In March, we look forward to brighter mornings and longer evenings. Buds are appearing on trees, and spring flowers bloom. Of course, the biggest celebration in March is St. Patrick's Day on March 17th.

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

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.

Carlow Volunteer Centre offers a Garda Vetting Service for voluntary and community groups.  Please contact Natasha at natasha@volunteercarlow.ie for more information on how we can help.

Board Games Saturday happens every Saturday Morning from 10am to 12:30pm in Bagenalstown Library.

Tullow Road Youth Project has a Multi-Activity Drop-In on Thursdays from 3:15pm to 4:45pm. It is €2 per session and is aimed at 10 to 12 year olds. 48 John Sweeney Park R93 WN12. Contact Brid on 085 7897279 or Ciara on 085 8571372 for more information.

Women in Sport Week - Inclusive Multi-Activity Morning for Women with Additional Needs takes place on Monday, March 3rd from 9:45am to 1:30pm in the Woodford Dolmen Hotel in Carlow. For more information contact tomeara@carlowcoco.ie. Click HERE to book.

A Chess & Draughts Club starts in Carlow Volunteer Centre on Thursday, March 6th from 10:30 to 12:30pm. This club is suitable for beginners and improvers, and is open to all who want to play chess or draughts in a social setting. Please contact Sinéad on sinead@volunteercarlow. ie for more information or to book.

Sports First Aid Training takes place on Saturday, March 8th from 10am to 2pm in St. Mullin's GAA Club, Bahana, St. Mullins. This certificate is suitable for coaches, instructors, teachers, supervisors, sports assistants, volunteers and all involved in sport. Click HERE to book.

Menopause Educator Breeda Bermingham will present a talk on Menopause at the Carlow Library on Tuesday, March 11th from 6pm to 8pm . Email library@carlowcoco.ie or phone 059 9129705 to book.

Carlow Social Prescribing Service is hosting a Wellbeing Tea Morning on Wednesday, March 26th at 10am in St. Catherine's Community Service Centre. Text Kira on 086 4147511 to RSVP.

Bloom and Grow Gardening is starting Thursday, March 27th and will run until Thursday, May 8th from 2pm to 4pm. Learn simple techniques for planting seeds, growing vegetables and floral decorating tips. To book call 059 9722028.