website www.volunteercarlow.ie . You can contact us on 059 9173033.
Regards,
Helen, Natasha and Sinéad
Carlow Volunteer Centre
Tell us about it & become a Carlow '26 Volunteer.
For more information, email sinead@volunteercarlow.ie
Browse trainings offered by Volunteer Ireland on their website www.volunteer.ie/training.
If your organisation needs help involving volunteers, please contact us. We offer full guidance on the process of involving and managing volunteers for the benefit of your community or voluntary group.
Our next Garda Vetting Workshop is taking place on Wednesday, April 8th at 1pm.
Contact Natasha for more information on natasha@volunteercarlow.ie or call the office on 059 9173033.
Cabin Café is a free monthly social coffee morning for those living with dementia and their carers. Drop ins welcome. It will take place on Tuesday, April 7th from 10am to 12pm in The Woodford Dolmen Hotel in Carlow Town. Contact Margaret on 087 8380018 for more information.
Bagenalstown Youth Services are inviting people aged 12 to 18 years to their Open Days in Gleann na Bearú Community Building Bagenalstown on Wednesday, April 1st and on Wednesday, April 8th from 2pm to 4pm. For more information, contact Mairead on 086 7525587 or Marcella on 087 4276282.
Minding Me Stress Management Course starts in Carlow Library on Thursday, April 2nd for 10am to 12pm. This course will run for 6 weeks. Email library@carlowcoco.ie to reserve your place.
Pan Celtic Festival takes place from April 7th to 11th with a number of events happening, including the parade on Friday April 10th. For all the information and list of events, visit www.panceltic.ie
Tullow Youth Project Coffee Morning is taking place on Friday, April 10th from 11am to 12pm. All donations made from the coffee morning will go towards their Follaine Counselling Service.
Call For Artists - Community Led Mural Project in Carlow at College Street. Proposals to be submitted to enterprise@carlowcoco.ie by April 10th. Any queries should be directed to Linda Culleton on 059 9129783.
A Walk in the Park for Parkinsons takes place in Oak Park, Carlow on Saturday, April 11th at 11am. Visit www.parkinsons.ie to register in advance or register on the day.
She Swims: Women's Swimming Programme is a welcoming programme designed for women of all levels. These small group sessions provide a pressure free space to improve fitness, overcome fears, and enjoy the water. The course starts Thursday, April 16th and runs for 8 weeks until Thursday, June 4th from 8pm to 9pm. Cost is €60. Click HERE to book.
A Table Quiz in aid of Tullow Day Care Centre takes place on Friday, April 17th at 9pm in Tara Arms. Team of 4 costs €40. Monster raffle also on the night.