The Month Ahead - March 2018

Welcome to March's The Month Ahead. There's plenty to forward to this month including the clocks going forward one hour on 25^th March. Before then there is St. David's Day, Mothering Sunday and St. Patrick's Day. The month finishes with Maundy Thursday and Good Friday. Let's have a look at some of the traditional feasts and festivals, events and exhibitions that are happening around the UK this month.

Throughout March - National Garden Scheme Snowdrop Festival. Across England and Wales private and public gardens open their gates to the public to raise money while showing off their daffodil displays.

1^st March - Free entry to Cadw sites, across Wales. Learn about the history and heritage of Wales on their patron saint's day. Cadw, who manage a number of historic sites across Wales, will be offering free entry to everyone for one day only.

5^th March – St. Piran's Day, Truro. The patron saint of Cornwall is celebrated throughout Cornwall on 5^th March. In Truro the annual parade finishes with free pasties.

7^th-11^th March - Women of the World Festival, Southbank Centre, London. To coincide with International Women's Day the 8^th WOWLondon features talks, performances and art installations.

9^th-18^th March - British Science Week, across the country. A 10 day celebration of science, technology, engineering and maths. Choose from hundreds of events to get involved.

11^th March – Mother's Day at The National Trust, across the country. Treat your mum to an afternoon tea, craft event or a walk around the gardens in National Trust venues around England and Wales.

12^th-18^th March - Shakespeare Week, across the country. Indulge in all things to with the Bard with performances, workshops and craft events.

16^th-18^th March - St. Patrick's Day celebrations, London. The main events of this year's three day celebrations are centred around Trafalgar Square. It culminates in the parade on Sunday 18^th which goes from Piccadilly to Trafalgar Square.

17^th March - St. Patrick's Day Parade and Concert, Belfast. This year's parade runs from Royal Avenue to Writers Square. It finishes with a free concert at Custom House.

17^th-23^rd March - Sport Relief. Get up and moving to raise money for charity. Organise your own event or take part in The Nation's Billion Steps Challenge.

29^th March – Royal Maundy Service, St. George's Chapel, Windsor. Each year the Queen gives money to nominated recipients on Maundy Thursday. Tickets for the services will have already been allocated but you can be one of the crowd outside.

All events are subject to change. Please check with the organisers before travelling.

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